Disney Wedding Podcast
643 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 167 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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#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...
#577 Kaitlyn & Ryan's Animal Kingdom Wedding
May 10, 2023 07:15 - 15 minutes - 8.81 MBThis 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, Kaitl...
#576 Malorie & Tim's Grand Floridian Vow Renewal
May 03, 2023 07:05 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBToday, 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 ...
#575 Britni and Tim's Magic Kingdom Wedding
April 26, 2023 07:05 - 41 minutes - 22.6 MBThis 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 th...
#574 Candace & Jeremiah's Sea Breeze Point Wedding
April 19, 2023 07:05 - 37 minutes - 18.6 MBToday, 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 lo...
#573 Prince & Nick's Disney World Wedding
April 12, 2023 07:05 - 57 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week, Prince and Nick Stychnicki-Saquian 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—including 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 w...
#572 Summer Jane & Jayson's Disneyland Wedding
April 05, 2023 07:05 - 41 minutes - 21 MBToday, 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 G...
#571 Noelle & Adam's Coronado Springs Wedding
March 29, 2023 07:05 - 31 minutes - 17.2 MBThis 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 th...
#570 Veronica & Marc's Mexico Vista Wedding
March 22, 2023 07:05 - 21 minutes - 12 MBToday, 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 a...
#569 Christine & Dan's Disney Wish Weddings
March 15, 2023 07:05 - 27 minutes - 15.6 MBThis 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...
#568 Aiko & Sal's American Adventure Rotunda Wedding
March 08, 2023 08:05 - 14 minutes - 8.17 MBToday, Aiko Palmieri 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 fire...
#567 Lauren & Vinny's Sago Cay Pointe Wedding
March 01, 2023 08:05 - 19 minutes - 10.6 MBThis 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 W...
#566 Nadine & Joe's Citricos Wedding
February 22, 2023 08:05 - 25 minutes - 13.4 MBToday, 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 t...
#565 Vendor Spotlight: Martell Event Services
February 15, 2023 08:30 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MBThis 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 ...
#564 Elana & Sam's Grand Floridian Wedding
February 08, 2023 08:05 - 17 minutes - 9.55 MBToday, 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 added Tangled touches ...
#563 Ann Marie & Peter's Animal Kingdom Wedding
February 01, 2023 08:05 - 37 minutes - 18.1 MBThis 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, includi...
#562 Elizabeth & Noah's Grand Floridian Wedding
January 25, 2023 08:05 - 20 minutes - 10.6 MBToday, 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. Click here ...
#561 Julia & Forrest's Crescent Cove Wedding
January 18, 2023 08:05 - 20 minutes - 11.5 MBThis 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 bec...
#560 How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding
January 11, 2023 08:05 - 48 minutes - 31 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 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...
#559 Ashleigh & Hal's Yacht Club Gazebo Wedding
January 04, 2023 08:05 - 33 minutes - 16.2 MBThis 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 ...
#558 Roxy & Joshua's Grand Floridian Vow Renewal
December 28, 2022 08:05 - 51 minutes - 25.7 MBToday, 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, perform...
#557 Erika & Ross' Three-Park Vow Renewal
December 21, 2022 08:05 - 46 minutes - 23.3 MBThis 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...
#556 Jenna & Mike's Sea Breeze Point Vow Renewal
December 14, 2022 08:05 - 22 minutes - 11.6 MBToday, 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,...
#555 Olivia & Chris' Shipwreck Beach Wedding
December 07, 2022 08:05 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBThis 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 Terrace des Fleurs. 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! Click here to see all t...
#554 Dannon & Chris' Hollywood Studios Wedding
November 30, 2022 08:05 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBToday, 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 recept...
#553 Veronica & Manuel's 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal
November 23, 2022 08:05 - 25 minutes - 12 MBThis 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...
#552 Nicole & Teddy's Aulani Wedding
November 16, 2022 08:05 - 18 minutes - 9.68 MBToday, 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. Click here to see A...
#551 Allison & Josh's Magic Kingdom Train Station Vow Renewal
November 09, 2022 08:05 - 26 minutes - 13.7 MBThis 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 th...
#550 Skye & Corey's At-Home Disney Vow Renewal
November 02, 2022 07:05 - 22 minutes - 11.9 MBToday, 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! Click...
#549 Allison & Jeff's Tower of Terror Wedding
October 26, 2022 07:05 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MBThis 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! Click here to see tons of photos!
#548 Kimberly & Travis' Disneyland Hotel Wedding
October 19, 2022 07:05 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MBToday, 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 fl...
#547 Tiffany & Alex's Grand Floridian Wedding
October 12, 2022 07:30 - 19 minutes - 10.2 MBThis 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 t...
#546 Melissa & Tim's Disney Wish Wedding
October 05, 2022 07:05 - 12 minutes - 6.71 MBToday, 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. Click he...
#545 Hannah & Michael's Luau Pointe Wedding
September 28, 2022 07:05 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBThis 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 ho...
#544 Caitlin & Omar's After Hours UK Pavilion Wedding
September 21, 2022 07:05 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBToday, 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 ...
#543 Disney Park Portrait Session FAQ
September 14, 2022 07:05 - 31 minutes - 17.2 MBToday’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 sessio...
#542 Alyssa & Jason's Spaceship Earth Wedding
September 07, 2022 07:05 - 20 minutes - 10.8 MBToday, 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....
#541 Kayla & Bill's Animal Kingdom Wedding
August 31, 2022 07:05 - 25 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week, Kayla Brown shares the story of her Tree of Life ceremony in Animal Kingdom and Germany Promenade A & B dessert party in EPCOT. She and Bill fell in love with the Tree of Life on the Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings show but were unsure whether the venue would be well-lit without TV lighting. Today she discusses how she felt about the lighting, as well as how her guests reacted to the 10pm ceremony time and celebration held the following evening. Plus she shares her thoughts on sched...
#540 Marissa & Shelby's Magic Kingdom Wedding
August 24, 2022 07:05 - 37 minutes - 18.1 MBToday, 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, an...
#539 Grace & Carlos' Toledo Wedding
August 17, 2022 07:05 - 18 minutes - 9.62 MBThis 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! Click here to see all the photos!