calling all with 150 wedding guests or more...

conchgirl

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This may be a little cheeky but I would be so grateful if someone out there can give me a rough estimate of what they paid for a wishes wedding of this size. We have approx 180 guests and I would love a rough idea of what to expect - INCLUDING ALL THE HIDDEN EXTRAS (TAX AND SERVICE ETC)
(We want Wedding pavillion & yaght and beach club reception)
Would be sooo much appreciated!
 
I just finished paying mine off (154 people) and my wedding came out to $25000 (just the Disney part). I was super creative about saving money though - no dessert party, very simple pre reception, buffet dinner (2 entrees) and not extras like characters, Cindy's coach or any of that. But, open bar!!! :)
Total was about $30K. But again... I was EXTREMELY creative about saving money on invitations, seating cards, programs, and my outside vendors.
 
I think you would be best off creating a Wish Book account and then adding in maybe an extra 10-20% for extras. There's a huge difference between the WP and Seabreeze Point for example, and a huge difference between brunch / lunch or dinner costs per person. If you want a dessert party, that's also an additional cost. Then, Cindy's coach alone is $2500. You can do all sorts of different things. Twiu's is definitely filled with creative ways to cut the costs!
 
I just finished paying mine off (154 people) and my wedding came out to $25000 (just the Disney part). I was super creative about saving money though - no dessert party, very simple pre reception, buffet dinner (2 entrees) and not extras like characters, Cindy's coach or any of that. But, open bar!!! :)
Total was about $30K. But again... I was EXTREMELY creative about saving money on invitations, seating cards, programs, and my outside vendors.


Wow that's impressive, we have been looking at using the least expensive options as far as food and extra's and cannot come under 70,000 for 170 guests. We haven;t gone to our planning session yet, but just our set prices
add up to 25,000. I really hope we can get it to go down.
 

WP is 2,700
Yacht and Beach Club ballrooms I believe have a $75 pp minimum.
Photography and video would probably start at 5k.
I think without ANY extras, and with a very tight floral budget, you'd be looking at $40-45.
That's just my best estimate.
 
Wow that's impressive, we have been looking at using the least expensive options as far as food and extra's and cannot come under 70,000 for 170 guests. We haven;t gone to our planning session yet, but just our set prices
add up to 25,000. I really hope we can get it to go down.

That is impressive! I have 33 guests and I am spending close to $30,000.00!! Wow that just goes to show you that it doesnt matter the amount of guests its all in what you get and how crafty you can get to cut costs! :thumbsup2
 
I invited a little over 200 guests and I'm expecting between 100 and 120. Not quite the 150 but close to it. Right now I'm looking at about $36,000 and I have the Cinderella's Coach, Illuminations, and the Magic Kingdom Photo Session which I considered all extravagant but definitely necessary for me! I have a combination of a signature drink, open bar, and cash bar (hated to do it but had to) throughout the course of the reception. I also have a plated dinner.

After I went to my planning session my BEO was around $60,000 and I had to pick myself up off the floor! I just had an over the phone session with both my planner and floral planner and I'm waiting for my second version which should be around the $36,000. I'll post when I get it so you can see all the prices and fees.
 
Yeah, that would be so great if you could post it, Thanks!! Helps as we have a similar guest count. Looking forward to it! :cool1:
 
I invited a little over 200 guests and I'm expecting between 100 and 120. Not quite the 150 but close to it. Right now I'm looking at about $36,000 and I have the Cinderella's Coach, Illuminations, and the Magic Kingdom Photo Session which I considered all extravagant but definitely necessary for me! I have a combination of a signature drink, open bar, and cash bar (hated to do it but had to) throughout the course of the reception. I also have a plated dinner.

After I went to my planning session my BEO was around $60,000 and I had to pick myself up off the floor! I just had an over the phone session with both my planner and floral planner and I'm waiting for my second version which should be around the $36,000. I'll post when I get it so you can see all the prices and fees.

Wow, I think that would be super helpful to all of us!
 
That is impressive! I have 33 guests and I am spending close to $30,000.00!! Wow that just goes to show you that it doesnt matter the amount of guests its all in what you get and how crafty you can get to cut costs! :thumbsup2

But don't forget.. I have no extras. No characters, no dessert party, no rolls royce :(, no fireworks, no cindy's coach. I wasn't really crafty... more like really cheap... its my amazing friends who are crafty and saved me lot's of money.
 
But don't forget.. I have no extras. No characters, no dessert party, no rolls royce :(, no fireworks, no cindy's coach. I wasn't really crafty... more like really cheap... its my amazing friends who are crafty and saved me lot's of money.

Ahh very true! I forget I have Cindy's Coach, Donald Duck, DP, Magic Kingdom Shoot. I see your point! :rotfl:
 
Yeah, that would be so great if you could post it, Thanks!! Helps as we have a similar guest count. Looking forward to it! :cool1:

Wow, I think that would be super helpful to all of us!

I actually got the floral and BEO earlier this evening!:thumbsup2

I originally did the BEO based on 140 people and after sending a survey to my guests I found out I probably would only have between 100 and 120 so I did the second BEO based on 100 and I'll pay for any guests over the 100 after the wedding.

Ok...here's what the BEO looked like before:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1827298&page=1&highlight=

And here is where it stands now:

Ceremony:
Wedding Pavilion Usage Fee: $2500 + tax = $2662.50
- this includes the organ that I am definitely taking advantage of; for anyone that has doubts about the organ – it sounds waaay better in person than on that sampler CD!

Disney Photography (6 hour package): $2800.00
2 Family Albums @ $200.00 each = $400.00
1 Custom Wedding Video Package = $900 (this is strictly the raw footage of the ceremony; no editing)

Cinderella’s Coach = $2700.00

Floral BEO = $3323.73 (detailed break-down below)

1 Limousine – Charter for 4 hours = $358.40
1 Limousine – Charter for 3 hours = $268.80
1 Motorcoach (servicing Port Orleans Riverside, Caribbean Beach, and Yacht Club) for 8 hours = $748.00
1 Motorcoach (servicing Animal Kingdom Lodge, All Star Music, and Contemporary) for 8 hours = $748.00
(side note – I have 4 hotels in my block: Riverside, Yacht Club, Contemporary, and Music. I have a few guests that chose to stay off block at the Caribbean Beach and the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I was concerned with these guests getting to the wedding so my planner has arranged for the buses to make a stop at these extra hotels as well.

Pre-Reception – Italy Isola:
100 Illuminations Viewing Fees @ $12.95 per guest + tax = $1379.18

(I chose to have 1 signature alcoholic drink and 1 signature non-alcoholic drink for the pre-reception instead of a whole bar so I decided on a Peach Sangria in a Martini Glass with Lemon Lime & Orange Skewer for the alcoholic and a Peach Mango Punch in a Martini Glass served with a Grilled Peach Garnish for the non-alcoholic):
100 Package Peach Sangria & Peach Mango Punch @ $12.00 per guest + service charge + tax = $1546.38

Modified Antipasto Display for 100 @ $14.50 per guest + service charge + tax = $1868.54
The modified Antipasto Display includes:
- an array of Grilled and Marinated Vegetables
- Meats
- Fruits*
- Cheeses
- and Crisp Bread
*It’s modified because I substituted fruit for seafood – my DF is highly allergic to seafood.

Outdoor Set-up charge ($75) + tax = $79.88
1 Bartender Fee ($100) + tax = $106.50

Cake:
“Rich in Roses” cake for 100 @ $10.00 per guest + tax = $1065.00
1 White Chocolate Castle Cake Topper with Gold Turrets ($100.00) + tax = $106.50

Reception – American Adventure Rotunda:
American Adventure Rotunda Fee: $2000 + tax = $2130.00

300 Hosted (Bill on Consumption) Premium Bar (for 2.5 hours) @ $7.25 each + service charge + tax = $2802.21
(We chose the Bill on Consumption Premium Bar package for the first 2.5 hours of the reception. At midnight the bar turns into a cash bar. When they do the BEO they average 3 drinks per guest and charge at the Premium Wine price.)

White Chocolate Castle Handling Fee ($20) + service charge + tax = $25.77

100 Wedding Cake Handling Fee @ $2.00 each + tax = $213.00

Bride’s Meal ($96) + service charge + tax = $123.71
This includes:
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
- Mixed Green Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions & Key Lime Vinagrette Dressing
- Raspberry Sorbet in a Blue Lit Ice Glass Slipper (we got this just for us)
- Seared-beef Filet with Red Wine Demi, Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Asparagus
- Also includes Rolls, Butter, Coffees, and Teas

Groom’s Meal ($87) + service charge + tax = $112.11
This includes:
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
- Mixed Green Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions & Key Lime Vinagrette Dressing
- Raspberry Sorbet in a Blue Lit Ice Glass Slipper
- Grilled Lemon Chicken, Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Asparagus
- Also includes Rolls, Butter, Coffees, and Teas

43 Beef Dinners @ $74 per guest + service charge + tax = $4100.48
This includes:
- Mixed Green Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions & Key Lime Vinagrette Dressing
- Seared-beef Filet with Red Wine Demi, Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Asparagus
- Also includes Rolls, Butter, Coffees, and Teas

42 Chicken Dinners @ $65 per guest + service charge + tax = $3518.01
This includes:
- Mixed Green Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions & Key Lime Vinagrette Dressing
- Grilled Lemon Chicken, Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Asparagus
- Also includes Rolls, Butter, Coffees, and Teas

7 Gus & Jaq Children’s Meals @ $20 per guest + service charge + tax = $180.41
This includes:
- Chicken Tenders
- Mickey-Roni and Cheese
- Fries
- Corn

(The kid's meal is for kids ages 3 - 9. We have 6 kids that are under the age of 3 and they will still get the kids meal but it's free.)

2 Chef’s Choice Vendor Meals @ 13.95 each + service charge + tax = $35.95

1 Bartender Fee ($100) + tax = $106.50

1 DJ Wedding Package = $1250.00

Magic Kingdom Portrait Session = $1000

Grand Total: $36,660.18


Here is what my floral breakdown looked like before:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1822509&page=1&highlight=

And here is what it looks like now (my colors are champagne, latte, and truffle):

Bridal Bouquet: Hand-tied bouquet of blush pink mini calla lilies accented with champagne Swarovksi crystals throughout (1 Mickey/17 singles). 75% ribbon wrap the stems in ivory satin with Champagne Swarovksi crystal closures up the stems (1 Mickey/5 singles). $300 for the bouquet and $28 for the Champagne Swarovski cyrstals (they are $1 a piece).

I will be doing the Magic Kingdom Photo Session so it's $75 to refresh the bouquet for that.

Maid of Honor & Bridesmaid Bouquets: Single white standard calla lily presentation. Frame with ruscus and wrap stems in brown satin ribbon. Single Swarovski champagne crystal closure. $26 per bouquet ($25 for the flower and $1 for the crystal). I have 2 MOHs and 5 BMs so thats 7x26 = $182 for my girl's bouquets (not bad).

Flower Girls: $20 for blush and ivory rose petals for 2 flower girls (we're providing our own baskets).

Groom: Double blush mini calla lilies, ruscus, ivory satin wrap the stems with champagne Swarovski crystal Mickey closure. $23 for the boutonniere and $3 for the crystals. He will also need a duplicate new one for the Magic Kingdom Photo Session so that's another $26.

Best Man & Groomsmen: White mini calla lily, brown satin wrap, champagne Swarovski crystal closure. $18 for the boutonniere and $1 for the crystal. He has 2 Best Men and 7 Groomsmen so that's 9x19 = $171.

Ringbearer: Smallest white mini calla lily, ruscus, brown satin wrap, champagne Swarovski cyrstal Mickey closure. $18 for the boutonniere and $3 for the crystals (it takes of course 3 crystals to make the Mickey closure). We have 3 ringbearer's so thats 3x21 = $63.

Ushers: White mini calla lily, brown satin wrap, champagne Swarovski crystal closure. $18 for the boutonniere and $1 for the crystal. We have 3 ushers so that's 3x19 = $57.

Fathers: White mini calla lily, brown satin wrap, champagne crystal closure. $18 for the boutonniere and $1 for the crystal. 2 fathers so 2x19 = $38.

Male Vocalist
: White mini calla lily, brown satin wrap, champagne cyrstal closure. $18 for the boutonniere and $1 for the crystal. We just have 1 male vocalist = $19.

Mothers: Wrist corsage of white mini calla lilies, ivory spray roses, ivy, Dijon lady chiffon ribbons. $31 a piece and we have 2 mothers so 2x31 = $62.

Ceremony (Wedding Pavilion):
- Instead of a unity arrangement we have chosen to go with more candles so we have (10) cylinders at varying heights - (5) per side of the altar table - filled with water, ivory rose petals. The cylinder vases are $5 each so they are $50. Each vase will be filled with water and rose petals – the petals are $5 per vase so that’s $50. The vases will also have a floating candle on top which are $3.25 per vase so that’s $32.50.

- Ivory unity candle with Swarovski crystal Mickey accents = $65.

- We are going to have 2 Ivory memorial candles (which we will provide ourselves) with a fresh coordinating floral cluster at the base of the candles. The candles will be placed on columns with ivory chiffon skirting on each side of the altar table. The candles will be pre-lit with hurricane globes around each candle. The rental for the columns is $25 per column and we have 3 columns (not sure why yet – I don’t know if this is a mistake or we’re putting the unity candle on one) so that’s $75 for the columns and $70 for both of the floral clusters.

- 22" cylinder vases (12 of them) filled with water, ivory rose petals and an ivory floating candle. These will be placed on the wood floor at the ends of every other pew. The rental for the vases is $10 per vase so that's 12x10 = $120. The cost per floating candles is $3.25 so that's 12x3.25 = $39. The cost for the petals is 10 for each vase so that's 12x10 = $120.

Pre-Reception (Italy Isola):
- We will have 5 cocktail tables and 5 high boy tables. On each table the centerpeice will be a crystal beaded candle lamp with a battery flicker tealight candle in each. It is $15 to rent this lamp so that's 10x15 = $150.

Reception (American Rotunda):
- They're going to place all of the candles from the altar on our sweetheart table as our decoration (this is part of the move fee).

- We have 12 tables for the reception so they’re also going to re-use all of the 22” vases used at the ceremony as centerpieces for each table (also part of the move fee). In addition they’re going to add 6 votive candles around this tall vase and to our table as well so that’s a total of 78 votive candles @ $2.50 a piece = $195.00.

(Instead of the votives we may decide to do 3 different sized cylinders so there isn’t such a big difference in vase size on the table…it depends on price though.)

- Each chair will have a white poly-cotton chair cover with alternating chocolate and champagne sahses tied in bows. This is $8.50 a chair so that's 100x8.50 = $850.

Cake Table:
- Standard linen with 1 chocolate satin sash and 1 champagne satin sash criss-crossed over the top of the table. $5 per sash so that's 2x5 = $10.
- Accent the cake table with 6 votives. 6x2.50 = $15.
- Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding cake knife and server set = $50 + we are accenting the cake knife and server set with brown satin ribbons for $10.

Toss Bouquet:
- Small, hand-tied bouquet of blush roses = $35.

Subtotal: $3003.50
Tax: $192.53
Move Fee: $100
Delivery Fee: $25
FINAL TOTAL: $3323.73

Ok..I hope I typed all of the figures above ok and it all adds up right.

Hope this helps!!!! Let me know if you have any questions.
 
Oh my gosh.. thank you for taking the trouble to post this. It really helps get a picture of what to expect. You must be much happier with that figure! congrats! Thanks again. :worship:
 
Oh my gosh.. thank you for taking the trouble to post this. It really helps get a picture of what to expect. You must be much happier with that figure! congrats! Thanks again. :worship:

No problem at all...I love being able to help. I've gotten so much help from the DIS brides here so I feel it's now my turn to help anyone who needs it.

I'm extremely happy with my new figure! Let me know if you need any help at all.:goodvibes
 
I am printing this out to prove to my father you really CAN do a Disney Wedding with more than 100 people under 100k!:rotfl:

Thank you so much for your help!:banana:
 












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