Disney Wedding Podcast

This week, Marielle Herman shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Ariel's reception and Fantasmic! dessert party. Because Marielle and Will are vegetarians, she talks about how they customized an almost-meat-free reception menu, including a grilled-cheese-sandwich action station! And because Disney's Hollywood Studios is Marielle and Will's favorite park, you'll hear how they incorporated it via the dessert party and a pre-park-opening portrait session in their favorite part, Toy Story Land!

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Today, Alejandro and Shaubrey Metts share the story of their ceremony at Place de Remy and celebration at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT. You'll hear how they kept their budget low by skipping a formal reception in favor of spending the day at EPCOT with their guests and then gathering that night for a dessert party—with savory bites and a cake to cut—back in France during the fireworks. They also discuss how they chose their officiant and the one wedding element they decided to splurge on!

This week, Sam Rosswood shares the story of her Tree of Life ceremony at Animal Kingdom and Lantana Hall & Courtyard reception at Coronado Springs Resort. She and Zach met while working at a zoo, so Animal Kingdom has always been a special place for them. Today Sam shares details of the ceremony, including how they decided on early morning instead of late at night and how glad she was that she skipped upgraded lighting effects in favor of the basic lighting included in the Ceremony Venue Fee. She also shares how Disney was able to accommodate multiple food allergies and special diets at her reception, plus how the having a silhouette artist can work triple-duty as entertainment, guest favors and a guest book!

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Today, Steph Pollock shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, California Grill reception and Terrace des Fleurs dessert party. One of her and Matt's top priorities was giving guests uniquely Disney experiences, from brunch at their favorite restaurant with a surprise appearance by Christmas Mickey and Minnie to a fireworks dessert party inside EPCOT with a ride mix-in on Soarin'. Steph also discusses how she worked within the constraints of California Grill's menus and how she was able to save money to pay for all those Disney touches!

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This week, Brianna Laing shares the story of her ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, celebration at The Attic, and dessert party at UK Lochside. Although she initially worried that having a two-hour celebration instead of a full reception would feel rushed, Brianna says it ended up being the perfect amount of time. She talks about how she was able to stick to her budget by using the Fairytale Weddings Guide and listening to other couples' experiences on the Disney Wedding Podcast. And Brianna shares why she and Jake chose to do pre-park-opening portraits inside Animal Kingdom and what it was like!

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Today, Katie Petrozzino shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at Grand Floridian Ballroom Salon 6, and Luminous The Story of Us dessert party at EPCOT's Germany Promenade. You'll hear how she and Jordan were able to focus on guest experience while saving money via DIYs and reusing floral and décor. Plus, she discusses the meetings they requested with chefs at the Grand Floridian and EPCOT to ensure their reception and dessert party menus offered plenty of options for guests with food allergies, from the vegan mac 'n' cheese bar to the gluten- and dairy-free wedding cake!

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This week, Sharli and Shane Gulley return to the show to share the story of their 10-year vow renewal ceremony at Oak Manor Lawn, with a pre-reception at Animal Kingdom's Harambe Train Station, a ride mix-in on Flight of Passage, and a reception at Festival of the Lion King. Because color was such an important part of their wedding, for their vow renewal they juxtaposed colorful venues and lush greenery with a Black & White theme for décor and guest attire. Today you'll hear how they worked within the constraints of the Festival of the Lion King venue to achieve their vision, plus the story of their Fantasmic! welcome party and why Disney's pre-park-opening portrait sessions are worth every penny!

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Today, Kaitlyn Niland shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at GM Lounge, and welcome party at Terrace des Fleurs. As a professional project manager, Kaitlyn did considerable planning for her wedding, from creating a detailed estimate of where guests might stay in the room block to working closely with Disney on a gluten-free menu and cake after a disappointing experience at the menu-tasting event. In this episode, she shares her top planning tips, plus the things she would change if she were to do it all over again.

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This week, Stephanie and Sal Izelle share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola cocktail hour, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. They offer their favorite menu items and cake flavors, tips for saving money on floral and décor, and advice for those who worry that guests won't be able to handle the late-night timing for American Adventure receptions. Plus, you'll hear all about their welcome party at Fantasmic! the night before.

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Today, Karen Hooper shares the story of her wedding at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. Because she and John couldn't fit all the Disney wedding events they wanted into a single day, they decided to hold theirs over two days, in two parks. They started with a ceremony at GM Lounge to give them a great view of Spaceship Earth, followed by a short celebration in the same venue, complete with food, dancing and a visit by Mickey and Minnie! Then they took guests to Mexico Vista for a dessert party in front of the fireworks, followed by a ride mix-in on Soarin'. The next day, they treated guests to mix-ins at Kilimanjaro Safaris and The Festival of the Lion King, then got escorted to Tamu Tamu Courtyard by Disney's Uninvited Guests, a pair of actors posing as wedding crashers. There they had dinner, more dancing, a cake cutting, and an appearance by Safari Goofy! In this episode, Karen talks about the logistics of a multiday wedding, including why she now recommends it to everyone!

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