Disney Wedding Podcast

Amanda Winch shares the story of her Disney Cruise Line wedding aboard the Disney Treasure, including her beautiful ceremony at Wedding Pointe on Disney's private island and her celebration at Skipper Society. In this episode, Amanda explains how she decided on a cruise wedding after discovering Disney Fairytale Weddings at sea, why she and her fiancé chose to legally marry at home before celebrating onboard, and what drew them to the Treasure's rich color palette and Halloween-season sailing. She also shares tips on keeping décor minimal, upgrading select elements like floral and cake, and how bringing her own wedding photographers allowed her to get photos at multiple events and venues throughout the entire cruise—including with characters like Princess Tiana and Pluto! 📸 See all the wedding photos by David & Vicki Arndt Photography here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/amanda-tylers-disney-cruise-wedding/ 📘 Learn everything about planning a land-based Walt Disney World wedding in Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyCruiseWedding #DisneyTreasure #WeddingPoint #SkippersLounge #DisneyFairytaleWeddings #CastawayCayWedding #DisneyBride #CruiseWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #FairytaleWeddingsGuide

Planning a Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal? This episode breaks down how Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings work, including 2026 Disney wedding pricing, Event Minimum Expenditures, and what to expect from the planning process. 👉 View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/how-to-start-planning-2026/ Whether you've been dreaming about a Walt Disney World wedding for years or you just discovered that Disney even does weddings, this episode walks you through the exact steps to get started. You'll learn how Disney Fairytale Weddings work, what happens after you sign your contract, and how to make smart decisions from day one—especially if you're trying to stay close to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure. In this episode, I'm joined by Disney bride Natalie Stumpfig, who shares real-world advice from planning her own Disney World wedding, along with insider tips every couple should know before booking. We cover 2026 Disney wedding pricing, including: • How Disney's Event Minimum Expenditure works • Strategies for booking your wedding or vow renewal at the lowest possible cost • What happens after you sign your Disney wedding contract • What to expect from the Disney Fairytale Weddings planning process Natalie also shares details and advice from her own celebration, including a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, a reception at the Grand Floridian Ballroom (Salons 5 & 6), and a magical fireworks portrait session on Sago Cay Lawn. 📘 Start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, this episode will help you move forward with confidence and realistic expectations. #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyFairytaleWeddings #DisneyWeddingPricing #DisneyWedding2026 #DisneyVowRenewal #WeddingPavilion #GrandFloridianWedding #DisneyWeddingTips #BudgetDisneyWedding #DisneyWeddingPodcast #HowToPlanADisneyWedding #DisneyBride #DisneyWeddingAdvice

Matty and Jordan share the story of their Disney wedding at Sea Breeze Point, with a reception at Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club, a fireworks cruise during Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, and a Trash the Dress portrait session at Typhoon Lagoon. You'll hear how they saved money with smart planning choices and created a wedding that reflected their ocean-inspired theme. View photos by Merrily Married Media and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/matty-jordans-sea-breeze-point-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWedding #SeaBreezePoint #BeachClubWedding #ArielsAtTheBeachClub #TrashTheDressDisney #TyphoonLagoonWedding #MagicKingdomFireworks #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning

Click here to see all the photos by Disney Fine Art Photography and Jesse Giles Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/mira-collins-world-celebration-gardens-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Mira Schuiling shares the story of her ceremony at EPCOT's World Celebration Gardens, reception at California Grill's Napa Room, and welcome party at EPCOT's Germany Promenade. You'll hear why she and Collin chose the 12:30 am ceremony over the morning time slot and pushed their reception to the following evening. Mira also shares details of the Spaceship Earth lighting-activation package they added to their ceremony, which ended up being her favorite wedding memory! #DisneyWedding #EPCOTWedding #WorldCelebrationGardens #CaliforniaGrillWedding #SpaceshipEarthWedding #AfterHoursEPCOT #DisneyFairytaleWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWeddingPlanning

Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings! And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide! In this episode, Shakera Rudder shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, St. Augustine Ballroom reception at the Grand Floridian, and Norway Loft + Germany Promenade dessert party in EPCOT.  You'll hear how she focused her budget on treating guests to the best Disney has to offer, swapping out splurges like Cinderella's Glass Coach for memorable guest experiences like the dessert party,  a welcome party at Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom, and ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. She also shares specific budgeting tips, like skipping a real wedding cake and choosing navy linens to match the standard ballroom chairs. #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWedding #DisneyFairytaleWedding #WeddingPavilion #GrandFloridianWedding #EPCOTWedding #EPCOTDessertParty #NorwayLoft #GermanyPromenade #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddingBudget #DisneyWeddingTips #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingVenues #DisneyWeddingInspiration

Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/lorie-jordans-magic-kingdom-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Lorie Thompson shares the story of her ceremony at East Plaza Garden, with a reception at the Grand Floridian's St. Augustine Ballrooms A-C and a UK Lochside farewell party in EPCOT. You'll hear how she made budget swaps to be able to afford her Magic Kingdom wedding, like choosing a reception location with no venue fee and reusing the bridesmaids' bouquets as centerpieces. She also shares about her Premiere Portrait Sessions inside Magic Kingdom and Galaxy's Edge, where she and Jordan cosplayed as Star Wars characters because wedding attire is prohibited. #DisneyWedding #MagicKingdomWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddings #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddingPodcast #EastPlazaGarden #CinderellaCastleWedding #GrandFloridianWedding #EPCOTWedding #DisneyWeddingBudget #PremierPortraitSession #GalaxyEdge #StarWarsWedding #DisneyWeddingTips      

Click here to see all the photos by Ali Nasser Studios: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/lauren-erics-epcot-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Lauren Garcia shares the story of her Christmastime Disney wedding, with a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, a cocktail hour at BoardWalk Inn's St. James Room, a reception at Italy Isola, and a dessert party at American Adventure Rotunda. She shares how she used the numerous wedding menus on FairytaleWeddingsGuide.com to work with a Disney chef to tailor the menus at all their events, including their Fantasmic! welcome party. And you'll hear how she and Eric chose their wedding date specifically so they could do pre-park-opening portrait sessions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom! #DisneyWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddings #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WeddingPavilion #EPCOTWedding #MagicKingdomWedding #AnimalKingdomWedding #ChristmasDisneyWedding #FantasmicWedding #DisneyWeddingPortraits #DestinationWedding #WeddingPodcast #FairytaleWeddingsGuide  

Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/lito-jasons-boardwalk-inn-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Lito Morona-Donnelly and Jason Donnelly-Morona share the story of their Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Boardwalk Inn Conference Center reception in Promenade West I-III, and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party in EPCOT. Lito is a "character collector" who wanted to have Disney characters at his wedding he'd never met before, so he and Jason made numerous requests for EPCOT-specific characters before Disney finally gave them approval for France's Three Musketeers! You'll hear what that process was like, as well as why they added an appearance by Mickey and Minnie too. And they discuss working with Disney on their menus of mostly vegan foods that guests are still raving about! #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWedding #EPCOTWedding #SeaBreezePoint #BoardwalkInn #TerraceDesFleurs #DisneyCharacters #MickeyAndMinnie #ThreeMusketeers #DisneyWeddingIdeas #VeganWedding #PlantBasedWedding #GayDisneyWedding #LGBTQWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWeddings  

Click here to see all the photos by Honeycomb Films: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/larissa-vitos-grand-floridian-disney-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Larissa and Vito Mazzini share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony,  Grand Floridian Salon VI reception, and Grand Floridian Marina dessert party. You'll hear how they saved big by making smart swaps like hiring the Landau Coach instead of Cinderella's Glass Coach and using outside vendors for their elaborate floral and décor. Even having Mickey and Minnie appear at the reception three times, in three different outfits, was cheaper than having four Disney characters all at once! #DisneyWeddings #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WeddingPavilion #GrandFloridianWedding #DisneyFairytaleWeddings #DisneyDessertParty #MickeyAndMinnie #DisneyFireworksWedding #BrazilianBride #WeddingPlanningTips #DisneyWeddingPlanning #WeddingInspiration #DestinationWeddingTips #WeddingDecorIdeas #WeddingTimelineTips  

Click here to see all the photos by David & Vicki Arndt Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/sara-jabaars-tree-of-life-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Sara Mickens Rivers shares the story of her ceremony at the Tree of Life, reception at California Grill, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. Sara explains how she chose meaningful venues tied to her relationship with Jabaar, planned a seamless early-morning ceremony, and created a guest experience that felt uniquely "Disney" from start to finish. You'll also hear how she incorporated personal touches, navigated day-of surprises, selected standout vendors, and brought her Animal Kingdom love story to life through thoughtful details and magical moments—including a special appearance by Mickey and Minnie. #DisneyWeddings #DisneyWeddingPodcast #TreeOfLifeWedding #CaliforniaGrillWedding #AnimalKingdomWedding #DisneyBride #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyFairyTaleWeddings #DisneyWeddingPlanning #WeddingPodcast  

Click here to see all the photos by White Rabbit Photo Boutique: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/amanda-brendans-grand-californian-disney-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Amanda Holland shares the story of her Disneyland Resort wedding at the Grand Californian, which included a ceremony at Brisa Courtyard III and a reception in the Sequoia Ballroom. She explains how she and Brendan planned their event, the key decisions they made with Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings team, and the logistics that shaped their day—from their emotional first look to the custom-crafted menu. Amanda also shares details of the Premier Portrait Session they scheduled at EPCOT during their Walt Disney World honeymoon. This episode offers practical insight for couples researching Disneyland Resort weddings and looking for real examples of how the planning process works.  #DisneylandWedding #BrisaCourtyardIII #SequoiaRoomWedding #DisneyFairyTaleWeddings #DisneyWeddingPodcast #PremierPortraitSession #EPCOTPortraits #DisneyBride #DisneyCouple #GrandCalifornianWedding  

Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/maddie-taylors-american-adventure-rotunda-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Maddie Smilnak shares the details of her Walt Disney World wedding, which included a ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, a prereception at Italy Isola in EPCOT, and a reception at the American Adventure Rotunda. She discusses what inspired her and Taylor to choose these popular Disney wedding venues, how they brought their own officiant, what it was like getting ready at the Grand Floridian Villas, and why EPCOT fireworks made their cocktail hour unforgettable. The couple also explains how their outside photographers Root Weddings captured beautiful wedding portraits despite renovations at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. If you're researching Disney wedding venues, planning a Disney's Fairytale Wedding, or looking for real-life Disney wedding inspiration, this episode provides valuable tips on venues, photography, logistics, and budget planning. #DisneyWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyFairytaleWeddings #DisneyWeddingPavilion #EPCOTWedding #ItalyIsola #AmericanAdventureRotunda #GrandFloridianWedding #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyBride

Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/antonia-nathans-sea-breeze-point-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Antonia Sordillo Pastor shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, reception at The Attic at BoardWalk Inn, and dessert party at Norway Loft and UK Lochside. When she and Nathan realized they could have a wedding at Disney for less than a wedding in their home state of Massachusetts, they immediately thought of BoardWalk Inn, the first place they'd vacationed together. Today you'll hear where they splurged and saved, their favorite menu items, and why having a first look was so important. Antonia also shares how her disappointment over the dessert party being moved indoors turned into the most magical part of the day as she and her guests were escorted  through cheering crowds in EPCOT!  #epcot #disneyfireworks #boardwalkinn #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #seabreezepoint           

Click here to see all the photos by  Captured By Elle: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/bridget-nathans-pandora-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Bridget Lin and Nathan Chiang share the story of their ceremony in Pandora: The World of Avatar, reception at BoardWalk Inn's Promenade West Ballroom, Fantasmic! dessert party, and rehearsal dinner at the Grand Floridian's Sago Cay.  One of their top priorities was the menu, and today they speak in depth about the dishes they chose and how Disney accommodated their guests' dietary restrictions. You'll also hear how they used this podcast and the Fairytale Weddings Guide to plan their events—beginning long before they even signed their Letter of Agreement! #animalkingdom #pandora #avatar #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #fantasmic #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife  

Click here to see all the photos by That First Moment, Honeycomb Films, and Caldwell Photographic Studio: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/viviana-miguels-disney-swan-reserve-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World or Swan Reserve wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/  In this episode, Viviana and Miguel Marquez share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, reception at The Vue at the Swan Reserve, and dessert party at Italy Isola in EPCOT. When Disney only offered them a choice of two ballrooms for their reception, the couple booked The Vue instead and turned their Disney reception into a welcome party at the Grand Floridian's Citricos. Today you'll hear what it was like to plan at both venues, how they added two appearances by Mickey and Minnie, and why Viviana went from resisting a first look to calling it her favorite memory of the whole day.  #swanreserve #weddingpavilion #mickeyandminnie #wizardingworld #epcot #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife  

Click here to see all the photos by Root Weddings: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/miranda-jacks-wedding-pavilion-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Miranda Smith shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Terrace des Fleurs celebration at EPCOT. By choosing a 2-hour celebration instead of a full reception, she and Jack were able to have a 40-guest wedding with dinner, a cake-cutting, and fireworks for very close to Disney's Event Minimum Expenditure. Miranda also offers other money-saving tips, like doing a first dance to the fireworks soundtrack, skipping characters and Cinderella's Glass Coach, and taking the monorail to EPCOT (which saved them $1,850 on transportation!). #epcot #disneyfireworks #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #weddingpavilion  

Click here to see all the photos by Ashley Goodwin Photography and Disney Fine Art Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/launa-trevors-aulani-vow-renewal/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Launa Thompson shares the story of her Aulani vow renewal, with a ceremony on 'Ama'Ama Patio and a reception in the Kaiona Ballroom. She and Trevor originally eloped, so he decided they should celebrate with a vow renewal on the 10th anniversary of the day they met! You'll hear where they splurged (characters! flowers!) and where  they saved (a welcome barbecue at their villa). Plus, Launa discusses how she and Trevor took advantage of the option all Disney couples have to do Premier Portrait Sessions inside the parks at Walt Disney World at any time after their weddings!  #disneywedding #aulani #beachwedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife    

Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/mel-daves-disney-vow-renewal/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Mel Wright shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion vow renewal, Napa Room reception, and Sago Cay dessert party. Because she and Dave originally eloped, this event was a chance for Mel to get the photos and experiences she'd always dreamed of, including an appearance by Mickey and Minnie and a Premier Portrait Session inside Magic Kingdom. She also discusses what it was like to start getting ready at 1:30 am for that 5:30 am portrait session before her 9:30 am ceremony—and says it was totally worth it! #grandfloridian #californiagrill #mickeyandminnie #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife

Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/meghan-claytons-tower-of-terror-disney-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Meghan Britt-Mills shares the story of her Tower of Terror ceremony at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Whitehall Room & Patio reception at the Grand Floridian. Meghan always knew she wanted a Disney wedding, and today you'll hear how she incorporated her Beauty and the Beast theme—and why she broke the theme a little to add an appearance by her all-time favorite Disney couple, Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip! She also shares how she saved money on floral and decor and what it was like to have a midnight ceremony followed by a 5:30 am Magic Kingdom portrait session and a 10:30 am reception! #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #towerofterror #spookywedding

Click here to see all the photos by That First Moment: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/annie-damians-catholic-ceremony-disney-reception/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ Today, Annie Gauthney shares the story of her ceremony at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine C & D, and dessert party at the Grand Floridian Marina Patio & Terrace. You'll hear how she arranged personal floral, music, and transportation for the church portion of the day, plus what you have to do to get married at a Catholic church other than your own. She also shares how she was able to have an 80-guest wedding for just $32,000, including tons of great money-saving tips, like having a 6-inch cake, choosing barbecue for her dinner menu, cutting a character appearance, hiring an outside vendor for uplighting, using the Grand Floridian Marina for her dessert party instead of EPCOT, and skipping alcohol at that party.  #catholicwedding #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning