Disney weddings tonight-$70,000!!!!!!

[barbeml]

I am watching my tape right now.

I was thrilled to honeymoon at WDW and would be content just to participate in the "tastings"!!

I loved seeing the incredible cakes (my favorite was the Mouse Ears-topped cake with the silver and gold Mickey dragees). I admire cake artistry and could watch for hours! And those fillings...YUM! Those tiny Castle cakes were sooo adorable.

The tea party was neat. The Jiko dinner looked awesome (have not dined there yet, may have to adjust my plans for November). I also liked seeing the vow renewal people enjoying one of my favorites...'Ohana.

All I can say is good luck to those couples (I hope the marriages are as happy as the weddings), and good luck to all the DISers who are fortunate enough to have a Disney wedding.

Barbe

 

[KristiKelly]

I just saw bits & pieces of the show, but plan on taping the next showing. My aunt went to her niece's wedding (niece on her husbands side) a few years back. She said the wedding cost about $25,000, not too bad for a Disney wedding, I don't think. I'm sure the weddings are expensive, but I bet you can go from simple Disney to Extremely elaborate Disney weddings (which is probably what they showed last night).

When we were @ WDW last fall, we were on the monorail & could see the wedding pavilion, I told DH that we needed to go ahead & start saving for DD's wedding there. I just got a groan out of dh . I would have loved to have gotten married there & would love for DD to. It would have to be a small wedding since we are not wealthy. hmm... DD's WDW wedding, something to plan when I'm not planning my WDW trips - she's only 4, so I've got plenty of time.

 

[CarolA]

To put in perspective. My friend in Boston is spending $20,000 on a Bat Mitzvah (Did I spell that right?) And she has another daughter a few years after that one. Based on those costs I am thinking a small Disney wedding might be cheaper then anything in Boston!


(Her husband is planning to try to bribe the girls to elope LOL!)

The only part I did not think I wanted was the tea party. It was nice and all, but not me.

I did want to taste the cakes. Hey Disney, I see a marketing opportunity. Sell those little castle cakes!

 

[torismom]

I really enjoyed the show.

The "orange"couple was awesome. I loved their creativity, you could see their personalities coming through the screen. They were so sweet when talking about the cakes. What a great party to clelebrate a new marriage, family and friends.

I enjoyed the mad hatter tea party. That is something I would love to host.

Dd is already dreaming of her WDW wedding. She is only 6. LOL


Forgot to mention, I think the individual cakes would be a great favor for your guest's to enjoy. They take them when they leave and can enjoy later that evening or the next day or so.

 

[Shelle&Dave]

I too am shocked by some of the comments on this thread. I thought everything on that show was just beautiful and I was happy for everyone involved. I hope to have my own Disney wedding within the next few years and even though mine will not be nearly as extravagant I have no hard feelings towards any of those couples. I would never want anyone to watch a video of my wedding and pick it to pieces like some people have done here. What a hurtful thing to do.

 

[Oh Kay!]

3 meal choice is a norm around here at any sit-down dinner function. (Didn't they say the younger bride was from NJ?) The caterers wouldn't dream of offering anything less. I was surprised that Disney would actually let you pick only one.

Last year, the New York Times had an article on Disney weddings. It mentioned a couple who rented out MK for the wedding and set the reception in Fantasyland.

 

[IMISSDISNEY]

As I watched the show I thought wow how wonderful for these couples to have such extraordinary weddings. I think everyone plans the nicest wedding they can afford and if this is what they could afford then more power to them. All the couples seemed really nice and extremely happy about there choices. I loved the show and hope to catch a rerun.

 

[torismom]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=578110

On this thread the "orange" couple has posted and also the couple that got engaged at V&A.

I hope that link is correct

 

[Pongo69]

Didn't see the wedding with the so called weird dress, but the pics from the orange wedding are beautiful.

 

[catsrule]

For 70,000, Simba better be there!

 

[Kismetdreams]

Ok...Just to set some things straight...

I was married at WDW in March and we spent $14,500 total on our wedding. It was a custom wedding, with 50 guests and we paid for it with our own money. We are both military and felt that Disney was ther pefect location to have our wedding, since our families live all over the country, I live in California, and my husband is stationed in Korea. It cost us approx the same as if we had had a "real" wedding at any other available location.

As for the "orange wedding" on the show, Ann is a very good friends of mine, and I hate to see her trashed when no one really knows how it actually is.

They did not spend even close to $70K for thier wedding, tho it was slightly more then the $20K quoted as average. Disney gave them quite a few items at no cost, so that they could be showcased for the show, to include the very large cake and individuals cakes (it was originally to be a much smaller cake), but none of it went to waste, leftovers were packed up and sent home with all the guests.

There were other things that Disney asked them to have, that they originally did not plan, to allow more showcasing of Disney items. Sushi chef for example.

I just personally recommend that people know what they are talking about before they go speaking poorly of others.

Also, personally, I was disappointed by the show in that they gave the impression (at least to me), that it will cost you and arm and a leg to get married at Disney.

Oh, and to end this on a more positive note. If anyone is interested in Disney weddings and wants some more real info (costs, contact requirements, etc), feel free to drop a PM to me and I will be happy to give the info.

 

[DossieMarrone]

Ouch guys, remind me not to upset some people here!
I was planning a wedding at Disney and it was going to cost no where near 70 grand. An average Fairy Tale Wedding is about 20 grand for a Custom Wedding.
Now to have a ceremony and reception at Cinderella Castle, is 52k.
As far as the couple commentary, remember editing can make anyone come off as any type of person. I know the "orange couple" as well. They had well over an hour long interview and it was chopped down to what you saw. I don't think anyone can make a fair judgement based on the TV segment.
JMHO

 

[scarlett873]

i finally got to watch the program last night...i thought all of the weddings were beautiful!! and in no way did i perceive the bride they showcased the entire hour as a "brat"...she came off to me as an excited bride wanting the best for her wedding and her guests...i LOVED the tea party...and that cake was amazing...and if i had the money to blow like that on a wedding of that size, i would do it in a heartbeat...

the orange wedding was stunning...i love the color orange!! i was excited to watch the show when there was someone i "knew"...even though i don't really know her, she's still a member of the DIS! she looked so happy!!

DH and i are wanting to do a vow renewal for our 5 year anniversary. we're definitely going to do an intimate vow renewal with disney...i can't wait!!! (3 years to go!!!)

 

[Nancy]

I was fortunate enough to be a guest at a Disney wedding very recently. We had a choice of 3 meals, that we had to let them know beforehand. We had a card to fill out and send to the bride.

The wedding was so incredibly awesome, I have never experienced anything like this before. Disney has a person whjo works one on one with the couple and everything (almost) goes off without a hitch.

I haven't seen the show yet, I hope to catch one of the re-runs.

 

[Sammie]

Originally posted by Kismetdreams
Ok...Just to set some things straight...

I was married at WDW in March and we spent $14,500 total on our wedding. It was a custom wedding, with 50 guests and we paid for it with our own money. We are both military and felt that Disney was ther pefect location to have our wedding, since our families live all over the country, I live in California, and my husband is stationed in Korea. It cost us approx the same as if we had had a "real" wedding at any other available location.

As for the "orange wedding" on the show, Ann is a very good friends of mine, and I hate to see her trashed when no one really knows how it actually is.

They did not spend even close to $70K for thier wedding, tho it was slightly more then the $20K quoted as average. Disney gave them quite a few items at no cost, so that they could be showcased for the show, to include the very large cake and individuals cakes (it was originally to be a much smaller cake), but none of it went to waste, leftovers were packed up and sent home with all the guests.

There were other things that Disney asked them to have, that they originally did not plan, to allow more showcasing of Disney items. Sushi chef for example.

I just personally recommend that people know what they are talking about before they go speaking poorly of others.

Also, personally, I was disappointed by the show in that they gave the impression (at least to me), that it will cost you and arm and a leg to get married at Disney.

Oh, and to end this on a more positive note. If anyone is interested in Disney weddings and wants some more real info (costs, contact requirements, etc), feel free to drop a PM to me and I will be happy to give the info.

They you for sharing your dream wedding with us, the photos were great.

I totally agree about some comments on this thread as I posted earlier. Regardless of what one's personal taste or bank account is all weddings are special and important to those involved and people should be respectful of that.

 

[RUDisney]

If one doesn't want to be criticized, they shouldn't participate in an on-air wedding.

This sounds like Jeri from Survivor whining about how she was displayed in the editing and what she's been through since.

If you open up your life to public scrutiny, you are bound to have some people that think you are right on the mark, but others will not agree.

If you air your personal moments on TV, you need to have some thick skin.

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Originally posted by RUDisney
If one doesn't want to be criticized, they shouldn't participate in an on-air wedding.

I agree with you, BUT!! I also know that a producer can take a beautifull story and put any twist on with editing..I am one of the people that "catch" small errors in editing that can turn the story around..next time you watch something on TV...look around.. they can use another cut from a totally different time, day, setting and splice it into a sequence to change someones words around.
If someone told me they were going to put me on a Food Network show and give me extra attention and items that I woulnd not be able to afford, then I would consider it. The Food Network sounds pretty benign...it's not like she signed up for "wild Weddings gone wrong"..
From another thread, Ann thought that the camera crew would ensure that Disney made everything "perfect" and now regrets it because the producers still made the story they wanted

 

[DossieMarrone]

It's one thing for someone to criticize when they have an educated opion. But an entirely different thing for one to criticize ignorantly for the sake of criticizing another.
People have a right to be upset by editing. No they didn't HAVE to share their wedding with us on national TV but they chose to and I don't think it's outrageous to expect that you are edited fairly and not made out in to something you are not. Especially where some people feel so entitled to criticize just because they can.
I admitt to not having much of a taste for the bride they showcased from Menu-tasting to wedding. But I've planned a FTW and know that her money could have been spent differently for more "wow" factor. But it was her wedding, who am I to judge just because it was not how I would have spent 70 grand.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Yeah, you're right. We shouldn't criticize that of which we don't have first hand knowledge.

So, who's going to erase all the Bachelor threads, the Showbiz Moms & Dads threads, the American Idol threads, the Survivor threads and every thread about every news story that's ever appeared?

Anyone? Bueller?

 

[piglet too]

I just want to say, if my comments hurt any feelings, then I am truly sorry.

I never thought that Disney would have Ann and her husband (Michael?) having a bigger cake just for the sake of the show. I thought it was over-kill on the amount of cake, but did not mean anything hurtful toward the couple. I honestly thought they semed very nice, and loved how they picked out the different layers based on their likes. The orange theme was actually very cool, and I would love to know if it had special meaning for them.

As for the other bride, she did seem nice, I just felt $70,000 is a lot of money and felt some of it was un-needed. But hey, I could never have afforded that stuff, who knows what I would have done if I could. Like I said in a previous post, the major-domo was very cool! I also did like her cake, with the fresh strawberries I think it was. I know for a fact if I could have afforded that, I would have a cake similar to it.

Again, I am truly sorry if any of my previous posts hurt anyones feelings.