Disney Wedding Podcast

Today,  Alyssa Lewis  shares the story of her ceremony at  Spaceship Earth  in EPCOT, reception at  Ariel's  at the Beach Club, and dessert party at  Terrace des Fleurs  in EPCOT, complete with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in! You'll hear what it was like to be the first couple to use this iconic ceremony venue, which menu items were the biggest hits, and how Alyssa saved money on floral and transpo...

This week,  Kayla Brown  shares the story of her  Tree of Life  ceremony in Animal Kingdom and  Germany Promenade A & B  dessert party in EPCOT. She and Bill fell in love with the Tree of Life on the Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings show but were unsure whether the venue would be well-lit without TV lighting. Today she discusses how  she felt about the lighting, as well as how her guests reacted to th...

Today,  Marissa Blackstock  shares the story of her pre-reception at  Italy Isola , reception at  American Adventure Rotunda,   Magic Kingdom wedding ceremony on  Main Street, U.S.A. , and afterparty in  The Hub  at Cinderella Castle! You'll hear what it was like planning a large wedding within the restrictions of an After Hours in-park event, including how guests responded to the non-traditional...

This week, Grace Koguc shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Toledo reception at Coronado Springs' Gran Destino Tower, and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party. You'll hear how she worked to customize the restaurant's menus and saved a ton on floral and décor due with her venue choices. She also discusses her afternoon welcome party at Italy Isola in EPCOT and the rehearsal lunch she plan...

Today, Rachel Thompson shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Italy Isola in EPCOT, including a ride mix-in on Soarin'. You'll hear how she and Jayson chose these locations, what the most popular menu items were, and where they saved and splurged. Rachel also discusses the unique timeline and restrictions associated with outdoor, in-park events and gives lots of...

This week,  Paige Hutton  shares the story of being the first couple to have a wedding ceremony at EPCOT's  GM Lounge ! You'll hear how she and Keith chose this unique venue, along with  Living Seas Salon  for their reception and  Italy Isol a for their dessert party! Paige shares her tips for decorating Living Seas Salon, making transportation go more smoothly, and choosing menu items when you ha...

Today, Beth Crowell shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Harambe Marketplace dinner, and Pandora: World of Avatar cake-and-dance party. You'll hear how she and Caleb decided to split up their reception and chose these unique venues, along with details on the rules and restrictions associated with catered events at Pandora. Beth also shares her favorite menu items and cake flavors, pl...

This week,  Jenna  shares the story of her Disney wedding and reception, which were moved to the  Whitehall Room and Patio  due to a daylong rainstorm, plus a cake-cutting at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, and a dessert party held at  World Showplace  and  UK Lochside.  Jenna discusses how Disney handled the major changes to her venues and schedule due to weather, as well as whether it's worth it to pa...

Today, Olivia Ledbetter shares the story of her Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress ceremony, Mexico Vista Harmonious cocktail hour, and Tower of Terror reception—plus a welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard and two ride mix-ins! She and Nathan decided to move their ceremony off site so they could have more control, use an outside floral vendor, and take advantage of Just Marry 's planning services. In thi...

This week, Shelby Smith shares the story of her Tree of Life ceremony at Animal Kingdom, followed by a reception at Sea Breeze Point . By reusing their ceremony floral at the reception and cutting down the menu, she and Patrick were able to save money to put toward the unique ceremony venue—and ended up being only $100 over their Event Minimum! You'll also hear Shelby's top tips, plus how Disney p...

Today,  Katie and Jon Perez  share what it was like to be the first couple ever to be married at  Place de Remy  in EPCOT, complete with a surprise ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure! They also discuss their  Living Seas Salon  reception,  UK Lochside  dessert party, and  Harambe Marketplace  welcome party with ride mix-ins on Na'vi River Journey and Flight of Passage. And you'll hear abo...

This week, Alex Martinez shares the story of her ceremony at BoardWalk Inn's  Croquet Court  and reception at  Atlantic Dance Hall . She and Kyle also held a welcome party with Magic Kingdom fireworks at the Contemporary's  West Rotunda Courtyard  and a rehearsal dinner with fireworks at EPCOT's  UK Lochside ! On today's show, she talks about planning each of these events to maximize guest experie...

Today, Cid and Justin Cid-Perry share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony and California Grill reception. You'll hear how they chose these locations, their tips for working within the menu restrictions at California Grill, and how they kept the focus on guest experience. They also share details of their Animal Kingdom welcome party at Tamu Tamu Courtyard, including ride mix-ins on Na'vi R...

This week,  Amanda Lui  shares the story of her Disney cruise ceremony at Wedding Pointe on Castaway Cay and reception at The Tube aboard the Disney Fantasy. You'll hear how she and Caleb decided to travel all the way across the country for their wedding, how they were able to make the Tube more wedding-worthy just by working with the lighting technician, and where they splurged and saved. You'll...

Today, Farrahn Wood Williams shares the story of her ceremony and celebration at Sea Breeze Point , with a dessert party at Germany Promenade A, B & C and a ride mix-in on Frozen Ever After. She and Michelle were researching small, casual weddings when they discovered Disney weddings via this podcast and learned from the Fairytale Weddings Guid e that they were actually affordable! In this episode...

This week, Judy Lasley shares the story of her 45th anniversary vow renewal at the Wedding Pavilion , with a reception at the Whitehall Room & Patio and a dessert party at World Showcase Plaza in EPCOT. Because their wedding was sadly overshadowed by the unexpected passing of Judy's dad, she and Bob decided a vow renewal at their favorite place would help them take back their day while celebrating...

Today, Alyssa Clements Wilhelm shares the story of her wedding at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens East Brunswick, NJ. Alyssa and Christofer originally planned to have a Magic Kingdom After Hours Wedding. But a combination of the mid-week, early January date they were given and the possibility that the event could be moved to a ballroom due to weather or park hours led them to switch to an at-hom...

This week, Gabby Hoyt shares the story of her ceremony at Luau Pointe , reception at Trader Sam's and surprise dessert party at Germany Promenade A —complete with Frozen Ever After ride mix-in! Gabby's parents are in the wedding industry, so she knew that for her own wedding she wanted the unique kind of event only Disney can provide. Today you'll hear her best tips and tricks, including her favor...

Today, Jessica Doran shares the story of her ceremony at the  Wedding Pavilion , reception at  GM Lounge  and dessert party at  Living Seas Salon  and a ride mix-in on Soarin'. You'll hear how she chose these venues, which elements and activities she prioritized, and her top advice for anyone planning a Disney wedding. Jessica also shares tips from her Animal Kingdom rehearsal dinner, complete wit...

This week, Faith Burgos shares the story of her ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's Whitehall Room & Patio . Faith and Ian really wanted an Animal Kingdom wedding, but they originally chose a Disney resort venue because they were worried the park would be too expensive and that their guests wouldn't want to get up so early. But when CO...

Today, Kris and Rudy Bochek share the story of their Four Seasons Walt Disney World ceremony in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and reception at Capa. When their 2020 Disney wedding at the Wedding Pavilion and the Beach Club was cancelled due to COVID, Kris and Rudy had to start planning all over again. They ended up falling in love with the Four Seasons when they booked a dining reservation there on a w...

This week, Phil and Steve Jones-Harrison share the story of their wedding and reception at The Attic at BoardWalk Inn. When rain made it impossible to hold the ceremony at Sea Breeze Point , Phil and Steve requested to use their reception venue instead of the usual rain backup ( Harbor Club Breezeway ). Disney was able to rearrange The Attic to accommodate the ceremony and then change it back into...

Today,  Jennifer Port  shares the story of her Christmastime ceremony at the  Wedding Pavilion ,  Harmonious  prereception at  Italy Isola , and reception at  American Adventure Rotunda —plus a welcome party at Yacht & Beach Club's  Shipwreck Beach ! You'll hear how they incorporated Raphael's career as a firefighter for Walt Disney World's Reedy Creek Fire Department, plus how Raphael was able to...

This week, Jasmine and Joshua Terrell share the story of their wedding and cake-cutting at Paradise Cove. You'll hear how they chose this economical alternative to a Disney wedding just minutes from Walt Disney World, plus the story of Joshua's dramatic speedboat entrance to the James Bond theme! And they share their best tips for anyone interested in planning a wedding or a vow renewal at Paradis...

This week,  Rebecca Norris  shares the story of her beach-themed wedding, with an  Italy Plaza  ceremony, an  Ariel's  reception, and a bridal portrait session in Magic Kingdom! Rebecca tells how she and Dylan chose their venues, where they saved and splurged, and why she recommends getting up early to do Magic Kingdom photos the morning of your wedding. Click here to see all the photos!