This guy was really good. He played a lot of Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley songs. Chris was very impressed with him when he covered a Yes song. Chris also commented to me, “Well, of course he is good; he works for Disney.” After the party Chris went up and complimented him and mentioned how much he enjoyed the Yes song. The man replied, "I am glad you liked it. Most people don't recognize it." (I didn't recognize it.)
The bride, Erica, made up an itinerary for everyone. This included their phone numbers, information about the welcoming dinner, the wedding day events, and information about the parks. The itinerary also told everyone when the buses would pick us to take us to the Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian. (The pre-wedding pictures of the bride and her bridesmaids and the groom and his groomsmen were taken at the Grand Floridian. I heard they did a shot of Erica on the grand piano. I hope I get to see the photos.)When we got off the bus, we couldn't resist taking a picture of Cinderella's Carriage.
As John and Erica walked by us after the ceremony we threw rose petals. 
John and Erica in Cinderella's Carriage. (I love Erica's dress.)
The wedding and reception were timed so that the pre-reception at Italy Isola, Epcot would coincide with the fireworks. Italy Isola is that area across from Italy, that is right on the lake. This area was reserved just for the wedding party and guests. The buses took us in a back gate to the area behind America. We followed a guide with a lighted stick in a back door to Epcot, through the crowd, to a roped off area. Everyone enjoyed a drink (or two) and appetizers. We had the perfect view of the fireworks show. Behind the roped off area we could see how crowded everyone else was as they watched the show but we had plenty of space to relax and enjoy the fireworks. I think we all felt like celebrities.
One of my friends loaned me a wrap to wear over my dress so I wouldn't be cold during the pre-reception. I was very grateful that she suggested I take a wrap and that she had some very nice ones for me to choose from.
When the crowds thinned out after the fireworks, we were lead to the American Adventure Rotunda for dinner and dancing.In this picture of the wedding cake, you can see the gorgeous flowers the bridesmaids carried.
Our place cards were chocolate Mickeys with our names on them and table assignments. Since the dinner was in the American Rotunda, the tables were named after the colonies. 
John and Erica's table was "Magic Kingdom."
I knew that the earliest we would be having dinner was 9:30 so I ate a small dinner (cheeseburger) at 5:30. So, below is my fourth meal for the day. I ate it all because it was so delicious.Mushroom Filled Pasta, Vegetable Sherry Broth, Leeks, Red Peppers and Gruyere
Iceberg Wedge, Watercress, Bleu Cheese, Red Onion and Edible Flower with Rosewater Vinaigrette
Raspberry Sorbet with Drizzled Raspberry Sauce and Red Sugar Rim
Beef Filet with Blackberry Demi and Lobster Tail with Tarragon Beurre Blanc, Duchess Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Cinderella's White Chocolate Slipper
After dinner Mickey and Minnie joined the party. There were no kids at the wedding or reception but everyone had their pictures taken with Mickey and Minnie. (I have been entertaining Wesley and Lydia with the videos from the reception.)
The buses were scheduled to leave every hour to take people back to the hotels but no one left early. At 1:30 we were all escorted out to the buses and back to our hotels. It was a truly wonderful evening. 
4 comments:
Like I said on the phone, I feel special getting to hear about that wedding--can't imagine how much fun it was to actually be there!! By the way, you look beautiful!
You look beautiful!! Wow, what an evening, her dress and cake and everything was gorgeous :) So glad you guys had such a great time!
What an amazing, magical night! You look fantastic!
That's it! I am moving back to the Beltway to make friends with people who are going to have such cool weddings!
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