[Jennifer Marx]

Table of Contents

Introduction—The Basics .................................................. .................................................. ......7
Choose Your Own Adventure .................................................. ..............................................8
Other Ways to Get Married at Walt Disney World .................................................. ...........14

Chapter 1: Escape Collection .................................................. ................................................17
Customizing Your Event .................................................. .................................................. ...20
Reception .................................................. .................................................. .........................29
Getting the Ball Rolling .................................................. .................................................. ....37
Escape Collection Time Line .................................................. .............................................38

Chapter 2: Wishes Collection .................................................. .................................................. .45
Wishes Collection Basics .................................................. .................................................. .46
The Planning Process .................................................. .................................................. ......52
Ceremony Venues .................................................. .................................................. ............63
Reception Venues .................................................. .................................................. ............68
Food, Beverages, and Cake .................................................. ...............................................82
Floral & Decor .................................................. .................................................. ..................92
Music & Entertainment .................................................. .................................................. 100
Transportation .................................................. .................................................. ...............104
Photography .................................................. .................................................. ...................108
Childcare .................................................. .................................................. ........................114
Money-Saving Tips .................................................. .................................................. .........116
How to Find Your Own Vendors .................................................. .......................................118
Wishes Collection Time Line .................................................. ............................................119

Chapter 3: Couture Collection .................................................. ................................................12 7
Couture Wedding Basics .................................................. .................................................1 28
Couture Reception Looks .................................................. ................................................13 0
Food & Beverage .................................................. .................................................. .............131

Chapter 4: Additional Events .................................................. .................................................. 133
Dessert Parties .................................................. .................................................. ...............134
IllumiNations at Epcot .................................................. .................................................. ...135
Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios .................................................. .....................139
Specialty Cruises .................................................. .................................................. ............140
Group Meals .................................................. .................................................. ...................142
Welcome Parties & Rehearsal Dinners .................................................. ...........................143
Bridesmaids’ Tea .................................................. .................................................. ............144
Other Group Activities .................................................. .................................................. ..145

Chapter 5: Everything Else .................................................. .................................................. ....149
Marriage License .................................................. .................................................. ...........150
Officiant .................................................. .................................................. .........................152
Formalwear Services .................................................. .................................................. ......154
Cosmetology Services .................................................. .................................................. ....156
Tipping .................................................. .................................................. .... 157

Chapter 6: Disney Cruise Collection .................................................. ....................................159
The Basics .................................................. .................................................. ......................160
Marriage License .................................................. .................................................. ...........162
Customizing Your Event .................................................. .................................................. .163
Getting the Ball Rolling .................................................. .................................................. ..168
Sample Wedding Day Itineraries .................................................. .....................................169
Cruise Collection Time Line .................................................. ............................................170

Chapter 7: Honeymoons & Anniversaries at Walt Disney World ...................................175
Let People Know You’re Celebrating! .................................................. ...............................176
Disney’s Honeymoon Registry .................................................. .........................................177
VIP Experiences .................................................. .................................................. ..............178
Romantic Dining .................................................. .................................................. ............180
Romantic Transportation .................................................. ................................................18 4
Romantic Experiences .................................................. .................................................. ...186

Chapter 8: Honeymoons & Anniversaries on the Disney Cruise Line ..................193
Romantic Escape at Sea .................................................. ...........................................194
Spa Experiences .................................................. .................................................. ......195
Treats & Gifts .................................................. .................................................. ..........196
Shore Excursions .................................................. .................................................. ....197

Chapter 9: Planning Pages .................................................. ...............................................201
Escape Collection Overview .................................................. ...................................203
Escape Collection Budget .................................................. ........................................205
Escape/Cruise Collection Music .................................................. ............................207
Cruise Collection Event Overview .................................................. ..........................208
Cruise Collection Budget .................................................. ........................................209
Cruise Guest Travel Information .................................................. ..............................211
Wishes/Couture Event Overview .................................................. ............................213
Room Block Worksheet .................................................. .............................................215
Site Visit Worksheet .................................................. .................................................. 216
Planning Session Checklist .................................................. ......................................217
Important Wedding Dates and Information .................................................. ............218
Wishes/Couture Collection Budget .................................................. .........................219
Transportation Schedules .................................................. .......................................224
Ceremony Music Selections .................................................. .....................................225
Menu Information .................................................. .................................................. ..226
Beverage Information .................................................. ...............................................227
Cake Information .................................................. .................................................. ....228
Reception Table Assignments .................................................. ..................................229
DJ Information .................................................. .................................................. ........231
Important Phone Numbers .................................................. ......................................233
Contact List .................................................. .................................................. ............234
Guest List .................................................. .................................................. .................235
Guest Travel Information .................................................. ..........................................237
Event Time Line .................................................. .................................................. .......238
Pocket Schedules .................................................. .................................................. ....239
Cosmetology Information .................................................. ........................................240
Photography Information .................................................. .........................................241
Videography Information .................................................. .........................................242
Women’s Formalwear Information .................................................. ...........................243
Men’s Formalwear Information .................................................. ...............................244
Vendor Payment Information .................................................. ..................................245
Tips Budget Worksheet .................................................. ...........................................246
Welcome Bag Worksheet .................................................. ..........................................247
Packing/Shipping Worksheet .................................................. .................................248
DFTW Contract Items .................................................. ...............................................249
Travel Plans .................................................. .................................................. ............250
Attire .................................................. .................................................. ........................251
Music .................................................. .................................................. .......................252
License/Officiant .................................................. .................................................. ...253
Photography/Videography .................................................. .....................................254
Ceremony .................................................. .................................................. ................255
Cocktail Hour & Reception .................................................. ......................................256
Dessert Party .................................................. .................................................. ..........257
Favors/Gifts .................................................. .................................................. ............258
Miscellaneous .................................................. .................................................. .........259
One Month or More Before I Leave .................................................. .......................260
One Week Before I Leave .................................................. .........................................262
One Day Before I Leave .................................................. ............................................263
Just Before I Leave .................................................. .................................................. .264
Ideas .................................................. .................................................. .........................265
Inspiration .................................................. .................................................. ...............266

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PassPorter Online .................................................. .................................................. ..........271
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