Disney Wedding Podcast

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...

This 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  Disne...

Today,  Maureen Casaus  shares the story of her Escape wedding at  Sea Breeze Point , catered meal at  The Attic , and dessert party at  UK Lochside . She discusses what it was like to plan remotely from California, why she decided to add a catered meal to the package, and her favorite menu items. Maureen also shares how she saved on floral and decor and her top tip to ensure the ceremony music is...

This week,  Courtney McDonnell  shares the story of her Wishes wedding ceremony at the  Wedding Pavilion , cocktail hour at  Luau Beach , and reception at  Sunset Boulevard  inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. Courtney discusses the unique aspects of planning at these venues,  her favorite menu items from the wedding and the Fantasmic! rehearsal dinner, and what happened when it started raining rig...

Today,  Karen Lawyer  shares the story of her Wishes Collection ceremony and reception at Aulani's Lanikuhonua Phase II venue. You'll hear how Karen and Alex chose Aulani for their wedding, which special Hawaiian touches they added to the event, and how they narrowly avoided being moved into a ballroom when an all-day downpour stopped just two minutes before the rain backup call was made! Karen al...

This week, Disney groom Simon Kirk shares the story of his Escape wedding to  Vicky Morse , with a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, cake and Champagne reception at  Citricos Rotunda , catered meal at  The Attic , and dessert party at  UK Pubside  in Epcot. Simon talks about the planning process, with special tips for other UK couples on  getting your marriage license by mail  and working within D...

Today,  Kathy Pratt  shares the story of her Wishes ceremony in front of the Magic Kingdom's  East Plaza Garden , reception at the Grand Floridian's  St. Augustine Ballroom , and dessert party at  Italy Isola  and  World Showplace  in Epcot. Kathy talks about how she incorporated her  Beauty and the Beast  theme, including an attraction mix-in at Beauty and the Beast — Live On Stage in Disney's Ho...

This week,  Morgan Davidson  shares the story of her Escape Collection vow renewal at Disney's Vero Beach Resort. She discusses how she and Mike decided to hold a vow renewal and why they chose the Beachside BoardWalk at Disney's Vero Beach, how they found outside vendors, and which menu items they recommend from their reception. You'll also hear a detailed timeline of their day and Morgan's top t...

Today,  Erin McKee  shares the story of her Wishes ceremony at the  Wedding Pavilion , reception at the Grand Floridian's  St. Augustine Ballroom  and  Happily Ever After  dessert party at the  Grand Floridian Marina . She discusses the logistics of planning a large, 160-guest wedding at Disney; how she was able to communicate her vision for the lush floral and decor at her  Tangled -themed recept...

This week,  Sara Russert  shares the story of her Adventureland-themed wedding at the Grand Californian's Brisa Courtyard and Trillium Room, plus a private viewing at Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room after the park closed! You'll hear how she pulled off a highly themed reception on a shoestring budget by sourcing her own antique decor, driving it down to Disneyland from Seattle, and hiring an out...

Today,  Kirsten DeRoche-Whitesell  shares the story of her Escape wedding ceremony at  Luaue Pointe , meal at Morimoto Asia and dessert party at  Vikings Landing  in Epcot. Kirsten shares how she and Regan chose the Escape package, what they did to customize it and how they planned their dessert party. She also discusses their Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios bridal portrait sessions. Cl...

Today,  Rose & Eric Waples  share the story of their Wishes ceremony at  Sea Breeze Point , reception at  California Grill  and dessert party at Epcot's  UK Lochside , plus a  Fantasmic!  welcome party with Tower of Terror ride mix-in. They discuss how they chose their venues, what it was like working within California Grill's menu restrictions, how they saved on floral and decor, and the importan...