Some kind of Dumb Questions, but....

[DisneyCookie24]

Hi all! I have been living within the DIS boards the last few days getting tons of ideas for my (hopefully) Disney wedding in January of 2011, but I have some questions, that may be a bit basic to the more experienced disney brides, but i am clueless

My DF and I definitely want a wedding in Disney, however are finding that a wishes wedding still may be a bit on the high end for us, however, I have been reading about the Swan and Dolphin and the weddings they have held there and I think that may definitely be the route we go... so, to help our decision, here are my quiestions:

1 - Is it possibly to still get pro pics in the parks in my wedding dress if I am not DFTW bride? and if not, does anyone have recommendations for places to get some good shots that may still be on property?

2 - Are the illuminations dessert parties available only to DFTW brides? If not, anyone know where I should look for pricing?

3 - DF and I really love the luau at the Polynesian village, and thought that that would be a great idea instead of a reception, but does anyone think that is a lame idea to do that instead of a reception? I don't mind not having the first dance and all that stuff, but I don't know if that would be rude to my guests to do that instead of throwing a wedding reception, I mean, afterall, they will have traveled all the way from Ohio for this...


Well, I guess those are my main ones for now, I know I will post more as I do more research.

Thanks!!

 

[CharacterFan]

Hi all! I have been living within the DIS boards the last few days getting tons of ideas for my (hopefully) Disney wedding in January of 2011, but I have some questions, that may be a bit basic to the more experienced disney brides, but i am clueless

My DF and I definitely want a wedding in Disney, however are finding that a wishes wedding still may be a bit on the high end for us, however, I have been reading about the Swan and Dolphin and the weddings they have held there and I think that may definitely be the route we go... so, to help our decision, here are my quiestions:

Welcome

1 - Is it possibly to still get pro pics in the parks in my wedding dress if I am not DFTW bride? and if not, does anyone have recommendations for places to get some good shots that may still be on property?
You can book any of the parks expect MK if you aren't a Disney Bride. You'll have to call Disney Photography closer to the date (not sure how far out you can book that, I think 6 months)

2 - Are the illuminations dessert parties available only to DFTW brides? If not, anyone know where I should look for pricing?
As long as you and I think your guests are staying as a Disney Resort you can book one, but you will not be allowed to wear your wedding dress
3 - DF and I really love the luau at the Polynesian village, and thought that that would be a great idea instead of a reception, but does anyone think that is a lame idea to do that instead of a reception? I don't mind not having the first dance and all that stuff, but I don't know if that would be rude to my guests to do that instead of throwing a wedding reception, I mean, afterall, they will have traveled all the way from Ohio for this...
Depending on your guest size that sounds like a fun idea. It's the idea my dad wants.

Well, I guess those are my main ones for now, I know I will post more as I do more research.

Thanks!!

I'm not sure how many guests your having, but there is also an Escape wedding option it can accommodate up to 23 guests and are quite a bit cheaper then a Wishes wedding. (about 1/2 the cost)

Hope this helps some.

 

[DisneyCookie24]

I'm not sure how many guests your having, but there is also an Escape wedding option it can accommodate up to 23 guests and are quite a bit cheaper then a Wishes wedding. (about 1/2 the cost)

Hope this helps some.

This helps a ton already, thank you! I didn't know about the Disney Photography so I will definitely get in contact with them.

I'm not sure how many guests exactly but Id be inviting bout 80 and I know at least 30 - 50 will definitely come, so the escape wedding unfortunately wont work. I would love it if it did though.

Thanks so much!