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#705 GiGi & Robert's Festival of the Lion King Vow Renewal13 Aug 202500:23:25

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.

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#704 Candace & Louis' Oak Manor Lawn Wedding06 Aug 202500:16:11

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

#703 Susan & PJ's Grand Floridian Disney Wedding30 Jul 202500:25:26

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!

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#702 Allie and Neil's Disney Wish Cruise Wedding23 Jul 202500:24:48

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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#701 Karen & Eric's Magic Kingdom After Hours Wedding16 Jul 202500:15:30

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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#700 Alexis & Joel's Atlantic Dance Hall Wedding09 Jul 202501:04:33

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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#689 Kirbi & Dustin's Pandora Wedding02 Jul 202500:35:08

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.

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#688 Natalie & Noah's Italy Isola Wedding25 Jun 202500:26:09

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!

#687 Hannah & Matthew's Magic Kingdom Wedding18 Jun 202500:31:11

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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#686 Randi & David's Vue at the Swan Reserve Wedding11 Jun 202500:50:45

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!

#685 Emily & Michael's BoardWalk Inn Wedding04 Jun 202500:25:51

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!

#684 Samantha & Justin's Disneyland Hotel Wedding28 May 202500:37:01

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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#683 How to Have a Budget Disney Wedding21 May 202500:23:13

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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#682 Kim & Jason’s EPCOT World Celebration Gardens Wedding14 May 202500:20:59

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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#681 Samantha & Matt's Atlantic Dance Hall Wedding07 May 202500:23:31

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!

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#680 Kelsey & Dylan's Magic Kingdom After Hours Wedding30 Apr 202500:27:23

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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#679 Libby & Emory's Grand Floridian Wedding23 Apr 202500:35:03

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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#678 Parker & Sam's Hollywood Studios Wedding16 Apr 202500:26:47

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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#677 Oliviah & Jacob's California Grill Wedding09 Apr 202500:23:21

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.

Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography!

#676 Corinne & Eisenhower's EPCOT Wedding02 Apr 202500:28:59

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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#675 Cheyanne & Michael's Oak Manor Lawn Wedding26 Mar 202500:22:03

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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#674 Celina & Aaron's Animal Kingdom Wedding19 Mar 202500:25:27

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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#673 Emma & Danny's California Grill Wedding12 Mar 202500:25:38

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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#672 Jessie & Alex’s Disney Cruise Wedding05 Mar 202500:22:01

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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#671 Stefani & Aidan's Hollywood Studios Wedding26 Feb 202500:51:45

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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#670 Jessica & Jose's Grand Floridian Wedding19 Feb 202500:23:43

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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#669 Disney Food Blog Tips for Weddings & Honeymoons12 Feb 202500:32:21

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.

#668 Angel & Matthew's EPCOT Wedding05 Feb 202500:37:08

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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#667 How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding29 Jan 202500:53:30

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:

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#666 Jasmine & Antonio's Paradise Cove Wedding22 Jan 202500:22:02

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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#665 Amanda & Michael's Grand Floridian Wedding15 Jan 202500:36:28

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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#664 Ariana & Mike's Disneyland Hotel Wedding08 Jan 202500:16:33

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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#663 Chazi & Hannah's BoardWalk Inn Wedding01 Jan 202500:21:15

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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#662 Tiffany & Justin's Christmas Disney Wedding25 Dec 202400:41:08

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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#661 Jeanette & Luis' Disney Cruise Wedding18 Dec 202400:23:44

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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#660 Amanda & Amy's Grand Floridian Wedding11 Dec 202400:24:02

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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#659 Jordyn & Chris' Tree of Life Wedding04 Dec 202400:34:19

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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#658 Lianna & Bryan's American Adventure Rotunda Wedding27 Nov 202400:20:33

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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#657 Stephanie & Gaelan's Pandora Wedding20 Nov 202400:47:47

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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#656 Georgiee & Jacob's Sea Breeze Point Wedding13 Nov 202400:24:53

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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#655 Emma & Ramon's Grand Floridian Wedding06 Nov 202400:21:03

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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#654 Kelly & Sean’s American Adventure Rotunda Wedding30 Oct 202400:58:59

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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#653 Jenna & Bradley's Tree of Life Wedding23 Oct 202400:34:05

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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#652 Olivia & Zach's Grand Floridian Wedding16 Oct 202400:22:52

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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#651 Nicole & Brian's BoardWalk Inn Wedding09 Oct 202400:32:59

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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#650 Mariessa & David's EPCOT Wedding02 Oct 202400:23:17

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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#649 Casey & Lucas' Grand Floridian Wedding25 Sep 202400:24:28

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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#648 Elaine & Wilson's Hollywood Studios Wedding18 Sep 202400:25:52

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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#647 Disney Park Portraits FAQ11 Sep 202400:34:39

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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#646 Molly & Steve's EPCOT Wedding04 Sep 202400:18:33

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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