Getting married in an offsite church & reception at WDW

[bessjlj]

We are getting married January 7, 2006 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (the church would not budge on allowing us to get married at the WP) & we are having the reception at Epcot Center followed by an Illuminations DP. That being said, I was wondering if anyone else got married off-site & had the reception at WDW. If so, did your Wedding Planner accompany & help out at the ceremony or were you on your own until you reached Disney property? I am curious because I was originally told Disney could provide floral, anything we needed at the church, but have since been told they are not allowed to enter outside churches. Kind of annoying since I still have to pay the min. TIA

 

[ead79]

I certainly don’t know for sure, but I would imagine that Disney’s coordinators only help with the portion of your wedding that takes place on Disney property.

 

[bubbaloo311]

I do know of a bride from another board who got married at an outside church and had her reception in Disney. She used many outside vendors for her event (photo, video and floral). I believe she got buses for her guests through Disney. I do know that the WP will not go off site for a wedding - but will assist you in everything that takes place on Disney property. You may need to look for outside vendors for floral, photo and video though - since I don't think Disney will send their staff off-site.

Good luck.