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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#439 Angelina & Dan's Shades of Green Wedding
September 02, 2020 07:05 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBToday, 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 g...
#438 Sarah & Kevin's Canada & California Grill Wedding
August 26, 2020 07:05 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBThis 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...
#437 Shannon & Gary's Attic Wedding
August 19, 2020 07:05 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MBToday, 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 favorit...
#436 Molly & Beau's Paddlefish Wedding
August 12, 2020 07:05Today, 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 Beau 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 ...
#436 Molly & Bo's Paddlefish Wedding
August 12, 2020 07:05 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBToday, 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 ha...
#435 Katelynn & Matt's Atlantic Dance Hall Wedding
August 05, 2020 07:05 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBThis 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 par...
#434 Alex & Paul's Grand Californian Wedding
July 29, 2020 07:05 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBToday, 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. Click here to see all the photos!
#433 Bridget & Cody's Sea Breeze Pointe Wedding
July 22, 2020 07:05 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThis 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 ri...
#432 Jessica & Wenbo's EPCOT Wedding
July 15, 2020 07:05 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBToday, 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 guest...
#431 Victoria & Jason's Luau Pointe Wedding
July 08, 2020 07:05 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBThis 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 ...
#430 Rachael & Henry's California Grill Wedding
July 01, 2020 07:05 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBToday, 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 firew...
#429 Brittney & William's At-Home Disney Wedding
June 24, 2020 07:05 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThis 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 idea...
#428 Michelle & Brian's Grand Floridian & EPCOT Wedding
June 17, 2020 07:05 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBToday, 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 ...
#427 Brittany & Kyle's Aulani Wedding
June 10, 2020 07:05 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBThis 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 weddin...
#426 Callie & Jacob's Grand Floridian Wedding
June 03, 2020 07:05 - 15 minutes - 22 MBToday, 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 t...
#425 Jenny & Justin's EPCOT Wedding
May 27, 2020 07:05 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBThis 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...
#424 Becca & Hunter's Living Seas Salon Wedding
May 20, 2020 07:05 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBToday, 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 pr...
#423 Noelle & Jonathan's Disney Cruise Wedding
May 13, 2020 07:05 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThis 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! Click here to see all the photos!
#422 Amanda & Chris' EPCOT Wedding
May 06, 2020 07:05 - 20 minutes - 29 MBToday, 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 typ...
#421: How to DIY for Your Disney Wedding
April 29, 2020 07:05 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBFor 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 Ro...
#420 Caitlyn & Jacob's Animal Kingdom Wedding
April 22, 2020 07:05 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBToday, 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 ...
#419 Brian & Allen's Paddlefish + Epcot Wedding
April 15, 2020 07:05 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThis 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 r...
#418 Charlotte & David's Grand Floridian Wedding
April 08, 2020 07:05 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MBToday, 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! C...
#417 Amy & Mike's Luau Pointe Elopement
April 01, 2020 07:05 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis 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 Kin...
#416 Celia & John's Elopement
March 25, 2020 07:05 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBOn 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 advi...
#415 Walt Disney World Wedding Showcase Recap 2020
March 18, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBThis 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 futur...
#414 Kaitlyn & Christian's EPCOT Wedding
March 11, 2020 07:05 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBThis 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. Click here to see all the photos + a video!
#413 Shikha & Anupam's Indian Disney Wedding
March 04, 2020 08:05 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBToday, 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 p...
#412 Tania & Art's Grand Californian Wedding
February 26, 2020 08:05 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBThis 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 ...
#411 Christen & Stephen's UK Courtyard Wedding
February 19, 2020 08:05 - 26 minutes - 37 MBToday’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 pla...
#410 How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding
February 12, 2020 08:05 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBIt'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...
#409 BrieAnn & Ian's Epcot Canada Wedding
February 05, 2020 08:05 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBToday, 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...
#408 How to Have a Small Disney Wedding for the Minimum Expenditure
January 29, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBWith 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 du...
#407 Shelby & Daniel's Oak Manor Lawn Wedding
January 22, 2020 08:05 - 25 minutes - 36 MBToday, 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. Click here to see all the photos!
#406 Classic Episode: How to Save a Bundle on Your Bar
January 15, 2020 08:05 - 33 minutes - 46.9 MBThe 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 di...
#405 New Pricing for Walt Disney World Weddings!
January 08, 2020 08:05 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBYesterday, 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...
#404 How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding
January 01, 2020 21:07Christmas 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 2020 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 tha...
#403 Christmas Wedding Spotlight: Nonica & Jeremy
December 25, 2019 08:05 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBToday, 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. Click here to see all the photos!
#402 Escape Wedding Spotlight: Sophie & Joe
December 18, 2019 08:05 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week, Sophie Hewkin shares 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. Click here to see al...
#401 How to Use Outside Vendors for Your Disney Wedding
December 11, 2019 08:05 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBOne 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 Galry 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 Disn...
#400 Wishes Vow Renewal Spotlight: Liz & Nick
December 04, 2019 08:05 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBToday, 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 ...
#399 Memories Wedding Spotlight: Heather & Ron
November 27, 2019 08:05 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBThis 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 ...
#398 Cruise Vow Renewal Spotlight: Peta-Gaye & Allan
November 20, 2019 08:05 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBThis 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 ...
#397 Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Jordan & Josh
November 13, 2019 08:05 - 27 minutes - 38.7 MBToday, 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 fl...
#396 Disneyland Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Adam & Ted
November 06, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday, 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 vendor...
#395 Four Seasons Wedding Spotlight: Jessica & Cern
October 30, 2019 07:05 - 23 minutes - 33 MBToday, 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 abou...
#394 Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Charli & Mark
October 23, 2019 07:05 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBToday, 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 th...
#393 Behind the Scenes of the Disney Wedding Podcast!
October 16, 2019 07:05 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThis 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! Click her...
#392 Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Alex & Aaron
October 09, 2019 07:05 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBToday, 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. Click here to see all...
#391Michelle & George's Disneyland Star Wars Vow Renewal
October 02, 2019 07:05 - 26 minutes - 37 MBThis 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 wit...