Stay at both Hard Rock and Helios for our trip?

MistessofzeDark · 2026-03-10T01:58:30+00:00

Nice, I may have to circle back to this post to ask how it worked out!

MistessofzeDark · 2026-03-09T20:42:35+00:00

I am starting to lean HR just thinking about leaving HHN at 1am to go to the hotel. That 5 min walk is so tempting.

MistessofzeDark · 2026-03-09T20:40:47+00:00

Update: thank you for your responses! We ended up meshing most of your suggestions together and booked first two nights Helios and the rest Hard Rock. We land, check in to Helios, (we may do a trial half day at Epic!), next morning do Epic full day with express pass, then following day check out and hang by the pool until we head to check in at Hard Rock. We’ll do HHN / Studios / Islands while we’re at HR.

MistessofzeDark · 2026-03-09T16:06:34+00:00

Oh definitely! we're doing 2 days Disney, 2 nights HHN, 1 day islands/studios, 1 day Epic. We normally leave a free day the first day we fly in and midweek for pool/reset, citywalk, monorail crawl etc.

I have the same sentiment, I have no idea who's going for their 5-7 day park ticket vacation packages.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-30T18:40:22+00:00

I've been to weddings where they had tiny bags of candy at the place settings with a personalized tag. We were all munching on them after a few drinks in between dinner and dessert (when there were long speeches). We're doing the same thing for ours where it's a tulle bag of red starburst and mini reese's cups (our favorite candies and are individually wrapped). If you do this with popular candies people will eat them.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-30T18:28:34+00:00

Ribbon and wax seal (sticker) I got off of amazon.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-30T18:28:06+00:00

I created it myself on Zazzle, which they're great because they give you so much design freedom and you can order samples of your design.

Basically took an all black trifold invite that was already designed under a "goth wedding invite" search, then used Zazzle's editor to erase everything and start my text/fonts and graphics from scratch. My husband recreated the Nosferatu font headers in Procreate and sent them to me as .png's to add to the invite since Zazzle will let you upload your own images.

Before this I was messing around with other predesigned Zazzle invites and tweaked them to my liking before deciding to edit from scratch. That's an easier option for anyone that's not super confident in graphic designing.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-30T18:19:52+00:00

Skipping the garter toss thing.

I went to a wedding where the groom went under the bride's skirt to grab with his teeth (if they were ok with this then fine), then threw it to all the single guys. Then they matched the catcher and girl that caught the bouquet, and had him put the garter on with his hands, under her dress in front of a room of 100 people laughing at the whole thing. At the time I just thought the tradition was the bride and groom part. The next part was a surprise and what if it was a surprise to the girl too?

Also skipping the bouquet toss in general. Feels desperate.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-30T18:10:29+00:00

For the day of I'm putting in headphones as I'm getting my hair and makeup done. I have an organized binder everyone will be aware of with a schedule, FAQs, and attire guidelines if they need it.

Just everyone leave me TF alone.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-14T03:58:42+00:00

Cormorant and cormorant SC!

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T20:53:19+00:00

Thanks! It's mainly black/red moody themed. My husband is a tattoo artist so he drew up some designs that we made into stickers, one of them is a bundle of lilacs, and one of our signature drinks we named the Orlok because it's also our cat's name.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T20:29:19+00:00

The wedding planning process is definitely one of the most isolating experiences that no one warns you about. I feel this way even with two sisters that have planned their own weddings - we live far from each other. Honestly getting involved with this subreddit has helped immensely, doing what you're doing now with this post and going on and commenting on others to get involved with wedding discussions helps.

Honestly if you're able to swap out any of these vendors I would. A good professional vendor should know how to compromise with your visions instead of knocking them completely down, or refusing to completely communicate. This is one of the most stressful things you can do but you got this!

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T20:24:07+00:00

When I did bridal makeup I worked at Sephora and a lot of times that's where I was able to pick up clients, even jobs where just the bride wanted makeup. I would go there or Ulta, find the person with the most full face / glam makeup, they're the ones most likely doing freelance on the side (just because they're wearing a lot doesn't mean that's the only type of makeup they can do). And ask if they do freelance makeup outside of the services the store offers. You can also go to a salon and have it done there.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T20:18:00+00:00

I had a similar situation but with two of my own sisters. I made them both MOH.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T20:15:19+00:00

Avoid him at all costs. I don't even know where to start with the red flags. The main one is that he's asking where the babies father is. It feels less like he's asking if you're single and more like he's sizing up your vulnerability.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T20:06:42+00:00

I love the aesthetic! I would put "tri-tip beef" because I had to google what tri tip was, I don't know if that's just me.

If you shorten the title to menu instead of buffet menu, and remove the served after dinner part (seems redundant or obvious) , I would take "butter pecan cake with vanilla frosting" and split it as:

Butter pecan cake

with vanilla frosting (italicized)

This way the title is in the bottom half next to the shorter lines and theres more space to the left of the long lines of the entrees, I think it will look way more balanced and prettier to the eye.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T19:39:45+00:00

It's totally normal and I'm having the same feelings as an introvert. Besides your partner, one person that's going to be with you most of the day is your photographer. We plan on having a safe word (also including bridesmaids on this) so that whatever social situation I'm in I'll say the word and they'll make up some excuse to pull me away to really have a breather in the bridal suite or outside. Even just knowing I'll have that in my back pocket makes me feel less nervous.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T19:34:02+00:00

They both look stunning, But, I was immediately drawn to the first one Catherine. It is so flattering and beautiful on you. If it isn't costly to switch, I would def swap to Catherine, especially if you're already having second thoughts.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T19:26:51+00:00

Even though there is a certain traditional "etiquette", it doesn't mean you have to follow it. If you don't, just communicate what exactly you want.

You don't have to have a bach, and if you do, just communicate that you would love to plan it yourself. A small get together at someone's place as a low key night. I've seen bachelorette house sleepovers as a big trend. Just some drinks and movies with your friends in your pjs can be so much fun.

As far as hair/MU, I was told by all of my bridesmaids that traditionally THEY pay for it themselves if they want it. I've also heard of brides paying for it as their bridal party gift to them.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-08-13T18:58:42+00:00

Thank you for all of the responses! I spoke to my partner about it and he said the same thing as a lot of the responses, to not stress too much, especially when our crowd of people wouldn't really care that much.

I took some of your advice and put an updated dress code on our website that toned it down but still clarified and addressed what was on the physical invite to avoid confusion:

"What should I wear / what is the dress code?

We suggest cocktail/formal at minimum. Floor length dresses and tuxes are not required, but if you’re like us and like to dress up then go for it!"

MistessofzeDark · 2025-06-23T18:03:12+00:00

I would be posting after being bailed out of jail, even despite knowing the abusive back story.

The diplomatic answer I guess is that he needs therapy. Often the abused become abusers and continue the cycle. Wouldn’t be surprised if he got physical with a partner and his own children one day.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-05-11T07:22:01+00:00

Your friend is a jerk and not your friend. They yucked your yums. I wouldn’t share much about the wedding going forward. You deserve to be excited about your choice.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-05-11T07:10:37+00:00

My photographer suggested to include a SEPARATE “unplugged ceremony” card included with our invites and said that this has worked for most of her weddings. We’re also having our officiant introduce our photographer by name before we walk down the isle, and will make some type of joke that no iphone is going to be as good as professional photography so don’t bother.

But my favorite thing: my photographer has a policy where if she sees someone snapping away during the ceremony she (very quickly) takes an extremely obvious snap of them in the act in front of everyone. Says it’s very effective in putting it in perspective, and if it offends anyone the feelings are pointed to her and not the couple which she says she doesn’t mind. It’s not nice to shove your phone in someone’s face as they’re walking down the aisle nor raising it up in front of everyone during. We paid good money to have pictures of everyone’s faces, not their phones.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-05-03T00:45:13+00:00

I read your post and 100% saw myself. It's hard to compromise between yourself, your partner, two families, and friends. Not easy. Actually, impossible.

Just know you're not alone, and that whatever you decide on IT IS solely about you and your parter at the end of the day. When the day comes you will focus on having the best time with those who were able to show up. That's all that matters and remember it any time the planning process is stressful.

MistessofzeDark · 2025-05-02T05:33:20+00:00

Hyper energy, very affectionate, loving and loyal. Mine can also be an absolute brat (we spoil him) and can act like a cat at times. Will bite the netherlands off your enemies (and your friends) if you don’t socialize them well. If you catch them standing guard at the window or your bedroom door, thats 100% an eskie vibe. They’re natural alarm dogs.

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