Disney Wedding Podcast
632 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsPlan your ideal Disney wedding, vow renewal 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.
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#627 Anna & Kirk's EPCOT Wedding
April 24, 2024 07:05 - 33 minutes - 17.3 MBToday, 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 Advent...
#626 Emily & Christian's Grand Floridian Wedding
April 17, 2024 07:05 - 37 minutes - 19.6 MBThis 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. Click here to see ALL the photos!
#625 Ari & Chandler's Grand Californian Wedding
April 10, 2024 07:05 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MBToday, 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. ...
#624 Marielle & Will's Wedding Pavilion Wedding
April 03, 2024 07:05 - 18 minutes - 10.3 MBThis 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, To...
#623 Alejandro & Shaubrey's EPCOT Wedding
March 25, 2024 07:05 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBToday, 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!
#622 Sam & Zach's Animal Kingdom Wedding
March 20, 2024 07:05 - 18 minutes - 9.63 MBThis 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...
#621 Steph & Matt's California Grill Wedding
March 13, 2024 08:05 - 29 minutes - 16.2 MBToday, 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 ...
#620 Brianna & Jake’s Sea Breeze Point Wedding
March 06, 2024 08:05 - 23 minutes - 12.2 MBThis 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 shar...
#619 Katie & Jordan's Grand Floridian Wedding
February 28, 2024 08:05 - 27 minutes - 14.5 MBToday, 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 option...
#618 Sharli & Shane's 10th Anniversary Vow Renewal
February 21, 2024 08:05 - 36 minutes - 19.3 MBThis 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...
#617 Kaitlyn & Dan's GM Lounge Wedding
February 14, 2024 08:05 - 52 minutes - 27.1 MBToday, 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 thin...
#616 Stephanie & Sal's American Adventure Rotunda Wedding
February 07, 2024 08:05 - 38 minutes - 19.2 MBThis 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. Click here to see all the photos!
#615 Karen & John’s EPCOT + Animal Kingdom Wedding
January 31, 2024 08:05 - 25 minutes - 14 MBToday, 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...
#614 Alyssa & Jonathan's Grand Floridian Wedding
January 24, 2024 20:06 - 26 minutes - 14.1 MBThis 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...
#613 How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding
January 17, 2024 08:05 - 38 minutes - 27.5 MBWhether 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 ce...
#612 Mary & Jason's Oak Manor Lawn Wedding
January 10, 2024 08:05 - 45 minutes - 25.9 MBToday, 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. Click here to see all the ...
#611 Laura & Andrew's Disney Wish Vow Renewal
January 03, 2024 08:05 - 17 minutes - 9.5 MBThis 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! Click here to listen and see all the photos!
#610 Kaitlyn & Michael's American Adventure Rotunda Wedding
December 27, 2023 08:05 - 17 minutes - 9.79 MBToday, 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:...
#609 Kari & Matthew's Christmas Disney Wedding
December 20, 2023 08:05 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBThis 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 déc...
#608 Carly & Aldy's Grand Floridian Marina Wedding
December 13, 2023 08:05 - 26 minutes - 15.2 MBToday, 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...
#607 Kimberly & Rich's Sea Breeze Point Wedding
December 06, 2023 08:05 - 46 minutes - 24.9 MBThis 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 pa...
#606 Juliana & Nick's BoardWalk Inn Wedding
November 29, 2023 08:05 - 31 minutes - 16.2 MBToday, 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 herit...
#605 Allison & Frank's Disneyland Hotel Wedding
November 22, 2023 08:05 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MBThis 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 pr...
#604 Jenn & Bill's Grand Floridian Marina Wedding
November 15, 2023 08:05 - 13 minutes - 8.3 MBToday, 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 surpris...
#603 Lyndsey & Vincent's Sea Breeze Point Wedding
November 08, 2023 08:05 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBThis 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...
#602 Chelsea & Justin's Oak Manor Lawn Wedding
November 01, 2023 07:05 - 28 minutes - 15 MBToday, 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 ...
#601 Mercedez & Jereme's Animal Kingdom Wedding
October 25, 2023 07:05 - 40 minutes - 20.9 MBThis 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 inco...
#600 Jen & Chris' American Adventure Rotunda Wedding
October 18, 2023 07:05 - 15 minutes - 8.82 MBToday, 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! Click here to see ALL the ...
#599 Jennifer & Joshua's BoardWalk Inn Wedding
October 11, 2023 07:05 - 45 minutes - 21.5 MBThis 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 ...
#598 Mari & Luis' Grand Floridian Wedding
October 04, 2023 07:05 - 37 minutes - 18.1 MBToday, 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...
#597 Alley & Isaac's Animal Kingdom Wedding
September 27, 2023 07:05 - 38 minutes - 21.4 MBThis 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...
#596 Brendan & Xu's Italy Isola Wedding
September 20, 2023 07:05 - 47 minutes - 25 MBToday, 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 E...
#595 Mollie & Adam's Italy Plaza Wedding
September 13, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutes - 19.2 MBThis 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 ...
#594 Jayde & Joel's Magic Kingdom Wedding
September 06, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MBToday, Jayde Cuffé 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 the...
#593 Olivia & Adrian's Gran Destino Plaza Wedding
August 30, 2023 07:05 - 18 minutes - 11 MBThis 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 ...
#592 Vanessa & Alex's Grand Floridian Wedding
August 23, 2023 07:05 - 57 minutes - 29.2 MBToday, 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 o...
#591 Samara & John's American Adventure Rotunda Wedding
August 16, 2023 07:05 - 20 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week, Samara Hickman shares 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. Click here...
#590 Shelby & Michael's Sea Breeze Point Wedding
August 09, 2023 07:05 - 27 minutes - 14.7 MBThis 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 Potte...
#589 Madelyn & Elias' Wedding Pavilion + Crystal Ballroom Wedding
August 02, 2023 07:05 - 16 minutes - 9.66 MBToday, 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 wedd...
#588 Maddi & Josh's Summerhouse Wedding
July 26, 2023 07:05 - 24 minutes - 13.2 MBThis 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 ...
#587 Dwayne & Alec's Grand Floridian Wedding
July 19, 2023 07:05 - 23 minutes - 15.3 MBToday, 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 an...
#586 Susan & Jim's Italy Pavilion Wedding
July 12, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutes - 18.5 MBThis 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...
#585 Menu Planning Tips for Walt Disney World
July 05, 2023 07:05 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBDid 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, des...
#584 Jess & Lindsay's Place de Remy Wedding
June 28, 2023 07:05 - 28 minutes - 14.3 MBThis 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 flavor...
#583 Emily & Miguel's California Grill Wedding
June 21, 2023 07:05 - 40 minutes - 19.7 MBToday, 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 Epco...
#582 Vanessa & Tim's Two Disney Weddings
June 14, 2023 07:05 - 48 minutes - 25.9 MBThis 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 t...
#581 Jayn & Drew's Aulani Wedding
June 07, 2023 07:05 - 45 minutes - 25.2 MBToday, 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 honey...
#580 Tracy & Michael's 30th Anniversary Vow Renewal
May 31, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBThis 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 vo...
#579 Dana & Steven's Magic Kingdom After Hours Wedding
May 24, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes - 23.9 MBToday, 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 charac...
#578 Brie & Tyler's Disney+ Wedding
May 17, 2023 07:05 - 25 minutes - 15.5 MBThis 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...