New E-Book: PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons: Dream Days at Disney World and on Disney Cruises About This Page:

[Jennifer Marx]

A brand new e-book is now available in the PassPorter's Club just in time for Valentine's Day ...
PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons: Dream Days at Disney World and on Disney Cruises.

Note: This new e-book was first released to PassPorter's Club passholders as a thank-you for your fantastic support. It became available for regular sales in the PassPorter Store on Thursday, February 12, 2008 for $7.95.

Walt Disney World hosts more than 1,500 weddings each year, and it's one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. Whether you're looking for a casual vow renewal on the beach, a designer wedding in the shadow of Cinderella Castle, or a honeymoon with a touch of pixie dust, this book is for you!

PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoon is both a guidebook and a bridal organizer tailored to the unique requirements of planning a wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony at Walt Disney World or on the Disney Cruise Line. It will take you through the entire process, outline your options, offer valuable tips, organize your information, and help you plan your event down to the last detail--including what to say when the umpteenth person asks, "Is Mickey going to officiate?" (Answer: "No, that's Goofy's job!").

We've combined everything you'll want to know about prices, the contract, locations, food, decor, entertainment, photography, and transportation with worksheets that help you capture essential details, compare choices, and record your inspiration. We've also included two chapters full of ideas for making a Walt Disney World or Disney Cruise Line honeymoon extra special. And you can keep all your wedding and honeymoon information together by inserting pages from this guide in your Deluxe edition of PassPorter's Walt Disney World or PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call.

Pages: 280
Photos: 223

E-Book Cover and Sample Page:

Table of Contents:
See next post below.

PassPorter's Club Passholders: You may download this e-book free-of-extra-charges in the Reading Room at any time as a benefit of your pass.

If you're not a Club Passholder, you may learn more about the PassPorter's Club program here. If you have questions, please use the links near the top of this page to contact us.

[Jennifer Marx]

Table of Contents

Introduction—The Basics .................................................. .................................................. ............ 7
Choose Your Own Adventure .................................................. .............................................. 8

Chapter 1: Memories Collection .................................................. ............................................... 15

Chapter 2: Escape Collection .................................................. .................................................. .. 17
Escape Collection Basics .................................................. .................................................. . 18
Customizing Your Event .................................................. .................................................. ...20
Reception .................................................. .................................................. ......................... 29
Getting the Ball Rolling .................................................. .................................................. .... 37
Escape Collection Time Line .................................................. ............................................. 38

Chapter 3: 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 4: Couture Collection .................................................. ............................................... 127
Couture Wedding Basics .................................................. ................................................. 128
Couture Reception Looks .................................................. ................................................ 130
Food & Beverage .................................................. .................................................. .............131

Chapter 5: Other Ways to Get Married at Walt Disney World ......................................... 133
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort .................................................. .................... 134
Shades of Green Resort .................................................. .................................................. . 138
Rix Lounge at Coronado Springs .................................................. .....................................140
Royal Plaza .................................................. .................................................. ..................... 142
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista .................................................. .................................... 142

Chapter 6: Additional Events .................................................. .................................................. 143
Dessert Parties .................................................. .................................................. ...............144
IllumiNations at Epcot .................................................. .................................................. ... 145
Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios .................................................. ..................... 149
Specialty Cruises .................................................. .................................................. ............150
Group Meals .................................................. .................................................. ................... 152
Welcome Parties & Rehearsal Dinners .................................................. ........................... 153
Bridesmaids’ Tea .................................................. .................................................. ............ 154
Other Group Activities .................................................. .................................................. .. 155

Chapter 7: Everything Else .................................................. .................................................. ..... 159
Marriage License .................................................. .................................................. ........... 160
Officiant .................................................. .................................................. ......................... 162
Formalwear Services .................................................. .................................................. ...... 164
Cosmetology Services .................................................. .................................................. .... 166
Tipping .................................................. .................................................. ...........................167

Chapter 8: Disney Cruise Collection .................................................. ....................................169
The Basics .................................................. .................................................. ...................... 170
Marriage License .................................................. .................................................. ............173
Customizing Your Event .................................................. .................................................. . 174
Getting the Ball Rolling .................................................. .................................................. ..180
Sample Wedding Day Itineraries .................................................. ......................................181
Cruise Collection Time Line .................................................. ............................................ 182

Chapter 9: Honeymoons & Anniversaries at Walt Disney World .......................... 187
Let People Know You’re Celebrating! .................................................. ...................... 188
Disney’s Honeymoon Registry .................................................. ................................ 189
VIP Experiences .................................................. .................................................. ......190
Romantic Dining .................................................. .................................................. .... 192
Romantic Transportation .................................................. ......................................... 196
Romantic Experiences .................................................. ............................................. 198

Chapter 10: Planning Pages .................................................. ............................................ 205
Escape Collection Overview .................................................. ................................... 207
Escape Collection Budget .................................................. ........................................ 209
Escape/Cruise Collection Music .................................................. ............................. 211
Cruise Collection Event Overview .................................................. ........................... 212
Cruise Collection Budget .................................................. ......................................... 213
Cruise Guest Travel Information .................................................. .............................. 215
Wishes/Couture Event Overview .................................................. ............................ 217
Room Block Worksheet .................................................. ............................................. 219
Site Visit Worksheet .................................................. ................................................. 220
Planning Session Checklist .................................................. ......................................221
Important Wedding Dates and Information .................................................. ............222
Wishes/Couture Collection Budget .................................................. .........................223
Transportation Schedules .................................................. ........................................228
Ceremony Music Selections .................................................. .....................................229
Menu Information .................................................. .................................................. . 230
Beverage Information .................................................. ............................................... 231
Cake Information .................................................. .................................................. ....232
Reception Table Assignments .................................................. ..................................233
DJ Information .................................................. .................................................. ........235
Important Phone Numbers .................................................. ......................................237
Contact List .................................................. .................................................. .............238
Guest List .................................................. .................................................. .................239
Guest Travel Information .................................................. ..........................................241
Event Time Line .................................................. .................................................. .......242
Pocket Schedules .................................................. .................................................. ....243
Cosmetology Information .................................................. ........................................ 244
Photography Information .................................................. ........................................ 245
Videography Information .................................................. ........................................ 246
Women’s Formalwear Information .................................................. ...........................247
Men’s Formalwear Information .................................................. ............................... 248
Vendor Payment Information .................................................. ...................................249
Tips Budget Worksheet .................................................. ........................................... 250
Welcome Bag Worksheet .................................................. .......................................... 251
Packing/Shipping Worksheet .................................................. ..................................252
DFTW Contract Items .................................................. ...............................................253
Travel Plans .................................................. .................................................. ............ 254
Attire .................................................. .................................................. ........................255
Music .................................................. .................................................. .......................256
License/Officiant .................................................. .................................................. ...257
Photography/Videography .................................................. ......................................258
Ceremony .................................................. .................................................. ................259
Cocktail Hour & Reception .................................................. ..................................... 260
Dessert Party .................................................. .................................................. .......... 261
Favors/Gifts .................................................. .................................................. ............262
Miscellaneous .................................................. .................................................. .........263
One Month or More Before I Leave .................................................. ....................... 264
One Week Before I Leave .................................................. .........................................266
One Day Before I Leave .................................................. ............................................267
Just Before I Leave .................................................. .................................................. ..268

PassPorter 30% Discount .................................................. ................................................ 271
“Free” E-Books .................................................. .................................................. ................272
What Is PassPorter? .................................................. .................................................. .......273
PassPorter E-Books .................................................. .................................................. ........ 276
Register Your PassPorter .................................................. .................................................2 78
PassPorter Online .................................................. .................................................. ..........279

[lukeandbrookesmom]

I just saw the banner at the top of the forum page - this is wonderful Jennifer!!

[Cam22]

That is such a neat idea!

[chezp]

How neat!

[Colexis Mom]

Very cool! Just downloaded it!!

[KMB733]

Very Cool idea!

[disneydmbnut]

excited to see it!!

[QueenMommy]

Perfect timing Thanks!!!!

[Elastigirl]

And Cheryl, Marnie & Betsy all contributed photos to the book!

Thanks, ladies!

[disneydmbnut]

Well done Carrie!!

It is an amazing book.. Very easy to read and great resource for brides!

[Mesqui]

I just downloaded it. It's great. Thank you so much!!!

[Queeniemeg24]

Thanks so much for the wonderful book!!! I'm not engaged yet, (have to wait for Boyfriend to finish college, hopefully only one more year). But have been dreaming of a Disney wedding since forever. Boyfriend and I talk about a Disney wedding all the time. He's totally on board with it and can't wait to plan it. I just downloaded the book yesterday and read the whole thing! Then highlighted things and read it to my Mom. This book was great for us because my parents will be paying for my wedding and they wanted to know more about the whole process now before we actually get to planning it.

Thanks again!

[Elastigirl]

Thanks for the nice comments, ladies!

Megan: It makes me so happy to hear the book is useful for you as you plan! Keep an eye out for updates - Disney's pricing and policies will no doubt change between now and when you are ready to sign on the dotted line.

[Queeniemeg24]

Thanks Carrie!

You and all the other ladies have helped me a lot in explaining to my Parents and Boyfriend how to have a Disney Wedding. I check these boards and the Disboards everyday. I have learned so much! I will definitely look for the updates.