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

[PrincessTinker11]

78 days for us!!!!!!

 

[kbushue]

Oh goodness, I hope you don't have to bring witnesses for the civil ceremony... it's just the two of us and no one has said anything about that. If so, I guess i'll just grab the first 2 people who walk by!

I just spend 3 hours in line at the Van Nuys courthouse to get our license, and came out to find a $58 parking ticket. And, to add to the disgust, I was working with a girl at Arribas Bros. to custom design our flutes and they're telling me I can't use my monogram because it contains 3 circles that could be a hidden mickey (which is the point). i've been waiting on them for over 2 months! Ugh!!!

 

[Bethshaya]

{{{PrincessHeather}}} I am so sorry my wedding twin is getting so stressed! :-(

I am in NY and we are all flying Southwest on a direct flight. I am very neatly packing my wedding dress in tissue paper and putting in a hard shell carryon case that fits in the overhead. I'm packing my clothes and other items in a regular size hard case to be checked. The direct flight ideally prevents them from "losing" the big case, and the wedding gown travels with me the whole time. After the wedding, I can stuff dress and everything else in the big case to be checked going home without worrying if it gets wrinkled, crushed, etc.

If your dress will not in anyway fit into a carryon, what about buying a luggage garment bag that folds in half? That should also fit in the overhead and prevent your dress from getting lost or crushed.

We rented a limo to take our party of 7 from WDW to the port and back to WDW after the cruise. It was actually cheaper to go that route than Disney transport and we get dropped off to port early. I just had to restrict (threaten, sort of) everyone to 1 large case so we could fit all the luggage in the trunk...

Everything will work out... I'm sure of it

Dont be so sure about the direct flights losing your baggage. We are notorious for having our bags lost. It has happened to us three times, all out of Atlanta. Thank goodness, all of those times were the way home and not to our destination. But now we never take that for granted. We fly out of NY as well.

We always pack at least 3 days of clothes plus a bathing suit. We make sure that the outfits we pack are interchangeable (black pants, jeans, etc).

We are on the Oct 8th Magic getting married and all of my wedding day stuff will be on my carry on (shoes dress, etc) and my son will be carrying on the carry on with changes of clothes. THe rest checked and hope for the best.

My cousins also fly out of NY and last year they lost their bags for a Med cruise and they had no clothes for the whole cruise. She didnt pack anything in the carry on and didnt even have a bra because she wore her bathing suit under her clothes on the way out. They didnt get their luggage back until a week after they returned.

Always plan for the worst, and hope for the best.

 

[lurkyloo]

So I got my letter from Shanda passing me off to Sarah, our coordinator on the ship. It stated to bring no more than 2 witnesses for the civil ceremony.... Do you have to bring witnesses or can they provide them? We only have our parents and kids coming, and I don't want our parents at the civil - I feel like it takes away from the surprise and magic of the onboard ceremony. Does anyone know how this works?

I also hope you do not have to bring witnesses as we are not having a huge group and would like to have them at our "real" wedding ceremony only as well!! Fingers crossed that is what we can do!

Florida state law does not require witness signatures on the license. You can do it if you want to, but you don't have to have them.

Oh goodness, I hope you don't have to bring witnesses for the civil ceremony... it's just the two of us and no one has said anything about that. If so, I guess i'll just grab the first 2 people who walk by!

I just spend 3 hours in line at the Van Nuys courthouse to get our license, and came out to find a $58 parking ticket. And, to add to the disgust, I was working with a girl at Arribas Bros. to custom design our flutes and they're telling me I can't use my monogram because it contains 3 circles that could be a hidden mickey (which is the point). i've been waiting on them for over 2 months! Ugh!!!

If you are getting married in California first with that license you got from the Van Nuys courthouse, you will not have a civil ceremony when you get to the ship, just the "show" ceremony through Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings.

If you are planning to be married in Florida when you get to the ship, you will need a Florida state marriage license: http://199.241.8.125/_files/forms/MarriageLicenseInternetInformation.pdf

 

[PixieDust1969]

88 days for me!

I cannot wait to see everyone's pictures and hear about the weddings!!

 

[csidisney]

I also can't wait to see more pictures! I'd love to see dress pictures...I am on the hunt for the perfect white beach dress for our vow renewal in May. So exciting!

 

[princessheather]

12 days till our wedding!!!!

Soo excited indeed is how i am feeling!! I just want to say that so far, taking this route by planning to get married on the "Disney cruise" has been AMAZING! I feel like doing it this way stays true to what is truly important in a wedding. The decorations and all the materialistic things that's bring the glitz and glamor to wedding is sooo irrelevant. Its about focusing on loved ones, that special moment, & the memories of the day you are finally Husband and wife! I say there is no better way to start off your new chapter in your life together the celebrating life in a way that brings much excitement to your heart.

on another note i have already started packing, well *attempted* is more like it. my living room floor is just full of clothes i want to pack, wedding stuff, and empty suitcases. I have spoke with Shanda and i now know who my on board group manager is, Sarah. On embankment day we plan to meet the wedding coordinator, have lunch, do the civil ceremony (which i got the part where there should be NO MORE then 2 guest. and i can only think of 1 guest cause my parents, since i have 2 sets, would be highly jealous if i chose one over the other. so i think its just a safe bet not saying anything about the civil service to them and find a random guest.) and immediately meeting with the hair stylist & photographer. That way we can get all the wedding business out of the way and enjoy the rest of the cruise.

Speaking of photographers we have ended up picking the middle photo package for now. I really wanted to buy the bigger package but we are kind of tight on money but my fiance spoke with shanda and shanda said that we can purchase which ever package we would like on board and after the cruise we have the option of buying the pictures that we didnt get on board online at a later date. Which is so helpful for a bride that's on a budget because that 1,000 dollar package for 2 hours is kind of crazy. Another reason we chose the middle package is my brother bought his new camera that takes amazing photos and he has offered to take photos while we are getting ready and as well as chasing us around the ship even after the Disney photographers times are up. Which is so helpful since he can take photos that the photographer on board may have missed... for free also since we are getting married on pirate night i would love to have a couple of pictures of us watching the fireworks in our outfits.. hmmm the possibilities


Well i hope many brides are having fun! I cannot wait to share pictures and let you know my experience with you all!!

 

[PrincessTinker11]

12 days till our wedding!!!!

Soo excited indeed is how i am feeling!! I just want to say that so far, taking this route by planning to get married on the "Disney cruise" has been AMAZING! I feel like doing it this way stays true to what is truly important in a wedding. The decorations and all the materialistic things that's bring the glitz and glamor to wedding is sooo irrelevant. Its about focusing on loved ones, that special moment, & the memories of the day you are finally Husband and wife! I say there is no better way to start off your new chapter in your life together the celebrating life in a way that brings much excitement to your heart.

on another note i have already started packing, well *attempted* is more like it. my living room floor is just full of clothes i want to pack, wedding stuff, and empty suitcases. I have spoke with Shanda and i now know who my on board group manager is, Sarah. On embankment day we plan to meet the wedding coordinator, have lunch, do the civil ceremony (which i got the part where there should be NO MORE then 2 guest. and i can only think of 1 guest cause my parents, since i have 2 sets, would be highly jealous if i chose one over the other. so i think its just a safe bet not saying anything about the civil service to them and find a random guest.) and immediately meeting with the hair stylist & photographer. That way we can get all the wedding business out of the way and enjoy the rest of the cruise.

Speaking of photographers we have ended up picking the middle photo package for now. I really wanted to buy the bigger package but we are kind of tight on money but my fiance spoke with shanda and shanda said that we can purchase which ever package we would like on board and after the cruise we have the option of buying the pictures that we didnt get on board online at a later date. Which is so helpful for a bride that's on a budget because that 1,000 dollar package for 2 hours is kind of crazy. Another reason we chose the middle package is my brother bought his new camera that takes amazing photos and he has offered to take photos while we are getting ready and as well as chasing us around the ship even after the Disney photographers times are up. Which is so helpful since he can take photos that the photographer on board may have missed... for free also since we are getting married on pirate night i would love to have a couple of pictures of us watching the fireworks in our outfits.. hmmm the possibilities


Well i hope many brides are having fun! I cannot wait to share pictures and let you know my experience with you all!!

I am so excited for YOU! LOL I cannot wait to see your photos and as many have been telling me make sure you stop and enjoy the moment...congrats only 12 more days! EEK!!!!

 

[bdps2011]

12 days till our wedding!!!!

Soo excited indeed is how i am feeling!! I just want to say that so far, taking this route by planning to get married on the "Disney cruise" has been AMAZING! I feel like doing it this way stays true to what is truly important in a wedding. The decorations and all the materialistic things that's bring the glitz and glamor to wedding is sooo irrelevant. Its about focusing on loved ones, that special moment, & the memories of the day you are finally Husband and wife! I say there is no better way to start off your new chapter in your life together the celebrating life in a way that brings much excitement to your heart.

on another note i have already started packing, well *attempted* is more like it. my living room floor is just full of clothes i want to pack, wedding stuff, and empty suitcases. I have spoke with Shanda and i now know who my on board group manager is, Sarah. On embankment day we plan to meet the wedding coordinator, have lunch, do the civil ceremony (which i got the part where there should be NO MORE then 2 guest. and i can only think of 1 guest cause my parents, since i have 2 sets, would be highly jealous if i chose one over the other. so i think its just a safe bet not saying anything about the civil service to them and find a random guest.) and immediately meeting with the hair stylist & photographer. That way we can get all the wedding business out of the way and enjoy the rest of the cruise.

Speaking of photographers we have ended up picking the middle photo package for now. I really wanted to buy the bigger package but we are kind of tight on money but my fiance spoke with shanda and shanda said that we can purchase which ever package we would like on board and after the cruise we have the option of buying the pictures that we didnt get on board online at a later date. Which is so helpful for a bride that's on a budget because that 1,000 dollar package for 2 hours is kind of crazy. Another reason we chose the middle package is my brother bought his new camera that takes amazing photos and he has offered to take photos while we are getting ready and as well as chasing us around the ship even after the Disney photographers times are up. Which is so helpful since he can take photos that the photographer on board may have missed... for free also since we are getting married on pirate night i would love to have a couple of pictures of us watching the fireworks in our outfits.. hmmm the possibilities


Well i hope many brides are having fun! I cannot wait to share pictures and let you know my experience with you all!!

Super excited for you and nervous too! Mine is in 25 days, so I can only imagine being that close.


BD

 

[CinderelliT]

I haven't been on here in forever!!!! I just wanted to say hi to all the new DCL brides!

 

[Goofy4Ever]

12 days till our wedding!!!!

Soo excited indeed is how i am feeling!! I just want to say that so far, taking this route by planning to get married on the "Disney cruise" has been AMAZING! I feel like doing it this way stays true to what is truly important in a wedding. The decorations and all the materialistic things that's bring the glitz and glamor to wedding is sooo irrelevant. Its about focusing on loved ones, that special moment, & the memories of the day you are finally Husband and wife! I say there is no better way to start off your new chapter in your life together the celebrating life in a way that brings much excitement to your heart.

on another note i have already started packing, well *attempted* is more like it. my living room floor is just full of clothes i want to pack, wedding stuff, and empty suitcases. I have spoke with Shanda and i now know who my on board group manager is, Sarah. On embankment day we plan to meet the wedding coordinator, have lunch, do the civil ceremony (which i got the part where there should be NO MORE then 2 guest. and i can only think of 1 guest cause my parents, since i have 2 sets, would be highly jealous if i chose one over the other. so i think its just a safe bet not saying anything about the civil service to them and find a random guest.) and immediately meeting with the hair stylist & photographer. That way we can get all the wedding business out of the way and enjoy the rest of the cruise.

Speaking of photographers we have ended up picking the middle photo package for now. I really wanted to buy the bigger package but we are kind of tight on money but my fiance spoke with shanda and shanda said that we can purchase which ever package we would like on board and after the cruise we have the option of buying the pictures that we didnt get on board online at a later date. Which is so helpful for a bride that's on a budget because that 1,000 dollar package for 2 hours is kind of crazy. Another reason we chose the middle package is my brother bought his new camera that takes amazing photos and he has offered to take photos while we are getting ready and as well as chasing us around the ship even after the Disney photographers times are up. Which is so helpful since he can take photos that the photographer on board may have missed... for free also since we are getting married on pirate night i would love to have a couple of pictures of us watching the fireworks in our outfits.. hmmm the possibilities


Well i hope many brides are having fun! I cannot wait to share pictures and let you know my experience with you all!!

Wow it is so close for you. Congrats!!!

Enjoy the moment and don't forget us after the wedding

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Hi everyone~
I am in the process of finishing my packet as it is due on 8/26-OMG!! Can you please post your selections. I am having a tough time deciding and DF could care less. Thanks!
Lisa

 

[PixieDust1969]

Hi everyone~
I am in the process of finishing my packet as it is due on 8/26-OMG!! Can you please post your selections. I am having a tough time deciding and DF could care less. Thanks!
Lisa

Hi Lisa!

Here is what I am doing...not sure if it will help...

Prelude/Seating- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, Cinderella
Processional- When You Wish Upon A Star, Pinnocchio
Recessional- Disney's Electric Light Parade
Reception/First Dance- Can't Help Falling In Love, Michael Buble

My DF didn't really care either except for our first dance song.

 

[PrincessTinker11]

Do you specifically have to ask for Father/Daughter dance? I really would like to do one but did not see it on the planning materials....

Also what is the hidden crystal Mickey for six dollars in the floral?

 

[Belleluvswdw]

Do you specifically have to ask for Father/Daughter dance? I really would like to do one but did not see it on the planning materials....

Also what is the hidden crystal Mickey for six dollars in the floral?

I just added the father/daughter and mother/son dance songs in the blanks on the packet. When the itinerary came back, they were listed on there. We do have to provide our own CD for those songs, but that was no problem.

We are getting married on the Dream in 5 days from now!!! Woohoo!!!

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Do you specifically have to ask for Father/Daughter dance? I really would like to do one but did not see it on the planning materials....

Also what is the hidden crystal Mickey for six dollars in the floral?

Those are put into your bouquet and in his bout. You can email Shanda for a picture or some brides have them on the floral thread. I am getting them. I think it will add some bling to my red roses. Shanda said odd numbers look the best and most brides order 1-3. I am ordering 3 for mine and one for Quinn's bout.

 

[Goofy4Ever]

I just added the father/daughter and mother/son dance songs in the blanks on the packet. When the itinerary came back, they were listed on there. We do have to provide our own CD for those songs, but that was no problem.

We are getting married on the Dream in 5 days from now!!! Woohoo!!!

5 days-congrats!!! We will be waiting to hear all about it and pictures! Enjoy your day

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Hi Lisa!

Here is what I am doing...not sure if it will help...

Prelude/Seating- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, Cinderella
Processional- When You Wish Upon A Star, Pinnocchio
Recessional- Disney's Electric Light Parade
Reception/First Dance- Can't Help Falling In Love, Michael Buble

My DF didn't really care either except for our first dance song.

Thanks. I guess I will need to listen to every song and see what jumps out at me. My MOH suggested I should walk down the aisle to When u Wish Upon a Star.

 

[PrincessTinker11]

I just added the father/daughter and mother/son dance songs in the blanks on the packet. When the itinerary came back, they were listed on there. We do have to provide our own CD for those songs, but that was no problem.

Yeah making a CD is no problem, I will do that! Thank you for the heads up! I am soooo nervous to slow dance, I never slow dance! lol

We are getting married on the Dream in 5 days from now!!! Woohoo!!!

OH MY GOSH, PICS ASAP PLEASE!!!! lol Congratsssssss!!!!

Those are put into your bouquet and in his bout. You can email Shanda for a picture or some brides have them on the floral thread. I am getting them. I think it will add some bling to my red roses. Shanda said odd numbers look the best and most brides order 1-3. I am ordering 3 for mine and one for Quinn's bout.

Thank you! I will email her for pics and will do so I was thinking that is the only additional floral we will need

We pay ahead of time for the extra guests at the wedding right, I mean we do not pay upon boarding? I would like to just get it out of the way!

 

[PixieDust1969]

I just added the father/daughter and mother/son dance songs in the blanks on the packet. When the itinerary came back, they were listed on there. We do have to provide our own CD for those songs, but that was no problem.

We are getting married on the Dream in 5 days from now!!! Woohoo!!!

Now it is 4 days!! I am so excited for you! Cannot wait to hear all about it!