Sinopsis
Plan your ideal Disney wedding, honeymoon or anniversary with insider tips, money-saving tricks, and creative ideas from the author of "Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide." This weekly show also features vendor spotlights and interviews with real Disney brides and grooms.
Episodios
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#725 Lorie & Jordan's Magic Kingdom + EPCOT Disney Wedding
31/12/2025 Duración: 29minClick 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 #GrandFloridi
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#724 Lauren & Eric's Wedding Pavilion + EPCOT Disney Wedding
24/12/2025 Duración: 28minClick 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 #EPCOTWeddi
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#723 Lito & Jason's BoardWalk Inn Wedding
17/12/2025 Duración: 27minClick 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 #SeaBreezePoi
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#722 Larissa & Vito's Grand Floridian Disney Wedding
10/12/2025 Duración: 45minClick 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 #DisneyWeddingPla
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#721 Sara & Jabaar's Tree of Life + California Grill Disney Wedding
03/12/2025 Duración: 25minClick 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 #Anim
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#720 Amanda & Brendan's Grand Californian Disney Wedding
26/11/2025 Duración: 44minClick 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. #DisneylandW
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#719 Maddie & Taylor's American Adventure Rotunda Wedding
19/11/2025 Duración: 43minClick 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, plann
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#718 Antonia & Nathan's Sea Breeze Point Wedding
12/11/2025 Duración: 38minClick 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 #d
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#717 Bridget & Nathan's Pandora Wedding
05/11/2025 Duración: 43minClick 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 #disne
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#716 Viviana & Miguel's Disney + Swan Reserve Wedding
29/10/2025 Duración: 43minClick 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
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#715 Miranda & Jack's Wedding Pavilion Wedding
22/10/2025 Duración: 19minClick 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 #weddingpavili
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#714 Launa & Trevor's Aulani Disney Vow Renewal
15/10/2025 Duración: 22minClick 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 #wed
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#713 Mel & Dave's Wedding Pavilion + Napa Room Disney Vow Renewal
08/10/2025 Duración: 40minClick 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
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#712 Meghan & Clayton's Tower of Terror + Whitehall Room & Patio Disney Wedding
01/10/2025 Duración: 20minClick 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
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#711 Annie & Damian's Catholic Ceremony + Disney Reception
24/09/2025 Duración: 38minClick 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 fo
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#710 Jen & Kyle's East Plaza Garden Magic Kingdom Wedding
17/09/2025 Duración: 31minClick 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
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#709 Candace & Erik's Haunted Mansion-Themed Wedding
10/09/2025 Duración: 25minClick 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 #weddinginspi
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#708 Anna & Michael's Grand Floridian Wedding
03/09/2025 Duración: 25minClick 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
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#707 Gloria & Ben's Paddlefish Disney Vow Renewal
27/08/2025 Duración: 30minClick 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
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#706 Yamel & Jose's Grand Floridian Wedding
20/08/2025 Duración: 50minClick 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