Intimate Wedding Help!

[Tink143]

Hey to you all,

My fiance just proposed to me at WDW in front of Cinderella's Castle during Wishes...I thought getting that to finally happen was the hard part...WRONG!

We really want to get married at WDW, but living in an imperfect world where 10's of 1000's of dollars are not at our disposal thought we could have an Intimate Wedding...

Problem #1...18 people is just our immediate family...does not even include my 3 grandparents (none of his are living anymore). However, in that 18 people there are 5 children under the age of 10. My son (who will be 6 when we get married) is the only one I want to be there...my DF wants him to be his best man.

So finally here's my question...does anyone think our sisters would be upset if we organized some sort of event for their children to go to, so that my grandparents could come? If so, what kind of event could we organize?

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[princessdisneybelle]

Yeah this is why we went with the Shades of Green wedding, just too much hassle. The best thing for you to do is call Disney, the planners there have lots of suggestions. It all depends on the time of your wedding though. There are teas, pirate cruises. I would think your sister would understand that you want your Grandparents there. The kids would probably have more fun doing something else. Sorry if that wasnt much help. Good luck and Happy planning.

 

[JennyandMike03]

Unless your planning to have a family member with them, then I would probably recommend in-room babysitting. Disney recommends using "Kid's Nite Out". We considered this when we thought that some of our guests might bring their kids.

The DIS info site has a whole list you can review and consider what option is best for you.

Childcare Options

Congrats & Good Luck!

 

[Tink143]

Thanks for the info! This number/money limitation is really bothering me!

By the way, your pictures are beautiful! Congratulations to you too!

 

[jojoandhb]

I think it's a great idea to organize some sort of children's event. First of all, weddings aren't really fun for children. I remember going to a few weddings when I was younger and being really bored. I wanted to dance, but I wasn't allowed because I'd be in the way or it was a special dance for just the groomsmen or something. I also remember not liking the food. In my fiance's sister's wedding video, it is so hard to hear the vows over the noise of children. Plus, your sisters may be relieved to have a fun night without the children. Disney will take good care of them. I saw some special on TV where they had children in a baking class, and they were decorating cookies. If I were little, that would be more fun than a wedding!

 

[luvsmickey]

I agree with Jojo. I think that having something for the kids to go and do would be a lot more fun for them and it would allow for the grandparents to go! I hope you're able to come up with something that would make your sisters happy! Good luck with the planning! And congrats on getting engaged at Disney!

 

[Belle1981]

I think the ladies are right! What better place to organize something for the kids than Disney! No one does it better when it comes to creating magic for adults AND kids. They would have a better time doing something with the Disney people plus like someone else mentioned you give the mom's and dad's a break which I think they would appreciate. Or at least you hope they will! Having your grandparents there is key. I only have 2 left and I am hoping they will be there by my side that day. While you have them cherish it!

 

[Maggimus]

This is my opinion, and my opinion only. We had an intimate on Nov 14, 2006. Sure there are only a certain number aloud to come- okay. We had 2 guests (my parents only)- but while we were getting married- there were well over 20 people watching from just behind the pavilion at SBP. Standing around. The Disney people dont mind if they watch- heck its more publicity for them to get others to get married there. That is when I started thinking that the 18 ppl or less rule was stupid (esp at SBP). Sure only 18 can sit down, but there is room for 50+ more people to stand behind (and who is to say they are with you? People dress up all the time. And trust me- your WC wont say "Make them leave"- thats not the Disney thing to do. So I say have everyone there, but only have so many seated, and let the others know that they can come but it is standing room only.

Im such a rebel- haha. I just think that that rule is stupid- because we had well over 20+ ppl at our wedding- and they werent even invited!!
BTW- Outside of the pavilion at SBP is a great great view. Its so close- it isnt as though there is a long walkway and then the exit. Its just right there. Ill post photos later.
Disney will kill me for this...

 

[TinkBride]

HAHAHAHA

I LOVE that maggimus!!

 

[Maggimus]

I feel horrible for saying that but if I was getting married iwith a lot of guests and was dealing with that type of stress- I wouldnt hesitate to do things that way!! I would even mention it to my planner (if you have an easy going planner like Juliana or Tanis). They will probobly just say something like "lets pretend you didnt tell me that" or something like that.