Vow renewal alternative location advice

[Hummertech]

I am taking my family on a vacation to Disney World next September, and was hoping to surprise my wife with renewing our vows at the same time. However I don't really care to spend 4,000 for a quick ceremony to do this, especially since it is not going to be a large family event. We will be going on our vacation with some friends of ours, who happens to be a pastor. Has anyone ever heard of someone just doing a quick simple ceremony on their own at Disney World, without doing it through Disney? I was thinking of even renting a boat and going out on the lake during the fireworks and renewing our vows then. I know weddings are expensive, and since there is such a high demand to get married at Disney, I understand the high prices. I would just much rather spend my hard earned money by staying at Disney longer, and staying at a Deluxe resort, and doing some of the tours. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[JandJ]

There have been a lot of questions like this in the 2 years I've been on these boards and the short answer is no - you can't have a Disney wedding without going through DFTW. The only option I've heard of is to do it in your hotel room and I guess if you have a big enough room (like a suite or a DVC suite) that would be o.k. Most DVC locations have a balcony overlooking a golf course or water and that could be pretty. If you try to do it in a park or on a boat there, though, and you get caught, they'll kick you out of the park. That would really ruin the moment

 

[hiwaygal]

JandJ is right...on Disney property gets really tricky.

However, there are other options!

The Swan and Dolphin have their own wedding/vow renewal packages that might be more cost effective for you.

You can also do a google search for Orlando Weddings and check out some of the options there. I know Leu Gardens is an alternate, off site location. I also know that most of the officiants used by Disney brides (Rev. Jack Day, Rev. Kevin Knox, etc.) do ceremonies all over Orlando. I know you said you didn't need an officiant, but their websites might have information on locations and prices for other options!

Hope that helps!

 

[myprincessgirlisa]

are you thinking of doing the whole shabang....like dressing up, reception, flowers, etc??

if you just want to have a cruise on the water & just redo your vows with out any special attire & so on....i cant see why that would be an issue...it be just like a proposal

but if you want the whole cake, dress, tux, flowers, reception, etc....the girls are right...DFTW is the route you need to go

i wish they did offer a simpler option for VRs that was cheaper...$4k is alot...maybe more like 1-2k for a basic simple & quick ceremony & then have add ons......maybe some day!!