Originally Posted By vbdad55 My oldest daughter and future son in law got engaged about a month ago @ EPCOT at the beginning of the fireworks show- and a Disney photopass person had been alerted and got great pics. They want to have a destination wedding @ WDW - preferrably tied to EPCOT and have been talking with people there and the options are almost endless. Including being able to rent a ride at some parks for around $6500 ( i.e. after 9 pm Great Movie Ride) etc. My question is this, has anyone held or attended a wedding there ? If so what did you like, not like. What worked- what was an issue ? all input welcome...they will have a large party for friends upon their return - the destination group will be about 35 in number - so not too large. I know so far they like the Gazebo in Yacht/Beach club for ceremony itself.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I've never been personally. I would love to be able to do a vow renewal there or something, but DH says not for those prices. I think that the Gazebo looks really nice, I have seen pictures of weddings there. I think you need to be prepared for very different weather though in Florida - temps and precipitation and wind. Might be perfect, but might not. I don't know if renting out a ride would be the best use of money unless the couple and lots of the people there really have a special attachment to one. Just my two cents. Hopefully you'll get thoughts from knowledgeable people.
Originally Posted By Donny I have always wondered why people don't rent the yact at the grand Floridian and get married closer and cheaper to the Magic Kingdom then the chapel. <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/tours-and-experiences/specialty-cruises/" target="_blank">http://disneyworld.disney.go.c...cruises/</a> now you can only take ten people on the boat but I think at night during fireworks would be the most Magical experience.
Originally Posted By Tiki1 I attended a wedding last December at the Animal Kingdom. It was held after the park was closed on the site of the Flame Tree. We entered backstage through Dinoland. It was a fantastic experience. The ceremony was held at the Flame Tree with Everest as the backdrop across the water. Food was terrific basically a 4 region buffet. We even had a special guest visit, Jack Sparrow. It was a relatively small group, I'd guess about 35 people. It went like clockwork. While we were not allowed to randomly wander the park, being there after hours was quite and experience, even the back stage area was amazing.
Originally Posted By Blueusion If your gonna spend a ton of money on a wedding . I suggest you have it in hawaii than at Disney. Ther is a chappel right next to Disney Aulani Resort. Which is not owned by disney btw Stay at the Marriott just a few moment walk from the chappel. onw of the most romantic placees for a wedding to happen Look at my facebook and there is a picture of it. Disney wedding are overrated and too expensive. Besdie if you honumoon in Oahu. Where this is located. not a lot of effort just getting the wedding party to get there. Because if your spending money for what WDW will charge you will have a better wedding in Oahu than at some overpriced theme park that is past it's prime.
Originally Posted By CMDad My daughter was married at the gazebo at The Boardwalk and to be honest - it was relatively inexpensive (as the one who had to pay - me - should know). Have a look at the wedding day itself ... <a href="http://disneyworldreports.blogspot.com/2011/09/wdw-wedding-trip-day-3-wedding-day.html" target="_blank">http://disneyworldreports.blog...day.html</a>
