Can you have ceremony at pavillion and reception at the Swan & Dolphin hotel?

[conchgirl]

Just curious if anyone has done this? We would love our ceremony at the WDW wedding pavillion. Anyone think it will save that much more money that having one of Disney's reception sites?

 

[hiwaygal]

I'm assuming you are considering a Wishes wedding...

In that case I'm almost positive that you cannot have your reception at the Swan/Dolphin because they are not owned/operated by Disney and you wouldn't be able to meet your minimum spends.

If you are having an Escape, then yes, you could certainly try to plan an evening "reception" at the Swan/Dolpin.

 

[lurkyloo]

That's an interesting question. I suppose you could do an Escape wedding (max 18 guests) at the Wedding Pavilion for $5,500, and then work with the Dolphin to have just a reception in a ballroom or at one of the restaurants.

However you wouldn't be able to have just a Wishes ceremony at the Pavilion (i.e., if you wanted more than 18 guests at the ceremony) because there are food and beverage minimums to meet.