Are there any Disney Fantasy Wedding Calif. Brides Here?

[Corpsebride]

I know the other part of the board has Disney Weddings but it seems to be only for the weddings in Florida. Are there any brides or brides to be on this board that are getting married at Disneyland California?
We are getting married at Disneyland Hotel on 10-31-09.
I would just like to chat with some Cal. Brides.... are you out there?

 

[actionvaughn]

Not a bride but I've always wanted to get married there since going to my aunt's wedding when I was eight. It was so beautiful... She had Cinderella's coach and Mickey and Minnie too.

Please share your pictures when it happens! I definitely would love to see them!

 

[TravelingJen24]

It has been awhile, almost eight years, but we got married at the Rose Garden at the Disneyland hotel on 7/2/2000. It was wonderful and apparently a lot less expensive then it is now. We don't regret picking that location one bit and if you can find a way to add it into your budget, make sure to get the carriage. It was the best part. Everyone was watching as we strolled around and it just made the day (and pictures) that much more special. I hope you have a great wedding and if you have any questions let me know.

 

[Corpsebride]

It has been awhile, almost eight years, but we got married at the Rose Garden at the Disneyland hotel on 7/2/2000. It was wonderful and apparently a lot less expensive then it is now. We don't regret picking that location one bit and if you can find a way to add it into your budget, make sure to get the carriage. It was the best part. Everyone was watching as we strolled around and it just made the day (and pictures) that much more special. I hope you have a great wedding and if you have any questions let me know.

What are your best tips for saving $$? We live by downtown los angeles which has an amazing flower mart and 100's of wholesale fabricstores. I was thinking about doing my own flowers and center pieces.
backstory: we were supposed to have our Disney wedding in 8 mo. But we were in a hit and run head on collision about a week ago. So. ALL of our wedding money that we have saved is going to medical and a new car.(newer and in 1 piece new) We were supposed to have our planning meeting this friday. But because of the accident, we have had to postpone our wedding for another year to save up the $$ again. So, I figured, Ill turn my lemons in to lemonade margaritas and use this time to make an air tight seamless wedding planning 20 months. We want to get married on the same date as the date we had - Halloween! So the next one is obviously Oct 31, 2009. So, back to my questions. lol.(Iknow!! what a chatty cathy)
Any $$ saving tips would be super.
All of the info. I keep getting from the other board is from Fla. Disney weddinngs.
Okay. that is eough out of me for now!
***We are alright. A few back problems but nothing that cant be fixed, thank God for seatbelts, it would have been much worse if we hadnt been wearing them!

 

[Corpsebride]

Not a bride but I've always wanted to get married there since going to my aunt's wedding when I was eight. It was so beautiful... She had Cinderella's coach and Mickey and Minnie too.

Please share your pictures when it happens! I definitely would love to see them!

I will be keeping a running log of my wedding!! Ill keep you posted! I would say that if you ever want a Disney wedding, start saving NOW!! It is pricey!

 

[LisainCalifornia]

I didn't get married there, but it sounds like a lovely way to get married to me! I wasn't as into Disneyland then as I am now, though. My daughter told me she would love to get married at Disneyland, and I was secretly thrilled to hear it! She is only 11 though, and no marriage prospects in sight, so things could change

I got married at Wayfarers Chapel in Palos Verdes. It is also called the "glass chapel" and was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is right on a cliff overlooking the pacific, and I think Walt would have approved of the location .

 

[Pezalicious]

I'm a California bride who was going to do a Disney Wedding, but changed it to Vegas. lol

But over on the Weddings board, Janet2k is also planning a DLR wedding, and knowing her, it will be out of this world!! There's some other information on that board, too.. I know I've read of others having their weddings there, it's just not nearly as common. I can't wait to read about all your plans. It will be nice to see more on how it's done on the West Coast!

 

[bumbershoot]

My daughter told me she would love to get married at Disneyland, and I was secretly thrilled to hear it! She is only 11 though, and no marriage prospects in sight, so things could change.

Watch out for that one tall pirate with the deep voice at DL. He'll ask her if she's married, ask why not, and figure it has to do with no dowry. (and if there's a same-aged boy around it gets even worse!)


corpsebride, I wasn't at all into disney (though we did order a WDW wedding DVD just to see how much $$$$$ it would be) when we got married, but we had a halt to the proceedings. Ours was for relationship problems instead of money/medical problems, but it causes the same "OK, we have more time, let's do it right" feeling. In my case we changed the month, changed the location, and changed the colors, but everything else stayed the same.


Does Disney allow you to do your own flowers? It's a good way to lower costs, but I was under the impression that it was a package deal at Disney.

I hope you continue to write about your plans!

 

[Tink208]

I really, really, really want to do a vow renewal ceremony at DLR, but I don't think it is going to happen for our 20th anniversary (this coming August), but maybe for our 25th! (I guess I better start saving my pennies, and dimes, and quarters, and dollars now, hmmm?)

There was a wedding going on when we were they this past November. I just love weddings and I love Disneyland, so the combination just makes me giddy!

 

[TravelingJen24]

I don't know of any big ways to save money, but we cut back by having centerpieces that were goldfish in a bowl instead of flowers. Maybe for your holiday you could hollow out pumpkins and fill them with flowers or candles. I don't know if Disney will require you to purchase the entire package from them or not. I think that certain reception areas are more then others. I would cut back on pre munchies and try to find a cheaper photographer. Be careful though because ours was awful because we didn't spend enough time looking for one. Instead of trying to stretch the budget, we just cut back the amount of people and enjoyed the company of those we really wanted to spend the evening with. I don't know what day the 31st lands on, but afternoon weddings used to be cheaper as well as Sundays rather then Sats.

 

[Corpsebride]

I don't know of any big ways to save money, but we cut back by having centerpieces that were goldfish in a bowl instead of flowers. Maybe for your holiday you could hollow out pumpkins and fill them with flowers or candles. I don't know if Disney will require you to purchase the entire package from them or not. I think that certain reception areas are more then others. I would cut back on pre munchies and try to find a cheaper photographer. Be careful though because ours was awful because we didn't spend enough time looking for one. Instead of trying to stretch the budget, we just cut back the amount of people and enjoyed the company of those we really wanted to spend the evening with. I don't know what day the 31st lands on, but afternoon weddings used to be cheaper as well as Sundays rather then Sats.

I love the gold fish Idea! How fun!! I love the pumkin Idea too. I may have to run with that one.
Most of our crowd is local so a day wedding will be good. That is what we were going to do this year. The ceremony was going to be at the Rose Court Garden at 1130 am. That way we could go into the park after the reception and then to DCA for the Halloween thingy for the kids. yeah thats it, for the kids. Oh also do you think that just cheese and crackers style cocktail hour snackie is enough, we are going to spend a ton on the reception food, but I dont want to seem cheap. but you know, oh, who knows.I just looked at how much we were going to pay for crab cakes too,and if I cut those out, I can save 350- . They must be amazing crab cakes.
We are having 80 people on the list. no more. Anyways, I like the idea of cutting out lots of the pre-munchies
thats all Ive got for now.

 

[ballarinamom]

Getting married at 11:30 means most guests will expect a real meal at lunch time. You could do a 10:30 and have a brunch. It would eliminate the pre munchies. Brunchy food is cheaper and the guests won't expect to be filled with a heavy meal. Since your wedding is 2009, look for cool stuff on clearance after this year's holiday. I know craft stores have those artifical pumkins that are super easy to carve and won't melt on you if you want to do the decorations way in advance

 

[Corpsebride]

Getting married at 11:30 means most guests will expect a real meal at lunch time. You could do a 10:30 and have a brunch. It would eliminate the pre munchies. Brunchy food is cheaper and the guests won't expect to be filled with a heavy meal. Since your wedding is 2009, look for cool stuff on clearance after this year's holiday. I know craft stores have those artifical pumkins that are super easy to carve and won't melt on you if you want to do the decorations way in advance

Joanns usually has really good sales on halloween stuff!
For the reception we were/are going to serve Chicken or Fish. I figured that light stuff and soda beer and wine with cheese and cracker platters would be good until the reception. So, chicken or fish and cake I think that will be good. I just dont want people to be starving and uncomfortable while we get our pictures taken. ya know? Who knows, maybe Ill find a rich uncle between now and then, lol

 

[bumbershoot]

Any thought of having pix taken beforehand? As a guest I go a bit nutty waiting for the couple, and as a bridesmaid I feel the same even though I know where the couple is (especially when I'm 9 weeks postpartum, my baby is at the reception site, and I'm leaking milk LOL). There's always a miscommunication with catering; at the wedding with my newborn, I knew, absolutely KNEW, that the plan was for guests to have the appetizers while waiting for the couple and wedding party, but the catering people REFUSED to serve it until my hubby went and explained strongly to them what the plan with the father of the bride had been.

Not everyone wants to do it, but it worked out very well for us, so I always recommend it. Then again, it was DH who did me up in my serious corset that morning, so we didn't take many traditions seriously to begin with.

It also helped save money b/c we didn't have to have the appetizers, b/c we were right there. Also closed the party down; we were the last to leave (so we drove OUR guests a bit batty, waiting for us to LEAVE, lol).


One of the friends with the after-pictures had a Halloween-time wedding. Very very interesting, as it was held at a Catholic church and she had a mass with the ceremony. She had small white pumpkins and maybe dried corn at each pew (she had a VERY cool priest), and then at the reception she had carved pumpkins with Giants logos. This was the same day as the last game of the Angels/Giants World Series, and she's a Giants fan, so the black/orange coloring was good for her in two different ways. She had black b'maid dresses, which were great, although very very hot in central CA.


Hope my thoughts help (even if they help you see that you despise my ideas!).

 

[Corpsebride]

Any thought of having pix taken beforehand? As a guest I go a bit nutty waiting for the couple, and as a bridesmaid I feel the same even though I know where the couple is (especially when I'm 9 weeks postpartum, my baby is at the reception site, and I'm leaking milk LOL). There's always a miscommunication with catering; at the wedding with my newborn, I knew, absolutely KNEW, that the plan was for guests to have the appetizers while waiting for the couple and wedding party, but the catering people REFUSED to serve it until my hubby went and explained strongly to them what the plan with the father of the bride had been.

Not everyone wants to do it, but it worked out very well for us, so I always recommend it. Then again, it was DH who did me up in my serious corset that morning, so we didn't take many traditions seriously to begin with.

It also helped save money b/c we didn't have to have the appetizers, b/c we were right there. Also closed the party down; we were the last to leave (so we drove OUR guests a bit batty, waiting for us to LEAVE, lol).


One of the friends with the after-pictures had a Halloween-time wedding. Very very interesting, as it was held at a Catholic church and she had a mass with the ceremony. She had small white pumpkins and maybe dried corn at each pew (she had a VERY cool priest), and then at the reception she had carved pumpkins with Giants logos. This was the same day as the last game of the Angels/Giants World Series, and she's a Giants fan, so the black/orange coloring was good for her in two different ways. She had black b'maid dresses, which were great, although very very hot in central CA.


Hope my thoughts help (even if they help you see that you despise my ideas!).

Well, the great thing about Disney weddings is that , they serve h'ors devourse(sp?) during the cocktail hour while we get our pictures taken. I just dont want to spend a ton on the cocktail hour pre-food, when the reception will serve a full meal and cake. I just want to make sure it is enough. At my cousins wedding, it was in the summer, it was HOT, and the cocktail reception with food was a god send! So, DEFINATLY we are going to serve some kind of food and drink. I just cant affort to makeit a huge spread I just dont want my guest to be miserable. I will have to remember to do something for the DF. He is a huge football fan and I think it is right in the begining of football season. I love the idea of the corn too. We will be married at the Rose court garden behind the Disneyland Hotel. The reception will be in one of the ballrooms of the hotel. I think Ill be one of the first to scootpeople out, as I will want to go change and go on some rides!!lol!
Keep those ideas coming!
I love the wedding your friends had in a Catholic church on Halloween!! That is great!

 

[Rapunsel]

One of my co-workers is getting married there in August.. I will try and pick their brain to find out info...


I do know that they have had to take days off during the week to meet with the cooridiantor. So that isn't always helpful when you run a dental practice.

 

[Corpsebride]

One of my co-workers is getting married there in August.. I will try and pick their brain to find out info...


I do know that they have had to take days off during the week to meet with the cooridiantor. So that isn't always helpful when you run a dental practice.

Okay, can you ask her about the flowers. Like if I can do my own centerpieces and bouquets and boutineers. Isnt it funny? I cant remember what else I wanted to ask. I guess I think the flowers are the number 1 thing.Like is is super expensive?
Lucky for me, DF and I work for ourselves so we can manage those appts. with no bother. I know if I had to take days off it would be hard.
thank you for offering to ask her stuff. That is super nice of you. Tell her congrats for me,k?

 

[fairycat]

I did not get married at DLR A) because DH would never go for it and B) I just could not bring myself to spend that kind of money

We did our wedding themed, unique, special and on a budget, because I refused to spend more

But I did get my flowers from the flower marts in LA and it worked out amazingly!! Our GM picked them up and drove them to our wedding site (Big Bear) and they were a great deal and beautiful. We made the bouquet with no issue. The only thing I would suggest to anyone if you want to do your own flowers and are using roses get a stem stripper, it would have saved us a ton of time.

I would check out if Disney will let you do your own thing though, the one thing I noticed is lots of places like Disney only let you do things through them which is another reason I went another way.

Congrats to you!! I have to say I would love to just get pictures of us in the carriage it really is soooooo cool!

 

[TravelingJen24]

Another thing you have to decide is if you want Mickey and Minnie at the reception. I can't remember how much it cost, but it was great and the pictures turned out fantastic. How many brides get to dance with Mickey on their wedding day? I will try to upload some pictures, but I just got this computer, so it may take some effort. I thought of another way to cut cost. We had disney make our favors. They were white chocolate castles and Cinderella shoes, but if you make your own you could save some cash.
We too went into the park after the wedding and it was great. If and your hubby to be want to stay the night they will give you a break on the room. Then for your anniversary they will give you a break as well.

 

[Corpsebride]

Well, I am getting the favors I had ordered before the accident, today. So, I will upload the pics later. I found them on an online store that was to me very reasonable . Of course I cant remember the name right now. But it will come to me.
I thank you for the heads up on the stem stripper.
I have decided to make my own gown. I dont know the colors yet. But I have been a professional sewer/designer for about 10 years. So, it will be easy for me. I will also be doing the brides maids dresses. I just cant see spending a ton of $$ on a gown I hadnt designed myself. Besides the only gowns I love are like 10k. And I just dont have that laying around for a dress Ill wear once.
When I have the colors Ive decided , Ill put them up.
I think Illhave to get some big trunks to put all my loot in, huh? This is turning out to be fun! I am so glad we are all chatting!
be back later