Disney Wedding Podcast

This week,  Amy Shaw shares how she and Mike had the last Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding at Walt Disney World before the resorts closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll hear how they originally cancelled a hold on a local venue to plan an elopement at Luau Pointe for just the two of them, what happened when they found out the Disney parks were closing as they arrived in Orlando, and how they mana...

On today's show,  Celia Kucera  shares how she and her fiancé had to postpone their March 28 wedding at Walt Disney's World's Shades of Green resort due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and how they then decided to elope instead! You'll hear how they got engaged, what their original wedding plans were, and how they were able to pull together an impromptu wedding in just three days. Celia also shares her p...

This week, Disney bride Michelle Santillan  joins me for an in-depth look at Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' March 13–14, 2020 Wedding Showcase at Walt Disney World. We cover all the  Showcase Exhibits, the "Happily Ever After" fireworks Welcome Dessert Party, the Self-Guided Venue Tour, the Planning a Disney's Fairy Tale  Wedding 101 session and the Menu Planning Experience. We also look at what wa...

This week,  Kaitlyn Divelbiss  shares the story of her ceremony at  Bonsai Promenade in the Japan Pavilion  and reception at  GM Lounge . She discusses how she and Christian chose these two venues, what the planning process was like, and her tips on decorating GM Lounge. She also offers great advice on the transportation required for in-park events and a unique tip to guarantee you have a memorabl...

Today,  Shikha Saxena  and  Anupam Kumar  share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom. You'll hear how they were able to combine traditional elements of an Indian wedding with Disney touches—including Anupam's ride to the Wedding Pavilion on Rapunzel's horse for the  Baraat  procession! They also discuss using outside vendors for food and...

This week,  Tania Castellanos  shares the story of her wedding at the Grand Californian at Disneyland, including a ceremony in Brisa Courtyard and a reception in the Wisteria Room. Tania talks about how her plans for a large in-park wedding changed when Sleeping Beauty Castle went under refurbishment at the same time that she and Art decided they wanted to have a second, Catholic ceremony. They en...

Today's guest is  Christen Cunningham , who gave up a deposit on an at-home wedding venue to have a UK Courtyard wedding in Epcot after seeing the one on Season 1 of the Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings TV show. In this episode we discuss some of the differences between what is presented on the show and what is actually available, including the swaps Christen made that ultimately lead to her dream cer...

It's not déjà vu! Because Disney radically changed the way they price Walt Disney World weddings just days after the release of this year's "How to Start Planning Your Disney World Wedding " episode, this week, Disney bride  Carissa Redden and I have recorded an all-new episode incorporating the new pricing structure. Whether you've been planning your Disney wedding in your head for years or you j...

Today,  BrieAnn West  shares the story of her ceremony at Epcot's  Canada Terrace , pre-reception at  Abracadabar  and reception at  The Attic , with a dessert party at  UK Lochside  in Epcot. You'll hear how she incorporated non-traditional choices into their French vintage-themed wedding, including parasols instead of bridesmaids bouquets and a magician instead of a DJ. BrieAnn also shares detai...

With the recent elimination of Disney's Memories package for elopements and vow renewals, you may be wondering if it is possible to have a small wedding at Walt Disney World for the lowest of the new Event Minimum Expenditures. Today, Memories bride  Mariela Betancourt  joins me to show you exactly how to pull off a small wedding or vow renewal at the lowest possible price, including tips for cust...

Today,  Shelby Baird shares the story of her ceremony at Port Orleans Riverside's Oak Manor Lawn and reception at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballroom . You'll hear how she and Daniel chose this unique ceremony venue and get answers to frequently asked questions about using it. Shelby also shares her top planning tips, best menu items and favorite cake flavors. And you'll learn how she wor...

The Disney Wedding Podcast will return with a new episode next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this classic episode full of timeless tips. Wading through Disney's beverage options and bar packages can be overwhelming and confusing. And if price is a factor, it can be especially difficult trying to estimate how much your guests will drink. On today's show, I'm joined by  Beth Landry , who share...

Yesterday, Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings replaced their Wishes, Escape and Memories collections with a  new pricing structure  that makes every wedding and vow renewal a completely customizable event, with no guest limits or weekday restrictions. Today, Disney bride  Shantel Kinzler   joins me to discuss everything you need to know about the new way weddings are planned and priced at Walt Disney Wo...

Today, Nonica Tran shares the story of her Christmas Eve wedding at Walt Disney World. Nonica and Jeremy opted for a morning ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and a short brunch at California Grill to give friends and family time to celebrate the holiday that evening. You'll hear how they incorporated Christmas accents into their floral and decor, how they chose their venues, and what their favorit...

This 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...

One of the best-kept secrets of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings is that you may use non-Disney vendors for many aspects of your event. Whether you're allowed to hire outside vendors depends on your venue and the type of service, but it can be a great way to save money or get more bang for your buck! On today's show, Disney bride  Robin Galry  joins me to discuss the types of outside vendors you may h...

Today, Liz Walter returns to the show to share the story of her Wishes Collection 20th anniversary vow renewal, with ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion , reception at GM Conference Center and dessert party at UK Lochside ! Liz shares how she and Nick decided to have a vow renewal, how they chose the venues and extensive advice on selecting their "Around the World at Epcot" menu. She also offers tips...

This week,  Heather Lammardo  shares the story of her Memories wedding at  Luau Pointe . She discusses how she and Ron decided to switch from the Escape Collection to the Memories Collection, how they chose the venue, and what she did to customize the Memories package—including  ordering a cake  from Grand Floridian Private Dining and adding a bouquet by outside vendor Lee Forrest. Heather also ta...

This week,  Peta-Gaye Daniel  shares the story of her 10th-anniversary vow renewal aboard the Disney Fantasy. She discusses how she and Allan decided to have a vow renewal and why they chose the Disney Fantasy, why she decided to bring along a photographer and videographer, and what she did about hair and makeup aboard the ship. You'll also hear about the Magic Kingdom portrait session they added...

Today,  Jordan Saras  shares the story of her Wishes wedding celebration at Walt Disney World. Because she and Josh had already done a courthouse wedding when the military moved them to Hawaii, they chose to skip the ceremony in favor of a family first look and then a reception at  Italy Isola  in Epcot. They also added a welcome party at the Spirit of Aloha luau (complete with leis they flew in f...

Today,  Adam Starkey  and  Ted Scutti  share the story of their Wishes wedding at the Disneyland resort, including a rehearsal dinner at Rainforest Cafe, ceremony at the Rose Court Garden and reception at the Grand Californian's Sequoia Ballroom. You'll hear how they chose their locations and the individual themes for each event. They also discuss the many custom touches they added, from the logos...

Today,  Jessica Aguilar Saeteurn  shares the story of her wedding at Walt Disney World's Four Seasons Resort, with a ceremony on Sabal Terrace, reception in the Queen Ballroom and Epcot dessert party at  Italy Isola West Plaza  and  Living Seas Salon . Jessica and Cern originally chose the Four Seasons' Intimate Package wedding as an alternative to Disney's Escape Collection, but they ended up add...

Today, Charli Bevan-Singh shares the story of her Lilly Pulitzer-themed Wishes ceremony and cocktail hour at  Sea Breeze Point , reception at  Ariel's  and dessert party at  UK Lochside  and  Imagination Lounge  in Epcot. Charli talks about planning her event from the UK, which was extra challenging because Lilly Pulitzer merchandise isn't sold there! She discusses how she and Mark chose their ven...

This week,  Liz Walter  steps in as interviewer to ask me questions submitted by  Disney Wedding Podcast  listeners. You'll hear how the  Disney Wedding Podcast  came about; which are my favorite wedding venues, cake flavors, and splurges; how to avoid common planning pitfalls; and the first question couples should ask before they even start planning. You'll also hear my top tips for anyone gettin...

Today,  Alex Struckmeyer  shares the story of her Wishes collection ceremony at the  Wedding Pavilion , pre-reception at  Italy Isola  and reception at  American Adventure Rotunda . She discusses how she and Aaron chose their venues and the ways they personalized their ceremony and reception without spending a lot on floral and decor, including vendors she found via Instagram. She also offers her...