Share your budget?

[girli565]

I want to do the same thing and save money on a bus but I"m afraid that the guests will not know where the wedding pavilion is, they might get lost, might not make it to the ceremony on time, etc. i know there are signs everywhere but aren't you afraid some of the guests might now make it?

Are most of your guests driving or renting cars? Maybe you could make them a map and include it in your welcome bag so they won't get lost? If they are using WDW Busses it would be hard to get lost bc they would just go to a park then catch a bus to the GF then walk to the WP.

 

[89mj88]

wow this is informative and kind of duanting. we will probably have between 15-25 people and we are going to try to stay under 9000.

well in essence im going to try to stay around 9 grand. DF is going to save uup for our down payment on a house so that after we get married we can put 20% down on a house..... now if i had the house down payment budget i could really do things but a house would be a more lasting venture...lol

 

[puente0629]

wow this is informative and kind of duanting. we will probably have between 15-25 people and we are going to try to stay under 9000.

well in essence im going to try to stay around 9 grand. DF is going to save uup for our down payment on a house so that after we get married we can put 20% down on a house..... now if i had the house down payment budget i could really do things but a house would be a more lasting venture...lol

Are you having a wishes or escape wedding?

 

[daisygirl902]

I got my estimate from my planner yesterday, and came in at $94 under budget so far!! YAY. I am still waiting for floral, but will post that them I get it. You can check it out in detail here.

 

[3girlsfun]

Does anyone have an Escape budget for just 5 people, or a small number of people?

When we do our VR it will just be the 5 of us, me, DH, and 3 DD's.

I am just curious how possible it is to stay close to the min. requirement, especially when it is just the 5 of us.....

 

[puente0629]

Does anyone have an Escape budget for just 5 people, or a small number of people?

When we do our VR it will just be the 5 of us, me, DH, and 3 DD's.

I am just curious how possible it is to stay close to the min. requirement, especially when it is just the 5 of us.....

There is no minimum for a an Escape, it's a complete package for either $4750 (SBP, YCG, Canada Pavilion, etc.) or $5750 (Wedding Pavilion)...includes, photography, limo, cake, champagne, boutonniere, brides bouquet, violinist, etc.

 

[Brit_Jude]

Thanks Daisygirl903 for posting your budget - with upgrading to a wishes I am a little concerned at what my new budget will be and this really really helps

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

There is no minimum for a an Escape, it's a complete package for either $4750 (SBP, YCG, Canada Pavilion, etc.) or $5750 (Wedding Pavilion)...includes, photography, limo, cake, champagne, boutonniere, brides bouquet, violinist, etc.

The Canadian Pavilion is actually $5894.91 and includes everything as listed above plus a 6 hour motor coach.

 

[BecBennett]

Personally, I think this is the most informative thread in this section of the boards. Love it!

 

[gemmybear83]

There is no minimum for a an Escape, it's a complete package for either $4750 (SBP, YCG, Canada Pavilion, etc.) or $5750 (Wedding Pavilion)...includes, photography, limo, cake, champagne, boutonniere, brides bouquet, violinist, etc.

There is a $7500 minimum for an escape if you marry on a weekend or want a private event such as a reception or dessert party.

 

[Brit_Jude]

I got my estimated budget today this does not include the floral yet but I am quite pleased. Here is the link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37126288#post37126288

 

[mareeld86]

This is the best thread i am thinking of having an escape wedding but it will be just me and my DF so some of you other dissers out there may get an invite....

 

[Kristinella]

We are having a wishes wedding on 8.8.11

We obviously do not have our BEO yet; however when we go for our planning session this August we are timing the travel between our hotel room blocks and our wedding locations. We are having our ceremony in the WP and the cocktail hour and reception in the Contemporary. We are not planning on using Disney transportation for our guests...only a one way limo for the guys then loop back and pick up the girls to the WP. We plan on utilizing the monorail as much as possible (this is also where we plan to get some photos) and instructing our guests how to make the best use of the monorail. I will post our time trials on here when I return from WDW this August! HTH anyone who is questioning Disney Transportation!

 

[Brit_Jude]

I got my estimated budget today this does not include the floral yet but I am quite pleased. Here is the link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37126288#post37126288

I have posted my floral proposal so you can see the costs for my choices. Hope it is helpful.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37347848&postcount=71

Judi

 

[Tinker Bell Fan]

I saw that some who have had an Escape wedding had more than the max of 20 people - how is that possible?

we're having a VR next April and I am planning our guest list. I've been trying to keep it under 20 (which I was told would include us as the "bride & groom") but I'm having some difficulty since the age is 3 & up to be considered a "guest" for the ceremony. We're having it at the WP.

I have a friend who has 5 kids (between the ages of 1 - 7) and if I include them AND all the others on the list I'm looking at around 23-24 people (including us). Can that be done?

Obviously I haven't talked to the planner yet (because I don't have one yet) - have to wait for the "lottery" in August. It's a month off but I'm trying to figure out guest list vs budget.

Thanks!! Didn't mean to hi-jack the thread!

 

[girli565]

I saw that some who have had an Escape wedding had more than the max of 20 people - how is that possible?

we're having a VR next April and I am planning our guest list. I've been trying to keep it under 20 (which I was told would include us as the "bride & groom") but I'm having some difficulty since the age is 3 & up to be considered a "guest" for the ceremony. We're having it at the WP.

I have a friend who has 5 kids (between the ages of 1 - 7) and if I include them AND all the others on the list I'm looking at around 23-24 people (including us). Can that be done?

Obviously I haven't talked to the planner yet (because I don't have one yet) - have to wait for the "lottery" in August. It's a month off but I'm trying to figure out guest list vs budget.

Thanks!! Didn't mean to hi-jack the thread!

You can pay an extra $500 and have up to 25 guests including the bride and groom, for an escape wedding.

 

[Tinker Bell Fan]

You can pay an extra $500 and have up to 25 guests including the bride and groom, for an escape wedding.

Really? Thank you so much! That definitely will make planning easier. Now watch - my friend with the kids won't be able to make it after all and I've stressed over nothing.

thanks again for the info!

 

[mareeld86]

Bump... Anymore??

 

[puente0629]

Dessert Party 23 guests 1/9/11

22 illuminations viewing fee @ 12.95 guest $303.32
1 venue package Rue de Paris @ 250.00ea $266.25
22 Sunshine State Dessert Buffet @ 33.00 guest $935.56
1 outdoor set-up fee @75.00ea $79.88

Total $1585.11




Wedding Ceremony: 9:30am-11:00am 30 guests 1/11/11
Wedding Pavilion $3195
Vintage Car $600
1 limo 8:15am to noon $376.64
2 sedan @ 25.00ea $50.00
2 limo one-way $331.70
1 mini-motorcoach 9am to 5pm $697.20

Total: $5250.54

Pre-Reception/Reception: 11:00am-4:00pm 30 guests 1/11/11

Bar
8 Sparkling non-alcohilic cider @ 23.00 bottle $237.11
4 soft drink & water package @ 24.50 guest $126.29
25 soft drinks & water package @ 8.50 guest $273.84
25 beer & wine package @ 30.00 guest $966.49

Catering Food
1 Chef's choice vendor meal, chicken @ 43.00ea $55.41
1 custom wedding cake 3 tiers @ 600.00ea $773.19
25 Tinkerbell's Brunch Buffet *MOD* @ 80.00 guest $2577.30
(added canadian cheese soup, baked ham and wild berry crepes)
4 Tinkerbell's Brunch Buffet *MOD* (ages 3-9) @ 40.00 guest $206.16
29 a la carte cocktail @ 12.50 guest $467.14
29 int'l & domestic cheese display @ 9.75 guest $364.37

Catering Fees
1 bartender fee @ 100.00ea $106.50

Entertainment
1 DJ package @1400.00ea $1400.00
1 formal mickey @ 900.00ea $900.00

Florist
1 square table package @ 120.00ea $127.80
1 delivery fee @ 200.00ea $200.00

Total $8781.62


Grand Total $15617.27

 

[vlkleinh]

tentative beo...still working out the wrinkles

38 Guests (SBP, Attic, UK Lower)
Ceremony Location Usage (non tax) 775
Ceremony Location Usage (tax) 1304
Limo 282. 48

Ceremony Total 2362.11

Wedding Cake (3 tier Mad Hatter, custom design) 1043. 70

Pre-reception/reception
133 Hosted Call brand cocktails ($6 each) 1028.34
29 Custom Brunch Menu ($57/person)
7 children's plated dinners ($23 each) 207.47
2 vendor meals (photographers 13. 95 each) 35. 95
38 scoops of ice cream ($6 each) 293.81
Wedding Cake Handling Fee 205.80

Ipod speaker set up 250 (adding an extra speaker and mic for about $125 extra)
1 caricature artist 585
Reception total 4749.89

Dessert Party - UK Lower
Venue Rental ($250) 266. 25
36 Illuminations viewing fees ($12.95 each) $496.50
36 Custom Dessert Party Menus ($24 per guest) $1113.39
Milk for the kids $5.47
1 Outdoor setup fee ($75) $79.88
Dessert Party Total: $1961.49

Estimated total (still waiting on floral): 10117.19