Disney Wedding Podcast

Today, Danielle Ormonde shares the story of her Wishes ceremony at Luau Pointe and reception at Trader Sam's , plus a welcome dessert party at the Grand Floridian's Whitehall Room and Sago Cay . She discusses the logistics of using a unique venue like Trader Sam's, including how she scheduled Mickey & Minnie between the ceremony and the reception due to the prohibition on characters inside the bar...

This week,  Carla Joules-Spencer  joins me to discuss what happens when circumstances change and you need to switch your Disney wedding from the  Wishes Collection  to the  Escape Collection . Carla talks about the steps she took to turn her Wishes wedding into an Escape ceremony at  Harbor Club Breezeway , reception at  Spaceship Earth Lounge  and fireworks photos at  Eau de France —including whi...

Today, Samantha Lietz shares the story of her Wishes ceremony at Clementine Lawn and reception at the Fort Wilderness Pavilion , with dessert party at Epcot's UK Lochside . Samantha talks about the unique entertainment options she added, including a photo op with Merida's horse and the logistics of coordinating  separate appearances by Donald Duck, Stitch and Jiminy Cricket. She also shares detail...

This week, Disney bride Katrina Rice shares the story of her Cruise Collection wedding ceremony in the Atrium of the Disney Dream and reception in Evolution, plus fireworks photos during Pirate Night! Katrina talks about how she modified the standard cruise package to be more like a traditional land wedding by adding a full reception with drinks and appetizers, a Dole Whip unity ceremony, a DJ and...

Today, Abral Wilson-Thrasher shares the story of her Magic Kingdom ceremony, Tomorrowland Terrace brunch, Grand Floridian Ballroom reception and Marina dessert party, including a first look at Cinderella Castle, appearances by Lumiere and her favorite rock band, Velcro Pygmies; the projection-mapping wedding cake; and not one but FOUR different gowns—two of which lit up! You'll hear how Abral chos...

This week, Disney bride Jenifer Shoener joins me for an in-depth look at Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' March 2 Bridal Showcase at Walt Disney World. We cover all the cake, menu items, floral, decor, vendors, and entertainment, plus the new mobile site for attendees, the IllumiNations dessert party and the self-guided venue tour. We also look at what was new and different this year, what was most v...

Although Catholic couples have been taking advantage of this option for years, most people aren't aware that you can have a Wishes Collection Disney wedding reception even if your ceremony is held off-site or at one of the non-Disney venues on property. As long as you meet the Wishes Food & Beverage and Enhancement minimums, you may plan your ceremony at another venue and still use Disney for such...

This week,  Rachael Callison-Rabatin  shares the story of her rainy-day Escape ceremony at BoardWalk Inn's  Harbor Club Breezeway , meal at  The Attic  and dessert party at  Living Seas Salon  with fireworks viewing at  UK Lochside ! Rachael discusses her strategies for weathering the storm, planning from a distance and plussing the Escape Collection package. Plus you'll hear her tips on the best...

Today,  Whitney Carroll  shares the story of her Fourth of July ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballroom, and dessert party at Sago Cay (with bridal portraits taken around the corner at Sago Cay Lawn)! She discusses how they chose their venues, what happened when rain delayed the fireworks for their Happily Ever After dessert party, and how she wa...

This week, Ashela Bean shares the story of her wedding ceremony at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin's Crescent Terrace and her reception in the resort's Osprey Ballroom. Ashela discusses how choosing the Swan & Dolphin for her 100-guest wedding cost less than half the price of a Wishes Disney Wedding and still fit her Disney theme, including an appearance by Mickey & Minnie. She also shares he...

On today's show,  Shannon Mais   shares the story of the first-ever wedding ceremony held at Animal Kingdom's Caravan Stage, plus her reception in Harambe near Festival of the Lion King. Shannon talks about how she almost abandoned her dream of an Animal Kingdom wedding until Andrew had the idea to request the Caravan Stage. She also shares her process for finding a DJ, her best menu items and cak...

This week, Disney bride Barbara Schuster   joins me to discuss everything you need to know about Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' Memories Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World. This show is designed to introduce you to the basics of the package —what is and isn't included, what it costs in 2019, which locations are available, what the requirements are—and give you a timeline f...

This week, Disney bride Remi Cassels joins me to discuss everything you need to know about Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' Escape Collection of weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World. This show is designed to introduce you to the basics of the package —what is and isn't included, what it costs, which locations are available, what the requirements are—and give you a timeline for a typical Esc...

This week: Wishes Collection Overview + FAQ! Disney bride Lauren McGrew-Hitzhusen joins me to discuss everything you need to know about Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' Wishes Collection weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World. We cover the three expenditure requirements—a ceremony fee, a per-person food and beverage minimum expenditure, and an enhancement minimum expenditure—with specific pri...

Christmas 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 2019 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...

On today's show,  Alexis Aldamuy shares the story of her Wishes Collection ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at American Adventure Rotunda. You'll hear how Alexis and Miranda chose these locations, what happened when rain threatened their day,  and how they added unique, reusable decor to their day—including a love-lock ceremony that will be displayed in their home. You'll also hear A...

This week, Maria Makonnen shares the story of her Christmastime Wishes wedding at the Wedding Pavilion and Animal Kingdom's Tamu Tamu Courtyard, plus a safari ride mix-in! Maria discusses how she planned the event from the UK, including how they chose their ceremony and reception locations and how she was able to provide real candles for the centerpieces and candelabra for the cake table. She also...

On today's episode, Sadie West  shares the story of her Cruise Collection wedding aboard the Disney Dream. Sadie and Ian held their ceremony in the Atrium and had their cake and Champagne reception in Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar. Sadie talks about customizing the standard cake and bouquet that come with the package, getting photos with characters, and why she recommends getting up early for a pho...

This week, Megan  Gomez-Mesquita shares the story of her Escape wedding at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, with a meal at Whispering Canyon and a dessert party during IllumiNations at Epcot. You'll hear what happened when rained moved Megan and Ramy from Sea Breeze Point to Harbor Club Breezeway , the tunnel under BoardWalk Inn. Megan also discusses how she upgraded her Escape Collection cake flavors a...

Earlier this year, Nicole Jubin Burke joined me for my  First Steps for the Newly Engaged episode. Today, she returns to the show to share how her Disney wedding turned out! Nicole and Joey were married at the Wedding Pavilion and had their reception at California Grill. They also added a welcome party in Dinosaur Lounge at Animal Kingdom, complete with appearance by Safari Goofy, and a dessert pa...

This week, Disney bride Kristen Alhassan shares the story of her Cruise Collection wedding in Outlook Lounge aboard the Disney Dream. Kristen and Mubarek met when they were both cast members at Walt Disney World, and they added many personal touches to their event — including a three-hour catered reception in Outlook Lounge directly after the ceremony. You'll hear how Kristen customized the weddin...

Today, Megan Kay shares the story of her Intimate Package wedding at the Four Seasons, including a ceremony on the Areca Lawn and a reception in the Pamplona Room at Capa. You'll hear how Megan and Jason chose the Four Seasons, what the planning process was like and how they added a private cocktail hour and reception to the package—including a view of fireworks at the Magic Kingdom! Megan also sp...

This week, Disney bride Eden Graziano shares the story of her Escape wedding ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with cake and Champagne reception at the Whitehall Room, dinner at 1900 Park Fare and a Happily Ever After fireworks cruise that night! Eden details how she and Brandon chose their venues, the upgrades and customizations they made to the Escape package, and how they planned all the way fr...

Today's episode is a very special treat: Lisa Farrington  shares the story of her Halloween wedding ceremony in the Japan Pavilion, brunch at Chef Mickey's, IllumiNations reception at Terrace des Fleurs, and after-party at Tower of Terror! You'll hear how Lisa and John chose these venues and worked within an unusual wedding-day timeline in order to use them. Lisa also shares extensive advice about...

Luau Beach ceremony moved to the Whitehall Room & Patio!