A first post

[TinkyBride]

Hi!


So, this is my first post after finding this site, I'm in the very early stages of planning my Disney wedding

I was hoping for a little advice firstly about timing, I guess you've heard it all before though.

I'm hoping for a ceremony in the wedding pavilion, but not too full on, so just looking for a laid back lunch reception afterwards. I've checked out online and somewhere like the Grand Floridian Cafe would be well suited for us, then I would love a desert part at Grand Floridian too later in the evening.

What times do you think would suit a day like this eg) ceremony times, lunch timings? I also would love an hour or so in Mitzners lounge maybe before the desert party.

The second thing I am unsure about is obtaining a marriage license, I will be traveling from the UK, so Its all a bit daunting at the minute!!

Thanks for any help

X

 

[ladyemz]

Hi Tinky Bride!

I am another UK bride to be planning our Disney wedding. We were originally planning for May 2013 but we have now brought it forward and have been pencilled in for a Wishes wedding on 16th October, very exciting!

I also wanted a Wedding Pavilion ceremony followed by Dessert party at the GF to watch Wishes so my consultant advised a 5pm ceremony may work better to avoid any waiting around for our guests. So we now have 5pm ceremony, 6-7pm cocktail hour at GF then 7-11pm reception at the Whitehall Room and pation which will include dinner and an iPod dock so maybe dancing, and Wishes should be on at 9 or 9,30pm so we can go outside to the Sago Cay Pointe patio for a dessert party, hopefully it all runs smoothly but we only booked it last week so still lots to do!

Are you having a Wishes or Escape wedding? When are you planning for?

I think it is pretty simple to get a marriage licence, I beleive we can apply online now but I still need to look into it and I am sure many other ladies will be able to provide better advice. Look forward to hearing your plans! xxx

 

[leonix8238]

Congatulations and welcome!

Your plans sounds lovely, the GF cafe is popular for lunch receptions. Since you want to do everything in the GF area, I would have a 2pm ceremony/ cake cutting, then the reception meal, followed by drinks and then the dessert party.

Obtaining your marriage licence is incredibly easy. There are a couple of options open to you:

1) Go to the courthouse on arrival in Orlando.
2) Use the mail order licence service.

If you choose option one all you need to do to head over to one of the local courthouses such as Orange County, you can get a taxi or even a bus as we did. Once there you and your DF fill out a form and present it with your passport to the clerk. The current fee is $97.50 payable in cash.

If you choose option two you will need to log on to the Brevard County Courthouse website print off and fill in the forms, get them notarised and sent away, they will then call you for payment, process your application and then send you your marriage licence back ready for when you fly out. You can only do this 60 days before your wedding date, but a few of the UK brides on here have done this and it's all worked out just fine.

 

[TinkyBride]

Thanks for the welcome and response!

It's a bit of a way out, but we're hoping for August 2013. I know the weather and crowds at this time isn't the best but a few of my guests including the groom-to-be works in schools so we really need to go during school holiday times. . We initially planned for 2012, but we had to delay it for a number of reasons,

I've put that brief plan together, around the GF area, as I'm hoping to avoid as much travel for everyone as possible, so thought it might be a good idea.

At the minute, we're thinking of an Escape wedding as there'll only be 12 of us, but I guess it depends on pricing of things such as the dp.

We weren't really looking for a full reception, as being a small party I worry we wouldn't fill a space, and as a couple we're quite laid back anyway.

I think the 2pm sounds like a good time, as it gives enough time to relax in the afternoon/evening. If we were planning a more formal reception the 5pm timing sounds ideal.

Congrats on October, that's really not too far away! how are your plans coming along

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Congratulations and welcome from another UK (VR) bride!!!
Your plans sound great - I love the GF cafe and it was one of the places we considered when planning our VR reception meal!!
Looking forward to hearing more details!!

 

[TinkyBride]

I've been reading around in the last few days, mainly on these boards, and I must say, I've fallen in love with the attic.

I know if I have a private event through DFTW, it will trigger the $7500 minimum, but I love the laid back feel it seems to have. So....I'm politely putting the idea forward to family for their opinion too.

I've got a few questions about it though. I know it's closer to SBP than the WP, but there's always transport for that,

Does anyone know if it's possible to see the illuminations fireworks from The Attic? And if it can be used as a dp location aswell?

I'd also be really grateful if anyone has pictures of this location.

Also any pictures of where you have your champagne reception after the WP would be really appreciated if anyone has any they wouldn't mind sharing.

X

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Hi again sweetie
I agree that the Attic is lovely!!! I is one of the places which we were considering when we were looking at having an Escape wedding!! As you prpbably know, The Attic is part of the Boardwalk and has a lovely view over the lake and SeaBreeze Point. You would certainly be able to view the fireworks in the sky from 'Illuminatioms', but it would be impossible to see the stuff going on the Lagoon. Here is a link to the wonderful Carries shots of the Attic and it's view.

http://disneytravelbabble.com/disney-weddings/wdw-venue-photos/attic/

I haven't read about anyone having a DP there, but if you really want one, you could ask. Most couples move over to Epcot for their DPs, probably because of the view situation. It is a very short walk into Epcot from the Boardwalk. Also, remember, unless something has changed recently (which things have a habit of doing!!), 'Escape' brides only get two hours for their reception, so if you had your DP at the Attic, you would probably still incur extra expense to rent it for longer and so wouldn't necessarily save on venue fees. Personally, I think it would be better to transfer to Epcot for your DP!!! Just MHO though!!

Here is a link to Carrie's photos of Commander's Terrace, where 'Escape' brides who have their ceremony at the WP, have their cake and champagne reception!!

http://disneytravelbabble.com/disney-weddings/wdw-venue-photos/commanders-terrace/
HTH