Swan Bride/ Disney Reception Question?

[FieryPixieDust]

Hi All! I have been flipping through my Passporter book (thank God for Carrie Hayward) and I was wondering if I do a ceremony at the swan, would I be able to do a sit down lunch at say- California Grill Napa room for the same price listed in the book? It says $1,000 plus tax and gratuity if I can have a lunch ending by 4pm.

My question is, if I'm technically not a DFTW bride, does the cost of the private room sky rocket or would it be the same? Also, I'm assuming if I had a date in mind, they would give preference to a DFTW bride over me, correct? Even if I had already booked with them? (Them being Disney catered events?)

Thanks in advance for all of your help! The small details that go into this are mind-boggling and I'm still on the big things!

 

[lurkyloo]

The prices are the same whether you're doing a Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding or a Disney Catered Event. The trick is that if DCE thinks you are trying to have a wedding reception without going through DFTW, they won't work with you. Or they will not let you have a wedding cake, wear your gown or have a DJ. Here's an interview with a bride who got married offsite and then had a DCE at the Attic. She talks about the restrictions: http://disneyweddingpodcast.com/2016/01/13/maitland-art-center-spotlight-lisa-will/

DCE events can't book as far out as DFTW events, so it's not about preference. It's about who can book first.

 

[FieryPixieDust]

Oh Thank you Carrie! That's just perfect for me since I wasn't really looking for a "typical" reception. Thanks!!