Disney Property Wedding not through DFTW

[colbyky]

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[disneyamy4]

There was someone on here that got covertly married on the monorail.

i'm sure there is something in 'Disney Law' that states you aren't allowed to get married on Disney property, but i'm not 100%!

i don't think they would let you have a ceremony on the beach at the poly, if it was a normal type ceremony it would be very obvious! that would disrupt other disney brides who may have weddings that day!

 

[princesswendy720]

The Poly Beach is a memories collection wedding location and having an unofficial or unauthorized wedding there could get you kicked off property. If i had paid $2,500 to get married on the Poly beach and showed up to see someone else getting married there, I'd be pretty upset and i don't think you'd want to run the risk of commandeering someone else's wedding location or being banned from the resort. There is no more GF beach due to the construction.

The Swan and Dolphin also offers a beach ceremony location if you are looking for a less expensive alternative to DFTW.

 

[colbyky]

The Poly Beach is a memories collection wedding location and having an unofficial or unauthorized wedding there could get you kicked off property. If i had paid $2,500 to get married on the Poly beach and showed up to see someone else getting married there, I'd be pretty upset and i don't think you'd want to run the risk of commandeering someone else's wedding location or being banned from the resort. There is no more GF beach due to the construction.

The Swan and Dolphin also offers a beach ceremony location if you are looking for a less expensive alternative to DFTW.

Actually, Poly has 2 beaches - one is wedding and one is not. If you are a guest at a resort, my understanding is that you are permitted to stand on a beach with a few people and get married. Dress would be more casual, of course. Because my concern is DFTW is charging (somewhat scamming) people for outdoor wedding location - when guests are permitted to use the locations when they stay at a resort. That is what we plan to do.

 

[princesswendy720]

Actually, Poly has 2 beaches - one is wedding and one is not. If you are a guest at a resort, my understanding is that you are permitted to stand on a beach with a few people and get married. Dress would be more casual, of course. Because my concern is DFTW is charging (somewhat scamming) people for outdoor wedding location - when guests are permitted to use the locations when they stay at a resort. That is what we plan to do.

Disney resorts are private property and they can allow (or dis-allow) whatever they want, even if its outdoors. If you already have your mind made up and refuse to listen to the rules, not sure why you would come here to ask for permission. You are not permitted to hold an unauthorized wedding on Disney property - period. Hope that answers your question even though its not the answer you want to hear. Also, these boards are public and DFTW reads them.

 

[BethieTink]

Actually, Poly has 2 beaches - one is wedding and one is not. If you are a guest at a resort, my understanding is that you are permitted to stand on a beach with a few people and get married. Dress would be more casual, of course. Because my concern is DFTW is charging (somewhat scamming) people for outdoor wedding location - when guests are permitted to use the locations when they stay at a resort. That is what we plan to do.

"Somewhat scamming" for outdoor wedding locations? What?? So, you feel that those of us who paid DFTW for an outdoor location (on Disney private property) or any location on Disney property has been scammed??? We all paid (or are paying) Disney for the opportunity and privilege to be married where we want to. It's people like you who make it that much harder for those of us who have played by the rules. What makes you think you are above these rules?

And while you are permitted to use the locations when you stay at a resort, that doesn't mean you can use them to do whatever you want. You can't have bonfire on the beach, you can't set up a grill, you can't run around naked. You also can't get married without DFTW.

Also, DFTW does everything in their power to make sure that each bride feels special and like the only bride on her day. What if your spot and date have been booked for someone? You would take that away from her? Or is your wedding going to become like a band of gypsies looking for a safe place to do it?

If you want a Disney wedding suck it up and pay for it, just like the rest of us did.

 

[colbyky]

I just called Disney Poly - spoke with assistant manager for facilities and they said no one would object as long as it was not being noisy or bothering us or taking place of a wedding scheduled in that location at that time. They said they welcome small celebrations as long as they are intimate and not too crazy. They also said that having 5-10 people on the beach for a short wedding wouldn't be any problem and they would be happy to help in anyway they can. That made me smile.

 

[Boston Disney Bride]

Why not do it on a Beach not owned by Disney. That way you are having a beach wedding, doing it rogue (Which you seem gung-ho to do) and you don't break the rules put in place by Disney (which could get you kicked off property).

 

[CityGirlLost]

I just called Disney Poly - spoke with assistant manager for facilities and they said no one would object as long as it was not being noisy or bothering us or taking place of a wedding scheduled in that location at that time. They said they welcome small celebrations as long as they are intimate and not too crazy. They also said that having 5-10 people on the beach for a short wedding wouldn't be any problem and they would be happy to help in anyway they can. That made me smile.

You are so full of crap it it's not even funny.

Disney's theme parks are private property. If you attempt to hold a wedding on your own in any public area, you are very likely to be detected. Disney has plenty of hidden cameras and undercover security everywhere, and they actively seek out unauthorized weddings. When you are discovered, you'll find yourself unceremoniously removed from the premises.

But you know what, go ahead and try it. Make a fool out of yourself in front of your family and a hundred strangers.

Meanwhile I (and thousands of other lovely people) will cherish the memory of our magical weddings where we truly were royalty for a day rather than a pathetic, cheap trespasser.

 

[colbyky]

Why not do it on a Beach not owned by Disney. That way you are having a beach wedding, doing it rogue (Which you seem gung-ho to do) and you don't break the rules put in place by Disney (which could get you kicked off property).

Good idea!! I like your thinking!! We may also do an escape wedding...just feeling it out and seeing what good to chew on. How was your wedding? Did you do it on a beach? Some people say I am going rogue like Sarah Palin (which seems like a mighty fine compliment to me..even though she is a nut case haha)

 

[colbyky]

You are so full of crap it's not even funny.

Disney's theme parks are private property. If you attempt to hold a wedding on your own in any public area, you are very likely to be detected. Disney has plenty of hidden cameras and undercover security everywhere, and they actively seek out unauthorized weddings. When you are discovered, you'll find yourself unceremoniously removed from the premises.

But you know what, go ahead and try it. Make a fool out of yourself in front of your family and a hundred strangers.

Meanwhile I (and thousands of other lovely people) will cherish the memory of our magical weddings where we truly were royalty for a day rather than a pathetic, cheap trespasser.

Now...there is not reason to talk like that to another person. You are the only one looking bad with that hateful attitude. Be nice, I just asked a question. You do not have to agree with me or like me, but you can at least give me and others on this message board respect.

 

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[colbyky]

I went through DFTW and had an Escape wedding on the Boardwalk at SBP. I think you are making a lot of people mad by telling paying brides and brides to be that we were "scammed". You are 100% able to have your own opinion of DFTW, but you also don't need to make that opinion public, especially in a forum for Disney Brides. There are plenty of hater sites out there that would welcome you with open arms.

Now, with that being said, if you really want advice on Escape weddings, I'd be happy to offer.

And my comment about going rogue, was more in reference to Jack Bauer..

Lord, honey...you can't worry about those who get mad...they will always get mad. I just feel that paying that amount for an outdoor location doesn't make sense but others don't have to agree. Indoor wedding, I support it though. Just my view - we all have them, thought that was what this neat little blog was all about. I am just getting more into this.

Now, Sarah is more my style but Jack is a good guy.

Do you think beach is better than indoor...? I am worried about rain...real worried.

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

Personally I think you are a dumb *** for even bringing this here. Many girls on here are planning their weddings. All we have to do to protect our rights as disney brides is inform our planner and inform them that you SAY you called the poly. And then they will call and do what they have to do to MAKE FOR DAMN SURE that your wedding 1. gets busted or 2. NEVER HAPPENS! If you don't want to pay for it then don't. Take your non Disney Bride self and go get married at universal because people like you ruin the magic of being a disney bride.

And I am a DAMN SWAN BRIDE and this insults me!

 

[colbyky]

Personally I think you are a dumb *** for even bringing this here. Many girls on here are planning their weddings. All we have to do to protect our rights as disney brides is inform our planner and inform them that you SAY you called the poly. And then they will call and do what they have to do to MAKE FOR DAMN SURE that your wedding 1. gets busted or 2. NEVER HAPPENS! If you don't want to pay for it then don't. Take your non Disney Bride self and go get married at universal because people like you ruin the magic of being a disney bride.

And I am a DAMN SWAN BRIDE and this insults me!

Everyone be nice on here...learn to express your views without being mean, cursing and attacking. I am offended by how people would talk to someone who comes here for advice and views different than your own and instead of saying I don't support that and here is why you use that type of language and support. If you wouldn't talk to your mother that way, you shouldn't post that way to people just asking questions!

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

well your questions and your insults of the rest of us are insulting to us. We are disney brides here those that have paid for escape, memories or wishes or we are swan brides who again have paid for prime on property locations. You insult us all by thinking it is ok to go have your ROGUE wedding without paying. There are plenty of us on here that will find a way to stop you because you have just insulted a very LARGE LARGE LARGE community and what you must not realize is that there are about 350 of us that talk ALL THE TIME and are friends we give each other life advice, we send each other christmas cards we take care of each other. We are here to take care of all future DISNEY bride but NOT those that insult the way we got married, how we did it and try to steal it from us.

 

[colbyky]

well your questions and your insults of the rest of us are insulting to us. We are disney brides here those that have paid for escape, memories or wishes or we are swan brides who again have paid for prime on property locations. You insult us all by thinking it is ok to go have your ROGUE wedding without paying. There are plenty of us on here that will find a way to stop you because you have just insulted a very LARGE LARGE LARGE community and what you must not realize is that there are about 350 of us that talk ALL THE TIME and are friends we give each other life advice, we send each other christmas cards we take care of each other. We are here to take care of all future DISNEY bride but NOT those that insult the way we got married, how we did it and try to steal it from us.

I did not insult anyone, I gave my opinion and you need to learn to not take it so personally and grow-up. If you don't agree with it, state it...but refrain from attacking people. This is a platform for the public to use and to have open discussions - and we do not want to be attacked. I am not concerned with people who live their life's online and send each other random cards...so I don't see how that relates to this thread. If you don't think having a wedding without paying for the package is okay, say that. But be respectful of others and do not say people are **** or attack. Makes you look bad and hurts others...no reason to do that

 

[CityGirlLost]

Now...there is not reason to talk like that to another person. You are the only one looking bad with that hateful attitude. Be nice, I just asked a question. You do not have to agree with me or like me, but you can at least give me and others on this message board respect.

When you disrespect me, the other girls who were "scammed" by going through the right channels to have amazing Disney weddings, you earn my ire and contempt.

It seems that with a few clicks, one can learn a lot about someone. Like how they commonly break rules, like reusing the same refillable mug on multiple trips to WDW. It's stated pretty clearly at every drink station at every resort that they're only permitted to be used during the trip in which they're purchased.

You can read about how people plan to circumvent the limit on number of guests at an Escape wedding. What would Disney do if more than 20 people showed up?

Do all of us legitimate Disney brides a favor and let your fiancee plan your wedding and back off on the trolling bs.

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

I would just like to say that YES i do live online seeing as I am a blogger and podcaster and if you think that is insulting it simply is not I am proud of that part of me.

They are not random cards as I know all of the people and I like getting christmas cards from my friends.

I agree that if you are a refillable mug rule breaker you are probably a pool hopper and have no respect for the way disney wants things done.

So why even ask as if any of us who are disney fanatics would approve. And yes let your fiancee plan the wedding and we all just see you as a troll. It also does not make me look bad how I spoke to you because you are the one that looks like a disrespectful person to the rest of us and I know that for a fact. Perhaps I should find it somewhere cited on the internet so that satisfies your big bad law degree

 

[disneyamy4]

Interesting that you just 'phoned the poly'. easy to say that.

I think you probably should have just done this yourself [i.e phoned the poly etc etc] rather than coming on a board where you know that hundreds of girls are planning their wedding and paying the price for it.

i think it can be safe to assume that you knew you would stir up trouble asking a question like this!

also, i wouldn't worry too much about the weather on a beach question! if your wedding isn't properly planned, then you can easily just not wander down to the beach if it is raining!