Disney Wedding Podcast

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...

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 e...

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 C...

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 he...

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 als...

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 t...

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 t...

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 Ca...

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...

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...

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 wh...

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. Ste...

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 coupl...