Disney Wedding Podcast

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   

Click here to see all the photos: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/jen-kyles-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, Jen McManamon shares the story of her Magic Kingdom ceremony at East Plaza Garden and reception at California Grill. Getting married in front of Cinderella Castle was her childhood dream come true, and today you'll hear how she prioritized the venue, Cinderella's Glass Coach, and guest experience while working within the constraints applied to Magic Kingdom and California Grill events. She also shares her low-cost alternatives to adding other catered events like a welcome party.  #magickingdom #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #californiagrill  

Click here to see all the photos by Root Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/candace-eriks-haunted-mansion-themed-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, Candace Ehringer shares the story of her Haunted Mansion-themed Disney  wedding, with a ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, a reception at BoardWalk Inn's The Attic, and a welcome party at UK Lochside in EPCOT. You'll hear all the ways she and Erik incorporated their theme into the wedding, from the stretching-room-themed cake and spooky décor to entertainment like a palm reader and a silhouette artist. You'll also see photos of their bachelor-and-bachelorette party at Splitsville and hear why Candace is so glad she cut the park portrait session and kept the vintage car!  #hauntedmansion #halloweenwedding #spookywedding #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple  

Click here to see all the photos by Kiste Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/anna-michaels-grand-floridian-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, Anna and Michael Dyrhaug share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Sago Cay Pointe pre-reception, and Whitehall Room & Patio reception. Food and drinks were among their top priorities, and you'll hear how they even had Disney re-create some of Anna's grandma's recipes at their reception. They also discuss how they cut a character appearance to afford Cinderella's Glass Coach and held their welcome party at California Grill's Napa and Sonoma Rooms so that they could have fireworks at all their events! #grandfloridian #weddingpavilion #californiagrill #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife

Click here to see all the photos by Merrily Married Media: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/gloria-bens-paddlefish-disney-vow-renewal/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World Paddlefish wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide:  https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ In this episode, Gloria Agredano shares the story of her vow renewal at Paddlefish in Disney Springs and Seven Seas Lagoon fireworks cruise during Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. She and Ben had to cancel their Disney wedding due to the pandemic, so they had always dreamed of a Disney World vow renewal. Gloria estimates they saved 50% by choosing Paddlefish for their celebration, while still enjoying magical Disney experiences like the fireworks cruise and a portrait session at the BoardWalk the following day.  #disneywedding #disneysprings #happilyeverafter #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife

Click here to see all the photos by RKM Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/yamel-joses-grand-floridian-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, Yamel Code Picon shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, St. Augustine Ballroom reception at the Grand Floridian, and Germany Promenade  dessert party at EPCOT with a ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. She details how she was able to DIY all the decor for her reception and enlist friends and family members to set it up. You'll also hear how Jose was against doing a first look but, when Disney's strict timeline for taking portraits in the Grand Floridian lobby forced them to add one, it ended up being an incredibly moving experience that also calmed Yamel's anxiety. And both of them still cried when she came down the aisle at the ceremony!  #weddingpavilion #grand floridian #epcot #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #disneyfireworks

Click here to see all the photos by Michelle Vila Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/gigi-roberts-festival-lion-king-vow-renewal/ And click here to start planning your own Walt Disneu World wedding or vow renewal with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ GiGi and Robert Andre share the story of their Festival of the Lion King ceremony at Animal Kingdom and Lantana Room reception at Coronado Springs Resort. Because they had no professional photos of their COVID-era wedding, the couple decided to hold a Disney vow renewal, inviting guests to an anniversary dinner and then surprising them afterward with a trip into Animal Kingdom for the ceremony! You'll hear how they used the Fairytale Weddings Guide and a BEO review session with author Carrie Hayward to pack their wedding with the food, décor, and experiences they wanted while sticking to their budget. #disneyanimalkingdom #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #parklife #africanwedding