what is included in a vow renewal?

[bnts1993]

I know the package starts at 4500.00 I think but does anyone know what is included in that price?

This is my story, I have been with my DH for 16 years we got married after 10 in a quick justice of the peace at the court house wedding with just his parents and our kids. But I feel like I got jipped and would really like a nice vow renewal/wedding. I live in NC and all my family lives in CT so I was concerned about people coming. Any suggestions or thoughts?

 

[hiwaygal]

From Disney's website (for Escape Vow Renewals):

A Disney Escape Vow Renewal Package includes these Magical Amenities:

Elegantly simple ceremonies

- A fresh floral bouquet for the bride and a fresh flower boutonniere for the groom.
- An elegant two tiered wedding cake with keepsake cake topper and one bottle of Fairy Tale Cuvee for your champagne toast.(Approximately 6 glasses per bottle)
- A Violinist for your ceremony and reception.
- A four (4) consecutive hour limousine charter for transportation on your wedding day for you and your guests.
- A professional Disney Photographer to capture your ceremony and reception.
- Up to two (2) hours of photography coverage which includes an album of twenty (20) images chosen by you. Along with the album Disney will also provide you with a contact sheet of all the images taken during your event.
- A personalized wedding website.
- Online planning kit

Additionally, you may choose to add special features to enhance your wedding celebration.

* Disney's Escape Weddings packages require a minimum of a four night stay at an owned and operated Walt Disney World Resort. For additional guests, up to 18 maximum additional elements are at an additional cost (note: some ceremony locations have a maximum occupancy of 10 guests.)

All prices and other terms are subject to change without notice. Ask about our rates, Resorts and dates available throughout the year. Ceremony locations are subject to availability. Advance reservations required and subject to availability.

Essentially, Disney vow renewals are identical to Disney weddings with the exception of getting a license signed and executed.

From what I've read here, many brides find that the percentage of invited guests attending is HIGHER for a Disney wedding than for other destination locations. You may find your guests will be more willing to travel somewhere that there is something for everyone.

Hope that helps!

 

[CDNTech]

In addition to the above, you also get two adult annual passes. One other note is that the price has gone up to $4750 for 2010.

We're doing a vow renewal on 1-5-10 and I can't wait.

 

[Desnik]

It depends on what kind of vow renewal you want. We are having our vow renewal and it is costing $25,000. We never had a wedding(same as you, got married at the court house) and have been together 15 years(married 12 tomorrow!) and we are doing a "Wishes" package. Like mentioned above, Disney treats vow renewals exactly like a wedding. They have the "Escape" package and the "Wishes" package.

At first I was planning the "Escape" package. Then when my family and friends heard about it, everyone wanted to come! So, now we upgraded to the "Wishes" package and have 50 guests all going down to WDW from NY!

I am getting to do everything as if I was a first time bride and I am loving every minute of it. I can't wait! We will renew our vows at the Wedding Pavilion and have our reception at the Grand Floridian White Hall Room and Patio. Here is a link to my PJ if you are interested:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2022716