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[disneymom1122]

We are considering the intimate package. I didn't know that you could pay $500 for an extra 5 guests. Does this allow them to attend the ceremony and reception. Has anyone done or planning on the reception at GF? Not sure if we want to do that or just arrange a dinner after the ceremony ourselves. Any suggestions?
Do you think a 1 year old would count as a guest? We want our daughter to be there.

 

[noodle7729]

Yes, the 500 dollars allows your extra guests to attend the ceremony and reception. That 500 is allowing me to have the wedding of my dreams.

My DF and I are having the reception at the GF but are also hoping to take our guests out to dinner. We aren't sure right now if the funds will enable that.

Hope this helps.

If you have any other questions feel free to email me.

Jamie

 

[disneymom1122]

so, have you talked to a coordinator already? I'm not sure about the funds either. I like the idea of a reception at the GF after the ceremony. I guess the cheaper package doesn't include that.
I'm so excited about the 5 extra guests that we could invite.

Jennifer

 

[Merandab4]

The things that will happen at the GF is your cake cutting, toast and your first dance. If you are having the extra guests you will have to purchase an extra bottle of champagne at $65 a bottle OR you may want to opt to exchange your one bottle of champagne for two bottles of sparkling cider. (this is what we did since we are not big drinkers and i have a sister who will be there and is under 21) They don't come out and tell you this option, but it can be done.

Also, your daughter will be counted as one of the extra 5 guests, but you will not have to pay the extra $100 for her. I beleive it is any guest under the age of 10. (i'll check on this and get back to you. I'm pretty sure the age limit is ten, but it might be three)

I would sugest hosting a dinner at the GF somewhere. Your cake cutting will already be there, so why not have everyone just stick around the same resort. You may skip the reception that Disney gives you and just have your cake delivered to the spot where your dinner is going to be. What time will your ceremony be? you may have a hard time finding a place to serve lunch, and dinner at most resort starts at 5:00, except at 1900 park fare which starts at 4:30pm. your daughter may like this option. It is a dinner buffet called Cinderella's royal gala. Who better to have dinner with on your wedding day than Cinderella and Prince charming! Also since it is a buffet it is very reasonably priced, (around $26 per person).

On the other hand, no one says you HAVE to have a dinner reception afterwards. I think if you stick with the traditional cake cutting and champagne toast you will be fine. The only reason we are having a dinner after our intimate is because we have more guests that will be celebrating with us afterwards that wont be able to attend the actual reception.

Congrats, good luck, and I hope I didn't confuse you even more !

 

[disneymom1122]

i thought that the reception included dinner (oops!). It is just for the cake and toast? well that changes things. I like your idea but I guess I need to rethink what we want to do and what package.

Jen

 

[Darian-Dawn]

I am new to this board too. There are so many options with a disney wedding it is making me dizzy. We have not even set the exact date yet but it will be between September or November of this year. We really don't need much time to plan because this is the second time around for both of us so we just want our parents and four attendants to stand up for us. What I would suggest you do is decide on what your total buget is including wedding, reception, transpoprtation, meals, shopping etc. After you have done that, get with a rep from disney and let them do the work for you. Afterall, this is your dream day and they are there to ensure that those dreams come true!!! Here is another idea to think about. My friend Stacy was Married at Disney about four years ago and she opted for the deluxe intimate which allowed her to bring 8 guests to the ceremony and cake cutting reception. After that they all went to pleasure island in wedding attire and had dinner off the park. Her five night stay was included in her package. There are packages that include most of your meals too. You just have to decide how much you can afford to spend and disney will work something out for you. Good Luck and Congrats

 

[LUVTGR]

The intimate wedding you can have 15 people total (including bride and groom) after the 8 guests that are included in the package each person 9 yro or older cost $100. Your 1 yro will count as a guest, but will not cost extra. The package includes a cake and a bottle of champaign. Additional drinks except water are extra. I have that info somewhere if you need it. Good luck in your planning.