Disney Wedding Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fairytale Weddings Guide
Plan your ideal Disney wedding, honeymoon or anniversary with insider tips, money-saving tricks, and creative ideas from the author of "Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide." This weekly show also features vendor spotlights and interviews with real Disney couples.
Planning a Disney World wedding at Sea Breeze Point? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Greg Semon and Billi Mayfield share how they designed an unforgettable guest experience with a ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, a reception at The Attic, and a fireworks dessert party at UK Lochside in EPCOT.
They discuss their Adventures by Disney proposal in the Sahara Desert, choosing Disney's BoardWalk Resort, staying in one of the BoardWalk Garden Cottages, arriving at the ceremony in a Bentley, and surprising guests with appearances by Mickey & Minnie and live music from Disney legend Carol Stein. They also share creative reception menu ideas, custom cocktails, French-inspired dessert party treats, room block strategies, and the planning philosophy that helped them create "wow" moments throughout the day. Plus, they reveal what they'd do differently, their favorite memories, and their best advice for future Disney Fairy Tale Weddings couples.
View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/billi-gregs-sea-breeze-point-wedding/
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Planning a Disney Wedding in EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion | California Grill Reception | Ride Mix-In Tips
Disney bride Megan shares every detail of her unforgettable Walt Disney World wedding, featuring a sunrise ceremony in EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion, a reception at California Grill, and a fireworks dessert party with a private ride mix-in on Living with the Land!
In this episode, Megan explains how she and Brandon chose Morocco because it's where their love story began, why they scheduled their dessert party on a separate day from the wedding, and how they created an unforgettable guest experience with surprise appearances by Mickey & Minnie, a private fireworks party, and a ride mix-in through the Glittering Greenhouses holiday overlay.
She also shares invaluable planning advice, including: • Why Port Orleans French Quarter was the perfect choice for their room block • The pros and cons of Disney Fine Art Photography vs. outside photographers • Why they switched to Root Photography before the wedding day • Tips for planning a sunrise Disney wedding ceremony • How they kept guests comfortable despite the early morning timeline • Their California Grill lunch reception menu and favorite dessert party treats • Why they chose Germany Promenade for their EPCOT fireworks dessert party • The vendors who helped make everything run smoothly • Budget priorities, DIY projects, and where they saved money • Advice for working with Disney Wedding Coordinators • Why Mickey & Minnie and a ride mix-in were worth every penny
Whether you're dreaming of an EPCOT wedding, a California Grill reception, or simply looking for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings planning inspiration, this episode is packed with practical advice and creative ideas from a real Disney couple.
View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/megan-brandons-morocco-pavilion-wedding/
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Planning a Disney Wedding Pavilion ceremony with an EPCOT reception? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Stephenie shares how she created an elegant Walt Disney World wedding with a ceremony at Disney's Wedding Pavilion, cocktail hour at Italy Isola, and a reception inside the iconic American Adventure Rotunda at EPCOT.
She explains why she chose these venues, how she designed a timeless wedding aesthetic, and why Disney entertainment—including the Major Domo and the Voices of Liberty—became the centerpiece of the celebration. Stephenie also shares practical Disney wedding planning advice on reusing floral décor to save money, choosing action stations over a plated meal, selecting room blocks, planning transportation, and making the most of an evening wedding timeline.
Whether you're planning a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding or simply looking for Disney wedding inspiration, this episode is packed with real-world tips for creating a memorable guest experience while making smart planning decisions.
✨ In this episode: • Wedding Pavilion ceremony • Italy Isola cocktail hour in EPCOT • American Adventure Rotunda reception • Voices of Liberty wedding performance • Major Domo surprise ring bearer • Wedding timeline and photography tips • Floral transfer and décor budget strategies • Action station reception menu recommendations • Guest transportation and resort room blocks • Lessons learned and advice for future Disney couples
View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/stephenie-bings-american-adventure-rotunda-wedding/
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Dreaming of a Disney BoardWalk Inn wedding? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Shelby shares how she planned her romantic Christmas wedding with a ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, a reception at The Attic, and an EPCOT fireworks dessert party at UK Lochside—all while keeping the celebration intimate, personal, and surprisingly budget-conscious.
Shelby explains why Disney ended up costing less than the venue they originally considered, how she created a luxurious Ralph Lauren-inspired Christmas aesthetic with festive florals and décor, and why skipping a DJ, characters, and even an after-hours park photo session didn't take away from the magic. She also shares practical planning advice, including how to save money on Disney floral, choose outside vendors, build a stress-free wedding timeline, and create a memorable dessert party with custom Christmas cookies and a hot chocolate bar.
In this episode you'll hear: ✨ Why Sea Breeze Point was Shelby's dream ceremony location ✨ How The Attic became the perfect intimate reception venue ✨ Tips for planning a Disney wedding during the holiday season ✨ Budget-saving decisions that guests never noticed ✨ Favorite menu items, cake flavors, and holiday cocktails ✨ Creating a custom EPCOT dessert party at UK Lochside ✨ The emotional moments that made the day unforgettable ✨ Advice for future Disney Wedding couples
Whether you're planning a Walt Disney World wedding, comparing Disney wedding venues, or just looking for real Disney wedding inspiration, this episode is packed with ideas and practical advice.
View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/shelby-alexs-christmas-wedding/
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Planning a Disney World wedding and wondering what it's really like? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Kaitlyn shares every detail of her Walt Disney World wedding, from choosing the Yacht Club Wedding Gazebo for her ceremony to hosting an EPCOT fireworks pre-reception at Terrasse des Fleurs in the France Pavilion and dancing the night away at Atlantic Dance Hall.
Hear how she planned a Disney wedding for 81 guests, why she skipped the traditional ballroom reception, saved money with a non-Disney room block, incorporated Mardi Gras traditions into her celebration, and created unforgettable surprises—including fireworks, Pluto at the reception, and a private dinner overlooking the party.
Kaitlyn also shares: ✨ Why the Yacht Club Gazebo was the perfect ceremony location ✨ Tips for planning an EPCOT fireworks reception ✨ Budget-saving decisions that made the biggest impact ✨ Favorite Disney wedding menu and cake flavors ✨ The outside vendors she recommends ✨ What went wrong—and how Disney made it right ✨ Advice for couples planning their own Disney Fairy Tale Wedding
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate Disney wedding, a large destination celebration, or you're simply looking for insider planning tips, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world experiences.
View photos by Kayla Lazard Photography and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/kaitlyn-corys-yacht-club-gazebo-wedding/
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Dreaming of a Wedding Pavilion wedding at Walt Disney World? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Disney bride Chelsea shares all the details of her romantic Grand Floridian wedding weekend, including a ceremony at Disney's Wedding Pavilion, a reception at Salon VI, an EPCOT welcome party at Italy Isola with a Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in, and a princess-inspired rehearsal brunch at Citricos.
Chelsea reveals how she planned a multi-day Disney wedding experience for more than 100 guests, why guest experience was her top priority, and how she incorporated favorite Disney attractions, characters, food, and entertainment throughout the celebration. She also shares candid advice about room blocks, outside vendors, wedding budgeting, kids receptions, character appearances, and the planning lessons she learned along the way.
You'll hear details about: ✨ Disney's Wedding Pavilion ceremony ✨ Grand Floridian Salon VI reception ✨ Mickey & Minnie appearances ✨ EPCOT Italy Isola welcome party ✨ Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in ✨ Citricos rehearsal brunch with Cinderella ✨ Kids reception planning with Tootles ✨ Outside vendors and photography tips ✨ Room block lessons learned ✨ Disney wedding menu and cake recommendations
Whether you're planning a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, a Disney vow renewal, or simply looking for real Disney wedding inspiration, Chelsea's story is packed with practical advice and creative ideas.
View photos by That First Moment and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/chelsey-toms-grand-floridian-wedding/
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Dreaming of a wedding at EPCOT? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Alex and Andrew share how they created an unforgettable two-day Disney wedding experience featuring a midnight ceremony at World Celebration Gardens, an EPCOT dessert party with a Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in, and a stunning reception at Disney's BoardWalk Inn.
Hear how they planned a guest-focused celebration for 100 guests, chose one of Walt Disney World's newest ceremony venues; incorporated unique entertainment like Goofy, a live DJ-fusion experience, and a custom sticker station; and worked with Disney to bring their vision to life. They also share their favorite menu items, budget-saving strategies, vendor recommendations, and advice for future Disney couples.
Whether you're planning a Disney wedding, vow renewal, or destination wedding at Walt Disney World, you'll find plenty of inspiration and practical planning tips in this episode.
✨ View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/alex-andrews-world-celebration-gardens-wedding/
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In this episode: • World Celebration Gardens ceremony at EPCOT • Italy Isola dessert party and fireworks • Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind ride mix-in • BoardWalk Inn Promenade Ballroom reception • Disney wedding food and menu recommendations • Disney wedding budget-saving tips • Vendor recommendations and planning advice • Guest experience ideas for destination weddings • Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings planning insights • LGBTQ+ Disney wedding ideas, planning tips, and inspiration
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What happens when a couple who swore they'd never get married decides to have a Disney wedding? For Chelsa and Mike, the answer was a stunning Walt Disney World wedding featuring a Seabreeze Point ceremony, a late-night reception at the iconic Tower of Terror, a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, a horse-drawn carriage, and what may have been Disney's first-ever Champagne exit!
In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Chelsa shares how she planned her dream Disney wedding, why Tower of Terror was the perfect reception venue, how she redesigned much of the event just weeks before the wedding, and the lessons she learned that every Disney couple should know before planning their own wedding or vow renewal.
You'll hear: ✨ Why Chelsa and Mike chose Walt Disney World for their wedding ✨ How they selected Seabreeze Point, Tower of Terror, and Whitehall Room & Patio ✨ The story behind their Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired reception ✨ Details about their horse-drawn carriage and Champagne exit ✨ How they filled the gap between ceremony and midnight reception ✨ Favorite Disney wedding menu items and cake flavors ✨ Budget priorities, décor decisions, and vendor recommendations ✨ What went wrong—and how they handled it ✨ Advice for future Disney wedding couples
Whether you're planning a Disney wedding, Disney vow renewal, or simply love hearing real Disney wedding stories, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical planning tips.
View photos by Disney Fine Art Photography and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/chelsa-mikes-tower-of-terror-wedding/
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Planning a Disney wedding that feels elegant, unique, and surprisingly affordable? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Disney bride Amber Wilcox shares how she and Matt planned their Walt Disney World wedding, featuring a ceremony at Disney's Wedding Pavilion and a reception at Italy Isola in EPCOT.
Amber discusses why a Disney wedding ended up costing less than a traditional Michigan wedding, how a "soft launch" guest list helped them budget for their destination wedding, and why visiting Walt Disney World beforehand completely changed their venue choices. She also shares details about their EPCOT reception, a surprise appearance by Mickey & Minnie and Chip & Dale, a Spaceship Earth ride mix-in, and a magical first dance during the EPCOT fireworks.
You'll also hear Amber's tips for saving money on floral décor, choosing outside photography and videography vendors, planning Magic Kingdom park portraits, managing transportation logistics, and creating an unforgettable Disney wedding experience for guests who had never visited Walt Disney World before.
Whether you're dreaming of a Disney Wedding Pavilion ceremony, an EPCOT wedding reception, or looking for Disney wedding budget tips, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.
View photos by That First Moment and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/amber-matts-italy-isola-wedding/
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What's it really like to host an EPCOT wedding with a morning ceremony, a brunch reception, and a fireworks dessert party?
In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Gabby Olmos and Oscar Gomez share the story of their Walt Disney World wedding, featuring a ceremony at Italy Isola, a reception at Living Seas Salon, and an EPCOT fireworks dessert party at Germany Promenade. They discuss how they planned a Disney wedding from California, why it was actually more affordable than a traditional Southern California wedding, and the creative ways they maximized their budget while still creating an unforgettable experience.
You'll hear: ✨ How Gabby and Oscar chose EPCOT for their Disney wedding ✨ Why Italy Isola was the perfect ceremony location for stunning Spaceship Earth photos ✨ How Flower & Garden Festival décor helped them save on floral costs ✨ Tips for planning a Disney wedding on a budget ✨ Their experience with Maria Riboli Photography and other wedding vendors ✨ Why they chose a brunch reception at Living Seas Salon with Mickey & Minnie appearances ✨ Details of their EPCOT fireworks dessert party at Germany Promenade ✨ Advice for hosting an adults-only Disney wedding ✨ Their biggest wedding planning lessons and favorite memories from the day ✨ Why Disney's transportation and planning teams made the process nearly stress-free
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate Disney wedding, looking for EPCOT wedding inspiration, or searching for ways to make a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding fit your budget, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world planning tips.
📸 View photos by Maria Riboli Photography and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/gaby-oscars-epcot-wedding/
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What if your Disney vow renewal was the surprise of a lifetime? 💙✨
Today on the Disney Wedding Podcast, Erin shares how her wife secretly planned an unforgettable Disney vow renewal at Disney's BoardWalk—complete with a horse-drawn carriage, surprise appearances by Chip 'n' Dale and Mickey Mouse, a live band, fireworks dessert party at EPCOT, and emotional recreations of details from their original Disney wedding 10 years earlier. From the hidden menu tasting to the moment Erin realized the "family photo session" was actually a full ceremony at Seabreeze Point, this episode is packed with incredible ideas for Disney weddings, vow renewals, and surprise celebrations. ✨
You'll hear: 💍 How Laurie kept a massive Disney vow renewal secret for YEARS 🎠 The magical carriage reveal on the BoardWalk 🎂 Why they recreated their original Disney wedding cake 🎶 The touching reception idea that honored every married couple attending 🍝 Their favorite Disney catering picks—including the famous mac & cheese bar 🎆 How the EPCOT dessert party became yet another surprise
If you're dreaming of your own Disney Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal, this episode is full of inspiration, planning tips, and unforgettable Disney magic.
View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/erin-lauries-surprise-disney-vow-renewal/
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Dreaming of a Disney wedding that feels completely YOU? ✨ This week on the Disney Wedding Podcast, Disney bride Kendall St. John shares how she and Kolby created an unforgettable Walt Disney World wedding with a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, a cake celebration at Sago Cay, EPCOT fireworks in France, a surprise Fantasmic! welcome party, Haunted Mansion-inspired desserts, and even a private Remy ride mix-in!
From budget-saving Disney wedding hacks to the reality of planning multiple celebrations instead of a traditional reception, Kendall is sharing everything—the wins, the surprises, the menu favorites, and the lessons she learned along the way. If you're planning a Disney wedding, trying to decide between a reception or dessert party, or just obsessed with Disney Fairytale Weddings, this episode is packed with ideas and inspiration. ✨
You'll hear: 💍 Why they switched from a Disney Cruise wedding to Walt Disney World 🎆 How they saved money by choosing two celebrations instead of a full reception 🏰 Why the Grand Floridian stole their hearts 👻 Their subtle Haunted Mansion + Princess and the Frog wedding theme 🎂 The Disney desserts guests could NOT stop talking about 🐭 What it was really like having Mickey Mouse at their cake cutting 🎢 Details about their surprise EPCOT ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ✨ Advice every future Disney couple needs to hear before planning
View photos by Michelle Lacson and full details from this Disney wedding here: Disney Wedding Feature: Kendall & Kolby's Grand Floridian Wedding
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✨ Dreaming of a Disney wedding—without the luxury price tag? This episode breaks down exactly how to make it happen. ✨
In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, guest Elizabeth Brouse-Knoblauch and I are diving into real, practical strategies for planning a beautiful wedding at Walt Disney World on a budget—without sacrificing the magic. Elizabeth successfully kept her wedding budget right at Disney's minimum spend, and this conversation is packed with insider tips you won't hear anywhere else.
From guest lists to venue choices, DIY tricks to smart splurges, we cover what actually moves the needle on cost—and what you can skip.
💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The 3 biggest ways to dramatically reduce your Disney wedding cost
- Why a smaller guest list = more magic (and more savings)
- How weekday resort weddings can unlock lower minimums
- The difference between a full reception vs. a "celebration" (and why it matters)
- Budget-friendly menu hacks (yes, you can still get your dream foods!)
- How to skip expensive extras like transportation, décor, and bar packages
- Creative ideas like at-home receptions and DIY details that save thousands
- Real examples from a wedding featuring the Monorail, Grand Floridian photos, and more
📸 View photos by Daniel Moyer Photography and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/how-to-have-a-disney-wedding-on-a-budget/
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Whether you're just starting your planning journey or trying to trim your budget without losing the magic, this episode is your roadmap to a smart, stunning Disney wedding.
🎧 Tune in now and start planning your happily ever after—your way.
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Planning a Disney World wedding and wondering how to make it magical without blowing your budget? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Payton Johnson shares how she and Hunter created their dream day with a ceremony at Disney's Wedding Pavilion and a stunning celebration at EPCOT's Terrace des Fleurs—complete with fireworks and a private ride on Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind!
You'll hear how they saved $17,000 by choosing a weekday wedding, why a shorter "celebration" instead of a full reception can cut meal costs by up to 50%, and how they designed a relaxed, elegant event that prioritized time with guests over a traditional sit-down dinner. Plus, don't miss their creative welcome party idea at Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course—a fun, meaningful twist on the rehearsal dinner that guests are still talking about!
Whether you're dreaming of a Disney Fairytale Wedding, researching venues, or looking for real ways to save money while upgrading your experience, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration.
👉 View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/payton-hunters-terrace-des-fleurs-wedding/
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Sandra & Jesus Garcia's EPCOT wedding is the kind of Disney day that feels straight out of a dream—complete with a sunrise ceremony, lakeside brunch reception, fireworks, and a surprise ride experience your guests will never forget. 💫 In this episode, they share how their love for Disney (sparked by a first visit and a proposal at Magic Kingdom) led them to plan an intimate, deeply personal celebration inside EPCOT. From choosing World Celebration Gardens for its iconic views to hosting a relaxed reception at Sea Breeze Point and ending the night with a Germany Promenade dessert party, every detail was designed to create a full-day experience for their guests.
You'll hear how they maximized their budget, selected crowd-pleasing menu items (including brunch favorites and mini wedding cakes!), and pulled off an unforgettable grand finale with a private ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. If you're dreaming of a Disney wedding that blends elegance, fun, and immersive park magic, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you make it happen.
View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/sandra-jesus-epcot-world-celebration-gardens-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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Sophia Davis-Saul shares how she and Chantel planned their dream Disney World wedding at the Grand Floridian, featuring a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room & Patio reception, and a fireworks dessert party at the Grand Floridian Marina Patio & Terrace! If you're searching for Disney wedding planning tips, Grand Floridian wedding ideas, or how to plan a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, this episode is packed with real advice and inspiration.
From choosing a Sunday noon ceremony for the perfect guest experience to having Mickey & Minnie appear in gold costumes, Sophia walks through every detail—including her emotional first look, stunning Christmas-time portraits at Magic Kingdom, and how they designed a wedding timeline that maximized both magic and budget.
She also shares insider tips you won't hear anywhere else—like how to request the hidden "12 Chimes of Midnight" from Cinderella before walking down the aisle at the Wedding Pavilion, how to choose the best Disney wedding venues, and why switching their dessert party location helped them save money while still getting an incredible fireworks view.
Plus, hear her must-know advice on working with Disney planners, choosing the best menu items (including fan-favorite dishes!), and creating a personalized wedding experience your guests will never forget.
✨ Whether you're a future Disney bride, planning a destination wedding, or just love Disney wedding inspiration, this episode has everything you need to start dreaming and planning!
View photos by Caldwell Photographic Studio and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/sophia-chantels-grand-floridian-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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From a magical Disney Cruise proposal to a vibrant wedding day filled with cultural traditions, Diana and Sunny walk through exactly how they planned their Disney wedding, including real decisions about venues, budget, guest count, and how to personalize a Disney Fairytale Wedding experience.
Their day featured a Cinderella-inspired ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, a Beauty and the Beast enchanted forest reception created for thousands less using an outside florist, and unforgettable entertainment—including the Major Domo, Disney characters, and a high-energy hora loca with live drummers, dancers, and stilt walkers.
If you're researching Disney wedding cost, Disney wedding planning tips, Contemporary Resort wedding receptions, or how to have a multicultural wedding at Disney World, this episode is packed with real-world advice and creative ideas you can actually use.
They also share:
- How to plan a Disney World destination wedding with 100+ guests
- Why they chose indoor venues for a summer Disney wedding
- How they incorporated South Indian and Latin wedding traditions
- Tips for saving money on Disney wedding floral and décor
- What it's like to add Major Domo, Cinderella carriage, and custom entertainment
- How to book a Premier Portrait Session in Magic Kingdom
View photos by 505 Media Co. and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/diana-sandeeps-contemporary-resort-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
This episode covers: Disney Wedding Pavilion ceremony Contemporary Resort wedding reception Sorcerer's Apprentice Ballroom wedding Disney wedding cost and budget tips Multicultural Disney wedding planning Disney wedding floral and decor savings Disney wedding entertainment ideas Major Domo wedding experience Disney character appearances at weddings Magic Kingdom wedding portraits Disney Fairytale Weddings planning tips
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Planning a Disney World wedding that's totally unique? ✨ Brittany & Austin's wedding at Disney's BoardWalk Inn is packed with creative ideas, unforgettable entertainment, and smart ways to save money—without sacrificing the magic.
In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, you'll hear how they designed a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring a Sea Breeze Point ceremony, a Croquet Lawn reception, and a UK Lochside dessert party at EPCOT. Instead of a traditional dance floor, they filled their wedding with incredible live entertainment—including appearances by the Dapper Dans, a Magic Kingdom pianist, Mickey & Minnie, and even caricature artists for their guests!
You'll also learn:
- How they saved $2,500 on transportation 🚗
- Why they skipped a traditional reception format
- Their best Disney wedding food picks 🍰
- How to bring park entertainment into your wedding
- Tips for creating a seamless, walkable wedding day timeline
If you're dreaming of a Disney wedding that's personalized, interactive, and unforgettable—this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world advice.
👉 View photos by That First Moment and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/brittany-austins-boardwalk-inn-wedding/
👉 And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
Whether you're newly engaged or deep in planning, this episode will help you think outside the box and create a Disney wedding experience your guests will never forget.
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Planning a Disney World wedding at the Grand Floridian, Wedding Pavilion, Citricos, or California Grill? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Anna and Kyle share exactly how they planned their Disney Fairytale Wedding at Walt Disney World, including real prices, floral and decor tips, fireworks views, EPCOT events, and Magic Kingdom portrait sessions.
Their wedding day included a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Citricos reception at Disney's Grand Floridian, and a California Grill afterparty with Magic Kingdom fireworks, plus extra events at EPCOT and pre-park-opening photos inside Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. They also share how they saved money on floral, used outside vendors, and planned a large guest count Disney wedding.
If you're researching Disney wedding cost, Disney Fairytale Weddings planning, Grand Floridian wedding venues, or how to have a wedding at Disney World, this episode walks through real numbers, real choices, and real planning strategies.
View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/anna-kyles-grand-floridian-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
This episode covers: Disney Wedding Pavilion ceremony Grand Floridian Citricos reception California Grill wedding afterparty Magic Kingdom fireworks wedding EPCOT rehearsal dinner Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride mix-in Pre-park opening Magic Kingdom photos Disney wedding floral and decor tips Disney wedding photography options Disney Fairytale Weddings pricing
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Today on the Disney Wedding Podcast, Katherine Bertrand shares the story of her Tree of Life ceremony at Animal Kingdom, California Grill wedding reception, and EPCOT Italy Isola dessert party, and how she planned a Walt Disney World wedding with multiple locations in one day. She explains why she chose a morning ceremony instead of a late-night event, how she customized her reception with the California Grill culinary team to create a kosher-style menu, and how she used the Fairytale Weddings Guide to discover options Disney didn't volunteer and calculate her exact wedding budget months in advance. If you're researching Disney Fairy Tale Weddings cost, Disney World wedding planning, Animal Kingdom weddings, California Grill receptions, or EPCOT dessert parties, this episode walks through the real timeline, real pricing, and real decisions behind the day.
View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/katherine-yarons-tree-of-life-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
This episode covers Walt Disney World wedding planning, Disney wedding venues, Disney wedding budget tips, Disney Fairytale Weddings locations, and real Disney bride advice from a couple who planned their entire day in advance using the guide.
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✨ How do you plan a Walt Disney World wedding in just SIX weeks? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Tamika Jodha and Sachin Moosay share how they turned a last-minute idea into an unforgettable Disney Fairy Tale Wedding. Their celebration included a romantic ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, an intimate reception at Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club Resort, and a magical EPCOT fireworks dessert party at UK Lochside with a Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in. They reveal how The Fairytale Weddings Guide helped them quickly understand Disney wedding venues, menus, timelines, and pricing so they could plan everything—from cake tastings to venue changes—in just six weeks. If you're researching Disney wedding planning, Disney Wedding Pavilion ceremonies, or Disney wedding costs, this episode is packed with real tips and inspiration from a couple who made their dream wedding happen on a tight timeline.
View photos by Regina Hyman Photography & Cinema and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/tamika-sachins-disney-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
00:00 Planning a Disney Wedding in 6 Weeks 03:10 Why They Chose the Wedding Pavilion 09:25 Switching from Sea Breeze Point 14:40 Ariel's Beach Club Reception Venue 21:05 Disney Wedding Menu Tasting 28:20 Disney Wedding Cake Flavors 33:40 EPCOT Fireworks Dessert Party at UK Lochside 39:45 Disney Wedding Timeline 46:10 Tips for Planning a Disney Wedding
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Dreaming of a Walt Disney World wedding? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Brandon and Stephanie Luz-Sansone share how they planned their unforgettable EPCOT wedding, featuring a sunrise ceremony at Place de Remy in the France Pavilion, a brunch reception in the St. Augustine Ballroom at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and an Italy Isola dessert party with EPCOT fireworks. They talk about navigating a last-minute venue change just three weeks before the wedding, incorporating a swing-dance first dance, surprising guests with Donald and Goofy in their Kingdom Hearts outfits, and ending the night with ride mix-ins on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. If you're planning a Disney wedding or looking for real-world tips on venues, timelines, and creating an incredible guest experience at Walt Disney World, this episode is packed with inspiration.
View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/stephanie-brandons-place-de-remy-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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If you're planning a Walt Disney World wedding, you won't want to miss this real wedding at Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Italy Isola in EPCOT, and the stunning American Adventure Rotunda reception space.
In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Bri Koren-Cunningham shares how she and Kyle designed their dream Disney wedding day — from a 7:30 pm Wedding Pavilion ceremony to fireworks during cocktail hour in EPCOT and a breathtaking reception inside the American Adventure Rotunda. She reveals how they surprised guests with Mickey and Minnie, created a show-stopping Cinderella glass slipper sorbet presentation, and balanced splurges like floral and décor with smart budgeting strategies that saved thousands.
Bri also explains how using the Fairytale Weddings Guide before she was even able to contact Disney helped her understand real Disney wedding costs, prioritize what mattered most, and plan efficiently from the very beginning.
View photos by That First Moment and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/bri-kyles-american-adventure-rotunda-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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Thinking about planning a Disney wedding but wondering if the Swan Reserve at Walt Disney World might be the better option? In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Carrie Hayward talks with Amy Gifford about her real wedding at Disney's Swan Reserve — including her ceremony in the Oasis Ballroom, reception in the Vue Ballroom, vendor choices, budget priorities, weather backup plan, and what it was really like having Minnie & Mickey at the reception.
You'll hear firsthand insight into:
✨ Why they chose The Vue at The Swan Reserve instead of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings ✨ Wedding costs, value, and what's included ✨ Ceremony and reception timelines ✨ Food, florals, entertainment, and vendor selection ✨ Viewing Epcot fireworks during the reception ✨ Tips for couples worried a Swan & Dolphin wedding won't feel "Disney enough"
Whether you're just starting your Disney wedding planning or comparing venues, this episode is packed with real-world advice and honest experiences from a recent couple.
📸 View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/amy-wyatts-swan-reserve-wedding/
💍 And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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Catheryn Blanchette shares the full story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, California Grill reception, and Germany Promenade A, B & C dessert party at EPCOT on the Disney Wedding Podcast. 💍✨
In this episode, Catheryn explains how she and Hank strategically cut costs—saving $17,000—by choosing a weekday morning ceremony, downsizing their EPCOT dessert party venue, and skipping dessert at brunch because they already had cake. She also shares incredibly smart floral and décor tips, including alternating large and small arrangements, mixing real and faux florals based on price, and using greenery and colorful fruit to get a high-end look on a realistic budget.
If you're planning a Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal, this episode is packed with real pricing insight, venue details, and practical ideas you can actually use.
View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/catheryn-hanks-california-grill-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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Amanda Winch shares the story of her Disney Cruise Line wedding aboard the Disney Treasure, including her beautiful ceremony at Wedding Pointe on Disney's private island and her celebration at Skipper Society. In this episode, Amanda explains how she decided on a cruise wedding after discovering Disney Fairytale Weddings at sea, why she and her fiancé chose to legally marry at home before celebrating onboard, and what drew them to the Treasure's rich color palette and Halloween-season sailing. She also shares tips on keeping décor minimal, upgrading select elements like floral and cake, and how bringing her own wedding photographers allowed her to get photos at multiple events and venues throughout the entire cruise—including with characters like Princess Tiana and Pluto!
📸 See all the wedding photos by David & Vicki Arndt Photography here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/amanda-tylers-disney-cruise-wedding/
📘 Learn everything about planning a land-based Walt Disney World wedding in Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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Planning a Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal? This episode breaks down how Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings work, including 2026 Disney wedding pricing, Event Minimum Expenditures, and what to expect from the planning process.
👉 View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/how-to-start-planning-2026/
Whether you've been dreaming about a Walt Disney World wedding for years or you just discovered that Disney even does weddings, this episode walks you through the exact steps to get started. You'll learn how Disney Fairytale Weddings work, what happens after you sign your contract, and how to make smart decisions from day one—especially if you're trying to stay close to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure.
In this episode, I'm joined by Disney bride Natalie Stumpfig, who shares real-world advice from planning her own Disney World wedding, along with insider tips every couple should know before booking.
We cover 2026 Disney wedding pricing, including: • How Disney's Event Minimum Expenditure works • Strategies for booking your wedding or vow renewal at the lowest possible cost • What happens after you sign your Disney wedding contract • What to expect from the Disney Fairytale Weddings planning process
Natalie also shares details and advice from her own celebration, including a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, a reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom (Salons 5 & 6), and a magical fireworks portrait session on Sago Cay Lawn.
📘 Start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, this episode will help you move forward with confidence and realistic expectations.
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Matty and Jordan share the story of their Disney wedding at Sea Breeze Point, with a reception at Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club, a fireworks cruise during Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, and a Trash the Dress portrait session at Typhoon Lagoon. You'll hear how they saved money with smart planning choices and created a wedding that reflected their ocean-inspired theme.
View photos by Merrily Married Media and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/matty-jordans-sea-breeze-point-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
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Click here to see all the photos by Disney Fine Art Photography and Jesse Giles Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/mira-collins-world-celebration-gardens-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Mira Schuiling shares the story of her ceremony at EPCOT's World Celebration Gardens, reception at California Grill's Napa Room, and welcome party at EPCOT's Germany Promenade. You'll hear why she and Collin chose the 12:30 am ceremony over the morning time slot and pushed their reception to the following evening. Mira also shares details of the Spaceship Earth lighting-activation package they added to their ceremony, which ended up being her favorite wedding memory!
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Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings!
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide!
In this episode, Shakera Rudder shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, St. Augustine Ballroom reception at the Grand Floridian, and Norway Loft + Germany Promenade dessert party in EPCOT. You'll hear how she focused her budget on treating guests to the best Disney has to offer, swapping out splurges like Cinderella's Glass Coach for memorable guest experiences like the dessert party, a welcome party at Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom, and ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. She also shares specific budgeting tips, like skipping a real wedding cake and choosing navy linens to match the standard ballroom chairs.
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Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/lorie-jordans-magic-kingdom-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Lorie Thompson shares the story of her ceremony at East Plaza Garden, with a reception at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballrooms A-C and a UK Lochside farewell party in EPCOT. You'll hear how she made budget swaps to be able to afford her Magic Kingdom wedding, like choosing a reception location with no venue fee and reusing the bridesmaids' bouquets as centerpieces. She also shares about her Premiere Portrait Sessions inside Magic Kingdom and Galaxy's Edge, where she and Jordan cosplayed as Star Wars characters because wedding attire is prohibited.
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Click here to see all the photos by Ali Nasser Studios: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/lauren-erics-epcot-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Lauren Garcia shares the story of her Christmastime Disney wedding, with a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, a cocktail hour at BoardWalk Inn's St. James Room, a reception at Italy Isola, and a dessert party at American Adventure Rotunda. She shares how she used the numerous wedding menus on FairytaleWeddingsGuide.com to work with a Disney chef to tailor the menus at all their events, including their Fantasmic! welcome party. And you'll hear how she and Eric chose their wedding date specifically so they could do pre-park-opening portrait sessions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom!
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Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/lito-jasons-boardwalk-inn-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Lito Morona-Donnelly and Jason Donnelly-Morona share the story of their Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Boardwalk Inn Conference Center reception in Promenade West I-III, and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party in EPCOT. Lito is a "character collector" who wanted to have Disney characters at his wedding he'd never met before, so he and Jason made numerous requests for EPCOT-specific characters before Disney finally gave them approval for France's Three Musketeers! You'll hear what that process was like, as well as why they added an appearance by Mickey and Minnie too. And they discuss working with Disney on their menus of mostly vegan foods that guests are still raving about!
#DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWedding #EPCOTWedding #SeaBreezePoint #BoardwalkInn #TerraceDesFleurs #DisneyCharacters #MickeyAndMinnie #ThreeMusketeers #DisneyWeddingIdeas #VeganWedding #PlantBasedWedding #GayDisneyWedding #LGBTQWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWeddings
Click here to see all the photos by Honeycomb Films: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/larissa-vitos-grand-floridian-disney-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Larissa and Vito Mazzini share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Salon VI reception, and Grand Floridian Marina dessert party. You'll hear how they saved big by making smart swaps like hiring the Landau Coach instead of Cinderella's Glass Coach and using outside vendors for their elaborate floral and décor. Even having Mickey and Minnie appear at the reception three times, in three different outfits, was cheaper than having four Disney characters all at once!
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Click here to see all the photos by David & Vicki Arndt Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/sara-jabaars-tree-of-life-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Sara Mickens Rivers shares the story of her ceremony at the Tree of Life, reception at California Grill, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. Sara explains how she chose meaningful venues tied to her relationship with Jabaar, planned a seamless early-morning ceremony, and created a guest experience that felt uniquely "Disney" from start to finish. You'll also hear how she incorporated personal touches, navigated day-of surprises, selected standout vendors, and brought her Animal Kingdom love story to life through thoughtful details and magical moments—including a special appearance by Mickey and Minnie.
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Click here to see all the photos by White Rabbit Photo Boutique: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/amanda-brendans-grand-californian-disney-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Amanda Holland shares the story of her Disneyland Resort wedding at the Grand Californian, which included a ceremony at Brisa Courtyard III and a reception in the Sequoia Ballroom. She explains how she and Brendan planned their event, the key decisions they made with Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings team, and the logistics that shaped their day—from their emotional first look to the custom-crafted menu. Amanda also shares details of the Premier Portrait Session they scheduled at EPCOT during their Walt Disney World honeymoon. This episode offers practical insight for couples researching Disneyland Resort weddings and looking for real examples of how the planning process works.
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Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/maddie-taylors-american-adventure-rotunda-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Maddie Smilnak shares the details of her Walt Disney World wedding, which included a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, a prereception at Italy Isola in EPCOT, and a reception at the American Adventure Rotunda. She discusses what inspired her and Taylor to choose these popular Disney wedding venues, how they brought their own officiant, what it was like getting ready at the Grand Floridian Villas, and why EPCOT fireworks made their cocktail hour unforgettable. The couple also explains how their outside photographers Root Weddings captured beautiful wedding portraits despite renovations at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. If you're researching Disney wedding venues, planning a Disney's Fairytale Wedding, or looking for real-life Disney wedding inspiration, this episode provides valuable tips on venues, photography, logistics, and budget planning.
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Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/antonia-nathans-sea-breeze-point-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Antonia Sordillo Pastor shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at The Attic at BoardWalk Inn, and dessert party at Norway Loft and UK Lochside. When she and Nathan realized they could have a wedding at Disney for less than a wedding in their home state of Massachusetts, they immediately thought of BoardWalk Inn, the first place they'd vacationed together. Today you'll hear where they splurged and saved, their favorite menu items, and why having a first look was so important. Antonia also shares how her disappointment over the dessert party being moved indoors turned into the most magical part of the day as she and her guests were escorted through cheering crowds in EPCOT!
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Click here to see all the photos by Captured By Elle: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/bridget-nathans-pandora-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Bridget Lin and Nathan Chiang share the story of their ceremony in Pandora: The World of Avatar, reception at BoardWalk Inn's Promenade West Ballroom, Fantasmic! dessert party, and rehearsal dinner at the Grand Floridian's Sago Cay. One of their top priorities was the menu, and today they speak in depth about the dishes they chose and how Disney accommodated their guests' dietary restrictions. You'll also hear how they used this podcast and the Fairytale Weddings Guide to plan their events—beginning long before they even signed their Letter of Agreement!
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Click here to see all the photos by That First Moment, Honeycomb Films, and Caldwell Photographic Studio: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/viviana-miguels-disney-swan-reserve-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World or Swan Reserve wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Viviana and Miguel Marquez share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, reception at The Vue at the Swan Reserve, and dessert party at Italy Isola in EPCOT. When Disney only offered them a choice of two ballrooms for their reception, the couple booked The Vue instead and turned their Disney reception into a welcome party at the Grand Floridian's Citricos. Today you'll hear what it was like to plan at both venues, how they added two appearances by Mickey and Minnie, and why Viviana went from resisting a first look to calling it her favorite memory of the whole day.
#swanreserve #weddingpavilion #mickeyandminnie #wizardingworld #epcot #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife
Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/miranda-jacks-wedding-pavilion-wedding/
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In this episode, Miranda Smith shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Terrace des Fleurs celebration at EPCOT. By choosing a 2-hour celebration instead of a full reception, she and Jack were able to have a 40-guest wedding with dinner, a cake-cutting, and fireworks for very close to Disney's Event Minimum Expenditure. Miranda also offers other money-saving tips, like doing a first dance to the fireworks soundtrack, skipping characters and Cinderella's Glass Coach, and taking the monorail to EPCOT (which saved them $1,850 on transportation!).
#epcot #disneyfireworks #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #weddingpavilion
Click here to see all the photos by Ashley Goodwin Photography and Disney Fine Art Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/launa-trevors-aulani-vow-renewal/
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In this episode, Launa Thompson shares the story of her Aulani vow renewal, with a ceremony on 'Ama'Ama Patio and a reception in the Kaiona Ballroom. She and Trevor originally eloped, so he decided they should celebrate with a vow renewal on the 10th anniversary of the day they met! You'll hear where they splurged (characters! flowers!) and where they saved (a welcome barbecue at their villa). Plus, Launa discusses how she and Trevor took advantage of the option all Disney couples have to do Premier Portrait Sessions inside the parks at Walt Disney World at any time after their weddings!
#disneywedding #aulani #beachwedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife
Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/mel-daves-disney-vow-renewal/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Mel Wright shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion vow renewal, Napa Room reception, and Sago Cay dessert party. Because she and Dave originally eloped, this event was a chance for Mel to get the photos and experiences she'd always dreamed of, including an appearance by Mickey and Minnie and a Premier Portrait Session inside Magic Kingdom. She also discusses what it was like to start getting ready at 1:30 am for that 5:30 am portrait session before her 9:30 am ceremony—and says it was totally worth it!
#grandfloridian #californiagrill #mickeyandminnie #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife
Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/meghan-claytons-tower-of-terror-disney-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Meghan Britt-Mills shares the story of her Tower of Terror ceremony at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Whitehall Room & Patio reception at the Grand Floridian. Meghan always knew she wanted a Disney wedding, and today you'll hear how she incorporated her Beauty and the Beast theme—and why she broke the theme a little to add an appearance by her all-time favorite Disney couple, Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip! She also shares how she saved money on floral and decor and what it was like to have a midnight ceremony followed by a 5:30 am Magic Kingdom portrait session and a 10:30 am reception!
#disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #towerofterror #spookywedding
Click here to see all the photos by That First Moment: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/annie-damians-catholic-ceremony-disney-reception/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
Today, Annie Gauthney shares the story of her ceremony at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine C & D, and dessert party at the Grand Floridian Marina Patio & Terrace. You'll hear how she arranged personal floral, music, and transportation for the church portion of the day, plus what you have to do to get married at a Catholic church other than your own. She also shares how she was able to have an 80-guest wedding for just $32,000, including tons of great money-saving tips, like having a 6-inch cake, choosing barbecue for her dinner menu, cutting a character appearance, hiring an outside vendor for uplighting, using the Grand Floridian Marina for her dessert party instead of EPCOT, and skipping alcohol at that party.
#catholicwedding #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning
Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/jen-kyles-magic-kingdom-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Jen McManamon shares the story of her Magic Kingdom ceremony at East Plaza Garden and reception at California Grill. Getting married in front of Cinderella Castle was her childhood dream come true, and today you'll hear how she prioritized the venue, Cinderella's Glass Coach, and guest experience while working within the constraints applied to Magic Kingdom and California Grill events. She also shares her low-cost alternatives to adding other catered events like a welcome party.
#magickingdom #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #californiagrill
Click here to see all the photos by Root Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/candace-eriks-haunted-mansion-themed-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Candace Ehringer shares the story of her Haunted Mansion-themed Disney wedding, with a ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, a reception at BoardWalk Inn's The Attic, and a welcome party at UK Lochside in EPCOT. You'll hear all the ways she and Erik incorporated their theme into the wedding, from the stretching-room-themed cake and spooky décor to entertainment like a palm reader and a silhouette artist. You'll also see photos of their bachelor-and-bachelorette party at Splitsville and hear why Candace is so glad she cut the park portrait session and kept the vintage car!
#hauntedmansion #halloweenwedding #spookywedding #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple
Click here to see all the photos by Kiste Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/anna-michaels-grand-floridian-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Anna and Michael Dyrhaug share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Sago Cay Pointe pre-reception, and Whitehall Room & Patio reception. Food and drinks were among their top priorities, and you’ll hear how they even had Disney re-create some of Anna’s grandma’s recipes at their reception. They also discuss how they cut a character appearance to afford Cinderella’s Glass Coach and held their welcome party at California Grill’s Napa and Sonoma Rooms so that they could have fireworks at all their events!
#grandfloridian #weddingpavilion #californiagrill #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife
Click here to see all the photos by Merrily Married Media: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/gloria-bens-paddlefish-disney-vow-renewal/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World Paddlefish wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Gloria Agredano shares the story of her vow renewal at Paddlefish in Disney Springs and Seven Seas Lagoon fireworks cruise during Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. She and Ben had to cancel their Disney wedding due to the pandemic, so they had always dreamed of a Disney World vow renewal. Gloria estimates they saved 50% by choosing Paddlefish for their celebration, while still enjoying magical Disney experiences like the fireworks cruise and a portrait session at the BoardWalk the following day.
#disneywedding #disneysprings #happilyeverafter #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife
Click here to see all the photos by RKM Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/yamel-joses-grand-floridian-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Yamel Code Picon shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, St. Augustine Ballroom reception at the Grand Floridian, and Germany Promenade dessert party at EPCOT with a ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. She details how she was able to DIY all the decor for her reception and enlist friends and family members to set it up. You'll also hear how Jose was against doing a first look but, when Disney's strict timeline for taking portraits in the Grand Floridian lobby forced them to add one, it ended up being an incredibly moving experience that also calmed Yamel's anxiety. And both of them still cried when she came down the aisle at the ceremony!
#weddingpavilion #grand floridian #epcot #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #disneyfireworks
Click here to see all the photos by Michelle Vila Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/gigi-roberts-festival-lion-king-vow-renewal/
And click here to start planning your own Walt Disneu World wedding or vow renewal with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
GiGi and Robert Andre share the story of their Festival of the Lion King ceremony at Animal Kingdom and Lantana Room reception at Coronado Springs Resort. Because they had no professional photos of their COVID-era wedding, the couple decided to hold a Disney vow renewal, inviting guests to an anniversary dinner and then surprising them afterward with a trip into Animal Kingdom for the ceremony! You'll hear how they used the Fairytale Weddings Guide and a BEO review session with author Carrie Hayward to pack their wedding with the food, décor, and experiences they wanted while sticking to their budget.
#disneyanimalkingdom #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #africanwedding
Click here to see all the photos by Merrily Married: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/candace-louis-oak-manor-lawn-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
This week, Candace Theriault shares the story of her Oak Manor Lawn ceremony and Atlantic Dance Hall reception. You’ll hear how she chose her wedding date, which menu items were her guests’ favorites, and how she saved money via DIYs. Candace also explains how the Fairytale Weddings Guide helped her choose her venues, save her money, and answer all her questions!
#portorleansriverside #atlanticdancehall #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #disneyadult #parklife
Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/susan-pjs-grand-floridian-disney-wedding/
And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/
In this episode, Susan Matthews shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room & Patio reception and EPCOT UK Lochside dessert party. She and PJ were able to save big by DIYing many elements of their reception décor, and today she shares her top tips for transporting these to Disney and communicating to your outside day-of coordinator how they should be set up. And you'll hear her favorite menu items and cake flavors!
#weddingpavilion #grandfloridian #epcot #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #disneyadult #parklife
This week, Allie Heard shares the story of her Disney Wish cruise wedding, with a ceremony in the Grand Hall and a celebration in The Bayou. She and Neil met doing runDisney races, so they chose a Disney cruise wedding in order to combine it with a 5K on Castaway Cay the next day! You'll hear how they plussed their celebration with drinks and appetizers, why they brought their own photography team on the cruise, and how they were able to get wedding-day photos with six Disney characters!
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Today, Karen Zitza shares the story of her Magic Kingdom After Hours ceremony and celebration, with a reception the following evening in Pandora – The World of Avatar, complete with ride buyouts that kept Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey running throughout the event! You'll hear how After Hours timing works for guests when the ceremony is at midnight and the reception is at 8pm the following day. She also discusses her welcome party at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando and offers her best tips for other couples.
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This week, Alexis and Joel Galasso share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Atlantic Dance Hall reception and Italy Isola dessert party in EPCOT. Guest experience was one of their top priorities, and in this episode you'll hear how they maximized this by planning a full day of events, tailoring their menu, and including entertainment like a 360-degree photobooth! They also discuss their private rehearsal lunch at Yachtsman Steakhouse.
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Today, Kirbi and Dustin Love share the story of their morning Pandora: The World of Avatar ceremony and Nomad Lounge brunch in Animal Kingdom, with a reception that night at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT. Guest experience was a top priority for Dustin and Kirbi, so they added mix-ins on four different rides: a choice of Flight of Passage or Na'vi River Journey after the ceremony, and a choice of Soarin' or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind after the reception. They also added a welcome party at the Grand Floridian Marina so that they could surprise guests with an appearance by Mickey, Minnie, Chip 'n' Dale in their Christmas outfits, which weren't allowed at any of the couple's other venues.
Click here to see all the photos by Michelle Lacson Photography!
This week, Natalie Louie Guisuraga shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Italy Isola reception. By holding their reception outdoors in EPCOT, Natalie and Noah were able to incorporate fireworks into their wedding without paying for a separate dessert party. In today's episode you'll hear how they added extra time at the start of their reception so they could have daylight for photos and then used a Frozen ride mix-in to kill time until amplified entertainment and their character appearance—featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy—were allowed to begin.
Click here to see all the photos by Casie Marie Photography!
Today, Hannah Muren shares the story of her ceremony at Magic Kingdom's East Plaza Garden and reception at California Grill. She and Matthew initially planned to be married at the Main Street Train Station to incorporate his love of trains, but they had to choose a new venue due to construction. You'll hear how they were still able to include the Magic Kingdom Railway in their wedding, as well as how Hannah's fear of having park guests watch her ceremony were dispelled when the whole crowd cheered as she and Matthew were pronounced husband and wife!
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This week, Randi Clark shares the story of her fandom-packed wedding at The Vue at the Swan Reserve. Because Randi also officiates Disney weddings via Ever Afters By Randi and co-owns Clark & Dagger, she also offers tons of great advice about how to choose an officiant, along with ways to customize your wedding with personalized items like cake toppers, pet replicas, Disney park-icon centerpieces, and table numbers. Her own wedding included nods to Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, including ring delivery by the Chopper droid she and David built themselves! You’ll also hear about all the entertainment they added to their event—including a live painter and the Wah Lum Temple Lion Dancers—and their portrait session at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Click here to see all the photos by Caldwell Photographic Studio!
Today, Emily Jung shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at BoardWalk Inn's Promenade Ballroom, and welcome party at EPCOT's Norway Loft and Terrace des Fleurs, complete with a Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride mix-in! You'll hear what she and Michael did to introduce their guests to all the things they love about Disney, as well as why Emily strongly recommends journaling your wedding!
Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography!
This week, Samantha Nelson shares the story of her Disneyland Hotel Rose Court Garden ceremony, Adventure Lawn cocktail hour, and Sleeping Beauty Pavilion reception. You'll hear how she prioritized floral, décor, and guest experience—including surprising her guests with an hour-long buyout of Haunted Mansion after Disneyland closed! Samantha also discusses her pre-park-opening portrait session at Sleeping Beauty Castle, and what it was like to ride in Disneyland's brand-new Cinderella Platinum Coach!
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Today, Ali LaHood shares how she had a Walt Disney World Wedding for just $23,000, with a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and a full reception at Germany Promenade A–D in EPCOT. This amount covered everything she paid Disney for—even a Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in and a Magic Kingdom Portrait Session—but not things Disney doesn't provide, like the officiant and the gown. The main way Ali kept costs down was to limit the guest list to 15 people, but in this episode she also shares lots of other money-saving tips you can implement at your Disney wedding or vow renewal!
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This week, Kim Kanter Dans shares the story of her EPCOT wedding, with a ceremony at World Celebration Gardens and a reception at Terrace des Fleurs. She and Jason were the first couple to have a morning wedding ceremony at World Celebration Gardens, and today she discusses what you should know if you’re interested in this venue—including why she wishes they’d chosen the evening option instead! You’ll also hear her best tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
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Today, Samantha and Matt McAlister share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola cocktail hour, and Atlantic Dance Hall reception. You'll hear how they achieved their vision for a Winter Wonderland-themed wedding with a few key pieces of décor, why they recommend hiring an outside day-of coordinator, and what happened when cold weather sent their guests indoors during the cocktail hour. Plus they share their best tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World!
Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography!
This week, Kelsey Rendon shares the story of her After Hours ceremony at Magic Kingdom, followed the next day by a cocktail hour at Italy Isola West Plaza, a ride mix-in on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and a reception at American Adventure Rotunda. She discusses what it was like to have a 1:30 am ceremony followed by a 6:00 am Premier Portrait Session back at Magic Kingdom — and then a nap before her extended reception inside EPCOT. You'll also hear her top tips for anyone considering an After Hours event.
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Today, Libby Williamson shares the story of her Up-themed Wedding Pavilion ceremony and St. Augustine Ballroom A & B reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center. You'll hear how she and Emory made smart swaps—like DIY personal floral and holding their ceremony and reception close enough to eliminate transportation—in order to afford splurges like Cinderella's Glass Coach and an appearance by Mickey. Libby also shares how she surprised Emory with his all-time favorite character, Stitch, and why every couple planning a Walt Disney World wedding needs the Fairytale Weddings Guide!
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This week, Parker Hunstiger-Smith shares the story of her Old Hollywood-themed Sunset Boulevard ceremony and spooky-themed Tower of Terror celebration at Disney Hollywood Studios. You’ll hear how she used everything from the guests’ and attendants’ attire to cobweb-bedecked floral arrangements to achieve the “grandma-core” look she was going for—including how she spent four hours digging through a garage full of wedding dresses to score the $30 vintage gown that was the focal point of her theme! And Parker shares how she treated guests to a fireworks cruise as a fun and economical alternative to a rehearsal dinner.
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Today, Oliviah Smart shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, California Grill reception, and EPCOT dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. Good food was her top priority, and today she talks about working within California Grill's menu restrictions and running wild with her dessert party menu to get exactly what she wanted. You'll also hear her tips on costumes and timing for an appearance by Mickey and Minnie, how she rented a Porsche convertible for their ceremony exit, and why her first look with Jacob was one of her favorite memories of the day.
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This week, Corinne Egan shares the story of her After Hours ceremony at EPCOT's Japan Pavilion and reception at Terrace des Fleurs. You'll hear what it was like to have an event so late at night, including the restrictions and her tips for future couples. She also shares the story of her Fantasmic! welcome party with ride mix-in on Tower of Terror, and how she worked with the hair and makeup artists at LeJeune Artistry to achieve the perfect Rapunzel braid for her Tangled-themed wedding!
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Today, Cheyanne and Michael Pond share the story of their Oak Manor Lawn ceremony and Whitehall Room & Patio reception, plus a welcome party during the fireworks at EPCOT's Germany Promenade A & B, complete with a ride mix-in on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! They discuss how they used the Fairytale Weddings Guide to estimate their costs and plan before they were able to work with Disney. You'll also hear which items were non-negotiable and why they decided to cut their wedding-night dessert party.
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This week, Celina and Aaron Wolf share the story of their ceremony at Animal Kingdom’s Anandapur Theater Caravan Stage and reception in the Harambe Theater District. Because they wanted to treat their guests to an entire wedding weekend of events, they also added a fireworks welcome party at Italy Isola in EPCOT and a farewell brunch at Hollywood Studios’ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, complete with a surprise ride mix-in on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! In this episode you’ll hear how Aaron and Celina kept the focus on guest experience while incorporating their unique style into the wedding.
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Today, Emma Hurst shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Sago Cay pre-reception, and reception at California Grill’s Napa Room and Sonoma Room. Emma is a professional florist, so she offers great tips on how to get the wedding floral you want at a price you can afford. She also discusses what it was like to split her reception between the Napa Room for dinner and the Sonoma Room for dancing, and she shares long-distance planning tips for other UK couples.
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This week, Jessie Carney shares the story of her Disney Wish cruise wedding ceremony at Castaway Cay and celebration at The Bayou. You’ll hear how she decided to bring her own wedding photographer (with an assistant who does hair and makeup!), why she chose the beach at Castaway Cay over Wedding Pointe, and how she was able to get fireworks photos on Pirate Night! Jessie also shares her best advice for future Disney cruise couples.
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Today, Aidan Ruby and Stefani Wharton-Ruby share the story of their "Spooky Elegance"-themed Wedding Pavilion ceremony, French Island reception at EPCOT, and Sunset Boulevard afterparty at Hollywood Studios. They share how they incorporated fireworks, multiple ride mix-ins, Cinderella's Glass Coach, favorite park foods, and appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Pluto to give guests an unforgettable experience, while saving money with smart swaps for floral and décor. You'll also hear how they scrapped their Animal Kingdom welcome party for a private event at Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs.
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This week, Jose Campos and Jessica Crain-Campos share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Ballroom reception in Salons VI-IX, and welcome party at Mexico Vista in EPCOT. Jessica's No. 1 wedding priority was "flowers, flowers, flowers!" and today you'll hear how she communicated that vision to her florist—and how using a ballroom allowed her to save big on floral, decor, furniture, a neon sign, and a 360-degree photo booth! You'll also hear how Jose surprised Jessica with the fireworks welcome party after they initially cut the wedding-day dessert party to save money.
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In this episode, Disney Food Blog creator and owner AJ Wolfe shares her top food and restaurant picks for Disney weddings, honeymoons, and anniversaries. We discuss ways to incorporate Disney park favorites and food trends into your wedding menus—and your wedding cake! We also cover the best restaurants for group events like welcome parties and the top spots for romantic honeymoon dining. Plus, AJ shares her favorite Disney treats and dream wedding reception menu.
Click here to listen to the Menu Planning Tips for Walt Disney World Weddings episode mentioned in this show.
This week, Angel Ponce and Matthew Tempest share the story of their EPCOT wedding, with a ceremony at the Japan Pavilion, reception at Living Seas Salon, and a dessert party at UK Lochside. Because their family and friends traveled from all over the world to attend the wedding, and some had never been to Walt Disney World before, Angel and Matthew made sure to deliver quintessential Disney experiences—from an appearance by Mickey Mouse and Angel’s ceremony arrival in Cinderella’s Glass Coach to an array of favorite park foods and a surprise ride mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
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Whether you’ve been planning your Walt Disney World wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today’s show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal.
Disney bride Jamie Hubbard and I cover how 2025 pricing works—including how to stick to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure—how to book your event, and how the planning process works. Jamie also shares details and advice from her own ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with a pre-reception and fireworks at Italy Isola, and a reception at American Adventure Rotunda—plus a welcome party at Animal Kingdom's Tamu Tamu Courtyard!
Here are some other episodes to get you started planning your Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal:
- How to Set Up a Room Block
- Disney Park Portrait Session FAQ
- How to Save a Bundle on the Bar
- Menu-Planning Tips
- How to Get Your Marriage License
- How to Get the Floral & Décor You Want at a Price You Can Afford
- How to Use Outside Vendors
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This week, Jasmine Haliday shares the story of her wedding at Paradise Cove in Orlando. After she and Antonio decided to cancel their Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding at the last minute, they were able to put together a whole new wedding with the help of Paradise Cove and Martell Event Services in just four days! Today you’ll hear how they pulled this off—and how Jasmine’s brother surprised her with Cinderella’s carriage and appearances by Cinderella herself, plus Ariel and a luau show, complete with fire dancer!
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Today, Amanda Caseiro shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Grand Floridian Convention Center reception at the St. Augustine A–C ballrooms. She and Michael love Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, but when its ceremony venue was removed during construction, they had to pivot to create the Enchanted Tiki Room-inspired event they wanted at the Grand Floridian instead. Today you'll hear how they did this by working with their chef to customize a tropical menu and using an outside floral and décor vendor to create an island paradise inside a ballroom for less.
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This week, Ariana Mah shares the story of her ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel’s Rose Court Garden, reception at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion, and rehearsal dinner at World of Color in Disney California Adventure. She and Mike made smart trade-offs like skipping the Cinderella Platinum Coach entrance so they could afford pre-park-opening portraits at Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. They also extended their reception and surprised rehearsal dinner guests with a private viewing area at World of Color!
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Today, Chazi Blankenship shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at BoardWalk Inn's Marvin Gardens, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. You'll hear how she made her lifelong dream of a Disney wedding come true by employing smart budget cuts in areas like floral and décor so she could splurge on Cinderella's Glass Coach, an appearance by Mickey and Minnie, and the dessert party with ride mix-in. Chazi also shares detailed menu and cake flavor recommendations!
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This week, Tiffany Townley shares the story of her Christmastime Disney wedding, with a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, American Adventure Rotunda reception, fireworks at Italy Isola, and a Fantasmic! welcome party. She and Justin love Christmas, and today you’ll hear how they incorporated it in their day, from mini Christmas trees lining the aisle at the ceremony that became centerpieces at the reception to the full-size Christmas trees they installed in the hotel rooms where they got ready! They also customized their wedding by recording themselves singing “I See the Light” for their first dance, along with special songs for the mother-son and father-daughter dances. And Tiffany shares what she learned from doing Premier Portrait Sessions inside all four Disney parks.
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Today, Jeanette Izquierdo shares the story of her Christmastime Disney Cruise wedding aboard the Wish, with a ceremony in the Grand Hall and celebration at The Bayou. Jeanette did a significant amount of DIY for her wedding, and today you'll hear how she got everything on the ship! She also shares how she handled makeup and hair services, and how she and Luis were able to get photos on Castaway Cay, at sunset, and during Pirate Night fireworks by bringing their own photographer onboard.
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This week, Amanda and Amy share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine Ballroom A&B. Amy and Amanda had Mickey, Minnie, Daisy and Goofy attend their reception, along with a surprise appearance by Chip 'n' Dale at the end arranged by Amy for Amanda! You'll hear how they saved money using outside vendors and DIYs to make room in the budget for splurges like the characters and Cinderella's Glass Coach. Plus they share their favorite menu items and top tips for making the day go smoothly!
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Today, Jordyn Hudson and Chris Norman share the story of their ceremony at Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom, with a reception at Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's BoardWalk and a welcome party at Fantasmic! Animal Kingdom is their favorite park, and today you'll hear what it was like to get up early for a 6 am ceremony there. They also discuss Disney Photography's Virtual Background photo booth, which was a huge hit with their guests, and how their pre-park-opening portrait session inside Magic Kingdom turned out to be one of their favorite memories.
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This week, Lianna Dumeng shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola pre-reception, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. You’ll hear how she and Bryan focused their attention and budget on guest experiences like fireworks during the cocktail hour, a surprise appearance by Mickey and Minnie, and an elaborate dessert table to accompany their cake. Lianna also shares what it was like to have a 2-hour gap between the ceremony and the cocktail hour, plus details of her Animal Kingdom welcome party and Disney Springs farewell brunch.
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Today, Stephanie Dibble shares the story of her Disney wedding ceremony at Pandora – The World of Avatar inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom and reception at the Contemporary Resort’s Porte Cochere. You’ll hear why she and Gaelan decided to have their reception before the ceremony and how it worked out for them and their guests, plus the ways they saved money to splurge on the ceremony venue. Stephanie also discusses their pre-park-opening portrait sessions inside Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
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This week, Georgiee Ignatius shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony, meal at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs, and dessert party at EPCOT’s UK Lochside. You’ll hear how she planned the event from the UK, including what it was like to have a casual lunch in a restaurant’s private room instead of a full reception. And she shares how she and Jacob got to be the first couple to take pre-park-opening portraits at EPCOT’s Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana!
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Today, Emma Reyes shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Ballroom Salon VI reception and Marina Patio and Terrace dessert party. You’ll hear how she was able to stick to her budget by using outside vendors, DIYs and clever ideas—like cutting and serving her wedding cake at the dessert party instead of paying for a separate menu of desserts! And she shares how she planned a welcome party at Star Wars Launch Bay in Hollywood Studios, including a ride mix-in on Rise of the Resistance, plus a rehearsal dinner at Tamu Tamu Courtyard in Animal Kingdom, complete with ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Flight of Passage!
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This week, Kelly Mahoney and Sean Cusack share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, American Adventure Rotunda reception, and Italy Isola dessert party. What started as an in-joke between Sean and his mom the first time he saw Cinderella’s Glass Coach and demanded to meet the ponies eventually became an entire Disney wedding, with Kelly enthusiastically onboard. Today you’ll hear where they saved and splurged, how they became the first couple to add floral to the balcony at American Adventure Rotunda, why they skipped a wedding cake in favor of two cake-ball machines, and how they bucked tradition so that Sean could spend as much time with the ponies as possible!
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Today, Jenna Williamson shares the story of her evening ceremony at Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life, brunch reception at the Grand Floridian’s Citricos the following day, and Halloween-themed dessert party at EPCOT’s Germany Promenade that night. She shares lots of great tips for personalizing your Disney wedding ceremony and reception, including adding Mickey, Minnie and a silhouette artist; having the culinary team re-create a recipe of her grandma’s; and working with the wedding cakes team to customize an Espresso cake with Guava Jam and Cream Cheese filling, plus Cinnamon-Spiced Buttercream frosting—a combination they initially rejected but approved after sampling it. Jenna also shares the story of her pre-opening portrait sessions at all four parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom!
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This week, Olivia Martin shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Grand Floridian Ballroom reception. You’ll hear how she saved by bringing her own bouquets, centerpieces and other décor, plus how she worked with a chef to completely customize a menu of her and Zach’s favorite Disney restaurant food that accommodated a number of food allergies and special diets. And you’ll hear about the full-circle moment when Olivia—who’s known she’d have a Disney wedding ever since she was 8 years old and saw a bride in Cinderella’s Glass Coach—was riding in the coach and heard a little girl exclaim, “Oh my gosh, look! It’s Cinderella!”
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Today, Nicole Sullivan shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony, reception at The Attic, and dessert party at EPCOT’s UK Lochside. BoardWalk Inn is a Disney Vacation Club home resort for Nicole’s family, and every time she passed Sea Breeze Point as a girl she’d think, “I’m going to get married there someday!” Today you’ll hear how she made that dream a reality, including where she saved and splurged, how she customized her event menus, and how her parents managed to surprise her and Brian with an appearance by Mickey and Minnie! You’ll also hear how adding a Spaceship Earth ride mix-in to their dessert party also allowed them to get amazing photos with that EPCOT icon at the end of the night!
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This week, Mariessa Gellman shares the story of her EPCOT wedding, with a ceremony at the Japan Pavilion and a reception at GM Lounge, plus a dessert party at Harambe Train Station in Animal Kingdom, complete with a ride mix-in on Flight of Passage! She shares how she and David were able to splurge on Cinderella’s Glass Coach, a park portrait session, and an appearance by Donald and Goofy by making smart tradeoffs, including using outside vendors and purchasing many items on Etsy. You’ll also hear about their welcome party at Splitsville in Disney Springs!
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Today, Casey and Lucas Borton share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Citricos reception, and Germany Promenade dessert party (with desserts moved to American Adventure Rotunda due to weather). They switched from a Charleston, SC wedding to Walt Disney World when they found out the price would be the same or less, and today they share how they planned, saved and splurged. You'll also hear whether it was worth it to get up at 2:45am on the wedding day to take portraits inside Magic Kingdom!
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This week, Elaine Park shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, dinner at Italy Isola in EPCOT, and reception at Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll hear how she chose these locations and what she DIYed in order to afford them. Elaine also discusses how she maximized the value of her private chartered transportation, which picked up and dropped off guests at Evermore Resort off-property and at two Disney resorts. And you’ll hear which items on her Disney character-themed dinner action stations were the biggest hits!
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Today's episode covers everything you ever wanted to know about the pre-park-opening portrait sessions available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to take photos in bridal attire before the parks open to day guests, and they're offered at Disneyland, California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as the two water parks. Today you'll learn...
- Who's eligible to book in-park portrait sessions
- How much they cost
- Which days and times are available
- Which photographers can shoot the photos
- Where you can take photos
...and much more! My guest today is Hayley Hart, who was lucky enough to do bridal portrait sessions in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disneyland. Today she shares how the Disneyland and Walt Disney World portrait sessions differ, which one was her favorite, where she was able to take photos, and her tips for anyone interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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This week, Molly Haining shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Terrace des Fleurs pre-reception, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. She and Steve were originally set on having a Magic Kingdom wedding, but photography was of paramount importance, so once they learned they couldn’t bring an outside photographer, they switched to the Wedding Pavilion. Today you’ll hear where they saved and splurged on their big day, how they made up the food and beverage minimum so they could use American Adventure Rotunda with just 50 guests, and how Molly went full circle from being an 8-year-old waving at a bride in Cinderella’s Glass Coach to being the bride in the coach at whom little girls were waving!
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Today, Hayley Hart shares the story of her Pandora: The World of Avatar ceremony, California Grill reception, and UK Lochside welcome party. She and Josh are big foodies, and it was important to them to share with their guests the best Disney has to offer, so today Hayley shares extensive details of their reception and welcome party menus. She also offers tips on where to save if you want to splurge on a venue like Pandora for your Disney wedding—including taking photos outside Chef Mickey’s instead of hiring characters!!
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This week, Caroline Carlman shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center‘s St. Augustine C & D. You’ll hear how she communicated her very specific floral and décor vision to Disney’s floral vendor, where she splurged to enhance guest experience, and where she saved. Caroline also discusses her fireworks welcome party at EPCOT’s Terrace des Fleurs and the lunch she held at Trader Sam’s, complete with specialty cocktails and bar effects!
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Today, Sarah Kan shares the story of her 10th anniversary dinner at Festival of the Lion King and dessert party at Magic Kingdom. Sarah and Avery's first date was at Magic Kingdom, so they'd been planning an anniversary party there for years. Today you'll hear how they planned the Animal Kingdom dinner, complete with a live band, a slideshow retrospective of their relationship, and the surprise announcement that they'd eloped just weeks earlier. And Sarah discusses the afterparty in Magic Kingdom—another surprise for guests—that included dancing, a visit from Mickey and Minnie, and a 10-second private fireworks show!
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This week, Maddie and Lou Rossi share the story of their Disney wedding in EPCOT, with a ceremony at GM Lounge, a cocktail hour at Terrace des Fleurs, and a reception at American Adventure Rotunda. Having a ceremony with a view of her favorite ride, Spaceship Earth, was important to Maddie, and today you'll hear how choosing all in-park venues allowed her and Lou to slash their décor budget. You'll also hear their favorite menu items and best tips for other Disney couples!
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Today, Ellie Martin shares the story of her ceremony and reception at the Grand Floridian’s Whitehall Room and Patio, with a welcome party at Germany Promenade A & B in EPCOT. You’ll hear how she kept her budget under control by limiting the guest list, upgrading chairs instead of adding tons of floral décor, and eschewing pricey extras like characters, in-park portrait sessions, and a ride mix-in. Ellie also shares how she worked with Disney to create completely gluten-free menus of Disney park favorites at both the reception and the dessert party, including a gluten-free cake!
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This week, Vanessa Smith shares the story of her ceremony at the Yacht Club’s Crescent Cove and reception at EPCOT’s Rue de Paris, complete with fireworks and a ride mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! You’ll hear how she and Dennis chose these locations to give guests a taste of their favorite aspects of Disney, Vanessa’s tips on outdoor receptions in EPCOT, plus how she stuck to her décor budget through a combination of DIY and giving Disney’s floral vendor a per-piece budget for each item type.
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Today, Courtney McGuigan shares the story of vow renewal at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine A & B. Having eloped 10 years ago, she had a strong vision for her French-inspired, Beauty and the Beast-themed vow renewal, and today Courtney talks about how she achieved this through a combination of outside vendors and DIYs. She also shares details of her dessert party, which had to be moved inside due to rain but still allowed her and Ryan to take photos at Sago Cay Lawn while guests watched the fireworks from the Marina!
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This week, Amber and Usman Khokhar-White share the story of their Magic Kingdom After Hours ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A. and cake-cutting celebration at East Plaza Garden, with a full reception at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT the following day. They discuss the unique requirements of an After Hours event, how they customized multiple menus to feature their favorite foods from around the parks, and what they would have done differently. You’ll also hear about Amber and Usman’s welcome party at Whitehall Room & Patio and farewell party at Norway Loft in EPCOT!
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Today, Abby Trawick shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Atlantic Dance Hall reception, with a welcome party at EPCOT’s UK Lochside. Because they live in Florida, Abby and Ethan made sure both wedding-day venues were indoors, but they still ran into a few issues when it rained the entire day. You’ll hear how their photographers and Disney were able to make magic moments despite the rain. Plus Abby talks about how she worked with Disney to execute her floral and décor vision for the reception while also making all the bridesmaids’ bouquets herself to save money!
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This week, Shayne and David Newell share the story of their 25th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, with a reception at Rue de Paris and portrait sessions inside Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! You’ll hear how they picked a different date for the event and why they chose to hire their own day-of coordinator even for such a small gathering. Plus they share what it was like to have Disney Uninvited Guests in lieu of traditional entertainment, and how food items like donuts flambée and Disney’s cake ball machine served as entertainment too!
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Today, Adrienne Buzzetta shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom’s Salon VI, and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT. It was important to her and Michael to show guests why they love Disney so much by prioritizing unique experiences like a Fantasmic! welcome party, an appearance by Mickey and Minnie, and event menus full of their favorite park treats. Adrienne also shares how she saved money by using outside vendors and making smart décor trade-offs.
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This week, Danielle Tedesco shares the story of her Paradise Cove wedding, with a welcome party at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT and a farewell brunch at the Yacht Club Marina. You’ll hear how switching from an after-hours Magic Kingdom wedding to one off property allowed her to have the Disney-themed wedding of her dreams—including appearances by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Evil Stepmother, and Evil Stepsisters, plus a beer burro!—with fewer restrictions and an easier planning process. And Danielle shares how she was able to keep her Magic Kingdom and EPCOT portrait sessions by meeting the wedding Event Minimum with her welcome and farewell events planned through Disney!
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Today, Eigil Pantaleon and Andrew Mananquil share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola pre-reception, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. One of their top priorities was incorporating their Filipino heritage into the ceremony and reception through wedding traditions like candle and cord ceremonies, a money dance that doubled as a group photo op, and an elaborate unity veil that Eigil designed himself and had made in India. You’ll also hear where they saved and splurged, plus their best advice for future couples!
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This week, Jen Wong shares the story of her wedding ceremony and reception at Aulani's Lanikūhonua. You'll hear how she and Jared chose their venue, found their vendors, and prioritized guest experience for such a large group—including fun touches like mini surfboards instead of a guest book and light-up leis that doubled as escort cards. And Jen shares why they decided to do a private cake-cutting instead of a first look!
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Today, Océane Hirschi shares the story of planning her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Summerhouse pre-reception, and Tamu Tamu Courtyard reception from Switzerland! Because she and David had to cancel their original Disney wedding when COVID closed the borders, they took extra care to customize their vow renewal when they were finally able to have one three years later. You’ll hear why they changed both their pre-reception and reception venues once they were able to visit them in person, where they focused their budget, and what they would change if they could!
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This week, Ronan Zhang and Kanver Bhandal share the story of their East Plaza Garden ceremony in Magic Kingdom and Terrace des Fleurs reception at EPCOT! You’ll hear how they made strategic choices that saved money on décor and entertainment so they could splurge on their ceremony venue. They also share how they managed to have a first dance despite EPCOT’s prohibition on amplified entertainment at outdoor venues during park hours—by choreographing their dance to part of the fireworks’ soundtrack!
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Today, Ashton Soriano shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine Ballrooms A–D, and rehearsal dinner at UK Lochside in EPCOT. Among her top wedding-day priorities were menu planning and reception floral and décor, so in this episode Ashton shares her favorite dishes and how she worked with Disney's preferred vendor to bring her reception vision to life. You'll also hear where she and Nick saved their money and her top tips for anyone planning a wedding at Walt Disney World!
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This week, Brittany Evans shares the story of her cruise wedding aboard the Disney Wish, with a ceremony in the Grand Hall and a celebration in The Bayou. She discusses how she and Michael planned the event from Canada, including their decision to use Lovestream to live stream the wedding for friends and family back home. And you’ll hear Brittany’s top tips for anyone considering a wedding or vow renewal aboard a Disney cruise!
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Today, Anna Newmeyer shares the story of her ceremony at EPCOT’s Place de Remy, reception at Sea Breeze Point, and dessert party at Vikings Landing in Norway. You’ll hear how she made smart budget tradeoffs like keeping the guest list small, having the first dances at the ceremony venue (to eliminate music at the reception), and making all the bouquets from Trader Joe’s flowers so she could afford splurges like an appearance by Mickey and Minnie and a ride mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Anna also discusses how she turned multiple reservations at the Grand Floridian Cafe and Boma into an inexpensive rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch!
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This week, Emily Hines-Gerry shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Citricos. You’ll hear how Emily chose venues that need very little décor so she could splurge on non-negotiables like Cinderella’s Glass Coach (for her) and the Major Domo character (for Christian). She also shares details of the “Tiana’s Tea” she held at Ariel’s for her bridal party and her welcome dessert party at Mexico Vista in EPCOT.
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Today, Ari Saltz shares the story of her Grand Californian wedding at the Disneyland Resort, with a ceremony at Parkview Terrace and a reception at Brisa Courtyard. You'll hear how she planned her wedding from out of state, including the best resources she found and how she DIYed many aspects of the event to get the look she wanted on a budget. Ari also shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors, plus her top tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at the Disneyland Resort.
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This week, Marielle Herman shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Ariel's reception and Fantasmic! dessert party. Because Marielle and Will are vegetarians, she talks about how they customized an almost-meat-free reception menu, including a grilled-cheese-sandwich action station! And because Disney's Hollywood Studios is Marielle and Will's favorite park, you'll hear how they incorporated it via the dessert party and a pre-park-opening portrait session in their favorite part, Toy Story Land!
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Today, Alejandro and Shaubrey Metts share the story of their ceremony at Place de Remy and celebration at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT. You’ll hear how they kept their budget low by skipping a formal reception in favor of spending the day at EPCOT with their guests and then gathering that night for a dessert party—with savory bites and a cake to cut—back in France during the fireworks. They also discuss how they chose their officiant and the one wedding element they decided to splurge on!
This week, Sam Rosswood shares the story of her Tree of Life ceremony at Animal Kingdom and Lantana Hall & Courtyard reception at Coronado Springs Resort. She and Zach met while working at a zoo, so Animal Kingdom has always been a special place for them. Today Sam shares details of the ceremony, including how they decided on early morning instead of late at night and how glad she was that she skipped upgraded lighting effects in favor of the basic lighting included in the Ceremony Venue Fee. She also shares how Disney was able to accommodate multiple food allergies and special diets at her reception, plus how the having a silhouette artist can work triple-duty as entertainment, guest favors and a guest book!
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Today, Steph Pollock shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, California Grill reception and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party. One of her and Matt’s top priorities was giving guests uniquely Disney experiences, from brunch at their favorite restaurant with a surprise appearance by Christmas Mickey and Minnie to a fireworks dessert party inside EPCOT with a ride mix-in on Soarin’. Steph also discusses how she worked within the constraints of California Grill’s menus and how she was able to save money to pay for all those Disney touches!
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This week, Brianna Laing shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, celebration at The Attic, and dessert party at UK Lochside. Although she initially worried that having a two-hour celebration instead of a full reception would feel rushed, Brianna says it ended up being the perfect amount of time. She talks about how she was able to stick to her budget by using the Fairytale Weddings Guide and listening to other couples’ experiences on the Disney Wedding Podcast. And Brianna shares why she and Jake chose to do pre-park-opening portraits inside Animal Kingdom and what it was like!
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Today, Katie Petrozzino shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at Grand Floridian Ballroom Salon 6, and Luminous The Story of Us dessert party at EPCOT’s Germany Promenade. You’ll hear how she and Jordan were able to focus on guest experience while saving money via DIYs and reusing floral and décor. Plus, she discusses the meetings they requested with chefs at the Grand Floridian and EPCOT to ensure their reception and dessert party menus offered plenty of options for guests with food allergies, from the vegan mac ‘n’ cheese bar to the gluten- and dairy-free wedding cake!
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This week, Sharli and Shane Gulley return to the show to share the story of their 10-year vow renewal ceremony at Oak Manor Lawn, with a pre-reception at Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Train Station, a ride mix-in on Flight of Passage, and a reception at Festival of the Lion King. Because color was such an important part of their wedding, for their vow renewal they juxtaposed colorful venues and lush greenery with a Black & White theme for décor and guest attire. Today you’ll hear how they worked within the constraints of the Festival of the Lion King venue to achieve their vision, plus the story of their Fantasmic! welcome party and why Disney’s pre-park-opening portrait sessions are worth every penny!
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Today, Kaitlyn Niland shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at GM Lounge, and welcome party at Terrace des Fleurs. As a professional project manager, Kaitlyn did considerable planning for her wedding, from creating a detailed estimate of where guests might stay in the room block to working closely with Disney on a gluten-free menu and cake after a disappointing experience at the menu-tasting event. In this episode, she shares her top planning tips, plus the things she would change if she were to do it all over again.
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This week, Stephanie and Sal Izelle share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola cocktail hour, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. They offer their favorite menu items and cake flavors, tips for saving money on floral and décor, and advice for those who worry that guests won't be able to handle the late-night timing for American Adventure receptions. Plus, you'll hear all about their welcome party at Fantasmic! the night before.
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Today, Karen Hooper shares the story of her wedding at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. Because she and John couldn’t fit all the Disney wedding events they wanted into a single day, they decided to hold theirs over two days, in two parks. They started with a ceremony at GM Lounge to give them a great view of Spaceship Earth, followed by a short celebration in the same venue, complete with food, dancing and a visit by Mickey and Minnie! Then they took guests to Mexico Vista for a dessert party in front of the fireworks, followed by a ride mix-in on Soarin’. The next day, they treated guests to mix-ins at Kilimanjaro Safaris and The Festival of the Lion King, then got escorted to Tamu Tamu Courtyard by Disney’s Uninvited Guests, a pair of actors posing as wedding crashers. There they had dinner, more dancing, a cake cutting, and an appearance by Safari Goofy! In this episode, Karen talks about the logistics of a multiday wedding, including why she now recommends it to everyone!
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This week, Disney bride Alyssa Tapia shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom Salons VI–IX. You’ll hear how she worked with myriad outside vendors to bring her entertainment and décor vision to life, including a light-up dance floor, full draping, and a flower wall, plus dancers, drummers, stilt walkers and, of course, Mickey and Minnie! Alyssa also discusses her welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard, complete with an appearance by Safari Daisy and Donald and the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe.
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Whether you’ve been planning your Walt Disney World wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today’s show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal.
Disney bride Kelly Magrath and I cover how 2024 pricing works—including how to stick to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure—how to book your event, and how the planning process works. Kelly also shares details and advice from her own ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with a pre-reception at the Whitehall Room, fireworks at Italy Isola, and a reception at American Adventure Rotunda—plus a welcome party at the Marina Patio & Terrace!
Here are some other episodes to get you started planning your Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal:
- How to Set Up a Room Block
- Disney Park Portrait Session FAQ
- How to Save a Bundle on the Bar
- Menu-Planning Tips
- How to Get Your Marriage License
- How to Get the Floral & Décor You Want at a Price You Can Afford
- How to Use Outside Vendors
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Today, Mary Stump shares the story of her ceremony at Oak Manor Lawn, reception at Citricos, and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. You'll hear how she and Jason chose these locations and how they prioritized guest experience with surprises like an appearance by Mickey and Minnie and a ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. You'll also hear how Mary worked with Disney on gluten-free menu items and was able to add a gluten-free tier to their wedding cake.
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This week, Laura Iaconiani shares the story of her vow renewal aboard the Disney Wish, with a ceremony in the Atrium and a reception at The Bayou. You’ll hear how they chose the Wish, which upgrades they made to the standard package, and why they decided to use their own photographers and makeup artist on the cruise. Laura also shares how they customized the ceremony with a comedic vocal performance by her sisters!
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Today, Kaitlyn Chelkis shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at American Adventure Rotunda, and dessert party at Italy Isola. Guest experience was one of her and Michael’s top priorities, and in this episode Kaitlyn shares how they treated guests to fireworks, a Pittsburgh cookie table, and a rehearsal dinner at Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Station, complete with a Kilimanjaro Safaris ride mix-in. You’ll also hear about one of Kaitlyn’s favorite memories of the day: riding in Cinderella’s Glass Coach!
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This week, Kari Schultz shares the story of her Christmas-themed ceremony at Italy Plaza and reception at California Grill—plus a welcome party with Safari ride mix-in at Tamu Tamu Courtyard and a dessert party at Germany Promenade, complete with an Ugly Sweater contest and Soarin’ ride mix-in! Kari shares how she incorporated her “elegant Christmas with a touch of Disney” theme by choosing the most lavishly decorated EPCOT pavilion and incorporating greenery, berries, and candles in the décor. You’ll also hear how Disney surprised her and Matthew with brand-new Christmas outfits for Mickey and Minnie that had just arrived from Hong Kong Disneyland!
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Today, Carly Manuel shares the story of her Grand Floridian Marina ceremony, Citricos celebration, and Germany Promenade dessert party in EPCOT. You’ll hear how she and Aldy were able to prioritize guest experience and photography by making money-saving choices like using resort venues that required no transportation and DIYing personal floral. Carly also discusses their decision to do a pre-park-opening portrait session in Magic Kingdom the same day as the wedding, which meant getting up at 2:30 am and having their first look before heading to the park!
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This week, Kimberly Newberry and Rich Lowe share the story of their ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, cocktail hour at Germany Promenade, and reception at UK Courtyard. You’ll hear how they incorporated their Mary Poppins theme into the ceremony and reception, including the restrictions surrounding Mary’s appearance and how they got the most bang for their décor buck. They also share details of their welcome party at Harambe Train Station with Flight of Passage ride mix-in and their farewell party at The Attic with a surprise visit from Mickey! Plus, you’ll get their best tips for requesting specific rain backup locations and how not to fall asleep during your pre-park-opening portrait session!
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Today, Juliana Pónce shares the story of her ceremony at BoardWalk Inn's Croquet Lawn and reception at Atlantic Dance Hall. You'll hear how she and Nick saved money by choosing venues that need little decoration, renting silk bouquets, and forgoing transportation. This allowed them to incorporate one of their top priorities—Disney fireworks—in the form of a guest-pleasing EPCOT welcome party at UK Lochside, complete with a custom menu featuring dishes that honored the couple's Hispanic heritage.
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This week, Allison Borden shares the story of her vow renewal ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel’s Rose Court Garden and reception at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion. Guest experience was one of her top priorities, and today she talks about how she and Frank added a surprise appearance by Mickey and Minnie, plus a viewing of World of Color at Disney California Adventure, to make theirs an unforgettable event. Allison also shares how she cut her floral and décor budget, what it was like to do a pre-park-opening portrait session inside Disneyland the next day, and why sleep should be a top pre-wedding priority!
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Today, Jenn Riley shares the story of her Haunted Mansion-themed Disney wedding, with a ceremony at the Grand Floridian Marina and a reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine D Ballroom. Because Haunted Mansion is her favorite ride, one of Jenn's top priorities was incorporating it into as many aspects of her wedding as possible, from her bouquet and accessories to the music and reception décor. In this episode, she shares how she accomplished that, including surprising guests with a visit from Mickey and Minnie in their Halloween attire! Plus, you'll hear all about the Fantasmic! welcome party she and Bill planned for their guests.
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This week, Lyndsey Dangerfield shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point and reception at the Grand Floridian's Citricos. Lyndsey and Vincent's priority was creating an elegant event that wasn't stuffy, and in this episode she shares how they achieved this, including working within the restrictions at Citricos by choosing a specific layout, adding greenery to compensate for the no-linens policy, and even coordinating the colors of the entire wedding (down to the bridesmaids' gowns) with the restaurant's décor. You'll also hear how they made time for a private moment and great photo op aboard the Skyliner by having a first look, and why surprising their guests with Mickey and Minnie was worth every penny!
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Today, Chelsea Marquis shares the story of her Oak Manor Lawn ceremony, GM Lounge reception, and Germany Promenade dessert party. Guest experience was one of Chelsea's top priorities, and today she talks about how adding experiences like the fireworks dessert party, a Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride mix-in, and an appearance by Mickey and Goofy made her wedding a unique experience for the friends and family who traveled all the way to Orlando for it. Chelsea also shares how she dealt with the lack of ideas presented by Disney by doing her own research in the Fairytale Weddings Guide and Disney wedding-focused Facebook groups!
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This week, Mercedez Dunn-Gallier and Jereme' Gallier share the story of their Tree of Life ceremony, Harambe Marketplace cocktail hour, Asbury Hall A & B reception at the Yacht Club, and EPCOT Eau de France dessert party. Guest experience and food were among their top priorities, and today they share how they added a surprise Kilimanjaro Safaris ride mix-in and worked with a chef at their group menu tasting to ensure these aspects wowed. You'll also hear how they used outside vendors to incorporate elements of the African diaspora into their ceremony and reception.
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Today, Jen Hanzel shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola West Plaza pre-reception, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. You'll hear how she and Chris decided to follow their pandemic-era microwedding with a large event at Walt Disney World, how they chose their date and locations, and what their top priorities were. And, since Jen is a professional project manager, she shares great tips on how she planned—and stayed within her budget!
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This week, Jennifer Brown shares the story of her BoardWalk Inn Conference Center ceremony at the Marvin Gardens Room and reception at the East Promenade Ballroom. One of Jennifer’s top priorities was bringing to life her vision for a lavish Enchanted Forest wedding theme, and today she shares how she was able to do this for less than half the cost of Disney’s quote by using outside vendors for everything from floral and décor to transportation and even entertainment. This included draping the entire ballroom; bringing in prop gates, a light-up dance floor, and large trees; and hiring a trio of outside actors to pose as uninvited guests and a faux wedding planner à la Franck from Father of the Bride.
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Today, Mari Acuña shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian’s Whitehall Room, dessert party at UK Lochside, and welcome party at Harambe Marketplace. You’ll hear how she and Luis used outside vendors to create a lavish Beauty & the Beast-themed reception, complete with individual rose desserts for every guest! And Mari shares details of her wedding-night dessert party in EPCOT and casual Animal Kingdom welcome party, complete with a showing of It’s Tough To Be a Bug.
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This week, Disney bride Alley Moore and her mom, Missy Smith, share the story of Alley’s Tree of Life ceremony, Festival of the Lion King reception, and Terrace des Fleurs welcome party with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride mix-in. They were initially leery of using Festival of the Lion King but needed an indoor venue so they could have amplified entertainment after midnight, and today they share all the pros and cons of using the space, plus tips on making it feel more like a wedding venue. You’ll also hear how guests reacted to the late-night ceremony and reception times and what Alley and Missy would change about their events.
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Today, Brendan O’Brien and Xu Wang share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Italy Isola reception. You’ll hear how they customized their ceremony with a mother-son dance at the beginning and a private first dance at Picture Point at the end, eliminating the need for a musician or DJ at their reception. They also discuss how they requested a Zoom call with the chef at their venue in order customize their menus, and how they managed to get extra time for their Magic Kingdom and EPCOT portrait sessions just be being ready early!
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This week, Mollie Swendrowski shares the story of her ceremony at Italy Plaza in EPCOT, celebration at Ariel's at the Yacht & Beach Club, and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT. Creating a memorable, unique experience for her guests was one of Mollie's top priorities, and today she talks about how she and Adam were able to do that on a strict budget. This includes cutting all floral decor at the ceremony and reception, making her own personal floral from the pages of Harry Potter books, and holding their first dances at the ceremony venue to eliminate the need for a musician or DJ at the celebration. Mollie also shares the details of their economical welcome party at Animal Kingdom's Nomad Lounge.
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Today, Jayde Curffe shares the story of her Magic Kingdom blessing, Wedding Pavilion ceremony, and Whitehall Room reception! As a professional wedding planner in the UK, Jayde had a specific vision for her day, and in this episode you’ll hear how she achieved it with the help of multiple outside vendors. This included draping all the walls and covering the floor in the Whitehall Room; hiring a gospel choir to perform at the ceremony, announce the couple at the reception, and sing during their first dance; and holding a blessing ceremony inside Magic Kingdom so she could get first look, family, and carriage photos while still having a private wedding ceremony later at the Wedding Pavilion. And Jayde shares all her best pro wedding-planning tips for anyone planning a Disney wedding!
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This week, Olivia Chavez shares the story of her ceremony at Gran Destino Plaza and reception at Lantana Hall. She and Adrian chose these two venues at Disney’s Coronado Springs because they loved how the resort’s décor tied in with their wedding theme, which was based around Adrian’s Mexican-American heritage. Today you’ll hear Olivia’s tips for customizing an easy-to-plan wedding, from choosing the guest list and the best gluten-free cake flavors to focusing on your top priorities and not sweating the rest.
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Today, Vanessa Thomé and Alex Lima share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center’s St. Augustine Ballroom. It was very important to them to incorporate many Brazilian wedding traditions into their event at Disney, and in this episode they talk about how they used multiple outside vendors to accomplish this—from a Brazilian DJ who brought lighting, a dance floor, and video screens to the candymakers who created the mountain of traditional wedding sweets guests could take home as favors. Vanessa also shares how she executed her detailed floral and décor vision—plus, you’ll hear how they managed to sneak in wedding-day fireworks photos without adding a dessert party!
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This week, Samara Hickmanshares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cocktail hour at Italy Isola, and reception at American Adventure Rotunda. You’ll hear how she and John chose these locations after listening to an episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, how important the food was and which items were most popular, and how to get the best planning experience possible by using resources like the Fairytale Weddings Guide and various Disney wedding Facebook groups.
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This week, Shelby White shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at GM Lounge, and welcome party at The Attic. You’ll hear how Shelby chose her ceremony venue after Luau Pointe became unavailable due to construction, how she pulled off a Haunted Mansion Attic theme at her welcome party, and her best tips for working with Disney to ensure your wedding-day vision comes to life! Plus, Shelby shares details of her park portrait session at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Diagon Alley!
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Today, Madelyn and Elias share the story of their Cinderella-themed ceremony at Disney's Wedding Pavilion with a reception at the Crystal Ballroom on the Lake in Altamonte Springs, FL. Because they felt Disney's ballrooms required too much décor to bring their wedding theme to life, they attended an open house at the Crystal Ballroom and immediately fell in love with it. Today Elias and Madelyn discuss the logistics of pairing a Disney ceremony with an off-site reception, their favorite wedding cake flavors and menu items, and all the ways they incorporated Cinderella into their day—including the Glass Coach, an appearance by the Major Domo, and fanfare from Disney's Herald Trumpeter!
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This week, Maddi Hepworth shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Summerhouse Patio reception, and Terrace des Fleurs welcome party. You’ll hear how she ensured her floral and décor perfectly matched her years-in-the-making wedding vision by paying for mockups from Disney Floral and her bouquet vendor, where she saved and splurged on the wedding, and how she went from being adamantly opposed to having a first look to being incredibly grateful for the way it allowed her to get all the photos she wanted on her wedding day.
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Today, Dwayne D'Alesandro shares the story of his ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballroom, and dessert party at EPCOT's Germany Promenade. He and Alec were searching for a wedding venue when they started watching the Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings TV show, and when they learned that pricing was comparable to that of the venues they'd been considering, they immediately began planning a Disney wedding! In this episode, Dwayne shares how he and Alec focused on guest experience at their wedding by adding interactive elements like a live painter, a magic-mirror selfie station, a wish-tree guest book and confetti cannons. He also offers tips for taking informal portraits inside Magic Kingdom while it's open and shares the best menu items at his reception and dessert party.
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This week, Susan Acres-McCollum shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola West Plaza dinner and Italy Plaza cake-cutting and dance party. She and Jim were able to save 60% on their Disney Floral costs by switching from flowers to greenery and having Disney reuse the same arrangements in different vases for all six of their events: ladies’ lunch, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and finally the farewell breakfast. Today Susan shares tons of great money-saving advice; how she and Jim surprised guests by arriving at the reception on the arms of Mickey, Minnie, and Donald; and why she’s so glad she added Cinderella’s Glass Coach at the last minute.
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Did you know that the menus your Disney wedding planner sends aren’t your only food options? Or that you can have savory foods at a dessert party? Or that Disney’s per-person food and beverage minimum is NOT the same as your menu price?
Today’s menu planning episode will help you save money and get exactly the food you want at all your Walt Disney World wedding events. Disney bride Abby Rodrigues joins me to share our top tips and advice on choosing food for pre-receptions, receptions, dessert parties and other catered events. We also discuss the free menu-tasting event Disney holds for couples planning full receptions and whether it’s worth an extra trip!
Resources * All About Disney Wedding Cakes Episode * How to Save a Bundle on the Bar Episode * Find tons of sample menus on my Walt Disney World Catered Event Menus page! * And Chapter 4 of the Fairytale Weddings Guide includes pricing and details on food and beverage minimums, plated vs. buffet menus, kids meals, vendor meals, and bill-on-consumption (BOC) vs. pre-paid bar packages—plus wedding cakes and other sweet treats!
This week, Lindsay and Jess Kern share the story of their wedding ceremony at EPCOT's Place de Remy, reception at The Attic, and dessert party at Rue de Paris and Eau de France. After watching the Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings TV show they switched their plans from a courthouse wedding to one at Pandora: The World of Avatar—and then switched again when they found Place de Remy in the Fairytale Weddings Guide! Today they share how they chose their locations, which food items and cupcake flavors were the best, and where they saved and splurged on their Disney wedding!
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Today, Emily Echevarria shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at California Grill’s Napa Room and Sonoma Room. She and Miguel worked closely with the culinary team to customize California Grill’s standard menus to accommodate their tastes, as well as guests with vegetarian and restricted diets. On this episode, Emily discusses this customization in depth, shares how she saved money and time, and gives details of the fireworks welcome party they hosted at Epcot’s UK Lochside, complete with a ride mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!
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This week, Vanessa and Tim Charles share the story of their two Disney weddings: a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, reception at The Vue at the Swan Reserve, and dessert party at EPCOT's Germany Promenade, followed by a Disney Cruise wedding at Nightingale's aboard the Disney Wish! After canceling plans for a November Disney wedding due to unavailability of event venues in EPCOT, Vanessa and Tim planned a spring ceremony and reception at the Walt Disney World Swan, with an additional ceremony on their honeymoon cruise so that her stepdad could have the experience of walking her down the aisle. But Vanessa couldn't stop thinking about the Wedding Pavilion, so when she called Disney just three months before their date and learned it was still available, Vanessa and Tim moved their ceremony to the Wedding Pavilion and added a dessert party after their reception! Today you'll hear what it was like to plan events at three different venues, how they focused on guest experience and ensured they got great cruise wedding photos, and their best advice for anyone planning a Disney wedding!
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Today, Jayn Lemming shares the story of planning her Aulani ceremony and celebration at Kula Wai and dinner at Makahiki as part of a two-week Hawaiian vacation for six guests. Jayn shares detailed advice on every aspect of planning an event at Aulani, from the hidden costs you won’t find on Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings website to her numerous tips for saving money, especially on floral and decor. She also shares how she and Drew packed a ton of photo shoots into their Walt Disney World honeymoon, including pre-park opening portraits inside EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, a fireworks cruise, a portrait session at Universal Studios, and photos at the Four Seasons’ character meal.
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This week, Tracy Brobyn and Michael Kiernan share the story of their 30th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at Ariel’s, and welcome party at EPCOT’s UK Lochside. You’ll hear how they decided to have a vow renewal, what their top priorities and favorite memories were, and all the best food and cake flavors they chose for their events. And for anyone who wants a vow renewal but worries that it might seem silly or self-serving, Tracy and Michael discuss how vow renewals actually function as a celebration of and commitment to family, creating lasting memories for future generations to view in photos and video.
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Today, Dana Manthey shares the story of her Magic Kingdom After Hours ceremony, with a reception the following day at California Grill's Napa and Sonoma rooms. As a lifelong Disney fan, Dana's top priority was having characters, and she ended up with 14—including The Cheshire Cat, The White Rabbit, and three hyenas from The Lion King, who Dana pushed for because she'd never seen them do a meet 'n' greet anywhere at the parks. In this episode, you'll hear how she negotiated for unusual characters, modified the menus at California Grill, and tailored her ceremony and reception to make them unique. She also shares her favorite menu items and a detailed timeline of how the two-day event ran.
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This week, Brie and Tyler Kelly share a behind-the-scenes look at their Alice In Wonderland-themed wedding from Season 2, Episode 7 of the Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings TV show on Disney+! You’ll hear how they prepared for their day in just two months, which elements they were allowed to customize, their favorite menu items and cake flavors, and what the best and worst surprises were that day. You’ll also hear their favorite memories of the experience, including a hilariously memorable moment that didn’t make it into the episode!
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This week, Kaitlyn Bokowski shares the story of her Animal Kingdom ceremony at the Caravan Stage and reception at Tamu Tamu Courtyard, complete with ride mix-ins on Expedition Everest and Flight of Passage. She and Ryan fell in love with these locations on the Fairytale Weddings Guide Wedding Venues page, and today she discusses how she communicated the floral and décor vision for her “Vintage Bohemian Safari”-themed wedding to Disney Floral via a 74-page PowerPoint presentation. Plus, Kaitlyn shares the most (and least!) popular menu items at her reception and the EPCOT welcome party she and Ryan hosted at Germany Promenade A-C.
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Today, Malorie and Tim Elrod share the story of their 15th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballroom and reception and dessert party at the Whitehall Room and Patio. They discuss how they decided to have a Disney vow renewal and what their top priorities were, including the ways they incorporated their "Four Parks, One Night" theme via food and decor. Malorie and Tim also talk about how important it is to tailor a wedding or vow renewal to the couple's own tastes and personalities—from customizing the menu to choosing the entertainment—rather than just taking Disney's off-the-shelf options.
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This week, Britni Sizemore shares the story of her Magic Kingdom After Hours ceremony and celebration in The Hub, Fantasmic! cocktail hour, Grand Floridian reception at St. Augustine A–C, and welcome party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. Britni and Tim were originally told that Magic Kingdom had no availability for After Hours weddings in 2023. But Britni checked back with Disney every two weeks until she learned that a cancellation would allow them to have their wedding in front of the castle if they moved it three months earlier. Today she talks about the logistics of planning events in three parks over three days in just three months, including how she handled last-minute venue changes and the threat of being moved out of Magic Kingdom due to weather, plus the ways she and Tim were able to show guests everything they love about Disney—from private fireworks on the castle and a custom-written first dance song to a cake pop dispenser and appearances by Cinderella, Prince Charming, Donald and Daisy!
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Today, Candace Montgomery shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony and Mexico Vista celebration. She talks about how she and Jeremiah chose these locations, their favorite food items from the celebration, and how she saved money on bouquets by creating crystal-encrusted Mickey Mouse lunchboxes for her bridesmaids to carry down the aisle! Candace also discusses the logistics of doing pre-park-opening portrait sessions at all four parks, from strategies for multiple hair and makeup looks to spending an hour scrubbing the wet-walkway stains out of her gowns between each day’s shoot!
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This week, Prince Saquian and Nick Stychniki of Merrily Married share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at The Attic, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. They share their best tips and advice gleaned from attending numerous Walt Disney World weddings as professional videographers. You'll hear how they customized their entertainment, from having music played under their vows to timing Mickey and Minnie's arrival to take advantage of the photo angles allowed when liquor has not yet been served. They also share how they devised an elaborate treasure hunt for guests using props and décor already present at the Attic. And you'll hear their unique method for determining whether pricey extras like Cinderella's Glass Coach and in-park portrait sessions are worth the cost based on criteria like who will get to enjoy them, how long they will enjoy them, and how much Nick and Prince would regret not having them.
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Today, Summer Jane Just shares the story of her Rose Court Garden ceremony and Sleeping Beauty Pavilion reception at the Disneyland Hotel. You'll hear how she and Jayson saved big on floral and décor via strategic venue choices and DIY projects, why they decided to use Disneyland Fire Department Engine No. 1 instead of Cinderella's Crystal Coach for their themed transportation, and how they got a surprise magical moment with Minnie, Pluto, and Goofy thanks to their reception's proximity to Goofy's Kitchen. Plus, Summer Jane talks about how they added a pre-park-opening bridal portrait session inside Magic Kingdom during their Walt Disney World honeymoon!
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This week, Noelle Crooks shares the story of her Coronado Springs resort wedding. The reception was held at Lantana Hall, but rain bumped the ceremony from Gran Destino Plaza. So Noelle asked Adam to take photos of the carpet in all the rain backup venues Disney offered and used them to choose the Durango Room! Cake was another important element, and today Noelle shares how she communicated her very specific vision to the Wedding Cakes team via detailed PowerPoint—and was so thrilled with the result that, she says, the way Adam looked at her during their first look is the way she was looking at the cake when she first spotted it!
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Today, Veronica Lopez-Karam shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room pre-reception, Napa & Sonoma Room reception, and Mexico Vista afterparty. Having to postpone twice gave Veronica time to realize she'd rather show guests a uniquely Disney venue like California Grill than a ballroom, and today she talks about the logistics of using both private rooms there to accommodate her larger guest count. Part of the solution was to move to EPCOT's Mexico Vista for fireworks and a Soarin' ride mix-in, then return to Mexico for dancing, a late-night buffet, and an appearance by Mickey and Minnie!
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This week, Christine Gallant shares the story of her Disney Wish wedding. When a hurricane rerouted their cruise, she and Dan had their 10 am Castaway Cay ceremony switched to a 2 pm Grand Hall event, but they got to keep their celebration at The Bayou. Today she talks about how Disney handled the changes, why she and Dan decided to use the ship's photography instead of bringing along their own photographer, and which elements of the cruise wedding package they chose. She also shares details of their post-wedding portrait session inside EPCOT!
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Today, Aiko Pamieri shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at American Adventure Rotunda, and welcome party at Living Seas Salon and Italy Isola. You'll hear how she and Sal made smart budget tradeoffs to afford guest-pleasing extras like characters, silhouette artists, and a Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride mix-in. These include pairing American Adventure's standard navy chairs with blue uplighting and adding end-of-the-night confetti cannons instead of a fireworks cocktail hour. And Aiko shares the menu items and cake flavors that were the biggest hits with her guests!
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This week, Lauren Losorelli shares the story of her ceremony at the Grand Floridian's Sago Cay Pointe, reception at California Grill, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. You'll hear how Lauren maximized her budget, choosing venues that required little to no décor and using Cinderella's Glass Coach as entertainment by surprising guests with her ceremony arrival. She also shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors, plus her top tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World!
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Today, Disney bride Nadine Rawson shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, first dance at the Whitehall Room, reception at Citricos, and dessert party at EPCOT’s Germany Promenade A & B. Citricos comes with a number of restrictions, including which characters may appear there and where, a prohibition on table linens and rearranging the tables, no dance floor, and limitations on where the cake may be placed. Today, Nadine talks about how she worked within (and around) these to execute her wedding-day vision, including having her cocktail hour and first dance in a different venue. She also shares her favorite menu items and how she saved big by eliminating transportation from her events.
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This week I am joined by Cathryne Martell of Martell Event Services to discuss how a day-of coordinator can enhance your Disney wedding experience. Not only will they perform duties Disney will not—like setting up DIYs and bustling your gown—a day-of coordinator takes the stress out of the event by running interference, maintaining the schedule, and troubleshooting on the fly. And if you’re using outside vendors for floral, decor, transportation, or photography, a day-of coordinator ensures that your wedding vision is being executed correctly. In this episode, Cathryne shares her top tips for planning a Disney wedding that runs smoothly and free of hassle!
Today, Elana Monaghan shares the story of her Tangled-themed ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion with a reception at the Grand Floridian’s St. Augustine Ballroom, plus a fireworks rehearsal dinner at Grand Floridian Marina. Elana and Sam met when she was on the Disney College Program and he was on the International Program, so it was important to them to incorporate both his UK heritage and their shared love of Disney into their day. In this episode, Elana shares how they addedTangled touches via floral, décor, and cake, as well as the ways they prioritized guest experience, like careful selection of an officiant and a DJ, plus adding an appearance by Pluto and Minnie Mouse!
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This week, Ann Marie Thompkins shares the story of her After Hours ceremony and celebration at Animal Kingdom’s Pizzafari, with a reception at Living Seas Salon and ride mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Although bad weather forced a change of venue, she, Peter and their guests were able to go back out to the original ceremony site, Tree of Life, to watch their special showing of Awakenings. Today, she talks about how she and Peter prioritized guest experience at their wedding, including the addition of caricature artists and five characters over the course of their celebration and full reception the following day.
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Today, Elizabeth Peden shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian's Summerhouse. Elizabeth and Noah were able to have a Disney wedding for 54 guests on a budget by choosing venues that required no décor or transportation, using outside vendors for photography and personal floral, and having a 2-hour celebration instead of a full reception. In this episode, she offers her top tips for maximizing Disney magic on a minimal budget.
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This week, Julia and Forrest Bennfors share the story of their ceremony at Crescent Cove, pre-reception at UK Lochside, and After Hours reception at UK Courtyard. They planned their day around treating guests to EPCOT’s fireworks and a ride mix-in before the reception, and today they share how they prioritized, which menu items were their favorites, and what they learned from the planning process. You’ll also hear why having a first look with Julia was so important to Forrest, and how it became his favorite memory of the whole day!
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Whether you’ve been planning your Walt Disney World wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today’s show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal. Disney bride Mary Robey and I cover how 2023 pricing works—including how to stick to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure—how to book your event, and how the planning process works. Mary also shares details and advice from her own ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at California Grill and a fireworks dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT!
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This week, Ashleigh Bergh-Duggan shares the story of her ceremony at the Yacht Club's Wedding Gazebo, cocktail hour at Italy Isola, and reception at American Adventure Rotunda. When Hurricane Ian swept through Central Florida just days before their wedding, many details of Ashleigh and Hal's wedding were changed at the last minute, including the ceremony time and reception venue. Today you'll hear how Disney handled the emergency and what Ashleigh did to ensure her event didn't end up stuck in a ballroom. She also shares tips about planning her entirely gluten-free meal and cake, plus the story of her casual welcome party at Sea Breeze Point.
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Today, celebrity wedding officiant Roxy Birchfield shares the story of her 10th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center and a dessert party at Germany Promenade, complete with Soarin’ mix-in. Roxy and Joshua were married three weeks after they met, on their lunch hour, by a notary at Kinko’s! So for their 10th anniversary, they pulled out all the stops, incorporating a bagpiper, an appearance by Mickey Mouse, performances by drummers and carnival dancers, and even a 12-foot faux cake as the centerpiece of their reception! With her years of experience attending weddings and marrying couples, Roxy offers tons of great advice on this week’s episode for anyone considering a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World!
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This week, Erika Peterson shares the story of her vow renewal ceremony at Italy Isola, brunch at BoardWalk Inn’s Grand Staircase Lawn, dinner at Terrace des Fleurs with Soarin’ ride mix-in, and afterparty at Tower of Terror. She also treated guests to a Tamu Tamu Courtyard welcome party with ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Flight of Passage. And she and Ross did portrait sessions at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios! Today you’ll hear how Erika and Ross’s anniversary Disney trip turned into this multi-day, multi-park vow renewal event, including her top tips for menu-planning and communicating your floral and décor vision to Disney.
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Today, Jenna Jacobson shares the story of her 10th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, with a celebration at Animal Kingdom's Tamu Tamu Courtyard and welcome party at UK Lochside. Mike proposed to Jenna at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, so they carried that theme through all their events, from an Ohana-inspired menu at the celebration to beachy portraits at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club after Luau Point became unavailable. Because guest experience was their top priority, Jenna and Mike kept each event a surprise, including their ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Na'vi River Journey.
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This week, Olivia and Chris Barna share the story of their ceremony at Shipwreck Beach and reception at Yacht Club Marina, with a dessert party at UK Lochside. They chose these venues because they love the beach, but also because their beauty and proximity saved Olivia and Chris money on décor and transportation—neither of which were required! In this episode, they share their top tips for planning, including how they crafted their custom Ohana-inspired menu!
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Today, Dannon Herbert shares the story of her ceremony at Tower of Terror and reception at The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Dannon’s dream was to host a wedding that felt like spending a night inside Rick’s Café Américain from the movie Casablanca in everything from the décor to the live band. In this episode, she shares all her best tips for pulling it off, including how she sourced vintage props and Moroccan screens to hide unsightly views at the ceremony and reception sites, worked with Disney to find a band like the one she loved at Tiana’s Place aboard the Disney Wonder, and created a detailed “show plan” to guide Disney and the guests who were setting up her numerous DIY elements.
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This week, Veronica Montoro shares the story of her Beauty and the Beast-themed 25th-anniversary vow renewal at Universal Orlando's Portofino Bay Resort, Harmonious anniversary dinner at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT, and portrait sessions at EPCOT, the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian Village Resort. Veronica and Manuel chose Universal's Citrus Piazza for the ceremony and reception when the Disney-loving family decided to combine the vow renewal with their first-ever trip to Universal. They were able to add the EPCOT anniversary dinner via Disney Meetings & Events, complete with a ride mix-in on Frozen Ever After! Today, Veronica discusses the planning process, the food, and her best tips for anyone considering a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando!
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Today, Nicole Martin shares the story of her Disney wedding at Aulani, including a ceremony at 'AMA 'AMA Patio and a reception in the Kaiona Ballroom. Nicole and Teddy chose July 17 for their big day because it is Disneyland's birthday, and today you'll hear how they planned everything—including bringing numerous DIY projects to Hawaii in their suitcases! Nicole also shares her favorite cake flavors and best advice for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Aulani.
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This week, Allison Lancaster shares the story of her Walt Disney World Railroad Train Station vow renewal and Grand Floridian Ballroom Salon II reception. Allison and Josh held seven events in five days at all four parks, including a welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard with Safari ride mix-in at Animal Kingdom, a dessert party at Star Wars Launch Bay in Hollywood Studios, and a fireworks party at UK Lochside in EPCOT with mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! They also had a Beauty and the Beast-themed rehearsal dinner at the Whitehall Room and a dessert party at the Grand Floridian’s Sago Cay the night before the vow renewal so guests could watch Magic Kingdom’s fireworks. Today, Allison shares all her best planning tips for organizing multiple events!
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Today, Skye Williams shares the story of her Disney-themed at-home wedding, held at Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD. She and Corey looked into Disney World and Disney Cruise vow renewals but ultimately decided to stick close to home in order to save money and include more friends and family. In this episode you'll hear all her best tips for incorporating a subtle Disney theme into your wedding or vow renewal, including DIYs and trade-offs to help you stay within your budget!
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This week, Allison Eggelton shares the story of her ceremony at Tower of Terror, reception at Sunset Boulevard, and dessert party at UK Lochside. She and Jeff are lifelong Disney fans, and Tower of Terror is their favorite ride, so they planned their Halloween-themed wedding around the venue. Today you'll hear where they saved and splurged, which menu items were the best, and how Allison found her "Gothic Rapunzel Elven Princess" wedding gown!
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Today, Kimberly Lindberg shares the story of her ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel’s Rose Court Garden and reception at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion. She and Travis had to postpone their wedding six times over two years due to COVID-19, but Kimberly shares the unexpected benefits—including being able to save up enough to surprise their family and guests with Cinderella’s Crystal Coach, which made for an unforgettable first look with her dad! She also offers her favorite menu items and cake flavors, plus her best tips for anyone planning a Disneyland Resort wedding.
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This week, Tiffany Kalish shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, St. Augustine Ballrooms C&D reception at the Grand Floridian, and UK Lochside dessert party—complete with a ride mix-in on her son's favorite attraction, Soarin'! Because floral and décor where her top priorities, Tiffany shares how she found the outside vendors to execute her vision and why working with day-of coordinator Martell Event Services was key to achieving it. She also covers how she and Alex customized their dessert party menu to include all of their favorite items from EPCOT's various festivals!
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Today, Melissa Foland shares what it was like to be one of the first couples married aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship! You’ll hear how she and Timothy chose the Wish after five COVID-related postponements, why they chose The Grand Hall for their ceremony and The Bayou for their celebration, and how she handled hair and makeup for the wedding. Melissa also discusses the advantages of bringing their own photographer aboard for the ceremony, reception and three other photo shoots.
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This week, Hannah Ebenhoeh shares the story of her ceremony and reception at Luau Pointe. After losing their deposit when COVID forced them to cancel their 2020 at-home wedding, she and Michael looked into getting married at the place where they got engaged—Walt Disney World—and were pleasantly surprised to find they could afford it with their remaining budget. Today she talks about how they decided to have their ceremony and reception in the same place, where they saved and splurged, and how her initial worries about having a DJ with such a small group proved to be unfounded when theirs was able to get everyone up and dancing!
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This week, Hannah Ebenhoeh shares the story of her ceremony and reception at Luau Pointe. After losing their deposit when COVID forced them to cancel their 2020 at-home wedding, she and Michael looked into getting married at the place where they got engaged—Walt Disney World—and were pleasantly surprised to find they could afford it with their remaining budget. Today she talks about how they decided to have their ceremony and reception in the same place, where they saved and splurged, and how her initial worries about having a DJ with such a small group proved to be unfounded when theirs was able to get everyone up and dancing!
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Today, Caitlin Christmas and Omar Hernandez share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, After Hours reception at EPCOT’s UK Courtyard, dessert party at Norway Loft and Germany Promenade A & B with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in, and welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard with Safari mix-in! You’ll hear how they worked within the unique restrictions of an After Hours event, where they saved in order to splurge, and the best menu items from all their events! Plus, Caitlin and Omar offer their best advice for anyone planning a Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal.
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Today, Caitlin Christmas and Omar Hernandez share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, After Hours reception at EPCOT’s UK Courtyard, dessert party at Norway Loft and Germany Promenade A & B with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in, and welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard with Safari mix-in! You’ll hear how they worked within the unique restrictions of an After Hours event, where they saved in order to splurge, and the best menu items from all their events! Plus, Caitlin and Omar offer their best advice for anyone planning a Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal.
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Today’s episode covers everything you ever wanted to know about the pre-park-opening portrait sessions available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to take photos in bridal attire before the parks open to day guests, and they’re offered at Disneyland, California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as the two water parks. Today you’ll learn…
- Who’s eligible to book in-park portrait sessions
- How much they cost
- Which days and times are available
- Which photographers can shoot the photos
- Where you can take photos
…and much more! My guest today is Leslie Valencia, who was lucky enough to do bridal portrait sessions on both coasts. Today she shares how the Disneyland and Walt Disney World portrait sessions differ, which one was her favorite, where she was able to take photos, and her tips for anyone interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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Today’s episode covers everything you ever wanted to know about the pre-park-opening portrait sessions available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to take photos in bridal attire before the parks open to day guests, and they’re offered at Disneyland, California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as the two water parks. Today you’ll learn…
- Who’s eligible to book in-park portrait sessions
- How much they cost
- Which days and times are available
- Which photographers can shoot the photos
- Where you can take photos
…and much more! My guest today is Leslie Valencia, who was lucky enough to do bridal portrait sessions on both coasts. Today she shares how the Disneyland and Walt Disney World portrait sessions differ, which one was her favorite, where she was able to take photos, and her tips for anyone interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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Today, Alyssa Lewis shares the story of her ceremony at Spaceship Earth in EPCOT, reception at Ariel’s at the Beach Club, and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT, complete with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in! You’ll hear what it was like to be the first couple to use this iconic ceremony venue, which menu items were the biggest hits, and how Alyssa saved money on floral and transportation. Plus she offers her top tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
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Today, Alyssa Lewis shares the story of her ceremony at Spaceship Earth in EPCOT, reception at Ariel’s at the Beach Club, and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT, complete with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in! You’ll hear what it was like to be the first couple to use this iconic ceremony venue, which menu items were the biggest hits, and how Alyssa saved money on floral and transportation. Plus she offers her top tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
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Today, Marissa Blackstock shares the story of her pre-reception at Italy Isola, reception at American Adventure Rotunda, Magic Kingdom wedding ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A., and afterparty in The Hub at Cinderella Castle! You’ll hear what it was like planning a large wedding within the restrictions of an After Hours in-park event, including how guests responded to the non-traditional order of events and late-night schedule, why Marissa enlisted the help of H Three Events when planning, and how even her wish to relieve their many entertainment-industry guests from the responsibility of performing couldn’t keep her new mother-in-law, Reba McEntire, from belting out one of her hits at the reception!
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This week, Grace Koguc shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Toledo reception at Coronado Springs' Gran Destino Tower, and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party. You'll hear how she worked to customize the restaurant's menus and saved a ton on floral and décor due with her venue choices. She also discusses her afternoon welcome party at Italy Isola in EPCOT and the rehearsal lunch she planned at Citricos. Listen now!
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Today, Rachel Thompson shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Italy Isola in EPCOT, including a ride mix-in on Soarin'. You'll hear how she and Jayson chose these locations, what the most popular menu items were, and where they saved and splurged. Rachel also discusses the unique timeline and restrictions associated with outdoor, in-park events and gives lots of tips to help you plan yours. Listen now!
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This week, Paige Hutton shares the story of being the first couple to have a wedding ceremony at EPCOT’s GM Lounge! You’ll hear how she and Keith chose this unique venue, along with Living Seas Salon for their reception and Italy Isola for their dessert party! Paige shares her tips for decorating Living Seas Salon, making transportation go more smoothly, and choosing menu items when you have a reception, a dessert party and a welcome party to plan! You’ll also hear how her decision to use Martell Event Services for day-of coordination made Paige and Keith’s event run seamlessly!
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Today, Beth Crowell shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Harambe Marketplace dinner, and Pandora: World of Avatar cake-and-dance party. You'll hear how she and Caleb decided to split up their reception and chose these unique venues, along with details on the rules and restrictions associated with catered events at Pandora. Beth also shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors, plus her top advice for anyone having a Disney wedding!
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Today, Beth Crowell shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Harambe Marketplace dinner, and Pandora: World of Avatar cake-and-dance party. You'll hear how she and Caleb decided to split up their reception and chose these unique venues, along with details on the rules and restrictions associated with catered events at Pandora. Beth also shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors, plus her top advice for anyone having a Disney wedding!
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This week, Jenna shares the story of her Disney wedding and reception, which were moved to the Whitehall Room and Patio due to a daylong rainstorm, plus a cake-cutting at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, and a dessert party held at World Showplace and UK Lochside. Jenna discusses how Disney handled the major changes to her venues and schedule due to weather, as well as whether it’s worth it to pay extra for a full bar buyout with special effects at Trader Sam’s.
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Today, Olivia Ledbetter shares the story of her Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress ceremony, Mexico Vista Harmonious cocktail hour, and Tower of Terror reception—plus a welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard and two ride mix-ins! She and Nathan decided to move their ceremony off site so they could have more control, use an outside floral vendor, and take advantage of Just Marry's planning services. In this episode, Olivia offers her top tips for combining an off-site ceremony with a Disney reception, including how to relax and enjoy your wedding day even if you're a Type A planner!
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This week, Shelby Smith shares the story of her Tree of Life ceremony at Animal Kingdom, followed by a reception at Sea Breeze Point. By reusing their ceremony floral at the reception and cutting down the menu, she and Patrick were able to save money to put toward the unique ceremony venue—and ended up being only $100 over their Event Minimum! You'll also hear Shelby's top tips, plus how Disney pixie-dusted them with the Tree of Life Awakenings show after their ceremony was unexpectedly moved an hour earlier!
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Today, Katie and Jon Perez share what it was like to be the first couple ever to be married at Place de Remy in EPCOT, complete with a surprise ride mix-in on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! They also discuss their Living Seas Salon reception, UK Lochside dessert party, and Harambe Marketplace welcome party with ride mix-ins on Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage. And you’ll hear about where they saved and splurged, plus their top tips for other couples!
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This week, Alex Martinez shares the story of her ceremony at BoardWalk Inn’s Croquet Court and reception at Atlantic Dance Hall. She and Kyle also held a welcome party with Magic Kingdom fireworks at the Contemporary’s West Rotunda Courtyard and a rehearsal dinner with fireworks at EPCOT’s UK Lochside! On today’s show, she talks about planning each of these events to maximize guest experience, including the addition of such entertainment as a live painter, photobooth, confetti cannons, and even a fully decorated Christmas tree!
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Today, Cid and Justin Cid-Perry share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony and California Grill reception. You'll hear how they chose these locations, their tips for working within the menu restrictions at California Grill, and how they kept the focus on guest experience. They also share details of their Animal Kingdom welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard, including ride mix-ins on Na'vi River Journey and Flight of Passage!
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This week, Amanda Lui shares the story of her Disney cruise ceremony at Wedding Pointe on Castaway Cay and reception at The Tube aboard the Disney Fantasy. You’ll hear how she and Caleb decided to travel all the way across the country for their wedding, how they were able to make the Tube more wedding-worthy just by working with the lighting technician, and where they splurged and saved. You’ll also hear about the welcome party, Palo dinner, and traditional Chinese tea ceremony they planned—plus their Star Wars Disney-bounding portrait session at Galaxy’s Edge!
Today, Farrahn Wood Williams shares the story of her ceremony and celebration at Sea Breeze Point, with a dessert party at Germany Promenade A, B & C and a ride mix-in on Frozen Ever After. She and Michelle were researching small, casual weddings when they discovered Disney weddings via this podcast and learned from the Fairytale Weddings Guide that they were actually affordable! In this episode, Farrahn shares how she and Michelle chose their venues, got Mickey and Donald in their "glitz" costumes, and were able to tailor their wedding to their taste and priorities!
This week, Judy Lasley shares the story of her 45th anniversary vow renewal at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at the Whitehall Room & Patio and a dessert party at World Showcase Plaza in EPCOT. Because their wedding was sadly overshadowed by the unexpected passing of Judy's dad, she and Bob decided a vow renewal at their favorite place would help them take back their day while celebrating with their multigenerational family! Today, Judy shares lots of great tips for having the event you want on a budget, details of their event menus, and how they kept almost every part of their event a surprise for their guests. Plus you'll hear all the clever ways they incorporated the movie "Up" into their day, from balloon-shaped cake pops to a mailbox-handprint unity ceremony!
Today, Alyssa Clements Wilhelm shares the story of her wedding at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens East Brunswick, NJ. Alyssa and Christofer originally planned to have a Magic Kingdom After Hours Wedding. But a combination of the mid-week, early January date they were given and the possibility that the event could be moved to a ballroom due to weather or park hours led them to switch to an at-home venue that could be tailored to the fairy tale vision they'd planned. Today Alyssa shares all her best tips for bringing Disney magic to your own at-home event, including budget swaps and borrowed entertainment like the local Fourth of July fireworks display that happened to be visible from her reception venue! You'll also hear the story of the white chocolate castle cake topper she ordered from the vendor who makes them for Walt Disney World and what happened when it melted just days before her event!
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This week, Gabby Hoyt shares the story of her ceremony at Luau Pointe, reception at Trader Sam's and surprise dessert party at Germany Promenade A—complete with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in! Gabby's parents are in the wedding industry, so she knew that for her own wedding she wanted the unique kind of event only Disney can provide. Today you'll hear her best tips and tricks, including her favorite menu items and money-saving tips—like how she incorporated speeches and first dances into the ceremony to save on the cost of a DJ at the reception!
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Today, Jessica Doran shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at GM Lounge and dessert party at Living Seas Salon and a ride mix-in on Soarin’. You’ll hear how she chose these venues, which elements and activities she prioritized, and her top advice for anyone planning a Disney wedding. Jessica also shares tips from her Animal Kingdom rehearsal dinner, complete with a ride mix-in on the Safari! Click here to see all the photos!
This week, Faith Burgos shares the story of her ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's Whitehall Room & Patio. Faith and Ian really wanted an Animal Kingdom wedding, but they originally chose a Disney resort venue because they were worried the park would be too expensive and that their guests wouldn't want to get up so early. But when COVID canceled those plans, they decided to go for their dream venue when they rescheduled! Today Faith shares budgeting and scheduling tips for those with similar concerns, plus advice for anyone planning a Disney wedding or vow renewal.
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Today, Kris and Rudy Bochek share the story of their Four Seasons Walt Disney World ceremony in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and reception at Capa. When their 2020 Disney wedding at the Wedding Pavilion and the Beach Club was cancelled due to COVID, Kris and Rudy had to start planning all over again. They ended up falling in love with the Four Seasons when they booked a dining reservation there on a whim! Today you'll hear how they chose their venues, worked with vendors, and created a full-weekend event for their guests. Plus you'll hear how the Four Seasons' exceptional service made wedding planning easy and fun!
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This week, Phil and Steve Jones-Harrison share the story of their wedding and reception at The Attic at BoardWalk Inn. When rain made it impossible to hold the ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, Phil and Steve requested to use their reception venue instead of the usual rain backup (Harbor Club Breezeway). Disney was able to rearrange The Attic to accommodate the ceremony and then change it back into a reception venue in just 20 minutes! Today, Phil and Steve discuss the planning process, including where they saved and splurged and details of the group menu tasting they attended. Plus you'll hear which menu items were the most popular at their reception and dessert party! Click here to see all the photos!
Today, Jennifer Port shares the story of her Christmastime ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, Harmonious prereception at Italy Isola, and reception at American Adventure Rotunda—plus a welcome party at Yacht & Beach Club’s Shipwreck Beach! You’ll hear how they incorporated Raphael’s career as a firefighter for Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Fire Department, plus how Raphael was able to surprise Jennifer at the reception with a performance by her all-time favorite group, Voices of Liberty!
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This week, Jasmine and Joshua Terrell share the story of their wedding and cake-cutting at Paradise Cove. You'll hear how they chose this economical alternative to a Disney wedding just minutes from Walt Disney World, plus the story of Joshua's dramatic speedboat entrance to the James Bond theme! And they share their best tips for anyone interested in planning a wedding or a vow renewal at Paradise Cove.
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This week, Rebecca Norris shares the story of her beach-themed wedding, with an Italy Plaza ceremony, an Ariel’s reception, and a bridal portrait session in Magic Kingdom! Rebecca tells how she and Dylan chose their venues, where they saved and splurged, and why she recommends getting up early to do Magic Kingdom photos the morning of your wedding.
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Today, Danielle Moore shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at California Grill and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. You'll hear how she and Evan chose those venues, as well as the ways they saved in order to afford an appearance by Mickey, Minnie and Danielle's all-time favorite Disney character, Marie from Aristocats! You'll also hear about their bridal portrait sessions inside all four parks at Walt Disney World.
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This week, Laura and John Kluck share the story of their elopement at Luau Pointe and celebratory meal at Bull & Bear Restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria. Laura and John met online during the pandemic, and he proposed 10 months later via a heart-shaped Buffalo Chicken Wing pizza! When they learned that Disney weddings were more affordable than they expected, they decided to add a wedding to the trip they were planning to EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival in just 5 months! Today they share their top planning tips and advice for anyone thinking of eloping at Disney.
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Today, Dr. Lucina Smith shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Grand Floridian Convention Center celebration! She was able to afford all her must-haves—including Cinderella's Glass Coach and an appearance by Mickey—by making smart trade-offs, like minimizing floral and décor, bringing her own speaker, and pairing a small cake with a sheet cake. In this episode, you'll hear her best tips for making your own Disney wedding dream affordable too!
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This week, Jamie Younger-Esteves shares the story of her ceremony in Pandora: World of Avatar and reception at Germany Promenade, with a dessert party later that night at the Grand Floridian Marina. You’ll hear how she was able to keep her wedding to the Event Minimum Expenditure by foregoing unnecessary floral and décor in a venue as highly themed as Pandora—while still enhancing guest experience with ride mix-ins on Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage! Jamie also discusses the planning process and her tips for future couples.
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Today, Dani Marentette shares the story of her ceremony at Port Orleans Riverside’s Oak Manor Lawn and reception at Italy Isola in EPCOT. Two of her top priorities were photography and Cinderella’s Glass Coach. Today she talks about how she carefully picked the season and time of day for her wedding—and even shortened the ceremony—to be able to get as many “golden hour” photos with the coach as possible! She also shares how she was able to incorporate Harmonious photos by holding her reception outdoors at EPCOT—and cleverly scheduled a ride mix-in on Soarin’ to kill time before her DJ was allowed to start! Click here to see all the photos!
This week, Marissa Martin shares the story of her Magic Kingdom After Hours wedding, including a ceremony in the Hub, aGreatest Showman-themed reception at Storybook Circus, and a dessert party at EPCOT’s Eau de France. You’ll hear how she and Michael chose these venues, customized their menus, and worked within Magic Kingdom’s many restrictions and requirements. Marissa also discusses where she saved (décor!) and splurged (fireworks during the first kiss!), andshe offers lots of great tips for anyone interested in an After Hours event at Magic Kingdom.
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Today, Lily Alicea shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at Whitehall Room & Patio, and dessert party at UK Lochside. You’ll hear how she was able to achieve her top priority—gorgeous floral and décor—by assembling a team of outside vendors and hiring a day-of coordinator to execute her vision for a Beauty and the Beast-themed event. Lily also shares how she added a welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard, including a ride mix-in on Flight of Passage. Plus she shares her top menu items and cake flavors.
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This week, Katie Sconce shares the story of her ceremony at Coronado Springs’ Destino Plaza and reception at Casitas Courtyard. When COVID cancelled their original wedding plans, Katie and Daniel were married in their living room. But they were able to celebrate with friends and family in 2021 with a fairy tale vow renewal at Walt Disney World! Katie chose Coronado Springs for both the ceremony and reception because she loved the Deluxe amenities at Moderate prices and the Disney theming that isn’t “too in your face.” Today you’ll hear how she customized the wedding, why she chose an outside vendor for photography, and where she saved and splurged. Click here to see all the photos!
Today, LaurenFox Griffith shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cocktail hour at Italy Isola, and reception at EPCOT’s American Adventure Rotunda. She discusses how she and Rob chose these venues, gives detailed menu recommendations, and covers their top priorities while planning. You’ll also hear how Lauren chose Disney’s Landau Coach over Cinderella’s Glass Coach, plus her advice on a non-traditional approach to the first look that became the highlight of her day.
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Whether you’ve been planning your Walt Disney World wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today’s show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal. Disney bride Sam Hacker and I will cover how pricing works—including how to stick to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure—how to book your event, and how the planning process works. Sam also shares details and advice from her own ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at California Grill and a fireworks dessert party at Sago Cay!
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This week, Raechel Devine shares the story of her 2019 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at California Grill’s Napa Room, and welcome party at EPCOT’s UK Lochside. She and Brit also added Premier Portrait Sessions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, allowing them to get Christmastime photos in all four parks! Today Raechel discusses how she was able to customize California Grill’s menus to accommodate many different dietary restrictions, how she decided to use pipe and drape to cover the walls of the Napa Room, and all the surprises she arranged for her guests, from a ride on Soarin’ to an appearance by Mickey and Minnie!
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Today, Sara and Jeff Mott share the story of their ceremony and celebration at Tamu Tamu Courtyard in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When the cemetery where they were going to be married stopped holding events due to COVID, they decided to add a Haunted Mansion-themed wedding to their upcoming vacation at Walt Disney World. They loved the dramatic lighting and artful decay of Tamu Tamu Courtyard so much, they became the first couple to hold a ceremony and a celebration there. Today you’ll hear how they transformed the venue to fit their theme, how Sara found her unique wedding gown, and what it was like to have a 6 am Magic Kingdom Premier Portrait Session the same day as their 10 pm wedding!
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This week, Sophia and Kevin Regan share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Convention Center reception, Italy Isola dessert party and Luau Beach welcome party. They were planning a 350-person at-home wedding for 2022 when COVID hit and caused them to reexamine their priorities. At the end of a trip to Walt Disney World, they were waiting to board a plane home when they decided to switch to a 2021 Disney wedding! Today you'll hear how they chose their venues, which menu items were their favorites, and what each of their favorite memories were. Sophia also offers surprising advice for anyone considering Cinderella's Glass Coach for their wedding!
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Today, Lola Calderon Monfeldt shares the story of her 10pm ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life, followed by brunch at Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs the next morning. You'll hear how she and Bryan scrapped their plans for a large wedding at home in Puerto Rico due to COVID-19, then chose Walt Disney World for a smaller event after watching the Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings TV show. Lola discusses the requirements and restrictions of the Tree of Life venue, whether the lighting package and the Awakenings show are worth their extra costs, and how she was able to order a wedding cake from Grand Floridian Private Dining for delivery to brunch.
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This week, Kelci Marsee shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Narcoossee's reception! After pricing out a local wedding and realizing they'd be able to get married and have a vacation for less at Walt Disney World, she and Austin planned their Disney wedding in less than four months. Kelci discusses how she was reluctant to give up the idea of an evening wedding but ended up loving the brunch event they had (two words: Mickey waffles)! Plus, she shares how Disney made it up to them after the reception was bumped from the original venue at the last minute (two more words: Mickey and Minnie)!
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Today, Kimberly Bade shares the story of her 2019 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at GM Lounge at EPCOT, complete with a ride mix-in on Soarin'! You'll hear how she and Luke chose these venues, where they splurged and saved, and Kimberly's top tips for menu and party planning (hint: get an extra bartender!). You'll also hear about her epic pre-getting-ready photo session with her bridesmaids around the Polynesian Village Resort, including a hilarious mishap that ended up being Kimberly's favorite memory of the day!
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This week, Alesha DeCample shares the story of her ceremony at Tower of Terror and celebration at Italy Isola, with bridal portrait sessions at Magic Kingdom and the Grand Floridian. Alesha shares how she and Dilin chose their venues, including how they worked within the restrictions and requirements of an after-hours event in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She also discusses menus items and cake flavors, the timeline for an after-hours event, and her favorite splurge: the aisle petal swirl seen at Sleeping Beauty Castle in Season 2 of the Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings TV show!
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Today on the 500th episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Disney bride Bailey Dowling shares the story of her ceremony at Italy Isola, reception at California Grill and dessert party at Living Seas Salon and UK Lochside, with a ride mix-in on Soarin’! Bailey’s top priority was getting bridal portraits with the Harmoniousfireworks show, and today she discusses what the view is like from the UK and how much her guests loved the experience. She also shares how she customized California Grill’s brunch menu to a specific price point and added vegan and vegetarian options for her guests. And you’ll hear how an ill-timed announcement on EPCOT’s loudspeakers ended up becoming one of Bailey’s favorite memories of the day!
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This week, Chris Dildey shares the story of his ceremony at the Signature Island and reception at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria at Walt Disney World. Although he had initially wanted a Yacht Club Disney wedding with a Swan & Dolphin reception, he knew by the way Bayley lit up when they toured the Waldorf that this was the venue for them! Today Chris shares his top tips for finding vendors and incorporating Disney touches into your wedding, as well as his best planning advice for anyone considering an alternative to Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Plus, you’ll hear how he was able to fulfill his dream of arriving at the ceremony like Prince Charming in his very own pumpkin coach!
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Today, Vanessa Gallaghershares the story of her March 2020 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake and Champagne celebration at the Grand Floridian’s Grand Terrace, and reception at Paddlefish. You’ll hear how she and Sam plussed their event with bridal portrait sessions at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, followed by informal photos with Disney characters at Chef Mickey’s. Plus, Vanessa shares lots of great advice for those planning events at Paddlefish, including top menu items and the one part of the contract you don’t want to miss!
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This week, Allison Antich shares the story of her June 2021 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Animal Kingdom's Yak & Yeti Restaurant. Originally, Allison chose Expedition Everest for her reception based on a photo in Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide. Although rain forced the party to move to Yak & Yeti, it didn't stop guests from enjoying Allison and Grady's surprise gift to them: a buyout of Expedition Everest so that they could ride it any time they wanted throughout the event! Today Allison shares her top tips for planning an Animal Kingdom wedding, including how she decided to serve the entire Ohana menu for dinner and how she was able to have getting-ready photos by moving to a non-Disney resort.
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Today, Nicole Patterson shares the story of her ceremony at Italy Isola, pre-reception at Germany Promenade, reception at Atlantic Dance Hall and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. Although she’d dreamed of a wedding at BoardWalk Inn’s Croquet Court since the age of 9, Nicole ended up loving her Italy ceremony after Disney’s mask restrictions led her and Joe to switch venues. Adding a pre-reception inside the park allowed them to treat their guests like VIPs who had all of World Showcase to themselves—and feed them Gaston’s Tavern-inspired cinnamon rolls that were “as big as your face”! But Nicole’s favorite part of the whole day was seeing her guests’ surprise and delight when she and Joe surprised them with a Soarin’ ride mix in after the dessert party!
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This week, Lauren Rotuno shares the story of her February 2020 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center’s St. Augustine Ballroom. Lauren is a lifelong Disney fan who converted Matthew on his first trip, so it was natural for them to hold their wedding at Walt Disney World. On today’s show, you’ll hear how she saved big by using outside vendors for floral and décor, which menu items her guests are still raving about, and her best tips for anyone planning a Disney wedding!
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Although the basics of planning a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding at Walt Disney World remain the same, the way Disney handles the planning process has changed significantly in the wake of COVID-related staff cuts. This week I am joined by Sara Fader, who is planning her 21st anniversary vow renewal at Tower of Terror, to discuss all the changes to Disney’s planning process in Florida, from the Zoom planning sessions and shortened planning timeline to the group menu-tasting event and even the new cake-tasting kit available for pickup! You’ll hear her experience with each step of the planning process and get our advice to prepare you for planning your own wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World!
This week, Syreeta Garabinishares the story of her UK Gazebo Courtyard ceremony and Terrace des Fleurs celebration at EPCOT. After she and David had their Disney Cruise Line wedding cancelled twice due to COVID-19, they decided to switch to an event at Walt Disney World just six weeks before their date! Today you’ll hear how Syreeta was able to plan on a shortened timeline (using photos and info from this podcast and the Fairytale Weddings Guide!), which savory foods she added to their cake and Champagne celebration, and where they saved and splurged. She also shares whether it’s worth it to add Mickey and Minnie, even with the physical-distancing restrictions and only seven guests!
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This week, Connor Templeton shares the story of her 2019 wedding aboard the Disney Fantasy, with a ceremony in the Atrium and a celebration in Outlook. Connor knew she wanted to be married aboard the Disney Cruise Line from a young age, and choosing a 7-day cruise allowed her and Michael to spend plenty of time with their guests. Today you’ll hear how they chose their ceremony and reception venues, what Connor did about hair and makeup for the big day, and why they decided to use the ship’s onboard photography contractor, Shutters, for their wedding photography. You’ll also hear Connor’s best advice for anyone planning a Disney cruise wedding or vow renewal.
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Today, Hannah Brian shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Ballroom reception and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party in EPCOT. Hannah and Chris knew from the start they wanted to be married at the Wedding Pavilion, and they were sold on the Grand Floridian for their reception when they saw another couple's wedding there during a site visit. Today, Hannah shares her top wedding planning tips, including where she saved so she could splurge on reception floral and décor. Plus, she offers details on the ways Disney accommodated a number of different food allergies among her guests.
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This week, Katy Barnhart shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony and Marvin Gardens reception at BoardWalk Inn Conference Center. Katy and Devin’s hometowns are 1,800 miles apart, so Walt Disney World seemed like the perfect compromise for a destination wedding in February 2020. Today you’ll hear how they chose their venues, which brunch menu items were their favorite, and how they budgeted for their Valentine’s Day-themed floral and décor. And Katy shares how Disney surprised them with an appearance by Mickey and Minnie!
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Today, Katherine Quirk-Schwartz and Russ Schwartz share the story of their wedding celebration in all four theme parks at Walt Disney World! They kicked off the event with a welcome party at Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market, bookended by ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safari and Flight of Passage, then held their ceremony in Magic Kingdom’s East Plaza Garden and followed it with brunch at California Grill. That night, they treated their guests to dinner at EPCOT’s Living Seas Salon, a Soarin’ ride mix-in, and cake-cutting and dancing at American Adventure Rotunda—complete with an appearance by Mickey and Minnie! They later wrapped up the celebration with a farewell party at PizzeRizzo in Disney’s Hollywood Studio and a ride mix-in on Slinky Dog Dash! Today Katherine and Russ talk about the logistics of planning and replanning an elaborate event after COVID-19 canceled their Aulani wedding plans and caused three postponements. They also share extensive menu-planning advice, including the dishes that were a hit with their guests.
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This week, Joanie Dawley shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and celebration at the Grand Floridian Marina. Joanie and Robert were able to have their dream wedding within a budget by choosing a Tuesday, using outside vendors, and minimizing floral and décor. You’ll hear how she and Robert selected their venues and vendors, which menu items were the biggest hits, and their best advice for anyone considering a Disney wedding!
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Today, Tyler and Anthony Borges-Nizzari share the story of their Aulani wedding ceremony at Lanikuhonua and reception inside ‘AMA ‘AMA restaurant. When planning their wedding in New York City during the peak of COVID became too difficult, their solution was to add a ceremony to their trip to Aulani for Anthony’s 30th birthday! Their dreams of having a ceremony and reception with a view of the ocean were realized when their original reception venue became too windy on the day of the event and Disney moved everything inside ‘AMA ‘AMA—making Tyler and Anthony the first couple ever to have a wedding there! In this episode, they discuss how they planned a wedding in a location they’d never seen from their home thousands of miles away, including their top menu picks and tips for other couples who may be considering Aulani as an alternative to a traditional at-home wedding.
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This week, Mariah Leggett shares the story of her Disney Springs wedding at Paddlefish. You’ll hear how she and Robert chose to be married at one of their favorite places at Disney after COVID cancelled their Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding—and five attempts to reschedule! Mariah also shares how she planned her No. 1 priority for the wedding, floral and decor; her top recommendations for vendors, menu items and cake flavors; and how she and Robert included their kids in their ceremony!
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Today, Jessica Krasny shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, pre-reception Terrace des Fleurs and reception at American Adventure Rotunda, complete with an appearance by the Dapper Dans and a ride mix-in on Soarin’! You’ll hear how Jessica was able to customize every aspect of her floral and décor, including details on the custom storybook backdrop behind her sweetheart table. She also offers tips on the planning session and shares how she and Elliot chose their officiant.
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On today’s episode, Lyra Vega Bridal owner Lilian Hung joins me for a look at everything you need to know about ordering a custom bridal gown online. Lilian’s frustration with her own wedding gown search made her want to bring transparency and reasonable pricing to the bridal industry while filling a need for Disney princess-worthy ballgown-style dresses, which many online retailers don’t offer due to high shipping prices. Eliminating the “plus-size tax” was another goal: None of her company’s gowns cost extra for larger sizes—in fact, the website eliminates sizing altogether because each gown is custom made to the customer’s measurements. And while most wedding gowns take up to eight months to arrive and then require further pricey alterations before they actually fit, Lyra Vega gowns arrive in just eight weeks and don’t require alterations because they are made to measure.
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This week, Emily Roberto shares the story of her Italy Plaza ceremony at EPCOT, which she and Nick planned in just one month after their original wedding plans were cancelled twice due to COVID-19. They chose the Italy Pavilion because they wanted an in-park event and both come from large Italian families! Today you'll hear where they splurged and where they saved to make their dream Disney wedding a reality, including treating their guests to brunch at Raglan Road and drinking around World Showcase instead of a formal reception. You'll also hear Emily's top advice for anyone considering a Disney wedding.
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Today, Aleshia Valance shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake and Champagne celebration at the Grand Floridian Convention Center, and reception at Paddlefish. She and Cameron originally planned to follow their ceremony with an evening reception at California Grill. But when Disney canceled all fireworks shows due to the pandemic, Aleshia and Cameron decided to switch to brunch at Paddlefish, which they'd fallen in love with when they dined there on the trip that would have been their honeymoon. Today, Aleshia shares where she saved (floral and décor) and where she splurged (Cinderella's Glass Coach) for her wedding and offers her top advice. She also discusses why she added an appearance by Mickey and Minnie at the last minute, even with the COVID restrictions still in place—and how glad she was that she did!
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This week, Jasmine Navarro shares the story of her UK Courtyard ceremony and Terrace des Fleurs celebration at EPCOT. She and Stephen were originally told their first choice, the UK Pavilion, would be unavailable due to construction, and they chose the Wedding Pavilion instead. But when COVID-19 altered the park's plans, they were able to have their wedding in UK Courtyard after all! Today, Jasmine shares all the ways they were able to save money on the wedding so they could afford a portrait session inside Magic Kingdom, including choosing a weekday; taking their guests to Art Smith's Homecomin' instead of having a full reception; and passing on characters, floral and décor (except for Jasmine's bouquet, which was made by her mom!). You'll also hear Jasmine's top tip for anyone planning a Walt Disney World wedding.
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Today, Erika Exnicios shares the story of her 2019 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, pre-reception at Italy Isola, and reception at American Adventure Rotunda. Erika and Evan fell in love on a trip to Walt Disney World and got engaged at Tower of Terror, so Disney was the perfect setting for their Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding! Today you’ll hear how they customized their wedding with floral, decor and entertainment, including an appearance by the English Butler and a live painting completed over the course of the reception. Erika also shares the story behind her caped gown and Evan’s custom suit, complete with Walt Disney’s autograph in the lining!
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This week, Christy Carey shares the story of her Crescent Terrace ceremony at the Swan & Dolphin and Paddlefish reception. She and Mike wanted to be married at Disney but also needed cost-effective and flexible venues that would allow them to choose all their own vendors. Today you’ll hear how Christy chose those vendors, where she saved and splurged, and what ended up being her favorite memory of the day.
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Today, Mystee Ipong shares the story of her ceremony at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion, meal at Sea Breeze Point, and dessert party at the Whitehall Room & Patio—plus a welcome party at Animal Kingdom’s Tamu Tamu Courtyard and ride mix-in on Avatar Flight of Passage! When Mike and Mystee had to cancel their 400-person hometown wedding due to COVID-19, they decided to add a smaller wedding to their honeymoon at Walt Disney World. In this episode you’ll hear how Mystee surprised Mike with an appearance by Steamboat Willie at their dessert party, her favorite menu items from each of her events, and why she had to hide in a closet before the ceremony!
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This week, Alex Gonzales shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom Salons VI-IX, and after-party at Pixar Alley in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! She discusses the best decisions they made for their COVID-era wedding, including the menu items they loved the most, how glad they were to have Mickey and Minnie (even with physical distancing), and how much fun their dessert party and Tower of Terror ride mix-in were, even without a showing of Fantasmic! Plus Alex shares her top tip for other couples: Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the middle of your wedding is a unique unity ceremony AND a great way to sneak a snack into a hectic day!
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Today, Taralyn Cyccone shares the story of her February 2020 Canada Terrace ceremony and Living Seas Salon reception in EPCOT. Making budgetary tradeoffs like having a mid-week brunch and doing DIY décor allowed Taralyn and Christopher to afford all their must-have items for the wedding, including a surprise appearance by Mickey and Minnie! Today, she shares tons of great money-saving tips, including how she was able to bring her own centerpieces to a theme park reception by putting numbers on them so they’d qualify as table numbers instead. She even has advice for saving money on your wedding gown!
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This week, Amber Farrow shares the story of her epic elopement on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats after her Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding at Sea Breeze Point was pushed back a year due to the pandemic. Due to 50 mph winds and rain, she and James ended up doing their ceremony twice: once for the few family and friends who were able to make it to the site, and again for all their guests the following day! A few months later, they held a Disney-themed reception for those who won’t be able to attend their rescheduled Walt Disney World ceremony. Today, Amber shares lots of great tips for bringing Disney to your at-home wedding, including the story behind her all-wood (really!) bouquet and the giant “fire extinguisher” balloon arch over their Wall-E wedding cake! She also offers her best advice for anyone whose wedding plans are still up in the air due to the pandemic.
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Today, Savannah Sims shares the story of her 2019 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center’s St. Augustine Ballroom. She and Drew were at Disney when they learned their original wedding venue was closing, and they made the decision to switch to a Disney wedding that day! Today she shares her best tips for sticking to your wedding budget, whether it’s eliminating experiences guests don’t expect anyway or getting double duty out of a photo backdrop instead of paying for lots of flowers. She also offers recommendations for menu planning and ensuring all your guests have an enjoyable, stress-free time by foregoing the bridal party.
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This week, Jamie Hawk shares the story of her elopement at Italy Plaza in EPCOT. She and Matt originally planned to have a large wedding at that venue in May 2021, but they canceled due to COVID-19. While they were planning their at-home wedding for June, Jamie realized she really just wanted to elope to Disney—and one month later, they did! Today you’ll hear how their priorities shifted from small details to making big memories, what Jamie did when she realized her wedding gown wouldn’t arrive in time, and her best advice for anyone who’s ever fantasized about ditching their large-wedding plans for an elopement. Plus, she shares what it was like to be the first couple allowed to do a bridal portrait session inside Pandora — The World of Avatar without having to be married there!
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Today, Hayley Widing shares the story of her Paddlefish wedding at Disney Springs. Originally she and Joe considered a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding, but she wasn’t happy with the restrictions on floral, décor and entertainment at many Disney venues. When she found Paddlefish in Chapter 10 of Carrie Hayward’s Fairytale Weddings Guide, Hayley knew it was the perfect blank slate for her wedding vision! Today she shares how she was able to plan a wedding at a venue she’d never been to from her home in Australia, including tips on choosing the menu and finding vendors, plus her No. 1 piece of advice: Hire a wedding planner!
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This week, Michelle Hurtado shares the story of her wedding at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa just one week after it reopened following the COVID-19 shutdown. She and Michael were scheduled to be married at ‘Ama ‘Ama Patio on the fifth anniversary of their first Aulani vacation, but they didn’t find out whether their wedding could happen until three weeks before—and they had to switch from a full Wishes wedding and reception to an Escape ceremony-only event! On today’s episode, Michelle discusses how their plans changed, including swapping a full reception for dinner across the street at Roy’s and adding a second, Up-themed wedding cake! She also discusses Disney’s and Hawaii’s mask and physical-distancing requirements. And you’ll see photos from the pre-park-opening bridal portrait session she and Michael added at Walt Disney World a few months later!
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Today, Rachel Johnson shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and EPCOT reception. Due to Disney’s COVID-19-related venue capacity limits, they had dinner first at Italy Isola, then a ride mix-in on Soarin’, followed by speeches, dancing and the cake-cutting at American Adventure Rotunda. In this episode, Rachel discusses how Disney handles weddings with larger guest lists during the pandemic, all of her favorite menu items and cake flavors, and her best tips for anyone trying to decide whether to stick with their Disney wedding plans or postpone.
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This week, Keesha Davenport shares the story of her EPCOT wedding, with a ceremony in the Germany Pavilion and a reception at Terrace des Fleurs! Keesha and Adam chose Germany for their ceremony because Adam was born in Germany and was stationed there in the Air Force. Their reception was originally planned for Ariel‘s, but due to Disney’s COVID-19-related capacity restrictions, Keesha and Adam chose to move it to the France Pavilion to avoid having to be in a ballroom—a decision that allowed them to get photos with two of EPCOT’s character cavalcades! Today Keesha discusses planning a wedding under Disney’s COVID protocols and shares her best tips for anyone in a similar situation.
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Today, Ashleigh & Dan Harrison share the story of their 2019 wedding ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, with a reception at Atlantic Dance Hall. Ashleigh and Dan originally planned to hold their reception at Italy Isola, but the backstage transportation requirement and tricky timing with the fireworks led them to reconsider. The moment they walked into Atlantic Dance Hall, they knew it was the perfect place for their reception! In this episode they share their top tips for cake flavors, saving money on a BOC bar, and working with Disney Floral when you’re on a budget. Plus, each shares their favorite moment of the wedding day!
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This week, Crystal Jacobs Berry shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony with first look and portrait session at Magic Kingdom, followed by brunch and cake at the Grand Floridian Cafe. Crystal and Mark chose Sago Cay Pointe when they booked their wedding, prior to the pandemic. But they ended up switching to the Wedding Pavilion in order to avoid having to wear masks during the ceremony. Today Crystal talks about Disney’s COVID-19 policies for the ceremony and the portrait session, how she ordered her two-tier naked cake from Grand Floridian Private Dining, and her best advice for anyone wondering if they should postpone their COVID-era Disney wedding.
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Today, Dana and Charlie Chapman share the story of their wedding at Paradise Cove in Orlando. Although they met as Disney cast members and originally planned a Sea Breeze Point wedding, Dana and Charlie ended up cancelling and rebooking at Paradise Cove due to Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ COVID-19 restrictions and reduced staffing. Today they share their best tips, including the vendors and menu items they recommend. You’ll also hear about Charlie’s speedboat entrance to the ceremony and how they ensured the dance floor would be packed, even at a 10am wedding!
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This week, Castianne Mills shares the story of her ceremony and celebration at Canada Terrace in EPCOT. She and Dustin originally chose Luau Beach for a Cinco de Mayo 2020 ceremony. But when Disney reopened with COVID policies that mandate masks at all outdoor resort wedding venues, they switched their rescheduled wedding to EPCOT at Christmastime! Because Disney wasn’t doing fireworks shows at the time, Castianne and Dustin cancelled their dessert party and had a cake and Champagne celebration with churros and beignets instead. Afterward, they treated their guests to a ride mix-in on Frozen Ever After! Today you’ll hear what it was like planning and holding a Disney wedding in the time of COVID, including the physical distancing and mask requirements at their ceremony and at their Magic Kingdom and EPCOT portrait sessions. And you’ll hear Castianne’s advice for anyone unsure about moving forward with their Disney wedding plans in the COVID era.
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Today, Sara Landesberg shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Whitehall Room & Patio reception. She and Sam originally wanted to be married at Fort Wilderness’ Clementine Lawn, but by the time they were able to start working with Disney, it was no longer available. Instead they chose Oak Manor Lawn, but when rain threatened to make the area a muddy mess, their ceremony was moved to the Wedding Pavilion. Sara discusses the logistics of planning for these venues, her favorite memories from the ceremony and reception, and her top advice for working within Disney’s sometimes-slow communication channels. You’ll also hear how she saved time and money by eliminating the bridal party and getting ready with just her mom!
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This week I welcome Celia Kucera back to the show! Last year, she told the story of her impromptu elopement after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed her Shades of Green Disney wedding. Today, Celia shares how her ceremony on Mangino’s patio and reception in the Magnolia Ballroom turned out, including which plans changed and what safety measures have been implemented by Shades of Green. You’ll also hear how she surprised John with a serenade featuring members of her college a cappella group, plus her best advice for anyone wondering whether they should postpone their wedding during the pandemic.
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Today, Courtney Bronson shares the story of her ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, pre-reception at the Whitehall Room and reception (with Happily Ever After fireworks!) at California Grill’s Napa Room. You’ll hear how she and Andy chose Disney for a small Tangled-themed event instead of a huge family wedding back home, where she splurged and saved, and her best tips for anyone planning a wedding at Walt Disney World.
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This week, Kristy Houston shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, dinner at Shula's and dessert party at UK Lochside (with desserts moved to Living Seas Salon due to the cold)! You'll hear how Kristy started her day at 2:30 am to be ready for her first look with Stephen inside Magic Kingdom as part of their pre-park-opening bridal portrait session, followed by an EPCOT portrait session and a nap! Kristy also talks about why they chose a private room at Shula's over a catered event through Disney. And you'll hear how they created a completely custom menu for their dessert party featuring all their park favorites.
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Today, Jeni Mullen and Jen Januzelli share the story of their wedding at Luau Pointe and dessert party at Sago Cay in the Grand Floridian Marina. When the hassle of finding vendors and tracking everything on spreadsheets became too much, Jen suggested they scrap their New Jersey wedding plans and get married at Jeni’s favorite place instead! Today you’ll hear their tips for using Luau Pointe, how they were able to customize their “Happily Ever After” fireworks dessert party menu with Disney resort favorites, and what their top priorities were. And they discuss their choice of Daisy Duck—and her unique outfit—as guest of honor at their wedding!
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This week, Sam Macchione shares the story of her 2019 ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine Ballrooms A & B. Sam and John used outside vendors for multiple aspects of their "Light"-themed Disney wedding, including photography, uplighting and a light-up dance floor, plus a day-of coordinator to set out and clean up the numerous DIY projects they created. They also added Disney's projection-mapping wedding cake to their reception and displayed a LEGO Cinderella Castle with "Happily Ever After" projected onto it—a DIY John completed in his spare time! Today, Sam also shares the best wedding advice she received and how she arranged casual fireworks viewing at Sago Cay for her group instead of paying for a dessert party.
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Today, Kylie and Ryan Dontje share the story of their EPCOT UK Courtyard ceremony and Terrace des Fleurs cake and Champagne celebration, which was moved to World Showplace Pavilion due to rain. Originally, Kylie and Ryan planned to marry at Bovey Castle in England during a family trip to Europe. But when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented them from traveling, Kylie’s mom suggested they consider Walt Disney World instead. Kylie and Ryan decided that if they couldn’t be married in the UK, they’d get married in EPCOT’s United Kingdom instead! Today you’ll hear their tips for anyone considering Disney’s cake and Champagne celebration as an alternative to a full reception, which pandemic restrictions affected their event, and how their Frozen Ever After ride mix-in turned out!
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This week, Anne Lipcsey shares the story of her after-hours ceremony in the Hub at Magic Kingdom and reception at East Plaza Garden. When Anne and Robert’s May 2020 Sea Breeze Pointe wedding was postponed due to COVID-19, they rescheduled for November 2020. About a month before the event, their planner suggested they switch to an after-hours theme park wedding to avoid the mask requirement for outdoor resort venues, and Magic Kingdom was one of the available locations! Today, Anne discusses the COVID-19 safety protocols in place for her wedding, her top menu picks, and her favorite memory of the whole event. And for those who think they can’t have an after-hours Disney theme park wedding because guests will be too tired, she shares how not one of her guests—not even the 6-year-old—fell asleep or left her 11pm–3am wedding early!
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Today, Sarah Beckner shares the story of her Disney Cruise Collection wedding aboard the Dream, with a ceremony in the Atrium and a reception in Evolution. She and AJ chose a cruise wedding to escape the cold and bring both their families together for a multi-day celebration. Today, Sarah discusses the upgrades she chose to personalize the wedding, why they decided to bring their own photographer on the cruise, and how their extended cake and Champagne celebration turned into the dance party she’d always wanted but thought she couldn’t have as a cruise bride! You’ll also hear how she and AJ were able to get photos with Pluto, Captain Hook, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy and Max from A Goofy Movie just by being in the right place at the right time!
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This week, Nicole Neumann shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cocktail hour at the Whitehall Room & Patio, reception at American Adventure Rotunda and dessert party at Italy Isola. Nicole and Chuck chose American Adventure Rotunda for their reception because they wanted their guests to have a VIP, in-park experience unlike any other wedding they’d been to. To this they added a DJ, the Major Domo, a Magic Mirror photo booth guest book, confetti cannons and a visit by Mickey and Minnie! Today Nicole shares her best tips, including reassurance for couples who fear guests will be too tired to enjoy a late-night reception inside a theme park, plus advice specifically for other New Jersey couples who worry their guests will be disappointed by Disney’s smaller selection of cocktail hour appetizers!
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Today, Lauren De La Cruz shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room & Patio reception, and Grand Floridian Ballroom cake-cutting and character appearance. Lauren and Timothy originally chose Sea Breeze Point for their ceremony but had to plan an entire backup wedding at the Swan & Dolphin when Disney began canceling weddings due to COVID-19. After Disney confirmed that their October wedding was still on, Lauren & Timothy chose to move to the Wedding Pavilion so they wouldn’t have to wear masks during the ceremony. Today you’ll hear which COVID-19 restrictions were in place and how Disney handled the physically distant character appearance. And Lauren shares tips for planning a reception menu based on favorite theme park dishes, plus her advice for anyone trying to decide whether to postpone their Disney wedding due to the pandemic.
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This week, Jen and Travis Stitt share the story of their 10-year vow renewal in January 2020, including a ceremony at Luau Pointe, Dole Whip at the Pineapple Lanai, a portrait session at Saratoga Springs, and dinner and fireworks at California Grill’s Napa Room. As wedding photographers, Jen and Travis have had plenty of opportunity to envision what they’d do for their own event, and today you’ll hear their best tips for maximizing your budget and creating a wedding or vow renewal that is uniquely yours. And you’ll hear how they were able to treat their guests to Dole Whip via a homemade ticket system with a little extra help from their wedding planner.
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Today, Audrey Blais shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Yacht Club Convention Center’s Saybrook Room, with a dessert party at Italy Isola West in EPCOT. Canadians Audrey and Sylvain chose Walt Disney World for their 2019 wedding to keep their guest list small—and because they are huge Disney fans! You’ll hear how they chose their ceremony and reception venues, which menu items were their favorites, what it was like to plan from so far away, and how their guests reacted when Mickey made a surprise appearance.
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Today, Lauren Knotts shares the story of her Aulani wedding ceremony at ‘AMA ‘AMA Patio and reception at Rainbow Reef. Although they live in the Midwest, Lauren and Jake chose Aulani for their January 2020 wedding as a laid-back alternative to Walt Disney World where Lauren could live out her dream of a beach wedding. You’ll hear how they chose their venues and selected their vendors, what it was like to plan from a different time zone, and which menu items were their favorites. Plus Lauren offers her best advice for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Aulani!
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Today, Aviana Collins shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception in the Grand Floridian Ballroom, plus a welcome party at the Fantasia Ballroom at the Contemporary Resort. Aviana and Josh were the second couple to be married at Walt Disney World after weddings resumed following the pandemic closure, and in this episode she answers all your questions about Disney’s COVID-19 policies at the time of her event. You’ll also hear how they chose Disney for their wedding, their menu recommendations, and Aviana’s favorite memory of the day.
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This week, Samantha Hojnacki shares the story of her vow renewal at Luau Beach. Samantha and Paul got engaged at Walt Disney World but wanted to be married at home so that their friends and family wouldn't have to travel. In November 2019, they got to have their dream 10-year vow renewal at Luau Beach! Because they originally had a formal church wedding, Samantha and Paul wanted their vow renewal to be a casual beach ceremony with their three children. You'll hear how they incorporated a family agreement in the ceremony and even did a first dance with their kids—and how another diner at California Grill surprised them by paying for their anniversary meal!
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Today, Samantha Barthel shares the story of her elopement in Celebration, with a cake-cutting celebration and photo shoot at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. She and Samuel were planning a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding for September that was canceled due to COVID-19 and rescheduled for next year. They decided that eloping in formerly-Disney-owned Celebration was the next best thing, especially because it allowed them to have their dog, Walter, at the ceremony! Today you’ll hear how they planned their elopement in just 6 weeks, what it was like working with different photographers for the ceremony and the resort photo shoot, and how they were able to pick up a replica of the top tier of their future wedding cake at the Grand Floridian.
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This week, Danielle Belton shares the story of her ceremony at Luau Pointe, with a meal at Kona Cafe and an EPCOT dessert party at UK Lochside. Danielle and Nick both work in the cruise industry and travel a lot for work, so they wanted their wedding to be centrally located and easy to plan. You'll hear how they chose their ceremony and dessert party venues, what their favorite menu items were, and how Danielle spent several months creating her bouquet out of Disneyland and Disneyland Paris park maps—even placing the spot where Nick proposed closest to her heart. And you'll hear how Nick saved the day when he discovered the ceremony set up in the wrong location and had Disney fix it before Danielle even knew!
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Today, Anna & Tyler Pugh share the story of their wedding at Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Hotel just two days before the resort closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear how these two huge Harry Potter fans chose the venues for their ceremony and reception, which menu items were the biggest hits with their guests, and how easy it was to plan with the help of the Just Marry! team. Anna and Tyler also offer their top advice for anyone whose original wedding plans have been affected by the pandemic.
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This week, Caitlin Mendoza shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at California Grill and dessert party at EPCOT’s UK Lochside. Caitlin knew she wanted to be married at the Wedding Pavilion ever since she was a child riding the monorail and spotted a horse and carriage carrying a bride to her wedding. When it came time to plan her own Disney wedding, Caitlin added lots of special touches, including a first prayer instead of a first look, a last dance after guests left the reception, and three different Hayley Paige wedding gowns. Caitlin also specially requested Mickey and Donald appear in their “glitz” costumes from a retired castle show at Magic Kingdom—the first time these have been worn at a Disney wedding!
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Today, Tiffany Chaplin Tichy shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Living Seas Salon reception and UK Lochside EPCOT Forever dessert party. You’ll hear how Sean suggested they hold their wedding at Walt Disney World, why they chose their ceremony and reception locations, and what their favorite menu items and cake flavors were. Tiffany also discusses how she chose her floral and decor, including adding the water-effect lighting and decor package available at Living Seas Salon, and where she saved and splurged.
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This week, Jessica Cristofoli shares how she planned a wedding at Bella Collina in just 30 days after Disney twice postponed and then canceled her original wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear how smooth the planning process was, from getting more floral and decor at a lower cost to having the chef replicate Disney’s churro cake flavor. Jessica also discusses the physical-distancing measures put in place by Bella Collina and what she did to make her guests feel safer. And you’ll get her best advice for anyone whose wedding has been put on hold by the pandemic.
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Today, Danielle Buccilli shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Summerhouse reception, and EPCOT UK Lochside dessert party. You’ll hear why Danielle chose Christmastime for her wedding to Ryan, what it’s like to use an all-outdoor reception venue like the Summerhouse, and where to save and splurge at the dessert party. Danielle also shares what she would change and what she would do all over again!
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This week, Stephanie Nash shares the story of her vow renewal at Luau Pointe, with a reception at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Stephanie & Andrew originally wanted to be married at Disney, but their families were not on board with the idea. So for their 20th anniversary, they had exactly the Disney ceremony they wanted! Today, Stephanie discusses how she chose their date and locations, where she splurged and saved, and how she worked within the restrictions on Trader Sam’s events. She also offers her top tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Disney.
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Today, Angelina Bucher shares the story of her wedding at Shades of Green, the resort for members of the US military and government employees at Walt Disney World. Angelina and Dan are both in the US Air Force and had to cancel plans for a Tennessee wedding when they got stationed elsewhere. You’ll hear how Angelina modified their plans to fit Shades of Green, including receiving special permission to hold the ceremony on one of Disney’s adjacent golf courses when Shades of Green’s wedding gazebo became unavailable. And you’ll hear how Angelina and Dan were able to share their entire day—including the reception—with their emotional-support dog, Chewy!
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This week, Kevin Hudson shares the story of his ceremony at EPCOT's Canada Terrace, reception at California Grill and dessert party at UK Lochside. You'll hear how Canadians Kevin and Sarah chose EPCOT's Canada for their ceremony, what drew them to California Grill for the reception, and which resorts they chose for their room block. You'll also hear how Kevin's mom surprised them with the addition of Minnie and Goofy to Mickey's appearance at their reception, plus Kevin's top tip for saving money on floral and decor.
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Today, Shannon Belanger shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake and Champagne reception at Grand Terrace, reception at The Attic, and dessert party at Viking’s Landing in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion, complete with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in! You’ll hear how she and Gary chose the venues for each part of their day, including how they were able to use Grand Terrace at the Grand Floridian for the cake and Champagne ceremony instead of a ballroom. Shannon shares her favorite cake flavors and menu items, discusses the areas where she saved money, and gives a key piece of advice about dessert party transportation.
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Today, Molly Hudy shares how she had one of the first weddings at Disney Springs following Disney’s COVID-19 shutdown and reopening. Due to the shutdown, she and Bo had to cancel the Disneyland Hotel wedding they’d booked, but they decided to plan one at Paddlefish instead—and in less than a month! You’ll hear how they managed to pull it off, including what the mask restrictions were like at that time, her favorite menu items and cake flavors, and her advice for anyone whose wedding plans have been put on hold by the pandemic.
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This week, Katelynn Griffin shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Atlantic Dance Hall. You’ll hear how she and Matt were able to get special accommodation from Disney for their “Disney Princesses Meets Superheros” wedding theme to allow them to mix Disney and non-Disney characters, as well as what it was like to have Lumiere, Belle and Beast attend their reception. Plus Katelynn shares how they were able to get fireworks photos without having a dessert party, just by stepping out on the BoardWalk at the correct time!
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Today, Alex Ekstrand shares the story of her ceremony at Parkview Terrace and reception in the Sorrel Ballroom at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort. You’ll hear how Paul suggested a Disneyland wedding as an easy-to-plan alternative to one at a local museum, and how they chose their venues. Alex shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors, plus the story of how she surprised Paul with a secret song switch during the ceremony.
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This week, Bridget Blakeney shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point and dessert party at Viking’s Landing in EPCOT. She discusses how her longtime dream of a Disney wedding came true when she and Cody had to scrap their plans for an at-home wedding as costs began to soar. You’ll hear how she chose her venues, how the day flowed from 2:30pm ceremony to 8:30 pm dessert party, and how she was able to surprise her dad with a first look and all her guests with a Frozen Ever After ride mix-in. You’ll also hear whether she recommends Vikings Landing for a dessert party, what her favorite menu items were, and what she would do differently if she were to plan it all again.
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Today, Jessica Ho shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and American Adventure Rotunda reception, along with a first look at Coronado Springs’ Gran Destino Plaza, a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at Gran Destino Tower’s Alcazar Suite, a pre-ceremony cocktail hour in the resort’s Lantana Hall, and EPCOT Forever fireworks at Italy Isola! Because American Adventure requires a later start for receptions, Jessica and Wenbo moved the cocktail hour before the ceremony to be sure guests wouldn’t go hungry. Jessica discusses the logistics of the later timeline, along with how they amped up their reception for Wenbo, who loves to dance, by adding extra lights, a custom gobo, and WWE-inspired CO2 jets blasting the dance floor! And she shares details of their rehearsal dinner at Animal Kingdom’s Tamu Tamu Courtyard, with surprise ride mix-ins on Avatar: Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.
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This week, Victoria Chernecky shares the story of her Luau Pointe ceremony and Grand Floridian Marina dessert party. Victoria and Jason are local, and it was important to them to have an intimate ceremony with family followed by a larger dessert party that all their friends could attend. They chose Happily Ever After because it’s their favorite Disney fireworks show, and they were able to incorporate other favorites into their celebration, including a churro-favored wedding cake and churros flambé at the dessert party! Today Victoria offers her top tips for saving and splurging to create your dream Disney wedding.
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Today, Rachael Arevalo shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at California Grill’s Napa and Sonoma rooms, and EPCOT Forever welcome party at UK Lochside. The size of Rachael and Henry’s guest list prevented them from having dancing in the Napa Room, so they booked the Sonoma Room for the cocktail hour and dancing and had dinner in Napa. Rachael talks about the flow of the event between the rooms, and how they incorporated Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After fireworks into the reception. You’ll also hear how using outside vendors for personal floral and transportation saved enough money for Rachael to add pipe-and-drape to the Napa Room. And she discusses the logistics of changing from a ceremony gown into a reception gown.
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This week, Brittney Bannon shares the story of her Beauty and the Beast-themed at-home Disney wedding, held at Bill Miller’s Castle in Branford, CT. Brittney discusses how she chose to keep her at-home wedding plans after the loss of two close family members made her consider eloping at Disney instead. She was able to add numerous Disney touches to the event, and she and her mom did everything without the services of a wedding coordinator or a florist. Today, Brittney covers lots of DIY ideas, tips and planning strategies for anyone interested in having a Disney-themed wedding at home.
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Today, Michelle Demko shares the story of her Disney wedding ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake and Champagne reception at Grand Terrace, meal at The Attic and dessert party at UK Lochside. By keeping their guest list small, Michelle & Brian were able to add fun extras like that fireworks dessert party, Cinderella's glass coach, and an appearance by Mickey & Minnie. Michelle shares how she and Brian chose their date and venues, what their favorite menu items were, and how they surprised their guests with a ride mix-in on Soarin’ after the dessert party. You’ll also hear how Michelle was able to get the sometimes-elusive Grand Terrace for the cake & Champagne ceremony, as well as how she felt about hiring Cinderella’s Glass Coach even though it was only available to pick them up after the ceremony.
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This week, Brittany Eden shares the story of her ceremony at Aulani: A Disney Resort & Spa’s ‘AMA’AMA Patio and reception in the Ka’ala Ballroom. She and Kyle brought their friends and family—and their photographer—all the way to Oahu from Manitoba in Canada for their Disney wedding. You’ll hear how they chose their venues, which Disney-approved vendors they worked with for floral and decor, and what it was like to see their first Hawaiian sunset as they took bridal portraits on their wedding day. Brittany also offers her top advice for anyone interested in planning a wedding or vow renewal at Aulani.
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Today, Callie Boyle shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception in the Grand Floridian Convention Center’s St. Augustine Ballroom and EPCOT dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. Callie shares how she and Jacob decided to switch to a Disney wedding after friends and family expressed disappointment over their choice of a local venue instead of Walt Disney World! She discusses why they chose an outside vendor for photography, what their favorite menu items were, and her tips for working with Disney floral to get the bouquet you envision. Callie also discusses how she found her two wedding gowns and the logistics of changing halfway through the event.
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This week, Jenny Wilson shares the story of her wedding ceremony in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion and reception at GM Conference Center, with dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. She talks about how she chose to orient her ceremony in a unique area of the Italy Pavilion; offers her favorite menu items, desserts and cake flavors; and shares her idea for an easy, inexpensive welcome party. Jenny also offers tips for working with Disney Floral to ensure you get what you envisioned and explains why you might want to consider shortening your reception.
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Today, Becca White shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Living Seas Salon, with a Fantasmic! dessert party that was moved to PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Becca had a lifelong dream to be married in the Wedding Pavilion, and you’ll hear how she and Hunter made that dream come true—including the unique theme park food they added to their reception and how they chose the landau coach over Cinderella’s Glass Coach. You’ll also hear about their pre-ceremony bridal portrait session inside Magic Kingdom, along with later portrait sessions in Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios!
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This week, Noelle Miller shares the story of her wedding aboard the Disney Dream, with a ceremony in the Atrium and a celebration in D Lounge. You’ll hear how planning her sister’s wedding helped Noelle decide to get married on a cruise, how she was able to customize the basic package, and her top tips for anyone planning a Disney Cruise Line wedding—including bringing your own cosmetologist and photographer!
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Today, Amanda Kuhns shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at EPCOT’s Terrace des Fleurs. She discusses the unique opportunities and requirements of an outdoor, in-park wedding, including how they were able to time their cocktail hour to the Epcot Forever fireworks and have a DJ and characters by waiting until the park was cleared of day guests. Amanda also shares her favorite menu items and her top tips for anyone interested in having this uniquely Disney type of wedding. And you'll hear how she and Chris were among the first couples to do pre-park-opening bridal portraits inside Galaxy's Edge!
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For those whose wedding plans have been postponed or who just need a while to save up for their wedding, this week’s episode is all about projects you can be DIYing while you wait. Event planner and Disney bride Lisa Hatch joins me to discuss what you’re allowed to DIY and where at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings in Walt Disney World. Lisa made or brought almost every element of the floral and decor for her Vintage BoardWalk-themed ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, pre-reception at the Whitehall Room & Patio, and reception at the Grand Floridian’s St. Augustine Ballroom on her own—including a carousel horse, a bicycle and multiple canopies to create seaside “shops”!
On today’s episode, we cover which Disney venues allow you to DIY or use outside vendors and what specifically you can make or bring in yourself, including Disney’s guidelines for bringing items for them to set out. Lisa also offers her best DIY advice gleaned from years of professional experience planning events.
If you’re looking to save money but aren’t particularly crafty, check out the How to Use Outside Vendors for Your Disney Wedding episode. And if you have to use Disney Floral due to the venues chosen for your event, check out How to Get the Floral and Decor You Want at a Price You Can Afford.
Today, Caitlyn Putzer shares the story of her wedding ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life and reception at Tiffins. You'll hear how she and Jacob originally planned to have the first wedding in front of Spaceship Earth but had to choose a new park icon due to construction, how they decorated the ceremony and reception venues, and some of the rules and restrictions of using these unique venues. You'll also hear Caitlyn's tips on adding one of the Tree of Life Awakenings special effects shows, which characters can appear at Tiffins, and her top tips for anyone interested in an Animal Kingdom wedding.
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This week, Brian Klose-Koehler shares the story of his wedding ceremony at Paddlefish in Disney Springs and reception at Italy Isola in Epcot. You’ll hear how he and Allen decided to combine a non-Disney ceremony with a Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings reception, what it was like working with two different planners, and their tips for saving money on both events. You’ll also hear advice on having an outdoor reception inside a theme park, how they surprised their guests with a Frozen Ever After ride mix-in, and what happened when their original reception venue became unavailable a month before their big day!
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Today, Charlotte Harvey-Butler shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian’s Whitehall Room & Patio. She talks about how she planned the event from the UK with no in-person planning session, and what she did to bring UK wedding traditions to the US. Charlotte also shares her favorite menu items, floral and decor tips, and the story of her choreographed first dance—including five different dance styles set to seven different Disney songs!
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This week, Amy Shaw shares how she and Mike had the last Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding at Walt Disney World before the resorts closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear how they originally cancelled a hold on a local venue to plan an elopement at Luau Pointe for just the two of them, what happened when they found out the Disney parks were closing as they arrived in Orlando, and how they managed to have a magical wedding day despite it all—complete with an extra photo shoot at Animal Kingdom Lodge, a character brunch at Topolino's Terrace, and a wedding photo bomb by Pluto!
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On today’s show, Celia Kucera shares how she and her fiancé had to postpone their March 28 wedding at Walt Disney’s World’s Shades of Green resort due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and how they then decided to elope instead! You’ll hear how they got engaged, what their original wedding plans were, and how they were able to pull together an impromptu wedding in just three days. Celia also shares her plans for their eventual wedding celebration, which was rescheduled for December, and her best advice for anyone whose wedding has been or may be affected by the pandemic.
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This week, Disney bride Michelle Santillan joins me for an in-depth look at Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' March 13–14, 2020 Wedding Showcase at Walt Disney World. We cover all the Showcase Exhibits, the "Happily Ever After" fireworks Welcome Dessert Party, the Self-Guided Venue Tour, the Planning a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding 101 session and the Menu Planning Experience. We also look at what was new and different this year, what was most valuable, what we wish we'd seen and whether a future bridal showcase would be worth the trip for couples planning weddings and vow renewals in Florida.
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This week, Kaitlyn Divelbiss shares the story of her ceremony at Bonsai Promenade in the Japan Pavilion and reception at GM Lounge. She discusses how she and Christian chose these two venues, what the planning process was like, and her tips on decorating GM Lounge. She also offers great advice on the transportation required for in-park events and a unique tip to guarantee you have a memorable wedding day.
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Today, Shikha Saxena and Anupam Kumar share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom. You’ll hear how they were able to combine traditional elements of an Indian wedding with Disney touches—including Anupam’s ride to the Wedding Pavilion on Rapunzel’s horse for the Baraat procession! They also discuss using outside vendors for food and decor at their “Whole New World”-themed reception. And they share how they hosted a Sangeet welcome party at Italy Isola and American Adventure Rotunda, complete with traditional dances performed by family, friends and the bride and groom.
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This week, Tania Castellanos shares the story of her wedding at the Grand Californian at Disneyland, including a ceremony in Brisa Courtyard and a reception in the Wisteria Room. Tania talks about how her plans for a large in-park wedding changed when Sleeping Beauty Castle went under refurbishment at the same time that she and Art decided they wanted to have a second, Catholic ceremony. They ended up using the (now-discontinued) Escape Collection package for a small Disney wedding followed by a large fairy tale-themed wedding at home in Baja California, complete with a giant castle cake suspended from the ceiling! Tania and Art also flew to Florida for bridal portrait sessions in Epcot and Magic Kingdom in order to incorporate a Disney castle into their celebration.
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Today’s guest is Christen Cunningham, who gave up a deposit on an at-home wedding venue to have a UK Courtyard wedding in Epcot after seeing the one on Season 1 of the Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings TV show. In this episode we discuss some of the differences between what is presented on the show and what is actually available, including the swaps Christen made that ultimately lead to her dream ceremony in Epcot’s UK Courtyard and reception at Ariel’s. She also shares her top menu items and planning advice for anyone interested in a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
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It's not déjà vu! Because Disney radically changed the way they price Walt Disney World weddings just days after the release of this year’s “How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding ” episode, this week, Disney bride Carissa Redden and I have recorded an all-new episode incorporating the new pricing structure.
Whether you’ve been planning your Disney wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today’s show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal. Today we will help you with the first four crucial steps: Understand how Disney prices weddings now, pick a date, estimate the number of guests, and prepare for your first call to Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.
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And click these links to hear the other episodes mentioned on today's show:
- Complete Details on the New Pricing for Disney Weddings
- How to Have a Small Wedding for the Minimum Expenditure
- How To Have A Large Wedding for the Minimum Expenditure
- Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide
Today, BrieAnn West shares the story of her ceremony at Epcot’s Canada Terrace, pre-reception at Abracadabar and reception at The Attic, with a dessert party at UK Lochside in Epcot. You’ll hear how she incorporated non-traditional choices into their French vintage-themed wedding, including parasols instead of bridesmaids bouquets and a magician instead of a DJ. BrieAnn also shares details of her paleo autoimmune protocol-friendly brunch menu and the distinctly themed margaritas she added to each of her events—including one that changed colors!
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With the recent elimination of Disney’s Memories package for elopements and vow renewals, you may be wondering if it is possible to have a small wedding at Walt Disney World for the lowest of the new Event Minimum Expenditures. Today, Memories bride Mariela Betancourt joins me to show you exactly how to pull off a small wedding or vow renewal at the lowest possible price, including tips for customizing and enhancing your event while staying within the minimum. Mari shares what she learned during her own planning, what she’d do differently now, and whether she thinks a Disney wedding under the new pricing structure is still worth it.
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Today, Shelby Baird shares the story of her ceremony at Port Orleans Riverside's Oak Manor Lawn and reception at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballroom. You'll hear how she and Daniel chose this unique ceremony venue and get answers to frequently asked questions about using it. Shelby also shares her top planning tips, best menu items and favorite cake flavors. And you'll learn how she worked with Disney on her elaborate floral and decor.
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The Disney Wedding Podcast will return with a new episode next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this classic episode full of timeless tips.
Wading through Disney’s beverage options and bar packages can be overwhelming and confusing. And if price is a factor, it can be especially difficult trying to estimate how much your guests will drink.
On today’s show, I’m joined by Beth Landry, who shares her experience coordinating bars for six private events. Together we break down the three different ways to pay for the bar, compare package vs. bill-on-consumption bars, explain how to BYOB, and offer lots of tips for saving big on beverages.
Yesterday, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings replaced their Wishes, Escape and Memories collections with a new pricing structure that makes every wedding and vow renewal a completely customizable event, with no guest limits or weekday restrictions.
Today, Disney bride Shantel Kinzler joins me to discuss everything you need to know about the new way weddings are planned and priced at Walt Disney World. We cover the new flat Event Minimum Expenditure, including what counts toward it and how it is calculated based on the ceremony venue, day and time you choose. We also talk about changes to dessert parties, how to add cake and Champagne to your ceremony-only event, and what happens if you’ve already signed a contract but want to take advantage of the new pricing.
Additionally, this episode covers the planning process from start to finish, including a timeline of the major financial milestones: paying the deposit, paying the minimum expenditure, paying the balance, and settling up after the event. And we answer frequently asked questions about these unprecedented changes to the way Disney does weddings.
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Today, Nonica Tran shares the story of her Christmas Eve wedding at Walt Disney World. Nonica and Jeremy opted for a morning ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and a short brunch at California Grill to give friends and family time to celebrate the holiday that evening. You'll hear how they incorporated Christmas accents into their floral and decor, how they chose their venues, and what their favorite memory is from the day.
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This week, Sophie Hewkinshares the story of her Escape Collection ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake reception at the Whitehall Room & Patio, meal in the private Moonlight Room at Coronado Springs’ Toledo, and dessert party at Epcot’s Eau de France. Sophie talks about what it was like planning from the UK, how she and Joe chose their locations and package options, and the logistics of planning a group reservation at Toledo when paying with the Disney Dining Plan.
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One of the best-kept secrets of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is that you may use non-Disney vendors for many aspects of your event. Whether you’re allowed to hire outside vendors depends on your venue and the type of service, but it can be a great way to save money or get more bang for your buck!
On today’s show, Disney bride Robin Galryjoins me to discuss the types of outside vendors you may hire, where you are allowed to use outside vendors, how much money you can save, and whether Disney charges an outside vendor fee for each type of service. You’ll hear how to save as much as 50% by using outside vendors for chairs, linens, place settings, floral, decor, pipe-and-drape and even a light-up dance floor. We’ll also discuss where you can incorporate DIY projects and dispel the myth that using outside vendors is more complicated than using Disney.
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Today, Liz Walter returns to the show to share the story of her Wishes Collection 20th anniversary vow renewal, with ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at GM Conference Center and dessert party at UK Lochside! Liz shares how she and Nick decided to have a vow renewal, how they chose the venues and extensive advice on selecting their "Around the World at Epcot" menu. She also offers tips for planning an event with lots of kids and her best advice for anyone considering a vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
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This week, Heather Lammardo shares the story of her Memories wedding at Luau Pointe. She discusses how she and Ron decided to switch from the Escape Collection to the Memories Collection, how they chose the venue, and what she did to customize the Memories package—including ordering a cake from Grand Floridian Private Dining and adding a bouquet by outside vendor Lee Forrest. Heather also talks about adding a Magic Kingdom bridal portrait session and gives her top tips for anyone looking to customize a Memories event.
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This week, Peta-Gaye Daniel shares the story of her 10th-anniversary vow renewal aboard the Disney Fantasy. She discusses how she and Allan decided to have a vow renewal and why they chose the Disney Fantasy, why she decided to bring along a photographer and videographer, and what she did about hair and makeup aboard the ship. You’ll also hear about the Magic Kingdom portrait session they added to the land portion of their vow renewal celebration and how they were able to get a discontinued cake style by special request!
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Today, Jordan Saras shares the story of her Wishes wedding celebration at Walt Disney World. Because she and Josh had already done a courthouse wedding when the military moved them to Hawaii, they chose to skip the ceremony in favor of a family first look and then a reception at Italy Isola in Epcot. They also added a welcome party at the Spirit of Aloha luau (complete with leis they flew in from Hawaii!) and a dessert party at UK Lochside. Jordan offers lots of tips, from saving money on floral and decor by holding their reception during Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival to frank advice for those considering an outdoor daytime reception in Florida in May!
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Today, Adam Starkey and Ted Scutti share the story of their Wishes wedding at the Disneyland resort, including a rehearsal dinner at Rainforest Cafe, ceremony at the Rose Court Garden and reception at the Grand Californian’s Sequoia Ballroom. You’ll hear how they chose their locations and the individual themes for each event. They also discuss the many custom touches they added, from the logos and stationery to custom step-and-repeat photo backgrounds, and how they worked with outside vendors on every element of the wedding except venues and food. And, because they are wedding professionals themselves, Adam and Ted offer tons of great tips for planning your own Disney wedding, including the importance of hiring a wedding coordinator in addition to the event planner provided by Disneyland.
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Today, Jessica Aguilar Saeteurn shares the story of her wedding at Walt Disney World’s Four Seasons Resort, with a ceremony on Sabal Terrace, reception in the Queen Ballroom and Epcot dessert party at Italy Isola West Plaza and Living Seas Salon. Jessica and Cern originally chose the Four Seasons’ Intimate Package wedding as an alternative to Disney’s Escape Collection, but they ended up adding on a catered meal for 80 when the guest list grew. Jessica compares the two options and talks about how she decided between them. She also discusses making her own centerpieces, customizing the package elements and her favorite memory of the day.
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Today, Charli Bevan-Singh shares the story of her Lilly Pulitzer-themed Wishes ceremony and cocktail hour at Sea Breeze Point, reception at Ariel’s and dessert party at UK Lochside and Imagination Lounge in Epcot. Charli talks about planning her event from the UK, which was extra challenging because Lilly Pulitzer merchandise isn’t sold there! She discusses how she and Mark chose their venues, including meeting an extra food and beverage minimum to guarantee Ariel’s as the rain backup for their original reception location, Shipwreck Beach. She also talks about how they decided to have Mickey and Minnie come to the cocktail hour AND the reception, and how her DJ saved the day when the party started to wind down.
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This week, Liz Walter steps in as interviewer to ask me questions submitted by Disney Wedding Podcast listeners. You’ll hear how the Disney Wedding Podcast came about; which are my favorite wedding venues, cake flavors, and splurges; how to avoid common planning pitfalls; and the first question couples should ask before they even start planning. You’ll also hear my top tips for anyone getting married and how I got the opportunity to interview Arlene and Dick Van Dyke on the show!
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Today, Alex Struckmeyer shares the story of her Wishes collection ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, pre-reception at Italy Isola and reception at American Adventure Rotunda. She discusses how she and Aaron chose their venues and the ways they personalized their ceremony and reception without spending a lot on floral and decor, including vendors she found via Instagram. She also offers her top tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
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This week, Michelle Gaspar shares the story of her Star Wars-themed vow renewal, with a ceremony in Brisa Courtyard, a reception at the Disneyland Hotel’s Sleeping Beauty Pavilion and an after-party in Star Wars Launch Bay inside Disneyland—complete with rides on Star Tours and Space Mountain! Michelle discusses how she and George decided to have a vow renewal just 2 1/2 years after their Disneyland wedding, all the Star Wars details she added to the event, and what it was like to mingle with Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Stormtroopers on their special day!
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Today, Maureen Casaus shares the story of her Escape wedding at Sea Breeze Point, catered meal at The Attic, and dessert party at UK Lochside. She discusses what it was like to plan remotely from California, why she decided to add a catered meal to the package, and her favorite menu items. Maureen also shares how she saved on floral and decor and her top tip to ensure the ceremony music is played the way you want!
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This week, Courtney McDonnell shares the story of her Wishes wedding ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cocktail hour at Luau Beach, and reception at Sunset Boulevard inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Courtney discusses the unique aspects of planning at these venues, her favorite menu items from the wedding and the Fantasmic! rehearsal dinner, and what happened when it started raining right in the middle of her outdoor reception!
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Today, Karen Lawyer shares the story of her Wishes Collection ceremony and reception at Aulani’s Lanikuhonua Phase II venue. You’ll hear how Karen and Alex chose Aulani for their wedding, which special Hawaiian touches they added to the event, and how they narrowly avoided being moved into a ballroom when an all-day downpour stopped just two minutes before the rain backup call was made! Karen also shares her top tips for menu items, decor and working within the restrictions of this unique venue.
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This week, Disney groom Simon Kirk shares the story of his Escape wedding to Vicky Morse, with a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake and Champagne reception at Citricos Rotunda, catered meal at The Attic, and dessert party at UK Pubside in Epcot. Simon talks about the planning process, with special tips for other UK couples on getting your marriage license by mail and working within Disney’s shorter booking timeline when you’re used to planning trips several years in advance. He also details how they customized the Escape collection cake and both their catered meals to be completely vegan.
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Today, Kathy Pratt shares the story of her Wishes ceremony in front of the Magic Kingdom’s East Plaza Garden, reception at the Grand Floridian’s St. Augustine Ballroom, and dessert party at Italy Isola and World Showplace in Epcot. Kathy talks about how she incorporated her Beauty and the Beasttheme, including an attraction mix-in at Beauty and the Beast — Live On Stage in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! She also discusses the trickier aspects of planning a Magic Kingdom ceremony, like the rain backup and how her ceremony time was changed just a few weeks before the wedding day.
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This week, Morgan Davidson shares the story of her Escape Collection vow renewal at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. She discusses how she and Mike decided to hold a vow renewal and why they chose the Beachside BoardWalk at Disney’s Vero Beach, how they found outside vendors, and which menu items they recommend from their reception. You’ll also hear a detailed timeline of their day and Morgan’s top tips for planning a wedding or vow renewal at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort!
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Today, Erin McKee shares the story of her Wishes ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian’s St. Augustine Ballroom and Happily Ever After dessert party at the Grand Floridian Marina. She discusses the logistics of planning a large, 160-guest wedding at Disney; how she was able to communicate her vision for the lush floral and decor at her Tangled-themed reception; and her favorite menu items from the reception and dessert party. Erin also shares the magic moment she and Tom were given when Disney let them take bridal portraits aboard the Grand 1 Yacht, where Tom had proposed!
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This week, Sara Russert shares the story of her Adventureland-themed wedding at the Grand Californian’s Brisa Courtyard and Trillium Room, plus a private viewing at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room after the park closed! You’ll hear how she pulled off a highly themed reception on a shoestring budget by sourcing her own antique decor, driving it down to Disneyland from Seattle, and hiring an outside florist to set it up for her. In fact, the theming was so detailed that Disney allowed Sara and Amanda to have a rare appearance by Safari Mickey, complete with a Jungle Cruise boat photo backdrop! You’ll also hear about their rehearsal dinner in the Disneyland Hotel’s over-the-top Adventureland Suite, and Sara shares tons of tips for working with Disney to create a unique all-vegan wedding menu that isn’t just piles of grilled veggies!
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Today, Kirsten DeRoche-Whitesell shares the story of her Escape wedding ceremony at Luaue Pointe, meal at Morimoto Asia and dessert party at Vikings Landing in Epcot. Kirsten shares how she and Regan chose the Escape package, what they did to customize it and how they planned their dessert party. She also discusses their Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios bridal portrait sessions.
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Today, Rose & Eric Waples share the story of their Wishes ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at California Grill and dessert party at Epcot’s UK Lochside, plus a Fantasmic! welcome party with Tower of Terror ride mix-in. They discuss how they chose their venues, what it was like working within California Grill’s menu restrictions, how they saved on floral and decor, and the importance of working on DIY projects together. They also talk about what it’s like to do a Magic Kingdom bridal portrait session on the same day as a morning wedding.
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This week, Kristina Sazama shares the story of her wedding at Paradise Cove and welcome party at UK Lochside in Epcot. Kristina and Joe met on MouseMingle.com, and she talks about how they considered a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding but ultimately chose Paradise Cove for both their ceremony and reception. She also discusses the fireworks welcome party she added through Disney Meetings & Events, which ended up being held in Spaceship Earth Lounge due to rain. And Kristina gives her top tips for anyone looking for an alternative to a Disney wedding.
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Today, Christa and Mickey Kingshare the story of the surprise vow renewal Mickey planned for Christa on the 10th anniversary of their Disney wedding! You’ll hear how Mickey was able to secretly plan an entire Wishes Collection ceremony and reception at Sea Breeze Point with the help of the same Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings planner who planned their wedding, including how he figured out what Christa would want and his top tips for pulling off a surprise of your own.
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Today, Colette and John Vignocchi share the story of their Disney Cruise wedding week aboard the Disney Dream, including a bachelorette party at Pink Lounge, rehearsal dinner at Remy, a Castaway Cay wedding ceremony at Wedding Pointe, a dinner buyout of Palo and a dance party at Evolution. You'll hear how they planned their event with a "test cruise," added custom touches like a step-and-repeat photo backdrop, and arranged to have Kingdom Hearts Donald and Goofy appear at their dance party. They also discuss customizing the elements of the standard package and the logistics of planning a 120-person wedding aboard a cruise ship.
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This week, Kristin Hanes shares the story of her Memories Collection wedding at Sago Cay Pointe and meal at Narcoossee's. Kristin discusses how she and her fiance originally planned for an Escape Collection wedding but switched to Memories. She also covers which elements she upgraded and added, and how she ordered a wedding cake for delivery to their reservation at Narcoossee's. Kristin also shares whether she thinks the Memories Collection is worth its price tag.
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Today, Shelley Powell shares the story of her Wishes Collection ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at Citricos and dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs in Epcot. Shelley discusses her search for the perfect reception venue, her favorite menu items, and how she incorporated Disney touches throughout the day. She also speaks frankly about the Magic Kingdom bridal portrait session and whether it’s worth booking.
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This week, Shelby Kramer shares the story of her Escape Collection wedding ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at House of Blues, and dessert party at Vikings Landing in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. Shelby discusses how she chose Escape over Wishes, what the planning process was like for both the Disney and House of Blues portions of her day, and how thrilled she was with the oft-derided Vikings Landing location. You’ll also hear about a host of special wedding-day surprises, from an Amphicar ride at Disney Springs’ Boathouse to a Frozen Ever After ride mix-in during Extra Magic Hours!
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When considering a Wishes Collection wedding at Walt Disney World, one of the top questions couples ask is, “Is it really possible to get married for the minimum expenditure listed on the website?” And for many, that answer is the one thing that will determine whether they have a Disney wedding.
On today’s show, Disney bride Jackie Hamilton joins me to discuss how to keep your Wishes wedding or vow renewal from going over Disney’s minimum expenditure requirements.
First we look at what those minimums are and which expenses apply toward them. Then, Jackie shares how she kept her wedding budget right at Disney’s minimums and still had room to splurge on the elements that meant the most to her—and how you can do it too! This includes lots of great tips on working with Disney to DIY floral and decor, even if your event is inside a theme park.
Finally, we discuss all the major ways to save money on a Wishes event, along with the smaller ways that can really add up!
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This week, Morgan Glennon shares the story of her Wishes wedding at Walt Disney World—with a surprise appearance by country music stars Dan + Shay that blew up the Internet! First you’ll hear about the planning, including how Morgan chose her floral and decor, plus all the locations for her wedding weekend: the Grand Floridian Marina & Sago Cay Pointe for a Happily Ever After welcome party, the Wedding Pavilion for the ceremony, the Grand Floridian’s Summerhouse Patio for cocktail hour, the Grand Floridian Ballroom for the reception and Epcot’s Terrace des Fleurs and Eau de France for an IllumiNations dessert party! Then you’ll hear how Morgan’s dad pulled off an epic surprise after 10 months of negotiation and pixie dust from Disney: A private performance by Dan + Shay, including a meet ‘n’ greet, autographed guitars and time on the tour bus. They even signed Morgan’s wedding gown!
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This week, JW Jaeger joins me to discuss how to choose a DJ for your Disney wedding! As an approved vendor for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings in Florida (as well as a protégé of popular Disney DJ Charles Miles), JW has lots of experience with the unique aspects of a Disney wedding. Today, he answers common questions like how to decide between hiring a DJ and using an iPod, what kinds of questions to ask a potential DJ, and whether it’s awkward to have a DJ if your group is very small. He also shares insights on Must Play/Do Not Play lists and how the DJ fits in with an appearance by Disney characters.
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Today, Amanda Weiler shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, dinner at the Grand Floridian Ballroom , and reception at Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. Although the reception was originally planned for a ballroom, Amanda found that she was adding so much floral and decor to make the room unique that it made much more sense to switch to a theme park venue. The reception was originally planned for Expedition Everest Base Camp but was moved to Tusker House at the last minute due to weather—and Amanda says she ended up loving the new venue even more than Expedition Everest Base Camp! She also talks about her Fantasmic! dessert party with Tower of Terror ride mix-in, how she saved money by using outside vendors for the Grand Floridian portion of her event, and why her first look with Ben was her favorite part of the whole day!
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This week, Diana Gaydusek shares the story of her Escape ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at Commander’s Terrace, catered event at the Grand Floridian Convention Center, and fireworks photos at Sago Cay Lawn. Diana and Keith were among the last couples to be able to use Commander’s Terrace before it was absorbed by construction for the Beauty & The Beast-themed lounge coming to the Grand Floridian, and she talks about her search for a non-ballroom venue for the Escape cake & Champagne reception. She also shares the best menu items from her catered reception, along with tips for taking a Happily Ever After fireworks cruise on the Grand 1 Yacht as an alternative to a dessert party.
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Today, Seana Eason shares the story of her wedding ceremony at Sea Breeze Point and reception at Norway Loft, with IllumiNations fireworks photos at Italy Isola. Seana discusses how being moved to Norway from Italy due to rain turned out to be a blessing in disguise! She also shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors from the wedding and her welcome party, plus her top tips for anyone planning a Wishes wedding at Walt Disney World.
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This week, Lori Lizarraga shares the story of her Wishes Collection wedding at the Disneyland Resort. Lori and Jorge had their ceremony at the Rose Court Garden, their pre-reception on the Adventure Lawn, their reception on the Magic Kingdom Lawn, and their afterparty at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion. Lori talks about planning her wedding from Mexico, including how she worked with vendor Flowers By Cina to get the lush, colorful floral and decor she wanted. She also shares her top planning tips for anyone considering a wedding at Disneyland!
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Today, Danielle Ormonde shares the story of her Wishes ceremony at Luau Pointe and reception at Trader Sam's, plus a welcome dessert party at the Grand Floridian's Whitehall Room and Sago Cay. She discusses the logistics of using a unique venue like Trader Sam's, including how she scheduled Mickey & Minnie between the ceremony and the reception due to the prohibition on characters inside the bar. She also shares her favorite menu items, best planning tips and great advice for anyone planning a Wishes event at Walt Disney World.
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This week, Carla Joules-Spencer joins me to discuss what happens when circumstances change and you need to switch your Disney wedding from the Wishes Collection to the Escape Collection. Carla talks about the steps she took to turn her Wishes wedding into an Escape ceremony at Harbor Club Breezeway, reception at Spaceship Earth Lounge and fireworks photos at Eau de France—including which Escape package options she picked, how she upgraded her cake, and what she did for her dinner menu. She also shares details on making the most of venue changes due to weather conditions and her best tips for anyone thinking of switching from Wishes to Escape.
Today, Samantha Lietz shares the story of her Wishes ceremony at Clementine Lawn and reception at the Fort Wilderness Pavilion, with dessert party at Epcot's UK Lochside. Samantha talks about the unique entertainment options she added, including a photo op with Merida's horse and the logistics of coordinating separate appearances by Donald Duck, Stitch and Jiminy Cricket. She also shares details of her welcome party at Dinosaur Lounge in Animal Kingdom, complete with a Red-tailed Hawk animal encounter and two ride mix-ins, plus a rehearsal dinner at Hoop Dee Doo Revue.
This week, Disney bride Katrina Rice shares the story of her Cruise Collection wedding ceremony in the Atrium of the Disney Dream and reception in Evolution, plus fireworks photos during Pirate Night! Katrina talks about how she modified the standard cruise package to be more like a traditional land wedding by adding a full reception with drinks and appetizers, a Dole Whip unity ceremony, a DJ and appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. She also brought her own photographers, videographers and cosmetology team and shares tips for couples interested in exploring this option. And you'll hear her best advice for anyone interested in planning a wedding aboard the Disney Cruise Line!
Today, Abral Wilson-Thrasher shares the story of her Magic Kingdom ceremony, Tomorrowland Terrace brunch, Grand Floridian Ballroom reception and Marina dessert party, including a first look at Cinderella Castle, appearances by Lumiere and her favorite rock band, Velcro Pygmies; the projection-mapping wedding cake; and not one but FOUR different gowns—two of which lit up! You'll hear how Abral chose her locations, what her favorite menu items were, how she managed all the dress switches, and which moment—in a wedding filled with spectacular moments—was her favorite!
This week, Disney bride Jenifer Shoener joins me for an in-depth look at Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' March 2 Bridal Showcase at Walt Disney World. We cover all the cake, menu items, floral, decor, vendors, and entertainment, plus the new mobile site for attendees, the IllumiNations dessert party and the self-guided venue tour. We also look at what was new and different this year, what was most valuable, what we wish we'd seen and whether a future bridal showcase would be worth the trip for couples planning Memories, Escape and Wishes events in Florida.
Although Catholic couples have been taking advantage of this option for years, most people aren't aware that you can have a Wishes Collection Disney wedding reception even if your ceremony is held off-site or at one of the non-Disney venues on property. As long as you meet the Wishes Food & Beverage and Enhancement minimums, you may plan your ceremony at another venue and still use Disney for such ceremony elements as floral, decor, transportation and photography.
On today's episode, Disney bride Nicole Wymyczak shares how she combined a ceremony at Disney Springs' Paddlefish with a reception at the Grand Floridian's Whitehall Room & Patio, plus a dessert party at Living Seas Salon and UK Lochside. Nicole offers pricing and planning info for Paddlefish, covers the logistics of integrating an off-site ceremony, and reveals how she kept the budget low via a savvy combination of DIY and outside vendors. She also speaks frankly about the problems with her dessert party and offers advice to help future Disney couples avoid a similar situation.
This week, Rachael Callison-Rabatin shares the story of her rainy-day Escape ceremony at BoardWalk Inn’s Harbor Club Breezeway, meal at The Attic and dessert party at Living Seas Salon with fireworks viewing at UK Lochside! Rachael discusses her strategies for weathering the storm, planning from a distance and plussing the Escape Collection package. Plus you’ll hear her tips on the best reception menu items, dessert party treats and cake flavors!
Today, Whitney Carroll shares the story of her Fourth of July ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian’s St. Augustine Ballroom, and dessert party at Sago Cay (with bridal portraits taken around the corner at Sago Cay Lawn)! She discusses how they chose their venues, what happened when rain delayed the fireworks for their Happily Ever After dessert party, and how she was able to bring her wedding in under budget using Carrie Hayward’s Fairytale Weddings Guide. Whitney also shares tips for planning an at-home reception in order to include friends and relatives in the celebration when they aren’t able to make the trip to Disney.
This week, Ashela Bean shares the story of her wedding ceremony at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin's Crescent Terrace and her reception in the resort's Osprey Ballroom. Ashela discusses how choosing the Swan & Dolphin for her 100-guest wedding cost less than half the price of a Wishes Disney Wedding and still fit her Disney theme, including an appearance by Mickey & Minnie. She also shares her favorite menu items and advice for anyone planning a wedding at the Swan & Dolphin.
On today's show, Shannon Maisshares the story of the first-ever wedding ceremony held at Animal Kingdom's Caravan Stage, plus her reception in Harambe near Festival of the Lion King. Shannon talks about how she almost abandoned her dream of an Animal Kingdom wedding until Andrew had the idea to request the Caravan Stage. She also shares her process for finding a DJ, her best menu items and cake flavors, and her top tips for anyone planning a wedding at Walt Disney World.
This week, Disney bride Barbara Schusterjoins me to discuss everything you need to know about Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' Memories Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World.
This show is designed to introduce you to the basics of the package—what is and isn't included, what it costs in 2019, which locations are available, what the requirements are—and give you a timeline for a typical Memories event.
We also answer frequently asked questions about swapping package elements, upgrading, finding an officiant, adding a cake or a catered event, and more!
This week, Disney bride Remi Cassels joins me to discuss everything you need to know about Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' Escape Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World.
This show is designed to introduce you to the basics of the package—what is and isn't included, what it costs, which locations are available, what the requirements are—and give you a timeline for a typical Escape event. We also answer frequently asked questions about swapping package elements, upgrading, finding an officiant, adding a reception or a dessert party, and how to decide between Escape and Wishes!
This week: Wishes Collection Overview + FAQ! Disney bride Lauren McGrew-Hitzhusen joins me to discuss everything you need to know about Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ Wishes Collection weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World. We cover the three expenditure requirements—a ceremony fee, a per-person food and beverage minimum expenditure, and an enhancement minimum expenditure—with specific pricing for 2019. Plus, we discuss the planning process from start to finish, including the on-site planning session and a timeline of the major financial milestones: paying the deposit, paying the minimum expenditure, paying the balance, and settling up after the event. And we look at a timeline of the wedding day itself, discuss events you can add to enhance the day or create an entire wedding weekend, and answer frequently asked questions.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the most popular holidays for proposals, and if you recently became engaged, congratulations! For the first episode of the New Year, we're looking at the first steps you need to take in 2019 to plan your Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings' Memories, Escape or Wishes collection wedding at Walt Disney World.
Whether you’ve been planning your Disney wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today’s show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding. Disney brideAlexis Aldamuyand I will help you with the first four crucial steps: figure out which of Disney's collections works for you, pick a date, estimate the number of guests, and prepare for your first call to Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.
On today's show, Alexis Aldamuy shares the story of her Wishes Collection ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at American Adventure Rotunda. You'll hear how Alexis and Miranda chose these locations, what happened when rain threatened their day, and how they added unique, reusable decor to their day—including a love-lock ceremony that will be displayed in their home. You'll also hear Alexis' top tips for anyone planning a Wishes event at Walt Disney World.
This week, Maria Makonnen shares the story of her Christmastime Wishes wedding at the Wedding Pavilion and Animal Kingdom's Tamu Tamu Courtyard, plus a safari ride mix-in! Maria discusses how she planned the event from the UK, including how they chose their ceremony and reception locations and how she was able to provide real candles for the centerpieces and candelabra for the cake table. She also covers some of the logistics of holding an in-park reception and her top advice for anyone considering a Disney wedding.
On today's episode, Sadie Westshares the story of her Cruise Collection wedding aboard the Disney Dream. Sadie and Ian held their ceremony in the Atrium and had their cake and Champagne reception in Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar. Sadie talks about customizing the standard cake and bouquet that come with the package, getting photos with characters, and why she recommends getting up early for a photo shoot on Castaway Cay.
This week, MeganGomez-Mesquita shares the story of her Escape wedding at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, with a meal at Whispering Canyon and a dessert party during IllumiNations at Epcot. You'll hear what happened when rained moved Megan and Ramy from Sea Breeze Point to Harbor Club Breezeway, the tunnel under BoardWalk Inn. Megan also discusses how she upgraded her Escape Collection cake flavors and bouquet, added an appearance by Pluto, and did all her planning remotely.
Earlier this year, Nicole Jubin Burke joined me for my First Steps for the Newly Engaged episode. Today, she returns to the show to share how her Disney wedding turned out! Nicole and Joey were married at the Wedding Pavilion and had their reception at California Grill. They also added a welcome party in Dinosaur Lounge at Animal Kingdom, complete with appearance by Safari Goofy, and a dessert party that was moved into Imagination Lounge, the DVC member area above Journey Into Imagination with Figment in Epcot. Nicole offers money-saving tips, like using the free centerpieces offered by California Grill, and she shares whether Cinderella's Glass Coach is worth the cost.
This week, Disney bride Kristen Alhassan shares the story of her Cruise Collection wedding in Outlook Lounge aboard the Disney Dream. Kristen and Mubarek met when they were both cast members at Walt Disney World, and they added many personal touches to their event — including a three-hour catered reception in Outlook Lounge directly after the ceremony. You'll hear how Kristen customized the wedding package, what she did for hair and makeup services on the ship, and how she brought aboard a full-size mannequin in order to get unique photos of her wedding gown!
Today, Megan Kay shares the story of her Intimate Package wedding at the Four Seasons, including a ceremony on the Areca Lawn and a reception in the Pamplona Room at Capa. You'll hear how Megan and Jason chose the Four Seasons, what the planning process was like and how they added a private cocktail hour and reception to the package—including a view of fireworks at the Magic Kingdom! Megan also speaks frankly about the costs of a Four Seasons wedding and whether it is a money-saving alternative to Disney's Escape Package.
This week, Disney bride Eden Graziano shares the story of her Escape wedding ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with cake and Champagne reception at the Whitehall Room, dinner at 1900 Park Fare and a Happily Ever After fireworks cruise that night! Eden details how she and Brandon chose their venues, the upgrades and customizations they made to the Escape package, and how they planned all the way from Canada. You'll also hear how Eden set up a room block for her guests, plus her best tips for anyone planning an Escape event at Walt Disney World.
Today's episode is a very special treat: Lisa Farringtonshares the story of her Halloween wedding ceremony in the Japan Pavilion, brunch at Chef Mickey's, IllumiNations reception at Terrace des Fleurs, and after-party at Tower of Terror! You'll hear how Lisa and John chose these venues and worked within an unusual wedding-day timeline in order to use them. Lisa also shares extensive advice about planning the menu and how she achieved a romantic-gothic take on a Halloween theme through floral and decor.
Ceremony at Sea Breeze Point and reception at Living Seas Salon, with dessert party at Epcot's Italy Isola
Ditching a Walt Disney World Wishes wedding for a ceremony in Outlook Lounge aboard the Disney Dream!
Crescent Terrace ceremony and Garden Grove reception, with a fairytale carriage and appearance by Mickey and Minnie!
Walt Disney World bride and Grand Floridian Pastry Chef Assistant Jordan Mulloy's Epcot Germany ceremony and Atlantic Dance Hall reception, plus her answers to Disney Wedding Cake FAQs!
Park View Terrace ceremony, Brisa Courtyard pre-reception and Trillium Room reception—with a special appearance by Melanie & Raul's dog, Einstein!
Everything you need to know in order to set up the Wishes Collection room block and meet your room-night guarantee!
East Plaza Garden ceremony in the Magic Kingdom, brunch at the Grand Floridian's Whitehall Room, dinner at Living Seas Salon and IllumiNations dessert party at UK Lochside
A comprehensive overview of transportation options and prices for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ Memories, Escape and Wishes events at Walt Disney World.
Ceremony in Italy, reception at Canada Terrace, desserts in Norway Loft and IllumiNations at Germany Promenade
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, reception at GM Lounge in Epcot and dessert party at UK Lochside
Luau Beach ceremony moved to Citricos' foyer due to rain, plus a meal at Il Mulino, and an IllumiNations Cruise the next day!
A "Date Nite at Disneyland"-themed at-home wedding, complete with life-sized replica of the facade of Disneyland's It's a Small World attraction!
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian St. Augustine Ballroom reception and Eau de France Epcot IllumiNations dessert party
20-person Escape ceremony at the Yacht Club Gazebo followed by a catered reception for 55 at the Swan's Crescent Terrace.
House of Blues ceremony and brunch with a Wishes reception at California Grill for fireworks—and six Disney characters! Plus a Fantasmic! welcome dessert party and an IllumiNations farewell party!
Garden Gazebo ceremony and Magnolia Ballroom reception at the military and government resort adjacent to the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.
Ceremony at Epcot's Italy Isola, reception at California Grill and dessert party at the Grand Floridian Marina—plus a welcome party at Sea Breeze Point!
Ceremony at Castaway Cay's new Wedding Pointe deck, first dance in the Dream's atrium, and reception in Pink Lounge PLUS a home wedding at The Stirling Castle!
How Katy and Greg switched from a Wishes wedding to an Escape ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, with an ESPN Zone mini-reception and a UK Lochside IllumiNations dessert party
Grand Floridian Marina ceremony with Grand Floridian Convention Center St. Augustine Hall reception. Plus a UK Lochside IllumiNations rehearsal dinner with Frozen Ever After mix-in!
Ceremony at Canada Terrace, reception at Ariel's, rehearsal dinner at the Whitehall Room & Patio
Rachel Lyle describes her day-of bridal assistant services, including shipping and storage, gown steaming, and handling bridal emergencies
Italy ceremony, Attic reception and UK Lochside dessert party with Frozen ride mix-in - plus ideas for gluten-free reception and dessert party menus! Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos + video!
West Courtyard ceremony and Crescent Terrace reception. Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos!
Maggiano's Rehearsal Lunch + Bella Collina Intimate Wedding. Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos!
Italy Pavilion ceremony and GM Lounge at Test Track Reception. Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos!
Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Attic catered event and World Showplace/UK Lochside IllumiNations Dessert Party. Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos!
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Napa Room reception and UK Lochside dessert party—plus a Fantasmic! welcome party with Tower of Terror ride mix-in! Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos!
Halawai Lawn ceremony and Wailana Pool reception. Tap "Episode Webpage" in iOS Podcasts app to see photos!
The Disney Wedding Podcast will return with a brand-new show next week. Please enjoy this classic episode covering everything you need to know about Disney's bar packages, including how to use BOC to save a ton of money!
The Disney Wedding Podcast is on hiatus for 2 weeks. Please enjoy this classic episode covering everything you need to know about obtaining a marriage license in Florida for weddings at Walt Disney World.
Dream wedding in front of the castle at Disneyland Paris, plus a reception at Auberge du Cendrillon and cake-cutting in Main Street's Town Square.
Everything you need to know about the Memories Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World!
Everything you need to know about the Wishes Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World!
Everything you need to know about the Escape Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World!
If you just got engaged over Christmas or New Year's, congratulations! This episode covers everything you need to know if you're considering a wedding at Walt Disney World, including current pricing and tips.
Today we’re diving into the archives to replay a show that contains valuable information about how to show your gratitude to the many vendors who will help you achieve your dream Disney wedding.
Wedding Pavilion Ceremony, American Adventure Rotunda reception and Italy Isola dessert party
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room cake & Champagne reception, lunch at The Wave and dessert party at UK Lochside in Epcot.
Ceremony and reception in the Magnolia Ballroom at Shades of Green, plus a dessert party at Epcot's UK Lochside
Ceremony at Church of the Ascension and reception at Bravo Cucina Italiana, with fireworks at the Grand Floridian in the evening
Sea Breeze Point ceremony and BoardWalk Inn reception, plus an Italy Isola rehearsal dinner and Fantasmic bachelor + bachelorette party!
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Commander's Terrace Cale + Champagne reception and Shula's meal
Hear how Amanda and Louis ditched a big at-home wedding in favor of an intimate Memories ceremony with lunch at Homecoming in Disney Springs!
Ceremony at the Swan's Crescent Terrace and reception at Hard Rock Cafe at Universal City Walk
Ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at Living Seas Salon, dessert party at Mexico Vista
Eleven years after Sandra and Thomas' ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, IllumiNations cocktail hour at Italy Isola and reception at American Adventure Rotunda, they renewed their vows with a Wishes ceremony on Luau Beach, a reception at Living Seas Salon, and a dessert party at UK Lochside.
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola IllumiNations cocktail hour and American Adventure Rotunda reception
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room & Patio reception and Sago Cay dessert party for a couple from the UK
A detailed look at the new prices for Memories, Escape and Wishes at Walt Disney World, including a detailed explanation of the ways Wishes Collection pricing has changed, and who is affected by these changes.
Ceremony at Picture Point behind the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Attic at BoardWalk Inn
Contemporary Resort Porte Cochere ceremony and Sorcerer's Ballroom reception with Wishes fireworks dessert party
Lois Helsper shares the story of her Star Wars Disneybounding engagement photo session at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Bay Lake Tower Top of the World Lounge reception, with a rehearsal dessert party at China and Norway.
Ceremony and reception at House of Blues Orlando, with a farewell dessert party at Epcot's UK Lochside during IllumiNations!
Ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, IllumiNations cocktail hour at Rue de Paris, and reception at Epcot's China Pavilion.
Disney bride and pro florist Alexia Weber-Bradach shares a ton of helpful ideas for saving money on floral and decor for your Disney wedding, as well as how to work with the Walt Disney World Florist to get exactly what you envision for your event.
Wedding Pavilion ceremony and California Grill Main Dining Room reception, with a welcome party at Rue de Paris during IllumiNations!
One of the best-kept secrets of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings is that you may use non-Disney vendors for many aspects of your event. Whether you're allowed to hire outside vendors depends on your venue and the type of service, but it can be a great way to save money or get more bang for your buck!
On today's show, Disney bride Angela Apolito joins me to discuss the types of outside vendors you may hire, where you are allowed to use outside vendors, how much money you can save, and whether Disney charges an outside vendor fee for each type of service. You'll hear how Angela saved as much as 50% by using outside vendors for chairs, chargers, pipe-and-drape and a light-up dance floor, plus how she arranged her own set-up assistant for her DIY projects. We'll also discuss where you can incorporate DIY projects and dispel the myth that using outside vendors is more complicated than using Disney.
Ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse, dessert party at Canada Overlook in Epcot.
Imagine if your dream of a wedding in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle came true... and you had only 5 days to plan it! Hear the amazing story of Ben & Kerry Leikin's surprise Wishes wedding sponsored by Kleenex and Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings at Disneyland!
Yacht Club Gazebo ceremony and Attic reception with a dessert party at Eau de France in Epcot
Outlook Lounge ceremony aboard the Disney Wonder's West Coast repositioning, complete with a visit from Mickey and photos at Pirate Night!
Ceremony at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, reception at the Four Seasons' Areca Palm Ballroom
Videographer Mary Angelini of Key Moment Productions and Calypso Wedding Films answers frequently asked questions about wedding videography
West Courtyard ceremony, House of Blues reception, UK Lochside dessert party—plus stormtroopers, Boba Fett and Kylo Ren!
Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Atlantic Dance Hall reception and Terrace des Fleurs IllumiNations dessert party.
Everything you need to know about the site visit, the menu tasting and the planning session, with tips from a real-life Disney bride.
A 25th anniversary vow renewal ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel's Rose Court Garden and reception at the Mark Twain Room
Everything you need to know about the Memories Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Wishes Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World, including pricing, planning, a timeline and frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about having an Escape wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World, including pricing, what's included, what costs extra, a timeline of the day, and top tips from a real Escape bride.
Everything you need to know about options, pricing and how to get the ball rolling for a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World.
Two Australians plan a Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Backstage Prop Shop reception and Tower of Terror ride mix-in
Tangled-themed ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian, including an appearance by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider!
Memories Collection ceremony at Picture Point, next to the Wedding Pavilion, with post-ceremony meal at 'Ohana
Grand Floridian Marina welcome party, Wedding Pavilion ceremony & St. Augustine Ballroom reception
Everything you want to know about pre-opening bridal portrait sessions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, with tips from a bride who's done both!
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Marina cocktail hour and St. Augustine Ballroom A–C reception. Plus a Wishes fireworks cruise, a welcome breakfast at The Wave, and a Splitsville rehearsal dinner.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church ceremony with Asbury Ballroom Reception at Yacht & Beach Club, plus an IllumiNations welcome party!
1994 wedding at Yacht Club Gazebo with dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse; 2014 vow renewal ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Whitehall Room & Patio
Memories Collection vow renewal ceremony moved to the Wedding Pavilion, with a pre-reception at Mizner's Lounge, a meal at Citricos, a dessert party at Bonsai Terrace and not one but TWO ride mix-ins!
Wedding Pavilion Ceremony, Eau de France IllumiNations cocktail hour and American Adventure Rotunda reception
Learn how to have a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, California Grill reception and Italy Isola dessert party—plus a 4-park bridal portrait session—for 59 people for $20,000!
Wedding Pavilion ceremony with Grand Floridian Ballroom Salon VII reception and Sago Cay dessert party.
Ceremony at Crescent Terrace and reception in the Swan & Dolphin's ballroom. Plus, planning advice from Beth's independent wedding coordinator, Danielle Cartwright of Detailed I Do's
Grand Californian wedding with a ceremony at the Wedding Garden and a reception at Brisa Courtyard.
Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Grand Floridian reception for 150 — with a ton of floral and decor!
Step-by-step instructions for planning a private, 2-person catered event at Disney for an anniversary, engagement or proposal!
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Catered Event Experience (a.k.a., "Mini Wishes") discount on Wishes Collection events at Walt Disney World
Disney’s Wedding Pavilion ceremony and St. Augustine Ballroom reception—with one amazing wedding gown!
Just Marry's Susan Southerland joins me to count down the Top 10 things you can do (or NOT do) to reduce or even eliminate the stress of planning a wedding.
Hear how longtime campers Ashley and Billy planned the DIY wedding of their dreams at Fort Wilderness.
Transitioning from a Wishes event to an Escape wedding at Sea Breeze Point with reception at Morimoto Asia.
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Emma & Glenn had an IllumiNations dessert party followed by a vow renewal on the Disney Dream plus two photo shoots!
Ceremony at Epcot's Japan Pavilion, pre-reception at Rue de Paris and reception at Tower of Terror.
Sea Breeze Point ceremony paired with the second-ever wedding reception at Bay Lake Tower's Top of the World Lounge, plus a rainy dessert party at American Adventure Parlor
A rained-out Sea Breeze Point ceremony and Fantasmic! dessert party pave the way for a unique day in backup locations—plus a bonus viewing of Frozen fireworks!
IllumiNations Dessert Welcome Party, Ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, Reception at Atlantic Dance Hall, and Wishes fireworks cruise.
Shelley Lamar of Impressions—Where Themes Come True talks about being the only licensed vendor of custom Disney-themed invitations, answers invite etiquette questions, and tells how you can obtain and preserve one of the signature white chocolate castle cake toppers she makes for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings.
Rose Court Garden ceremony and Mark Twain Room reception—with the first-ever wedding appearance by Oswald the Lucky Rabbit!
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Hollywood Studios' Prop Shop reception, and Magic Kingdom Bridal Portrait Session with an appearance by Mickey Mouse!
In Part 2, Fairy Godmother Travel Agent Lori Gach Delaney and I discuss all the fun activities you can add to a honeymoon trip to Walt Disney World—including some that are cheap or free!
In Part 1, Fairy Godmother Travel Agent Lori Gach Delaney and I discuss how to decide where to stay and where to eat—and how to let people know you're celebrating!
If you got engaged over the holidays and have decided on a Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding, this episode will tell you the first five steps to take to get the ball rolling!
Ceremony at Rose Court Garden and all-vegan reception (including the cake!) at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion
Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Whitehall Room reception complete with an Akbar Snack Bar and a buffet atop Han Solo in carbonite!
Jena & Josh's wedding reception at Epcot's Terrace des Fleurs, complete with details on restrictions and advantages to having a daytime event in World Showcase.
Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, let's dive into the archives to replay a show that contains valuable information about how to give thanks to the many vendors who will help you achieve your dream Disney wedding.
How to have a budget-friendly wedding at the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World for less than the price of Disney's Escape Collection
Ceremony and reception at the Grand Floridian, dessert party at UK Lochside, and appearances by 17 characters!
Ceremony at the Magic Kingdom's Main Street Station, reception at California Grill and dessert party at UK Lochside.
Ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, Reception at Living Seas Salon and Dessert Party at Terrace des Fleurs.
Wishes ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion with reception at Ariel's and dessert party at UK Lochside
Escape ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion with a full reception at Kissimmee's Falcon's Fire Golf Club and dessert party in Epcot's Canada Pavilion
How using a free travel agent can relieve you of the responsibility of planning vacations for wedding guests who have never been to Disney before—and even earn you perks!
IllumiNations Rehearsal Dessert Party with Soarin ride mix-in, Wedding Pavilion Ceremony and California Grill reception
Wedding Pavilion ceremony with cake and Champagne reception at The Grand Floridian Convention Center
Anita Coulter shares her 10th Anniversary party at Disney California Adventure's Golden Vine Winery
Poolside Green ceremony, American Adventure Parlor reception and Italy Isola West dessert party
Ceremony at Sea Breeze Point and reception at the Attic, plus Mickey & Minnie, the Southern Butler and the Uninvited Guests!
Bon Voyage party at Ariel's, ceremony in the Disney Dream Atrium, and Reception at D Lounge
How to keep your Wishes event to Disney's minimum expenditures—even Disney's new, LOWER minimum expenditures! Plus complete details on how the new minimums work.
Hear how Jessica planned her Swan wedding in the space of one month from aboard the cruise ship where her fiancé was working.
The Disney Tourist Blog's Tom Bricker shares pro tips for capturing honeymoon memories in pictures
Ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, pre-reception at the Grand Floridian Marina, reception at Citricos and an AMAZING cake featuring Cinderella's mice!
First-ever wedding ceremony at the Boma, the Kilimanjaro Safari viewing platform reserved for participants in Disney's Wild Africa Trek, followed by brunch in the Whitehall Room and a reception on Clementine Beach at Fort Wilderness!
Welcome Wishes dessert party at Contemporary Porte Cochere, evening ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, IllumiNations cocktail hour and reception at Italy Isola
Learn how to customize your reception or dessert party menu with AJ Wolfe from the Disney Food Blog!
Ceremony in Italy Pavilion, reception at Atlantic Dance Hall and dessert party at Eau de France.
Ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at Whispering Canyon, dessert party at Canada Terrace
Just Marry's Susan Southerland shares the wedding trends and traditions that have worn out their welcome with pros and couples alike!
Bridal Portrait Session in the Magic Kingdom, ceremony at the Yacht Club Gazebo, and dinner at Victoria & Albert's
Everything you need to know about having a Disney musician at your ceremony or reception.
Wishes ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Atlantic Dance Hall, with mariachis and Disney's Uninvited Guests at the pre-reception!
Ceremony in Italy, reception at the Attic, dessert party rained out of Italy into Norway.
Hear how Stephanie and Vincent planned a progressive wedding reception dinner, dessert party and farewell brunch featuring a total of 31 Disney characters!
Hear about what was new, improved and interesting at this weekend's bridal showcase, along with highlights from David Tutera's presentation.
Ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Belvedere Palace Ruins (inside Maharajah Jungle Trek) and reception at Expedition Everest Base Camp.
Disney Fine Art Photographer Stephanie Caldwell shares everything you ever wanted to know about the Magic Kingdom Bridal Portrait session, including the changes for 2015 and her favorite places to shoot.
Hear the first bride to have Disney's new projection-mapping wedding cake describe how the process works and what her guests thought!
Hear how Mike planned a day of surprises for their second anniversary, from a stay at the Grand Floridian to a photoshoot with their wedding photographer and dinner at Victoria & Albert's!
Wedding and catered reception at Shades of Green, plus an IllumiNations welcome party and a trip through the Magick Kingdom in bridal attire!
Whether you've been planning your Disney wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today's show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding.
Rainy-day Sea Breeze Point ceremony with Boardwalk Conference Center cake-cutting and a dessert party in World Showplace and at Terrace des Fleurs
Memories wedding at Luau Beach with custom cake, diner at Citricos and fireworks cruise.
Sea Breeze Point ceremony and House of Blues reception for a princess-and-Jedi-themed wedding!
Ceremony and meal at Fulton's Crab House with Wishes fireworks cruise—plus, tips on planning from the UK
Wedding packages and a la carte options at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort on Disney property, including how to get Disney characters and decor.
Ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Living Seas, plus tips for accommodating guests with food allergies and sensory sensitivity
Complete details of the wedding packages at B Resort, a Downtown Disney hotel—including the option to add Disney characters, floral and decor.
Interviews with four attendees of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' 2014 Bridal Showcase, including what they liked, what could have been better, and whether you should attend the next one!
Annie & Patrick's Yacht Club Gazebo rainout leads to a gorgeous ceremony in a unique spot, with a reception at Atlantic Dance Hall
Tommy Murphy talks about how much floral costs, how to save money, what's in season when, and how it works when you hire an outside floral vendor for a Disney wedding.
Cruise Collection wedding in Outlook Lounge aboard the Disney Dream, with trash-the-dress photo session on Castaway Cay.
Professional drycleaner and gown preservationist David Galusha shares what to do about wedding-day spills and what to look for in a gown cleaning service.
Textile conservator Camille Meyers Breeze on how to avoid scams and preserve your gown yourself for less.
Mother of the Bride Maria Picardi-Kenyon talks about planning her daughter's Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Monsieur Paul reception and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party.
This week we go back into the archives for a comprehensive look at how to rent Disney Vacation Club points to save up to 50% on your Disney resort accommodations.
Today we're going into the archive for this classic episode full of detailed information about what to bring and what to expect at a Wishes wedding planning session.
Everything you need to know about transportation for Memories, Escape and Wishes Collection events, plus how to save money!
Ceremony at Aladdin's Oasis, pre-reception at Tower of Terror, reception at the Animation Academy.
Carrie Engler on the wedding planning and package delivery services she offers US and foreign brides
Seabreeze Point rain-out/BoardWalk Conference Center ceremony, plus Living Seas Salon & Canada Terrace Dessert Party
Danielle Cartwright of Detailed I Dos discusses her wedding invitation and coordination services for Disney brides and grooms.
Childhood sweethearts meet again after nearly 50 years and end up getting married on the Disney Cruise Line!
Sea Breeze Point Ceremony and Atlantic Dance Hall reception, with a theme designed by the groom!
Bésame Cosmetics co-founder Gabriela Hernandez on how to incorporate vintage makeup techniques and tricks in your wedding-day style
Memories Collection vow renewal at the Polynesian Resort's Luau Beach, plus cake at Le Cellier!
Wedding and reception at Coronado Springs' Las Ventanas, with cocktail hour at Rix Lounge.
Sea Breeze Point ceremony with private reception at the Attic and dessert party in Epcot's Canada Pavilion
Three Disney brides share their tips and experiences with providing guest welcome bags.
Brittany Scully shares the story of her welcome party at Downtown Disney's Splitsville bowling alley
The daughter of last week's guest shares how her Wishes wedding at the Grand Floridian turned out, plus tips for working with your mom to plan your wedding!
Mother of the Bride Janis Grabmiller shares tips and lessons learned from helping daughter Allison plan her Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding.
Three Disney brides discuss the unique late-night snack options they added to their receptions. Plus, how to get the brand-new update to PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons e-book for FREE!
Wedding at Crescent Terrace, reception at Il Mulino, dessert party in Epcot's Norway Pavilion
Christie & Nick's 150-guest event at the Wedding Pavilion and American Adventure Rotunda, plus fireworks in Italy!
An all-new show on one of our most popular subjects: After the holiday proposal, what first steps should you take when you want to get married at Walt Disney World or Disneyland?
Samantha Stephenson talks about choosing the Contemporary for her dessert party—and how she surprised her husband with Stormtroopers!
Disney bride and professional framer Melissa Pugliese on what to do with all those wedding photos!
Grand Floridian Marina ceremony, Whitehall Room reception, Living Seas Salon dessert party
Root Weddings' Nathan & Jensey Root on what to look for when you're searching for a wedding photographer and how to get the best photos possible.
Seabreeze Point & Ariel's, with tips on bringing your event in right at or under the minimum!
An overview of the new pricing structure for Wishes events with Magical Day Weddings' Carly Morgan
Professional wedding dance instructor Alfred "Mr. Dance" on how to find a teacher, how much preparation you'll need, which types of songs make for the best first dances, how to overcome stage fright, and why anyone can have a magical first dance, regardless of inexperience or impairment.
Elizabeth and Ben followed their BoardWalk Inn Escape Collection wedding with a catered Beauty & the Beast-themed reception, complete with dancing, back home in Australia.
Trinity Wedding Cinema's David Rennie on what you should ask and look for in a wedding videographer
Florist and Disney bride Amanda Veronee on where to start, what things cost, and how to save money on floral and decor
Learn about the planning process for an Escape Collection event at the Wedding Pavilion
Two brides and a groom make a case for adding first-look photography to the wedding day to capture a unique moment.
Sea Breeze Point ceremony and Mickey's Backyard BBQ Pavilion reception, with UK Upper dessert party
How to get tuxedos delivered and have your bridal gown steamed in your resort room—plus a gown delivery and preservation service
Mindy Marzec and Disney Bride Hope talk about Disneyland's new in-park Escape Collection option
Magical Day Weddings' Carly Morgan on Disney's new policy for outside photographers and videographers inside the theme parks
Hear the story of Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke's elopment and wedding celebration with Arlene Silver, including tips for planning a highly themed wedding like their "Seafoam Circus"!
Explaining the differences between package, bill-on-consumption and cash bars; how to BYOB; and tips for cutting costs
A weekend's worth of parties, from an Alice In Wonderland-themed ladies' tea and a Lady & the Tramp-themed welcome party to a Vow renewal ceremony in the UK, a reception at American Adventure Parlor, and a dessert party at UK Lochside!
What to look for, questions to ask, and things to consider when researching wedding cosmetologists
Three attendees of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' recent bridal showcase share what they liked and what they'd change next time
What to expect from Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings 2013 Bridal Showcase + whether it's worth a special trip
Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Backstage Prop Shop reception & Typhoon Lagoon trash-the-dress shoot
Ceremony at Crescent Terrace, reception at Fulton's Crab House, dessert party at the Grand Floridian Marina
Interview with Susan Southerland, owner of Just Marry!, which coordinates Swan & Dolphin weddings
The romantic resorts, restaurants and activities at Disneyland and California Adventure
Save big on your honeymoon by renting points for a stay at a Disney Vacation Club resort.