Disney Wedding Podcast

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...

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 follo...

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...

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 Soa...

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 phot...

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...

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...

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 reco...

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...

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...

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 inste...

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 cocktai...

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...

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...

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 thro...

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 appearanc...

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 arti...

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...

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...

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 R...

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 advi...

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 unforget...

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, f...

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...

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 Disn...