Date and location ideas needed

[erin.w]

Look to April 2011 for our DFTW. Im having trouble figuring out the cheaper time of the month for our guests. I thought the second half of the month was cheaper, but how can I tell for sure? Would March be cheaper?

As for the event, I would like a ceremony in Epcot but need ideas for how to work out timing, as we don't want a brunch reception, more like a lunch or late lunch reception. Any ideas on locations for 60-70 guests? Followed by a Dessert Party in the evening.

Any help is greatly appreciated, I thought we knew what we wanted, but am mixed up now! :worship:

[ZipADeeEm]

I would avoid the week before and after Easter. I've heard the parks are very busy then! As a DVC member, Easter and Christmas are the most "expensive" time for points.

I'm sure some other brides will come to give input on your other questions :goodvibes

Happy planning!

[MainStMandy]

Our wedding is in the beginning of March. It's a bit more expensive for hotels and such, but the weather should be great and the crowds should be very low since we are about a month before Easter.

[lpizzuro123]

Our ceremony was in Epcot - Italy - and our reception was at Atlantic Dance Hall on The Boardwalk. Not sure how you would work out the timing. If you have an Epcot ceremony it has to take place before the park opens - the ceremonies are at 9:00am. We needed to be out of Epcot by 10:15 or so.

Our ceremony was over by 9:30 and our guests took the charted bus to ADH and we stayed in the park for some extra time for photos. We did have a brunch but we had many lunch type things on the menu. We had made your own omlets, and crepes, we had bacon and potatoes. We also had salad, parm crusted chicken, pasta with veggies amoung other items also.

Our reception was over at 3:00 and then we had a five hour break before our DP back in Epcot in the UK Lower. After our reception we stayed with our photographer for about another hour taking pictures and our guests went back to their resort and many changed, used the pool and relaxed and then came back to Epcot.

Not sure how you would work a early morning ceremony and not have your reception after. If you are making people get up that early to get to your ceremony I would not make them wait a few hours for the reception.

Here are a few photos of our ceremony and reception. I would definately recommend ADH for your reception. We had 50 and we fit perfectly but we are heading to another wedding next year there where they are having 150 and I am sure we will all fit also.

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ADH

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Linda

[erin.w]

Linda - Thanks for all the info and pictures. Planning/trip journals are too overwhelming at this point, so thanks for the synopsis!

(I do need to buy Carrie's passporter, maybe I should do that now!)

[lpizzuro123]

You are welcome. I never did a planning journal but love to chime in every once in a while with some input. Let me know if you would like any more info. I never did get Carrie's book and probably do not need it now that we are married but I would love to get it anyway. She was so helpful in planning her own wedding.

Linda