Questions for DCL brides

[DCLbrideSept2009]

I have a few questions for those brides who have had their wedding or vow renewal on DCL. I know they have a salon, but I'm wondering how extensive it is. Like, is it possible to have my hair done for the wedding there? Or is it a more basic salon? What about make-up? We most likely won't have any friends or family with us and the thought of doing all this stuff alone is a little scary!!

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

They have a hair and nail salon...but they only do makeup if they have someone who can do it..which you won't know until you board due to the rotating contracts

You also need to bring makeup because they do not supply it

the spa is not run by Disney, so it varies all the time

 

[DCLbrideSept2009]

So... if I do a practice run of hair and make-up somewhere locally and take pics on board, do you think they would be able to duplicate? or just no way to really know until i get on board? that's a little frightening... i could possibly get away with doing my own make-up but would have no clue what to do with my hair or how to do it...

 

[29apr00]

I try not to think about it too much. I mean, truthfully, unless you plan on booking a "trial" appt the night you get on board....there's really nothing you can do. I know they stylists on the ships are very good at Up-do's as that is what most women request for formal night....but i'm having my hair down. So hopefully i get someone who can go outside the box.

 

[WishingMom]

I'm just going to wait and see what happens when we're on board. I will have a general idea of how I want my hair though. As for make-up, hopefully I'll be tanned enough that I won't need too much, perhaps some eye makeup and lipstick.

Woo Hoo, 7 months from today is my wedding day!!!

 

[DCLbrideSept2009]

Hey, Wishingmom... looks like our weddings are exactly a month apart! Mine is 8 months from today!!

 

[DCLbrideSept2009]

Okay, I have what is probably a really silly question... again for those DCL brides...

your "first dance," was it on the deck 7? (if you had your ceremony on deck 7)? Is it possible to do the "first dance" like in one of the clubs or something later on that night??? i know, seems odd... but since it will most likely just be DF and I for the wedding, it seems a little silly to be dancing by ourselves on the deck with no one around except a couple cast members or something... ??? or maybe it's more romantic that way?!?!?!? i dunno... what did everyone else do? the "first dance" is something i've had planned from the very beginning... well, at least what song it will be to (God Bless The Broken Road)

 

[mickeymom923]

I'm getting married in the Cadillac Lounge on 5/22/09 on the Wonder. So far I have about 30 people coming. About how long is the ceremony; the whole wedding? I think we are getting married at 430 and dinner, I believe, is 545. Is that enough time? That's also pirate night. So I'm not sure whether to wear my gown (which I didn't buy yet) the whole night or change before the Pirate Party. Just trying to figure out the time frame of everything. Also, are Mickey and Minnie there?

Thanks,
Bev

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Okay, I have what is probably a really silly question... again for those DCL brides...

your "first dance," was it on the deck 7? (if you had your ceremony on deck 7)? Is it possible to do the "first dance" like in one of the clubs or something later on that night??? i know, seems odd... but since it will most likely just be DF and I for the wedding, it seems a little silly to be dancing by ourselves on the deck with no one around except a couple cast members or something... ??? or maybe it's more romantic that way?!?!?!? i dunno... what did everyone else do? the "first dance" is something I've had planned from the very beginning... well, at least what song it will be to (God Bless The Broken Road)

We did not have a first dance on Deck 7 because we had arranged for the cake to be set up in the Palo Room for dinner. Our friends did tell the lounge host about our VR (and I was still in my dress) and he played "going to the chapel" for our dance..Had I known that he was going to do that, I would have brought out CD with our processional "the luckiest" to dance to

I'm getting married in the Cadillac Lounge on 5/22/09 on the Wonder. So far I have about 30 people coming. About how long is the ceremony; the whole wedding? I think we are getting married at 430 and dinner, I believe, is 545. Is that enough time? That's also pirate night. So I'm not sure whether to wear my gown (which I didn't buy yet) the whole night or change before the Pirate Party. Just trying to figure out the time frame of everything. Also, are Mickey and Minnie there?

Thanks,
Bev

That is probably perfect timing..We had our ceremony at 5:30 and our Palo reservation was for 6:00pm. Our ceremony was only about 10 or 15 minutes maybe..we took pictures with our friends then they went down to Palo for dinner while the photographer took DH and I around the upper deck for pictures. We didn't do our cake cutting until we were in Palo, but I think you will have plenty of time to get to dinner

I recommend wearing your dress EVERYWHERE!!! It is so fun to walk around and have people congratulating you all...I didn't take mine off till about 1am!

 

[WishingMom]

DF and I haven't decided if we're going to have that "First dance"..I guess we'll decide before August.

I do plan on wearing my gown for most of the evening, including the Pirate Party...I'll just take off my veil and wear a pirate hat..LOL

 

[WDBRDWLK]

Our VR was on Deck 7 on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, which also happened to be St. Patrick's Day. Our ceremony was about 20 minutes because we had personal vows we read to each other.

We also did our cake cutting on the deck rather than in Palo's because we were maxed out in the room, there was just no place for a cake table.

Both of our children toasted us

and then it was time for the first dance.


After that we were wisked away by the photographer for pics with Mickey & Minnie.

Our family, DD(20), me, hubby, DDIL(23), DS(23)

Everyone

 

[CinderelliT]

I too have a couple of questions!! This one may seem silly, but how windy is that deck? I want to have rose petals down the aisle, and I am scared they will all blow away.
Also, can I get off the boat in my dress and go take pictures in the sand?
And - what about sending decorations, etc. ahead to the planner. There are a few things that I want put in my bouquet and on the deck. Has anyone done this?
Thanks!!

 

[CJLKIM]

I'm getting married in the Cadillac Lounge on 5/22/09 on the Wonder. So far I have about 30 people coming. About how long is the ceremony; the whole wedding? I think we are getting married at 430 and dinner, I believe, is 545. Is that enough time? That's also pirate night. So I'm not sure whether to wear my gown (which I didn't buy yet) the whole night or change before the Pirate Party. Just trying to figure out the time frame of everything. Also, are Mickey and Minnie there?

Thanks,
Bev

We got married on the Magic. The ceremony, dinner times and etc. were just like you are describing. We had the ceremony, cake and etc., dancing and then they escorted us out to the atrium where we were taken right up for bridal party photos. From there we hung out for a bit on the deck and took some outside photos of our own....then went to dinner.

Being that I was on the Magic it was semi-formal night so I just stayed in my wedding dress all night. We always dress up for Pirate Night and considering that I was oh so ready to get out of my gown...I think I'd probably change for the deck party. It would all depend on your gown and how comfortable you're gonna be. Of course, you could always just add pirate garb to your bridal garb!!

 

[WDBRDWLK]

I too have a couple of questions!! This one may seem silly, but how windy is that deck? I want to have rose petals down the aisle, and I am scared they will all blow away.
Also, can I get off the boat in my dress and go take pictures in the sand?
And - what about sending decorations, etc. ahead to the planner. There are a few things that I want put in my bouquet and on the deck. Has anyone done this?
Thanks!!

As for the wind, it just depends since you are in the middle of the ocean. We did not have any wind at all. We lucked out.
Do the rose petals..it will add a nice touch!
Yes you can get off the ship and have pics taken, just watch the time. If you get off before the ceremony make sure you are back in plenty of time to freshen up...you would not want your pictures to show sweat running down your face!

Your onland planner will make arrangements with the onboard planner for anything that you send for the ceremony. We had custom champagne glasses and gifts for everyone along with personalize notes that they left in the staterooms each night. They did a great job!

It doesn't hurt to ask and be persistent!

 

[CJLKIM]

I too have a couple of questions!! This one may seem silly, but how windy is that deck? I want to have rose petals down the aisle, and I am scared they will all blow away.
Also, can I get off the boat in my dress and go take pictures in the sand?
And - what about sending decorations, etc. ahead to the planner. There are a few things that I want put in my bouquet and on the deck. Has anyone done this?
Thanks!!

The wind issue totally depends on Mother Nature...or King Triton...but I'd go for the rose petals.

Since you're at sea for the ceremony, I'm sure you could work out arrangements to get photos at Castaway Cay or etc.

The onboard coordinator is great...at least our was. You can give them any D you have for your music, any additional requests, etc. They go ABOVE AND BEYOND. I was given a Cat 7 to dress and was allowed to keep it for the whole night...what a view from the verandah!

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

I would be careful with the wind..during our ceremony it really wasn't bad but during the pictures, it picked up

BUT!!! that was in July..there isn't usually much of a breeze in July (unless there is a storm) but December can be VERY windy in the Caribbean..sometimes there is so much wind, they can't dock at CC so it could be more

I was going to do rose petals and my planner said it was no problem but I ended up using bubbles because I didn't want them collecting in the corner of the deck

 

[29apr00]

Your onland planner will make arrangements with the onboard planner for anything that you send for the ceremony. We had custom champagne glasses and gifts for everyone along with personalize notes that they left in the staterooms each night. They did a great job!

It doesn't hurt to ask and be persistent!

Where did you send your stuff, to the onland planner or the ship? I"m gonna have LOTS of stuff to send ahead of time! wonder if i can start sending it now??

 

[Goldeelox9]

I was married in November and was planning on having the petals on the sand, but it was SOOOO windy, I am glad I nixed that Idea.

So how did they justgive you a Cat. 7 to get ready in? What Cat. had you booked! Lucky you!

 

[CJLKIM]

So how did they justgive you a Cat. 7 to get ready in? What Cat. had you booked! Lucky you!

Don't really know. I carried my gown onboard and the wedding coordinator snatched it from me in the lobby. I didn't see it again until the night before the wedding...and it was hanging in a Cat 7 room...all pressed and pretty. We had adjoining Cat 8s on Deck 6 Starbord and the "dressing room" was Deck 6 aft Port. I assumed it was just for dressing so after dinner we went and cleaned our stuff out...then we saw the coordinator to return the room key and was informed it was ours for the night.

Maybe it was because ours was a wedding and not a VR...so they went along with the whole "can't see the bride before the wedding"...I didn't ask...just smiled and accepted the gift.

We had special gifts in our stateroom EVERY day of the trip with a note from our coordinator. We had brunch at Palo with our Best Man / Matron of Honor and they didn't charge us for any of it.

Maybe DCL was just being exceptionally generous that day...but I'm sure glad they were....

 

[Goldeelox9]

Yeah they must have been being extra nice cause my poor husband had to get ready in his parents room with his sister and both parents there! LOL