Escape photography question

[Kinsley]

I've searched the forums and I can't find an answers about this. I'm doing an Escape package at the Wedding Pavilion and it comes with a 2 hour photographer. Can I use one hour of the photographer at the actual wedding and the other hour at our dinner? The dinner is on Disney property, but being done by disney's catered events and not the wedding department and is at the Boardwalk.
Also... Is there some sort of a bridal suite at the Wedding Pavilion to finish getting ready in? Just to do some last minute finishing touches before I walk down the aisle. I do have a wedding coordinator, but she hasn't gotten back to me in over a week and I don't want to bug her.
Has anyone done the escape package here? Does the afterwards celebration feel like an actual reception, or is an additional reception absolutely crucial?

Thanks in advance! And sorry if I'm asking a question that's already been posted!

 

[GetAPaperBag]

As far as the photography question goes, I think the answer is no. I asked if we could use the other hour to get some photos done back at our resort and even use the limo to take the photographer to and from our resort and they still said nope.

 

[lurkyloo]

I've searched the forums and I can't find an answers about this. I'm doing an Escape package at the Wedding Pavilion and it comes with a 2 hour photographer. Can I use one hour of the photographer at the actual wedding and the other hour at our dinner?

They usually use the full two hours for getting ready shots, bride photos, groom photos, the ceremony, the cake & Champagne reception, and couple's shots. They will be happy to sell you additional hours of photography for the reception.

Also... Is there some sort of a bridal suite at the Wedding Pavilion to finish getting ready in? Just to do some last minute finishing touches before I walk down the aisle.

There is the Bride's Vestibule, a tiny room with a mirror and not much else. They don't let brides get ready there, but you could pop in to check your lipstick or whatever.

Does the afterwards celebration feel like an actual reception, or is an additional reception absolutely crucial?

The cake & Champagne reception is about 15 or 20 minutes, with time for first dances, a character visit (if you're adding one) the cake cutting and eating cake. It's not like a traditional wedding reception with DJ and dancing, of course, but it does seem to fit the bill for people who are interested in the casual wedding an Escape event offers.