Disney Wedding Podcast

Fairytale Weddings Guide
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Plan your ideal Disney wedding, vow renewal or anniversary with insider tips, money-saving tricks, and creative ideas from the author of "Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide." This weekly show also features vendor spotlights and interviews with real Disney couples.

  1. 6d ago

    #763 Leilah & Isaac's Grand Floridian DisneyvWedding

    Disney Wedding Pavilion ceremony + Grand Floridian reception + EPCOT Germany Promenade dessert party! In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Leilah Lingel shares the story of her Walt Disney World wedding, including her 9:30 a.m. ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Whitehall Room and Patio at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and dessert party at Germany Promenade A–D in EPCOT. Leilah and her husband planned their Disney wedding on a budget, taking advantage of a summertime Wedding Pavilion discount and choosing a Sunday morning brunch wedding. She shares how they selected their venues, saved money with outside vendors, incorporated special Disney touches, and created an unforgettable experience for their guests—including Mickey and Minnie, fireworks, and a surprise Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride mix-in. In this episode, you'll hear all about: ✨ Why Leilah chose the Disney Wedding Pavilion for her ceremony ✨ Her Grand Floridian Whitehall Room and Patio reception ✨ Their EPCOT Germany Promenade dessert party ✨ How they saved money while still creating a magical Disney wedding ✨ Their favorite wedding foods—including the famous churro Mickey waffles ✨ Choosing Mickey and Minnie's rose gold outfits for the reception ✨ Their surprise Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride mix-in ✨ Why hiring a wedding content creator was one of their best decisions ✨ Finding vendors experienced with curly hair and photographing melanin beautifully ✨ How they incorporated meaningful personal touches into their wedding ✨ Their detailed wedding-day timeline, from a 2 a.m. wake-up to the late-night EPCOT dessert party ✨ How they handled an officiant change just one week before the wedding ✨ What went wrong—and how they recovered ✨ Why Leilah wishes she had eaten more of her wedding cake and dessert-party treats! ✨ Her advice for researching vendors, asking questions, taking your time, and enjoying the planning process Leilah also shares some practical advice for couples planning a Walt Disney World wedding on a budget, including where they decided to spend their money, what they skipped, and why they didn't feel they needed an outside wedding planner or day-of coordinator. If you're planning a Disney World wedding, Disney Wedding Pavilion wedding, Grand Floridian wedding, EPCOT wedding, Disney wedding reception, or Disney vow renewal, this episode is packed with real-world ideas and inspiration. View photos by Indie West Photography and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/leilah-isaacs-grand-floridian-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ 🎧 Listen to more Disney Wedding Podcast episodes: DisneyWeddingPodcast.com #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWeddingPavilion #GrandFloridianWedding #EPCOTWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddingInspiration #DisneyWeddingTips #FairytaleWeddingsGuide

  2. Sep 23

    #762 Jessica & Adam's EPCOT World Plaza Wedding

    EPCOT World Plaza Disney wedding + Grand Floridian reception + Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in! In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Jessica Montjoy-Stylinski shares all the details of her unforgettable Walt Disney World wedding, including her 6:30 a.m. ceremony at EPCOT World Plaza, reception at the Grand Floridian Convention Center, and UK Lochside dessert party with a surprise Guardians of the Galaxy ride mix-in. Jessica and Adam chose Disney World because of their lifelong love of Disney, and they wanted to give their 36 wedding guests a truly unique experience. She shares how they planned their Disney wedding, chose their venues, worked with outside vendors, created a deeply sentimental family-inspired wedding cake, and built special Disney experiences into their wedding day. You'll hear all about: ✨ Getting married at EPCOT World Plaza before the park opens ✨ Why they chose a 6:30 a.m. ceremony—and how they made the early start work ✨ Their Grand Floridian reception and how they customized the ballroom ✨ Having Mickey and Minnie in their gold formal outfits at the reception ✨ Their surprise Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride mix-in ✨ Their UK Lochside dessert party at EPCOT ✨ How they incorporated elements from their parents' and grandparents' wedding cakes into their own Disney wedding cake ✨ Their Disney wedding food tasting and favorite menu items ✨ The outside vendors they hired for photography, videography, hair and makeup, stationery, day-of coordination and more ✨ How they saved money by skipping unnecessary upgrades ✨ Why they chose bill-on-consumption for alcohol ✨ Their incredibly detailed Disney wedding day timeline—from midnight hair and makeup through their late-night EPCOT dessert party ✨ What went wrong on their wedding day—and how they handled it ✨ Jessica's best advice for couples planning a Walt Disney World wedding Jessica also explains why she recommends carefully reviewing your BEO, assigning someone to handle guest questions, hiring a day-of coordinator, joining Disney wedding Facebook groups, and asking your Disney wedding planner for honest advice about where you really need to spend your money. If you're planning a Disney World wedding, EPCOT wedding, Grand Floridian wedding, Disney wedding reception, or Disney vow renewal, this episode is packed with real-world planning advice and inspiration. View photos by Root Weddings and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/jessica-adams-epcot-world-plaza-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ 🎧 Listen to more Disney Wedding Podcast episodes at DisneyWeddingPodcast.com and wherever you get your podcasts. #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #EpcotWedding #EpcotWeddingWorldShowcase #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyBride #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddingInspiration #GrandFloridianWedding #EpcotWedding #DisneyWeddingReception #DisneyWeddingIdeas #FairytaleWeddingsGuide #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #CosmicRewind #DisneyWeddingVenues #DisneyWeddingTips #DisneyWeddingVendors #DisneyBrideToBe

    #762 Jessica & Adam's EPCOT World Plaza Wedding

  3. Sep 16

    #761 Madison & Mark's Sea Breeze Point Wedding

    Disney World wedding planning doesn't have to follow the rules of a traditional wedding—and Madison Giovanelli's Walt Disney World wedding is a perfect example! In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Madison shares the story of her Sea Breeze Point ceremony, Italy Isola reception, and Fantasmic welcome party, plus how she created an entire Disney weekend experience for her guests. She explains why she chose an in-park reception during EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival, how she saved money by skipping a DJ and keeping floral décor simple, why she decided not to hire a videographer, and how she used candles and greenery to create a beautiful reception design on a budget. Madison also shares her favorite food and cake choices—including a peanut butter and jelly wedding cake inspired by a viral Instagram trend—her first look and pre-ceremony portraits, and the surprise elements that made the weekend so memorable. She also offers valuable advice for couples who worry they're "behind" during Disney's planning timeline, explaining why trusting the Disney process and coming prepared with your own vision can make the planning experience much easier. View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/madison-marks-sea-breeze-point-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #SeaBreezePoint #EPCOTWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddings #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingTips #FlowerAndGardenFestival #ItalyIsola #DisneyWeddingVenues

  4. Sep 9

    #760 Annemarie & Francesca's EPCOT Japan Pavilion Disney Wedding

    Disney World wedding planning can feel overwhelming—especially when you're waiting to be assigned your Disney wedding planner. Annemarie and Francesca took a different approach: They used the Fairytale Weddings Guide to plan their entire Walt Disney World wedding while they waited, so they already had a clear picture of what they wanted when they began working with Disney. In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Anne-Marie and Francesca share how they planned their beautiful Epcot wedding, including a ceremony at the Japan Pavilion, reception at Living Seas Salon, and a dessert party at the France Pavilion. They also reveal how they kept their wedding guest-friendly while finding creative ways to save money. One of the most valuable parts of their planning process was a BEO-review consultation call with podcast host Carrie Hayward. Together, they went through their Banquet Event Order to identify opportunities to reduce costs and catch items that needed clarification or correction before the wedding—giving the couple extra confidence that everything was accurate and aligned with their plans. Anne-Marie and Francesca also share their Disney wedding budget priorities, why they minimized floral décor, how they saved money on their dessert party, their favorite menu and cake choices, transportation challenges, and what they learned about trusting Disney's planning timeline. ✨ In this episode: • Japan Pavilion ceremony at Epcot • Living Seas Salon reception • Epcot dessert party at Terrace des Fleurs • Disney World wedding planning timeline • Using the Fairytale Weddings Guide before being assigned a Disney planner • Reviewing a Disney wedding BEO before the wedding • Ways to save money on a Disney wedding • Choosing where to spend—and where to cut back • Disney wedding transportation and guest experience • Wedding cake flavors and brunch menu ideas • Tips for planning an Epcot wedding • Why you may not need as much floral décor as you think • What these brides would—and wouldn't—do differently View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/annemarie-francescas-japan-pavilion-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #EpcotWedding #JapanPavilionWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddings #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingTips #DisneyWeddingGuide

    #760 Annemarie & Francesca's EPCOT Japan Pavilion Disney Wedding

  5. Sep 2

    #759 Christina & Dylan's Grand Floridian Wedding

    Disney World wedding planning gets personal in this real Disney wedding story from Christina Rowe, who planned an intimate Walt Disney World wedding with her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at the Whitehall Room & Patio, and welcome party at the Grand Floridian Marina. Christina shares how she chose her Disney wedding venues, why she changed her reception from St. Augustine Hall back to the remodeled Whitehall Room, and how she planned a beautiful celebration for just 16–18 guests. She also talks about getting ready together at the Grand Floridian, choosing photography and a content creator as major priorities, bringing her own real-touch flowers to Disney, and saving money with DIY décor. One of the highlights of the day was a visit from Marie from The Aristocats! Christina also shares details about her lavender wedding cake, custom Aristocats macarons, mimosa bar, Korean barbecue mushroom bao buns from Nomad Lounge, and the special Star Cruiser-inspired cake pops served at the welcome party. Plus, she gets candid about what went wrong—including a missing floral installation, a nearly incorrect dance floor, unexpectedly hot weather, and an important lesson about whether your wedding vendors will actually be allowed to eat the food you've counted them for. If you're planning a Disney World wedding or vow renewal, Christina's experience offers practical advice about choosing venues, budgeting, outside vendors, décor, entertainment, photography, food, and making the most of an intimate Disney wedding. View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/christina-dylans-grand-floridian-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #WeddingPavilion #WhitehallRoom #GrandFloridian #DisneyBride #DisneyWeddingPodcast #FairytaleWeddings

    #759 Christina & Dylan's Grand Floridian Wedding

  6. Aug 26

    #758 Carleigh & Steven's Sea Breeze Point Wedding

    Disney World Wedding at Sea Breeze Point + The Attic Carleigh and Steven knew they wanted their Walt Disney World wedding to be a special experience for their guests—and they created a day that was relaxed, personal, and full of Disney magic! ✨ In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Carleigh shares how they planned their Sea Breeze Point ceremony, The Attic reception, and UK Lochside fireworks dessert party, including: ✨ Why they chose Sea Breeze Point after seeing it in person ✨ How they picked The Attic because of its unique look and minimal décor needs ✨ Why UK Lochside was the perfect spot for their fireworks dessert party ✨ How they saved money by skipping reception entertainment and floral ✨ Why they focused their budget on photography, video, and guest experience ✨ Their surprisingly successful low-key reception with personalized wedding games instead of entertainment ✨ Their gluten-free wedding menu, including Mickey waffles, chicken tenders, Tonga toast, and cupcakes ✨ Their morning wedding-day timeline, including a 3:45 a.m. wake-up! ✨ The one thing they wish they had kept—the ride mix-in ✨ Carleigh's advice for researching Disney weddings and being prepared for your planning meetings If you're planning a Disney World wedding, this episode is packed with practical ideas for choosing venues, prioritizing your budget, creating a memorable guest experience, and making the most of your Disney wedding day. View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/carleigh-stevens-sea-breeze-point-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #DisneyWeddings #SeaBreezePoint #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWeddingIdeas

    #758 Carleigh & Steven's Sea Breeze Point Wedding

  7. Aug 19

    #757 Shanay & Derek's Tree of Life Wedding

    This week's episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast features Disney bride Shanae Vigue, sharing the story of her breathtaking two-day Disney World wedding! She and her husband said "I do" at 9:45pm under the iconic Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, celebrated with a reception the following day at the Yacht Club Convention Center's Asbury Hall, and capped off the weekend with a dreamy dessert party in the Germany Pavilion — which she calls the best spot in Epcot to watch the fireworks! This episode covers: 💍 Why the couple chose their 12-year dating anniversary as their wedding date 🌙 How they planned around being total opposites — a night owl bride and an early-bird groom 🎥 Why hiring a videographer was the best decision they made (plus Shanae's #1 tip for future Disney brides!) 🍽️ Shanae's must-try Disney wedding menu picks — including the secret off-menu country fried chicken and the double-dipped Mickey premium bars 🎻 How their two-day wedding timeline came together, from an evening Tree of Life ceremony to a Germany Pavilion dessert party under the fireworks 🌧️ How Shanae stopped worrying about Florida summer weather (spoiler: it didn't rain!) 💡 Shanae's top 3 pieces of advice for anyone planning their own Disney's Fairytale Wedding For anyone dreaming of a Disney World wedding of their own, this episode is packed with real, practical inspiration straight from a bride who lived it. 📸 View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/shanay-dereks-tree-of-life-wedding/ 💌 And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ New Disney wedding stories drop every week — subscribe to follow along! 🏰 #DisneyWedding #DisneyWorldWedding #DisneyBride #TreeOfLife #AnimalKingdomWedding #DisneyFairytaleWedding #EpcotWedding #DisneyDestinationWedding #DisneyEngaged #FairytaleWedding #DisneyWeddingPodcast #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyPlanning #DisneyGroom #YachtClubWedding #DisneyDessertParty #GermanyPavilion #DisneyBrideToBe #WeddingPlanningTips #DisneyLovers

    #757 Shanay & Derek's Tree of Life Wedding

  8. Aug 12

    #756 Jake & Georgia's Italy Isola Wedding

    A Disney World wedding with EPCOT fireworks, a 7:30 p.m. ceremony, a reception at Italy Isola, and a dance party featuring High School Musical, Hannah Montana AND Taylor Swift? Yes, please! ✨💍🎆 In this episode of the Disney Wedding Podcast, Jake and Georgia Juren share all the details of their Walt Disney World wedding—from the moment they fell in love with the Wedding Pavilion to choosing Italy Isola for their reception because it was both budget-friendly AND the location of their first date. Their wedding day was anything but ordinary! They planned a late ceremony so they could watch the EPCOT fireworks, squeezed in their first look and wedding portraits beforehand, customized their reception menu with favorites from around Walt Disney World, and turned their Italy Isola reception into a full-on Disney dance party. They also share some incredibly useful Disney wedding planning advice, including how they handled their guest count dropping from about 50 to 33, where they chose to spend—and save—their budget, why they skipped ceremony flowers, what happened when Disney scheduled an After Hours event on their wedding night, and what they would do differently if they could plan it all over again. And if you're considering a Disney World wedding yourself, Georgia and Jake have some excellent advice about going into the planning process prepared, managing the 12-month booking window, and remembering to actually EAT on your wedding day! 😂 View photos and full details from this Disney wedding here: https://disneyweddingpodcast.com/jake-georgias-italy-isola-wedding/ And click here to start planning your own Disney World wedding with the Fairytale Weddings Guide: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ #DisneyWedding #WaltDisneyWorldWedding #ItalyIsolaWedding #DisneyWeddingPlanning #DisneyWeddingPodcast #DisneyWeddingVlog #EPCOTWedding #DisneyWeddingInspiration

    #756 Jake & Georgia's Italy Isola Wedding
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Plan your ideal Disney wedding, vow renewal or anniversary with insider tips, money-saving tricks, and creative ideas from the author of "Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide." This weekly show also features vendor spotlights and interviews with real Disney couples.

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  • Creator
    Fairytale Weddings Guide
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    754
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    © Fairytale Weddings Guide
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    Disney Wedding Podcast

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