Disney Wedding Podcast » Wishes Collection

Vendor Spotlight: PhotoMingle

Carrie — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:37 +0000

On today’s show, I chat with Tiffany Mullin of PhotoMingle about the photobooth-alternative they offer for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings in Florida. She talks about the difference between their product and a traditional photobooth, covers the options and pricing, and offers ideas for using the photos and other products you can make with PhotoMingle.

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Planning a Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Party

Carrie — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:15:31 +0000

This week I am joined by Chrysty Summers to discuss rehearsal dinners and welcome parties—events that are popular additions to a wedding but may take a back seat when you’re immersed in planning the main event. Today we look at how to plan one of these with the help of your Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings planner, by working directly with a restaurant that has a private room, or by making a large-group reservation at a restaurant. We also cover popular places at Walt Disney World to hold one and offer some alternatives to the traditional dinner.

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Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Emma & Scott

Carrie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:15:37 +0000

This week I chat with Emma Vaughan about her Wishes wedding at the Wedding Pavilion, with a reception at the Grand Floridian’s Whitehall Room and a dessert party at Sago Cay Point. In addition to sharing the story of her day, Emma offers great tips for brides who are planning from the UK, as well as a unique idea for a honeymoon photo cruise.

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Wedding photos © Randy Chapman / Cruise photos © Regina Hyman

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How to Save a Bundle on the Bar

Carrie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:15:03 +0000

Wading through Disney’s beverage options and bar packages can be overwhelming and confusing. And if price is a factor, it can be especially difficult trying to estimate how much your guests will drink.

On today’s show I’m joined once again by Beth Landry, who shares her experience coordinating bars for six private events. Together we break down the three different ways to pay for the bar, compare package vs. bill-on-consumption bars, explain how to BYOB, and offer lots of tips for saving big on beverages.

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Vow Renewal Spotlight: Beth & Paul

Carrie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:15:04 +0000

If you’ve always envisioned turning your wedding into a weekend-long affair, packed with multiple private events, today’s show is for you. Beth Landry shares the story of her “Rockin’ Around the World” vow renewal weekend at Walt Disney World, starting with an Alice in Wonderland-themed ladies’ tea on the Asbury Patio at the Yacht & Beach Club and ending with a catered farewell brunch in the same spot.

In between were a Lady & the Tramp-themed welcome dinner at BoardWalk Inn’s St. James Room; the vow renewal itself, held in the Rose Garden at the UK Pavilion; a post-ceremony bash at American Adventure Parlor; and a dessert party at UK Lochside. As she shares her story, Beth also offers tips for organizing multiple events and discusses the importance of communicating your priorities to your event coordinator.

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Ladies’ Tea and Welcome Dinner photos © Regina Hyman / Vow Renewal and Dessert Party photos
© Disney Fine Art Photography (Amy Alexander)

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Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Heather & John

Carrie — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:15:37 +0000

On today’s show, John & Heather Scafide share the story of their Wishes wedding at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Grand Floridian, and dessert party at the Marina. They offer great tips for decorating a ballroom on a budget, when (and when not) to DIY, and using an outside vendor for your transportation. You’ll also hear how they surprised their guests with a celebrity official, Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase!

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Demystifying the Room Block

Carrie — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:15:47 +0000

One of the major requirements of a Wishes or Couture Collection event at Walt Disney World (and now an optional way to save on all types of weddings at Disneyland) is that you fill a certain number of room nights at Disney-owned hotels. Part of this requirement is setting aside a block of rooms at one or more Disney resorts that your guests can use at a discount, a process that must be completed before you can sign a contract and put down a deposit for a Wishes event.

The rules and requirements of the guest accommodation minimum and the room block can be fairly overwhelming to those just starting to plan a wedding, vow renewal or commitment ceremony. On today’s show, Disney bride Wendy Gatarz and I attempt to demystify the process by explaining the difference between the minimum and the block, how the room block works for guests, and how it works for you. We also offer tips that will help you decide which resorts to block and for how many nights, plus our take on the best way to set up your block.

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Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Rebecca & Michael

Carrie — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:05:46 +0000

On this week’s show, Rebecca Fulcher shares the story of her Wishes Collection wedding at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and reception at Hollywood Studios’ Backstage Prop Shop, plus a trash-the-dress photo shoot at Typhoon Lagoon! Rebecca also talks about hiring a Disney entertainer instead of a DJ and divulges the secret to a stress-free wedding day.

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How to Get the Floral & Decor You Want at a Price You Can Afford

Carrie — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:15:57 +0000

This week’s show is a followup to last week’s interview with Walt Disney World bride and professional wedding florist Amanda Apple, who began sharing such great tips that I decided to devote an entire show to them. Not only does she offer a ton of helpful ideas for saving money, she also talks about ways to work with the Walt Disney World Florist to get exactly what you envision for your event. This insider’s guide to the floral and decor planning process for a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding will help you get the look you want at a price you can afford.

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Wishes Wedding Spotlight: Amanda & Robby

Carrie — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:15:37 +0000

On today’s episode I chat with Walt Disney World bride Amanda Apple about her Wishes wedding at Sea Breeze Point and reception at Living Seas. What makes this interview unique is that Amanda happens to be a professional florist, so along with the story of her day, she shares valuable insights into working with the Walt Disney World Florist to get what you want at a price you can afford. You’ll also hear about Amanda & Robby’s unique pirate-themed reception, which featured an elaborate entertainment element starring performers from the Adventurer’s Club.

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