Disney Cruise Brides - Let's Chat about our Weddings/VR's!

[chepic]

So, DH and I were renewing our vows on the Sept. 2nd Disney Wonder cruise. Then my dad got very ill and we decided to have the renewal on a ship close to home so that my dad could come. Carnival, RCCI, and Norwegian all let you have the ceremony and receptions here in Miami and people can attend even if they are not sailing. Not exactly what DH and I had originally planned but we really wanted my dad there.

Unfortunately, my dad didn't make it and passed away last week. So, as we feel like he would have wanted, we are changing the renewal back to the Disney Wonder. We have moved the date back to the Oct. 28th sailing though.

We're excited to be going back to our original plans. I know my dad will be with us in spirit which at least brings me some peace.

So, you'll be hearing some more from me as we get closer to the date.

So sorry about your Dad....he will be there in spirit as he watches down from Heaven while you get your Disney VR!!!

Cheryl

 

[SI-Jen]

Love the pics iy looks like u had a great time
So sorry for ur loss he will b there in spirut

 

[acomasdiaz]

So sorry about your Dad....he will be there in spirit as he watches down from Heaven while you get your Disney VR!!!

Cheryl

Love the pics iy looks like u had a great time
So sorry for ur loss he will b there in spirut

Thank you! That thought is what is getting me throught this.

 

[yankeegal64]

My daughter is getting married on DCL Feb 5, 2011 Western and we were wondering if anyone might know about the photo cd. Approximately how many photos do they put on there and do you chose what goes on there or does the photographer? I know you have the photographer for a hour but it really doesn't give us an idea of how many photos. Thanks in advance for any/all replies!

 

[stl_figment]

Hi ~

I'm Aimee. New to the boards. And thinking about a September 2011 Disney Cruise Wedding.

Can anyone point me to reviews/information/pics/budgets etc.?

And background - boyfriend is Brent - we aren't engaged (yet) but we live together and are planning to marry. I'm a disney kid all the way and have always wanted a Disney wedding.

 

[chelsrae85]

Hi ~

I'm Aimee. New to the boards. And thinking about a September 2011 Disney Cruise Wedding.

Can anyone point me to reviews/information/pics/budgets etc.?

And background - boyfriend is Brent - we aren't engaged (yet) but we live together and are planning to marry. I'm a disney kid all the way and have always wanted a Disney wedding.

Snoop about on this thread. In people's signatures, they'll often have links to their DCL wedding planning journals (PJ's) and Trip Reports (TR's)



Also, check out this link for some awesome pictures of a real DCL wedding. Its what made me decide I wanted one:

Jennifer Werneth Photography

 

[chepic]

Hi ~

I'm Aimee. New to the boards. And thinking about a September 2011 Disney Cruise Wedding.

Can anyone point me to reviews/information/pics/budgets etc.?

And background - boyfriend is Brent - we aren't engaged (yet) but we live together and are planning to marry. I'm a disney kid all the way and have always wanted a Disney wedding.

Hello Aimee....although I wasn't a disbride, I did do the VR on the Magic. My link is in my signature. Most of the brides have their links there. Happy reading and planning.

cheryl

 

[stl_figment]

Thanks! I've been trying to read everyone's PJ. And I think a VR counts as a Disney "wedding" I'm sure I've missed some PJ which is why I want a "push" in the right direction to find more Disney Cruise brides.

 

[chepic]

Thanks! I've been trying to read everyone's PJ. And I think a VR counts as a Disney "wedding" I'm sure I've missed some PJ which is why I want a "push" in the right direction to find more Disney Cruise brides.

In my humble opinion....GO FOR IT!!!! I absolutely loved loved loved doing it and would do it again in a heart beat. Although for our 30th in 8 years I think we are going to Hawaii...but anyway....it was fabulous, and although you will hear from most people that there were some glitches along the way,(any wedding will have glitches) overall I believe everyone is most satisfied with their experiences.

cheryl

 

[stl_figment]

I'm sold. Disney Dream Wedding it is.

Sail date - 9/08/11 or 9/15/11

 

[pjstevens]

I'm sold. Disney Dream Wedding it is.

Sail date - 9/08/11 or 9/15/11

You should sail 9/1/11; there are several Disbrides on that trip and we could 'stalk' your wedding

 

[WishingMom]

Just thought I'd let you ladies know that our DCL Wedding Night Baby has arrived and in my opinion she's just gorgeous!!!

Cheers

 

[stl_figment]

You should sail 9/1/11; there are several Disbrides on that trip and we could 'stalk' your wedding

Some family can't come that weekend... but having wedding stalkers could be fun

 

[stl_figment]

Just thought I'd let you ladies know that our DCL Wedding Night Baby has arrived and in my opinion she's just gorgeous!!!

Cheers

Congrats!

 

[chepic]

Just thought I'd let you ladies know that our DCL Wedding Night Baby has arrived and in my opinion she's just gorgeous!!!

Cheers

Congratulations

 

[29apr00]

YAY for DCL baby's!! Congrats and post some baby pictures when you get a chance!!

 

[sja03a]

Our VR is on the 3/17 sailing on the dream. You are allowed to "Book" ahead of time. The way the new person did it is she emailed me (communication choice of preference for me) and confirmed that I still needed the spot and then went ahead and booked it for me. So for all intensive purposes, she will hold the spot for you until you are allowed to book. IF you don't respond and someone else has requested it, she will give it away. SO you have to confirm it hope that helps

I would call them and let them know that you are interested in doing it....I mean call Disney Dream weddings. When they give you the date that they will book on, just be the first caller.
When we booked ours, I had called before the set date, and Cathy put me on a list...I was the 1st one....but told me to call on a certain date. I don't know if the new person is allowed to do that or not, but it certainly doesn't hurt to call now and then again.

Have a great time.

Cheryl

 

[sja03a]

Quick question for anyone who is able to answer

For the reception, what actually goes on? How long is that part of it? Where is it held and is there dancing afterwards? Do you have to go to one of the lounges later to dance??? HELP ME........ haha I was trying to find it in the thread but it is so long I couldn't find anything about it...
It might be a little different for the dream but an idea would be a nice help...trying to make a CD with music for the ceremony but I need to know what all the reception entails..Thanks for any advice

 

[stl_figment]

So I'm officially penciled in!

After calling the DFTW people a few times, I finally got a hold of the correct person. Many many DFTW people told me you cannot pencil in a date, but the actual wedding planner told me you could. If anyone is trying I suggest you keep calling til they say they will have a WP call you.

Basically it works as what everyone has been saying. You can get them to pencil you in (put you first on the list) than you call to confirm a year out.

I am booking the cruise itself today! We will be on the September 15, 2011 sailing with a Castaway Cay ceremony on the 17th!

 

[SI-Jen]

Hi girls so its getting close to my wedding date I am on the Disney Magic western Nov 27th 2010 castaway cay ceremony. My parents just paid off the wedding and my inlaws suprised us with a paid disney cruise so I have less stress about those bills. I stil ned brides maid dresses and my groom needs an outfit. Shanda sent me some add ons for cc brides tiki torches with floral arrangements and these isle runes made with shells and palm tress so pretty, we r going with both and working on some other upgrades.Still searching for the gifts for all my family and friends who decided to join us on the cruise we are at 55 people now and it seems to keep growing lol...I just came back from a 5 day cruise on carnival and everyone i spok with says the same once you go disney ull never go back so I guess I will have to c...My inlaws just came off the medeteranian disney in may and they raved this is there 3rd disney cruise, my wedding will be the 4th and I can not believe that they payed for our intire trip I am so grateful...well august my dress finally will b at klienfields I have an appointment this time I confirmed for another dress for the evening at Palo...My mother insist on a dress change and that it comes from Klienfelds she is paying so I am not complaining....well lets c whta the next couple of months bring...good luck to all and congrats on ur baby....