Memories package: The Polynesian or The Grand Floridian?

[Disney Mama74]

We have decided to finally get married when we are at WDW this July. We have three children. We want the ceremony to be intimate and just the five of us so we have decided on the Memories package. The problem is, we cannot decide between Luna Beach at the Poly or Conch Marina at the GF. We are staying in the villas at the GF. I have always wanted a beach wedding but I also like the idea of getting married at the GF for the beauty of the resort and what a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Can anyone please share insight to both spots, especially Conch Marina and possibly share some pictures? We need to make a decision soon and I am stuck! Thank you!

 

[lurkyloo]

Here are photos of Conch Key and Luau Beach. Conch Key is slightly more private because it's in a dead end, but it's also a smoking area, which turns some folks off. Luau Beach is off the main walking path between the GF and the Poly, but if you're there in the middle of the day, I don't think you'll see too many other guests. I wouldn't let the fact that you want photos at the GF stop you from using Luau Beach — it's simple enough to walk over there with your photographer before or after the ceremony and get some shots.

Here are all the interviews I've done with Luau Beach couples. Each post has more photos of the location: http://disneyweddingpodcast.com/?s=luau

And here's an interview with a couple who uses Conch Key: http://disneyweddingpodcast.com/2013/02/06/memories-wedding-spotlight-paula-ashley/

 

[Disney Mama74]

Thank you! I will have to listen to the podcasts. Do you know what determines which site they use at the Polynesian? We would love a castle view.

 

[lurkyloo]

You can just tell them that's what you want.

 

[Disney Mama74]

Awesome! Thanks!!

 

[Stacirella]

Thank you! I will have to listen to the podcasts. Do you know what determines which site they use at the Polynesian? We would love a castle view.

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I believe they are doing all of the ceremonies at the castle view location now. (yay)!
I am having a vow renewal this May on Luau Beach and I just asked my planner the other day about this. I had a moment of panic when I realized there might be a chance we wouldn't have the castle view (our sole purpose for choosing that location) so I asked if it was possible to request it.
This was her response:

"All Luau Beach Weddings take place at the same location (between the palm trees) and there is a view of the castle. Please see the Disney Fine Art Photography website to view pictures at Luau Beach:
http://disneyfineartphotography.com/weddings/memoriesWeddings.php
Closer to your Vow Renewal date you will receive an e-mail from Disney Fine Art Photography. On that form you can request that the photographer takes many shots with the castle in the background!"

Hope that helps- also make sure to listen to the Disney Wedding Podcast- it is so helpful (and just fun to listen to)!

I also have a planning journal if you would like to check out some of the stuff I am planning for my VR on Luau Beach, you can find it here: My VR Planning Journal

Best of luck with all of your plans! <3

 

[Disney Mama74]

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I believe they are doing all of the ceremonies at the castle view location now. (yay)!
I am having a vow renewal this May on Luau Beach and I just asked my planner the other day about this. I had a moment of panic when I realized there might be a chance we wouldn't have the castle view (our sole purpose for choosing that location) so I asked if it was possible to request it.
This was her response:

"All Luau Beach Weddings take place at the same location (between the palm trees) and there is a view of the castle. Please see the Disney Fine Art Photography website to view pictures at Luau Beach:
http://disneyfineartphotography.com/weddings/memoriesWeddings.php
Closer to your Vow Renewal date you will receive an e-mail from Disney Fine Art Photography. On that form you can request that the photographer takes many shots with the castle in the background!"

Hope that helps- also make sure to listen to the Disney Wedding Podcast- it is so helpful (and just fun to listen to)!

I also have a planning journal if you would like to check out some of the stuff I am planning for my VR on Luau Beach, you can find it here: My VR Planning Journal

Best of luck with all of your plans! <3

Thank you for the information! I'm relieved to hear that as well! Ill have to check out your journal and I can't wait to hear how your big day goes. I need some ideas.