Disney Wedding Podcast

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!

Today, Oliviah Smart shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, California Grill reception, and EPCOT dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs. Good food was her top priority, and today she talks about working within California Grill's menu restrictions and running wild with her dessert party menu to get exactly what she wanted. You'll also hear her tips on costumes and timing for an appearance by Mickey and Minnie, how she rented a Porsche convertible for their ceremony exit, and why her first look with Jacob was one of her favorite memories of the day. Click here to see all the photos by Bella Grey Photography!

This week, Corinne Egan shares the story of her After Hours ceremony at EPCOT's Japan Pavilion and reception at Terrace des Fleurs. You'll hear what it was like to have an event so late at night, including the restrictions and her tips for future couples. She also shares the story of her Fantasmic! welcome party with ride mix-in on Tower of Terror, and how she worked with the hair and makeup artists at LeJeune Artistry to achieve the perfect Rapunzel braid for her Tangled-themed wedding! Click here to see all the photos!

Today, Cheyanne and Michael Pond share the story of their Oak Manor Lawn ceremony and Whitehall Room & Patio reception, plus a welcome party during the fireworks at EPCOT's Germany Promenade A & B, complete with a ride mix-in on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! They discuss how they used the Fairytale Weddings Guide to estimate their costs and plan before they were able to work with Disney. You'll also hear which items were non-negotiable and why they decided to cut their wedding-night dessert party. Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Celina and Aaron Wolf share the story of their ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Anandapur Theater Caravan Stage and reception in the Harambe Theater District. Because they wanted to treat their guests to an entire wedding weekend of events, they also added a fireworks welcome party at Italy Isola in EPCOT and a farewell brunch at Hollywood Studios' Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, complete with a surprise ride mix-in on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway! In this episode you'll hear how Aaron and Celina kept the focus on guest experience while incorporating their unique style into the wedding. Click here to see all the photos!

Today, Emma Hurst shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Sago Cay pre-reception, and reception at California Grill's Napa Room and Sonoma Room. Emma is a professional florist, so she offers great tips on how to get the wedding floral you want at a price you can afford. She also discusses what it was like to split her reception between the Napa Room for dinner and the Sonoma Room for dancing, and she shares long-distance planning tips for other UK couples. Click here to see all the photos!

This week, Jessie Carney shares the story of her Disney Wish cruise wedding ceremony at Castaway Cay and celebration at The Bayou. You'll hear how she decided to bring her own wedding photographer (with an assistant who does hair and makeup!), why she chose the beach at Castaway Cay over Wedding Pointe, and how she was able to get fireworks photos on Pirate Night! Jessie also shares her best advice for future Disney cruise couples. Click here to see all the photos!

Today, Aidan Ruby and Stefani Wharton-Ruby share the story of their "Spooky Elegance"-themed Wedding Pavilion ceremony, French Island reception at EPCOT, and Sunset Boulevard afterparty at Hollywood Studios. They share how they incorporated fireworks, multiple ride mix-ins, Cinderella's Glass Coach, favorite park foods, and appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Pluto to give guests an unforgettable experience, while saving money with smart swaps for floral and décor. You'll also hear how they scrapped their Animal Kingdom welcome party for a private event at Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs. Click here to see all the photos!

This week, Jose Campos and Jessica Crain-Campos share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Ballroom reception in Salons VI-IX, and welcome party at Mexico Vista in EPCOT. Jessica's No. 1 wedding priority was "flowers, flowers, flowers!" and today you'll hear how she communicated that vision to her florist—and how using a ballroom allowed her to save big on floral, decor, furniture, a neon sign, and a 360-degree photo booth! You'll also hear how Jose surprised Jessica with the fireworks welcome party after they initially cut the wedding-day dessert party to save money. Click here to see ALL the photos! 

In this episode, Disney Food Blog creator and owner AJ Wolfe shares her top food and restaurant picks for Disney weddings, honeymoons, and anniversaries. We discuss ways to incorporate Disney park favorites and food trends into your wedding menus—and your wedding cake! We also cover the best restaurants for group events like welcome parties and the top spots for romantic honeymoon dining. Plus, AJ shares her favorite Disney treats and dream wedding reception menu. Click here to listen to the Menu Planning Tips for Walt Disney World Weddings episode mentioned in this show.

This week, Angel Ponce and Matthew Tempest share the story of their EPCOT wedding, with a ceremony at the Japan Pavilion, reception at Living Seas Salon, and a dessert party at UK Lochside. Because their family and friends traveled from all over the world to attend the wedding, and some had never been to Walt Disney World before, Angel and Matthew made sure to deliver quintessential Disney experiences—from an appearance by Mickey Mouse and Angel's ceremony arrival in Cinderella's Glass Coach to an array of favorite park foods and a surprise ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.  Click here to see ALL the photos!

Whether you've been planning your Walt Disney World wedding in your head for years or you just discovered that Disney does weddings, today's show has the steps and tips that will set you on the path to your dream Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding or vow renewal. Disney bride Jamie Hubbard and I cover how 2025 pricing works—including how to stick to the lowest Event Minimum Expenditure—how to book your event, and how the planning process works. Jamie also shares details and advice from her own ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, with a pre-reception and fireworks at Italy Isola, and a reception at American Adventure Rotunda—plus a welcome party at Animal Kingdom's Tamu Tamu Courtyard! Here are some other episodes to get you started planning your Walt Disney World wedding or vow renewal: How to Set Up a Room Block Disney Park Portrait Session FAQ How to Save a Bundle on the Bar Menu-Planning Tips How to Get Your Marriage License How to Get the Floral & Décor You Want at a Price You Can Afford How to Use Outside Vendors Click here to see all of this episode's photos! 

This week, Jasmine Haliday shares the story of her wedding at Paradise Cove in Orlando. After she and Antonio decided to cancel their Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding at the last minute, they were able to put together a whole new wedding with the help of Paradise Cove and Martell Event Services in just four days! Today you'll hear how they pulled this off—and how Jasmine's brother surprised her with Cinderella's carriage and appearances by Cinderella herself, plus Ariel and a luau show, complete with fire dancer!  Click here to see all the photos!

Today, Amanda Caseiro shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Grand Floridian Convention Center reception at the St. Augustine A–C ballrooms. She and Michael love Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, but when its ceremony venue was removed during construction, they had to pivot to create the Enchanted Tiki Room-inspired event they wanted at the Grand Floridian instead. Today you'll hear how they did this by working with their chef to customize a tropical menu and using an outside floral and décor vendor to create an island paradise inside a ballroom for less.  Click here to see all the photos!

This week, Ariana Mah shares the story of her ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel's Rose Court Garden, reception at the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion, and rehearsal dinner at World of Color in Disney California Adventure. She and Mike made smart trade-offs like skipping the Cinderella Platinum Coach entrance so they could afford pre-park-opening portraits at Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. They also extended their reception and surprised rehearsal dinner guests with a private viewing area at World of Color! Click here to see all the photos!

Today, Chazi Blankenship shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at BoardWalk Inn's Marvin Gardens, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. You'll hear how she made her lifelong dream of a Disney wedding come true by employing smart budget cuts in areas like floral and décor so she could splurge on Cinderella's Glass Coach, an appearance by Mickey and Minnie, and the dessert party with ride mix-in. Chazi also shares detailed menu and cake flavor recommendations! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Tiffany Townley shares the story of her Christmastime Disney wedding, with a Wedding Pavilion ceremony, American Adventure Rotunda reception, fireworks at Italy Isola, and a Fantasmic! welcome party. She and Justin love Christmas, and today you'll hear how they incorporated it in their day, from mini Christmas trees lining the aisle at the ceremony that became centerpieces at the reception to the full-size Christmas trees they installed in the hotel rooms where they got ready! They also customized their wedding by recording themselves singing “I See the Light” for their first dance, along with special songs for the mother-son and father-daughter dances. And Tiffany shares what she learned from doing Premier Portrait Sessions inside all four Disney parks. Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today, Jeanette Izquierdo shares the story of her Christmastime Disney Cruise wedding aboard the Wish, with a ceremony in the Grand Hall and celebration at The Bayou. Jeanette did a significant amount of DIY for her wedding, and today you'll hear how she got everything on the ship! She also shares how she handled makeup and hair services, and how she and Luis were able to get photos on Castaway Cay, at sunset, and during Pirate Night fireworks by bringing their own photographer onboard. Click here to see all the photos!

This week, Amanda Williams and Amy Cuevas share the story of their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine Ballroom A&B. Amy and Amanda had Mickey, Minnie, Daisy and Goofy attend their reception, along with a surprise appearance by Chip 'n' Dale at the end arranged by Amy for Amanda! You'll hear how they saved money using outside vendors and DIYs to make room in the budget for splurges like the characters and Cinderella's Glass Coach. Plus they share their favorite menu items and top tips for making the day go smoothly! Click here to see all the photos!

Today, Jordyn Hudson and Chris Norman share the story of their ceremony at Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom, with a reception at Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's BoardWalk and a welcome party at Fantasmic! Animal Kingdom is their favorite park, and today you'll hear what it was like to get up early for a 6 am ceremony there. They also discuss Disney Photography's Virtual Background photo booth, which was a huge hit with their guests, and how their pre-park-opening portrait session inside Magic Kingdom turned out to be one of their favorite memories. Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Lianna Dumeng shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Italy Isola pre-reception, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. You'll hear how she and Bryan focused their attention and budget on guest experiences like fireworks during the cocktail hour, a surprise appearance by Mickey and Minnie, and an elaborate dessert table to accompany their cake. Lianna also shares what it was like to have a 2-hour gap between the ceremony and the cocktail hour, plus details of her Animal Kingdom welcome party and Disney Springs farewell brunch. Click here to see ALL the photos! 

Today, Stephanie Dibble shares the story of her Disney wedding ceremony at Pandora – The World of Avatar inside Disney's Animal Kingdom and reception at the Contemporary Resort's Porte Cochere. You'll hear why she and Gaelan decided to have their reception before the ceremony and how it worked out for them and their guests, plus the ways they saved money to splurge on the ceremony venue. Stephanie also discusses their pre-park-opening portrait sessions inside Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. Click here to see all the photos!

This week, Georgiee Ignatius shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony, meal at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. You'll  hear how she planned the event from the UK, including what it was like to have a casual lunch in a restaurant's private room instead of a full reception. And she shares how she and Jacob got to be the first couple to take pre-park-opening portraits at EPCOT's Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana!  Click here to see ALL the photos! 

Today, Emma Reyes shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Grand Floridian Ballroom Salon VI reception and Marina Patio and Terrace dessert party. You'll hear how she was able to stick to her budget by using outside vendors, DIYs and clever ideas—like cutting and serving her wedding cake at the dessert party instead of paying for a separate menu of desserts! And she shares how she planned a welcome party at Star Wars Launch Bay in Hollywood Studios, including a ride mix-in on Rise of the Resistance, plus a rehearsal dinner at Tamu Tamu Courtyard in Animal Kingdom, complete with ride mix-ins on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Flight of Passage! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Kelly Mahoney and Sean Cusack share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, American Adventure Rotunda reception, and Italy Isola dessert party. What started as an in-joke between Sean and his mom the first time he saw Cinderella's Glass Coach and demanded to meet the ponies eventually became an entire Disney wedding, with Kelly enthusiastically onboard. Today you'll hear where they saved and splurged, how they became the first couple to add floral to the balcony at American Adventure Rotunda, why they skipped a wedding cake in favor of two cake-ball machines, and how they bucked tradition so that Sean could spend as much time with the ponies as possible! Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today, Jenna Williamson shares the story of her evening ceremony at Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life, brunch reception at the Grand Floridian's Citricos the following day, and Halloween-themed dessert party at EPCOT's Germany Promenade that night. She shares lots of great tips for personalizing your Disney wedding ceremony and reception, including adding Mickey, Minnie and a silhouette artist; having the culinary team re-create a recipe of her grandma's; and working with the wedding cakes team to customize an Espresso cake with Guava Jam and Cream Cheese filling, plus Cinnamon-Spiced Buttercream frosting—a combination they initially rejected but approved after sampling it. Jenna also shares the story of her pre-opening portrait sessions at all four parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom! Click here to listen and see ALL the photos!

This week, Olivia Martin shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Grand Floridian Ballroom reception. You'll hear how she saved by bringing her own bouquets, centerpieces and other décor, plus how she worked with a chef to completely customize a menu of her and Zach's favorite Disney restaurant food that accommodated a number of food allergies and special diets. And you'll  hear about the full-circle moment when Olivia—who's known she'd have a Disney wedding ever since she was 8 years old and saw a bride in Cinderella's Glass Coach—was riding in the coach and heard a little girl exclaim, “Oh my gosh, look! It's Cinderella!” Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today, Nicole Sullivan shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony, reception at The Attic, and dessert party at EPCOT's UK Lochside. BoardWalk Inn is a Disney Vacation Club home resort for Nicole's family, and every time she passed Sea Breeze Point as a girl she'd think, “I'm going to get married there someday!” Today you'll hear how she made that dream a reality, including where she saved and splurged, how she customized her event menus, and how her parents managed to surprise her and Brian with an appearance by Mickey and Minnie! You'll also hear how adding a Spaceship Earth ride mix-in to their dessert party also allowed them to get amazing photos with that EPCOT icon at the end of the night! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Mariessa Gellman shares the story of her EPCOT wedding, with a ceremony at the Japan Pavilion and a reception at GM Lounge, plus a dessert party at Harambe Train Station in Animal Kingdom, complete with a ride mix-in on Flight of Passage! She shares how she and David were able to splurge on Cinderella's Glass Coach, a park portrait session, and an appearance by Donald and Goofy by making smart tradeoffs, including using outside vendors and purchasing many items on Etsy. You'll also hear about their welcome  party at Splitsville in Disney Springs! Click here to listen and see ALL the photos!

Today, Casey and Lucas Borton share the story of their Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Citricos reception, and Germany Promenade dessert party (with desserts moved to American Adventure Rotunda due to weather). They switched from a Charleston, SC wedding to Walt Disney World when they found out the price would be the same or less, and today they share how they planned, saved and splurged. You'll also hear whether it was worth it to get up at 2:45am on the wedding day to take portraits inside Magic Kingdom! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Elaine Park shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, dinner at Italy Isola in EPCOT, and reception at Sunset Boulevard in Disney's Hollywood  Studios. You'll hear how she chose these locations and what she DIYed in order to afford them. Elaine also discusses how she maximized the value of her private chartered transportation, which picked up and dropped off guests at Evermore Resort off-property and at two Disney resorts. And you'll hear which items on her Disney character-themed dinner action stations were the biggest hits! Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today's episode covers everything you ever wanted to know about the pre-park-opening portrait sessions available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to take photos in bridal attire before the parks open to day guests, and they're offered at Disneyland, California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as the two water parks. Today you'll learn... Who's eligible to book in-park portrait sessions How much they cost Which days and times are available Which photographers can shoot the photos Where you can take photos ...and much more! My guest today is Haley Hart, who was lucky enough to do bridal portrait sessions in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disneyland. Today she shares how the Disneyland and Walt Disney World portrait sessions differ, which one was her favorite, where she was able to take photos, and her tips for anyone interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Click here to see all of Hayley's photos!

This week, Molly Haining shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony, Terrace des Fleurs pre-reception, and American Adventure Rotunda reception. She and Steve were originally set on having a Magic Kingdom wedding, but photography was of paramount importance, so once they learned they couldn't bring an outside photographer, they switched to the Wedding Pavilion. Today you'll hear where they saved and splurged on their big day, how they made up the food and beverage minimum so they could use American Adventure Rotunda  with just 50 guests, and how Molly went full circle from being an 8-year-old waving at a bride in Cinderella's Glass Coach to being the bride in the coach at whom little girls were waving! Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today, Hayley Hart shares the story of her Pandora: The World of Avatar ceremony, California Grill reception, and UK Lochside welcome party. She and Josh are big foodies, and it was important to them to share with their guests the best Disney has to offer, so today Hayley shares extensive details of their reception and welcome party menus. She also offers tips on where to save if you want to splurge on a venue like Pandora for your Disney wedding—including taking photos outside Chef Mickey's instead of hiring characters!! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Caroline Carlman shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center‘s St. Augustine C & D. You'll hear how she communicated her very specific  floral and décor vision to Disney's floral vendor, where she splurged to enhance guest experience, and where she saved. Caroline also discusses her fireworks welcome party at EPCOT's Terrace des Fleurs and the lunch she held at Trader Sam's, complete with specialty cocktails and bar effects! Click here to listen and see ALL the photos!

Today, Sarah Kan shares the story of her 10th anniversary dinner at Festival of the Lion King and dessert party at Magic Kingdom. Sarah and Avery's first date was at Magic Kingdom, so they'd been planning an anniversary party there for years. Today you'll hear how they planned the Animal Kingdom dinner, complete with a live band, a slideshow retrospective of their relationship, and the surprise announcement that they'd eloped just weeks earlier. And Sarah discusses the afterparty in Magic Kingdom—another surprise for guests—that included dancing, a visit from Mickey and Minnie, and a 10-second private fireworks show! Click here  to see all the photos!

This week, Maddie and Lou Rossi share the story of their Disney wedding in EPCOT, with a ceremony at GM Lounge, a cocktail hour at Terrace des Fleurs, and a reception at American Adventure Rotunda. Having a ceremony with a view of her favorite ride, Spaceship Earth, was important to Maddie, and today you'll hear how choosing all in-park venues allowed her and Lou to slash their décor budget. You'll also hear their favorite  menu items and best tips for other Disney couples! Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today, Ellie Martin shares the story of her ceremony and reception at the Grand Floridian's Whitehall Room and Patio, with a welcome party at Germany Promenade A & B in EPCOT. You'll hear how she kept her budget under control by limiting the guest list, upgrading chairs instead of adding tons of floral décor, and eschewing pricey extras like characters, in-park portrait sessions, and a ride mix-in. Ellie also shares how she worked with Disney to create completely gluten-free menus of Disney park favorites at both the reception and the dessert party, including a gluten-free cake! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Vanessa Smith shares the story of her ceremony at the Yacht Club's Crescent Cove and reception at EPCOT's Rue de Paris, complete with fireworks and a ride mix-in on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure! You'll hear how she and Dennis chose these locations to give guests a taste of their favorite aspects of Disney, Vanessa's tips on outdoor receptions in EPCOT, plus how she stuck to her décor budget through a combination of DIY and giving Disney's floral vendor a per-piece budget for each item type. Click here to see ALL the photos!

Today, Courtney McGuigan shares the story of vow renewal at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center's St. Augustine A & B. Having eloped 10 years  ago, she had a strong vision for her French-inspired, Beauty and the Beast-themed vow renewal, and today Courtney talks about how she achieved this through a combination of outside vendors and DIYs. She also shares details of her dessert party, which had to be moved inside due to rain but still allowed her and Ryan to take photos at Sago Cay Lawn while guests watched the fireworks from the Marina! Click here to see ALL the photos!

This week, Amber and Usman Khokhar-White share the story of their Magic Kingdom After Hours ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A. and cake-cutting celebration at East Plaza Garden, with a full reception at Terrace des Fleurs in EPCOT the following day. They discuss the unique requirements of an After Hours event, how they customized multiple menus to feature their favorite foods from around the parks, and what they would have done differently. You'll also hear about Amber and Usman's welcome party at Whitehall Room & Patio and farewell party at Norway Loft in EPCOT! Click here to see ALL the photos!