Disney Wedding Podcast

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 #disneywed

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 #disne

Click here to see all the photos by Merrily Married: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/candace-louis-oak-manor-lawn-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide:  https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ This week, Candace Theriault shares the story of her Oak Manor Lawn ceremony and Atlantic Dance Hall reception. You’ll hear how she chose her wedding date, which menu items were her guests’ favorites, and how she saved money via DIYs. Candace also explains how the Fairytale Weddings Guide helped her choose her venues, save her money, and answer all her questions! #portorleansriverside #atlanticdancehall #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #disneyadult #parklife

Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/susan-pjs-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, Susan Matthews shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Whitehall Room & Patio reception and EPCOT UK Lochside dessert party. She and PJ were able to save big by DIYing many elements of their reception décor, and today she shares her top tips for transporting these to Disney and communicating to your outside day-of coordinator how they should be set up. And you'll hear her favorite menu items and cake flavors! #weddingpavilion #grandfloridian #epcot #disneywedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtips #weddingbudget #disneyworld #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #disneycouple #disneyadult #parklife

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 on the cruise, and how they were able to get wedding-day photos with six Disney characters! Click here to see all the photos!

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 following day. She also discusses her welcome party at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando and offers her best tips for other couples. Click here to see all the photos!

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 private rehearsal lunch at Yachtsman Steakhouse. Click here to see all the photos by Let's Make A Memory!

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 Soarin' or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind after the reception. They also added a welcome party at the Grand Floridian Marina so that they could surprise guests with an appearance by Mickey, Minnie, Chip 'n' Dale in their Christmas outfits, which weren't allowed at any of the couple's other venues. Click here to see all the photos by Michelle Lacson Photography!

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 photos and then used a Frozen ride mix-in to kill time until amplified entertainment and their character appearance—featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy—were allowed to begin. Click here to see all the photos by Casie Marie Photography!

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 how Hannah's fear of having park guests watch her ceremony were dispelled when the whole crowd cheered as she and Matthew were pronounced husband and wife! Click here to see all the photos!

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, and table numbers. Her own wedding included nods to Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, including ring delivery by the Chopper droid she and David built themselves! You’ll also hear about all the entertainment they added to their event—including a live painter and the Wah Lum Temple Lion Dancers—and their portrait session at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Click here to see all the photos by Caldwell Photographic Studio!

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 recommends journaling your wedding! Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography!

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 Sleeping Beauty Castle, and what it was like to ride in Disneyland's brand-new Cinderella Platinum Coach! Click here to see ALL the photos!

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 kept costs down was to limit the guest list to 15 people, but in this episode she also shares lots of other money-saving tips you can implement at your Disney wedding or vow renewal! Click here to see all the photos!   

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 instead! You’ll also hear her best tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World. Click here to see ALL the photos!

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 cocktail hour. Plus they share their best tips for anyone planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World! Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography!

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 a nap before her extended reception inside EPCOT. You'll also hear her top tips for anyone considering an After Hours event. Click here to see all the photos!

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 by Mickey. Libby also shares how she surprised Emory with his all-time favorite character, Stitch, and why every couple planning a Walt Disney World wedding needs the Fairytale Weddings Guide! Click here to listen and see ALL the photos!

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 through a garage full of wedding dresses to score the $30 vintage gown that was the focal point of her theme! And Parker shares how she treated guests to a fireworks cruise as a fun and economical alternative to a rehearsal dinner. Click here to see all the photos!