What's
the difference between Disney's Intimate and Custom weddings?
Intimate Weddings are complete wedding and honeymoon packages
designed for the bride and groom. They typically include a small
ceremony with cake and a champagne toast, a wedding meal at a
Walt Disney World restaurant, lodging at a Walt Disney World Resort
hotel, and Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets. Special arrangements
can be made to accommodate up to eight guests at the ceremony
and wedding meal.
Custom Weddings are personalized events that allow the bride and
groom to design a wedding ceremony and private reception in the
Walt Disney World location of their choice. Because these are
more elaborate, personalized events, minimum expenditures of $7,500
for weddings held Monday through Thursday, and $10,000 for Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday weddings, will apply. There are also certain
food and beverage and room night minimums. Your Wedding Sales
Manager will work with you to establish a budget that meets all
these requirements.
What documents
will I need for my Disney wedding?
Proof of a valid Florida marriage license is required prior to
hosting your wedding ceremony at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Sorry, but passports are not acceptable as proof of marriage.
If a previous marriage ended in divorce within 90 days in the
state of Florida, or in the past year out of state, a copy of
the divorce decree is required. Both bride and groom must be present
to obtain the license.
What is
a Disney wedding going to cost?
First of all, no two Disney weddings are alike. Prices for Disney's
Intimate Weddings start at $3,869. Custom Weddings require a minimum
expenditure of $10,000 for events Friday through Sunday, or $7,500
for events Monday through Thursday, excluding tax and gratuity.
During the holiday season, a higher minimum may apply. There are
also room night and food and beverage minimums. Food and beverage,
flowers, decor, music, entertainment, photography services, special
transportation, spa services, ceremony site fees, and any other
services provided by Disney exclusively for the wedding event
will apply toward reaching the minimum. For a general idea of
what a Custom Wedding might include, visit the Sample
Budget section, or contact a Disney Wedding Specialist at
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings at (407) 828-3400 for a personal
proposal.
What's
the payment and deposit schedule for a Disney wedding?
An Intimate Wedding requires a deposit equal to one night's room
and tax within two weeks of booking. The balance of the package
price and cost for any additional guests are due 21 days prior
to your arrival date.
Deposits for Custom Weddings are required in order to confirm
your wedding event space and begin planning your event and reserving
hotel room accommodations at special discounted rates. A signed
Letter of Agreement along with a minimum non-refundable deposit
will be required to confirm your wedding date. This non-refundable
deposit will be applied to the minimum cost requirement of your
Disney wedding. The full estimated payment (payable by check,
money order, American Express, or other accepted credit cards)
of your event is due one month prior to the wedding date. You
will receive a detailed Letter of Agreement that will further
explain the payment schedule and deposit amounts.
When can
I reserve my wedding date?
Disney weddings can be tentatively booked 12 months in advance
of your wedding date (based on availability). A minimum of seven
days to plan an Intimate Wedding, and 30 days to plan a Custom
Wedding, is required. We are able to confirm all Custom Wedding
space eight months prior to your requested date.
Does Disney
offer any kind of photography and videography service for my event?
Disney Photographic Services are available to capture the magical
memories of your wedding day. A wide range of styles and packages
are available. In addition, your Disney photography and videography
purchase will count toward your minimum Custom Wedding expenditure.
I love
Mickey and Minnie. Could they act as Best Man and Maid of Honor
at our wedding?
Sorry, but the famous Disney Characters are not available to participate
in the wedding ceremony in any way. However, they'd be delighted
to attend your reception to mingle with guests, pose for unforgettable
photographs, "cut in" on the first dance, even help you cut the
cake. Character appearances are available in 30-minute increments
and count toward your minimum Custom Wedding expenditure.
Is there
a spa where my bridesmaids and I can pamper ourselves before the
big day?
Ah, yes. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
& Spa is located just next door to Disney's Wedding Pavilion.
There you can take advantage of all the latest spa therapies,
treatments, and beauty regimens. And just in case the guys need
a little help with those pre-wedding jitters, a massage might
work wonders for them, too. You might also want to arrange a massage
in the "couples" room for the day after the wedding -- the ultimate
indulgence!
Custom Wedding Questions
Is it
proper etiquette to have my guests pay for their own rooms?
Absolutely! It is not customary for the bride and groom to pay
the travel or room expenses of their invited guests. In fact,
your guests are sure to appreciate the offer of discounted room
rates and specially priced Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets.
Are my
guests required to stay at the Walt Disney World Resort? Will
they receive a discounted room rate?
Your guests may stay wherever they please, however, in order to
make it easy and affordable for them to attend your special Disney
event, we are pleased to offer the lowest room rates available
throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
Based on your estimated number of guests, you must guarantee a
minimum number of room nights at Walt Disney World owned and operated
Resorts. Your Disney Wedding Sales Manager will be happy to discuss
these minimums in detail to ensure your comfort level.
What about
Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets?
We are pleased to offer specially priced Walt Disney World ticket
options for your wedding guests. This information will be mailed
to them in the exclusive "Advance Ticket Order Forms" we'll send
out for you during the months prior to your wedding. To make it
even easier, your guests can pre-purchase their tickets directly
through our specially designated travel center, and have them
delivered to their home or their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.
Is childcare
available? We're planning an adults-only wedding.
Certainly. A number of options are available, ranging from in-room
baby-sitting to themed children's parties held concurrently in
a room adjacent to your celebration. In addition, many Walt Disney
World Resort hotels offer on-site children's "clubs." Ask your
Disney Wedding Sales Manager.
Can Disney
supply all the wedding services I'll need?
Yes. One of the best things about a Disney wedding is that through
the aid of your Wedding Planning Team you'll have the vast resources
of the Walt Disney World Resort at your fingertips. These include:
Professional Wedding Event Manager; Photography; Floral Design;
Catering; Wedding Cakes; Entertainment Planner (includes decor,
theming, music, landscaping, characters, lighting design, staging,
etc.); Musicians; Professional Hair and Makeup; Transportation;
Travel Center; Specialty Table Linen Rental; Invitations/Favors;
Dress Pressing (by referral only); Officiant; Tuxedo Rental (by
referral only).
Will transportation
be available for my guests on the day of our wedding?
Disney's Wedding Pavilion is not on the Walt Disney World Resort
transportation system. To ensure the safety of your guests and
the timeliness of your event, a Luxury Motorcoach Charter rental
is available at an additional fee. Charter bus transportation
allows for direct and easy access to the entire wedding event
for your guests as well as a return to their Walt Disney World
Resort Hotel at the conclusion of your celebration. In addition,
the bus runs continuously throughout the event, giving those with
small children or those who wish to return early (or stay late!)
the opportunity to do so.
Can I have
a Catholic ceremony and be married by a priest?
Although Disney's Wedding Pavilion is non-denominational, the
official Orlando Catholic Diocese position is that no wedding
ceremonies will be recognized outside the Catholic Church. We
encourage you to speak with your personal clergy about your situation.
Can Disney
theme my wedding?
Sure! In fact, it's their specialty. Many locations provide an
"instant theme," such as The Living Seas Lounge at Epcot, or any
of the Epcot Pavilions including France, Japan, the Rose Garden
in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada. Or how about a 1940s
Americana theme with swing-dancing at Atlantic Dance at Disney's
BoardWalk Resort or the ultimate Cinderella fantasy in the Magic
Kingdom Park? In the past, couples have created amazing themed
environments including a fog-shrouded "Midsummer Night's Dream"
enchanted forest, Cinderella's Ball, even a "Winter Wonderland"
complete with an "ice-skating pond" for a dance floor. The possibilities
are as endless as the imagination.
Intimate Wedding
Questions
I have
15 guests. Can I have an Intimate Wedding?
Sorry, but service quality issues and restaurant capabilities
require that Intimate Weddings are limited to parties of ten or
fewer, including the bride and groom. If you would like to have
more than eight guests, look into a Custom Wedding.
Will I
need to arrange an officiant for the ceremony?
Disney's Wedding Pavilion is non-denominational and you are welcome
to bring an officiant of your choice. If you'd like a recommendation,
your professional Wedding Consultant can provide you with a list
of officiants who have previously performed ceremonies at the
Walt Disney World Resort.
I'm planning
an Intimate Wedding. What Resorts can I choose from? Is there
a "minimum stay" requirement? How many guests can I invite?
An Intimate Wedding package includes a minimum four night stay
at a participating Walt Disney World Resort hotel, including any
of the following: Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney's Contemporary
Resort, Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
& Spa, Disney's BoardWalk Resort, or Disney's Yacht Club Resort
and Disney's Beach Club Resort.
You can also choose one of the following locations for your wedding
ceremony: Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Sea Breeze Point at Disney's
BoardWalk Resort, the Wedding Gazebo at Disney's Yacht Club Resort,
Sunset Pointe at Disney's Polynesian Resort, or Sunrise Terrace
at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Intimate Weddings include the bride and groom and allow you to
invite up to eight guests. (No exceptions made!) You may choose
to have your guests join you for your special day for just $75
for each adult and $55 for each child (ages 3-9). They'll enjoy
wedding cake and a champagne toast following the ceremony, along
with lunch or dinner at a participating Walt Disney World Resort
restaurant of your choice. They ask that each guest be registered
at a selected Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Your Disney Intimate
Wedding Coordinator will be happy to assist you with these reservations.
Vow Renewal Questions
I want
to celebrate my 10th anniversary with a vow renewal -- can you
help me?
Congratulations! More and more couples are choosing to celebrate
their love by renewing their vows at the most magical place on
earth. In fact, any of the Intimate Wedding packages or Custom
Wedding elements can be personalized for your vow renewal.
How much
will it cost to have a disney vow renewal?
The same requirements for the Intimate Weddings and Custom Weddings
apply to your vow renewal; it all depends on what you have in
mind. Choose a simple ceremony for the two of you and up to eight
guests, or go all out with a reunion of family and friends and
the extravagant wedding you've always dreamed of. Your Disney
Wedding Planning Team can make it happen.
Are any
documents required for a vow renewal?
Yes. They must have a copy of your original wedding certificate
in order to perform a vow renewal. Sorry, but there are no exceptions.
Where can
I get more information?
For
more information, for a brochure or video, or to speak with a
Disney consultant call (407) 828-3400 for weddings or (800) 370-6009
for honeymoons.
