If you’re looking for the ultimate Disney-themed wedding, you can’t do any better than a ceremony and reception that’s hosted at Walt Disney World itself. The Disney parks offer dedicated wedding planners who will help you navigate all the ins and outs of hosting your big day on property. You’ll have access to all the standard features, such as beautiful bouquets and talented musicians, as well as some extras that go above and beyond what you’ll find at your standard venue.
If you’re planning a Disney wedding, consider adding some of these outstanding picks to your special ceremony.
1. Medieval herald trumpeters
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Your arrival at the wedding ceremony is not an event to be missed. Your guests will know just when to turn and admire the bride with a formal herald trumpeter to play to your arrival. You can choose a single trumpeter or hire a pair of them in elegant medieval attire. You’ll feel like a queen indeed with this royal treatment at your ceremony.
2. Tacky tourists or uninvited wedding guests
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If you and your betrothed are known for your sense of humor, professional comedic characters may be just the right touch for your festivities. You can add tacky tourists to your reception package and a pair of loud and colorful “Disney guests” will be in attendance. These are the ultimate mouse-eared fanatics, always thrilled to share their endless knowledge with your other guests. You’re sure to hear about Disney, Disney, and Disney from these attendees.
The uninvited wedding guests are a comedic husband and wife pair who arrive clad in tacky polyester, wondering just how their invitations got lost in the mail. They’ll offer side-splitting humor for everyone at the event as they make their rounds at your reception.
3. Cinderella’s own coach
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Make a stunning entrance that you simply can’t get anywhere but Disney. You can add Cinderella’s coach to your wedding package and pull up to your venue in an elegant horse-drawn carriage shaped like Cinderella’s pumpkin coach. This coach is drawn by two horses and comes complete with a driver and two footmen to make sure you’re treated like the princess you are.
4. Private fireworks
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In select wedding locations, you can celebrate your big day with a private fireworks show exclusively for your guests. If you haven’t decided on a time of day for your wedding yet, the idea of a personal nighttime fireworks display may just tip your choice in the right direction. Forget about crowding in with others on main street to get a glimpse of the show. This performance is just for you.
5. Disney character appearances
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For the ultimate in Disney-themed delights, invite your favorite Disney characters to your reception. You can have up to two characters show up in 30-minute increments. The classic Mickey and Minnie duo is available for wedding, as well as other select characters. Availability varies, so you’ll need to talk to your wedding planner about the options.
6. Elegant ring bearers
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If you don’t have a ring bearer chosen for your wedding already, you can opt for an outrageously elegant addition to you wedding that will fill this role. Hire a Major Domo to carry your rings and you’ll have a dedicated servant clad in a renaissance costume to present your rings in a glass slipper. You can also choose an English butler for the role. Your butler will present the rings on a silver platter, for a sophisticated alternative to having your maid of honor and best man carry the rings.
7. Destinations that take you around the world
There are several destination options for a Walt Disney World wedding. While a location like Disney’s Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian is an obvious pick for your event, there are several options available that will make your wedding a truly over-the-top affair. Destinations in Epcot will make you feel like you’re in another country entirely. If you want the feel of a private wedding in the quaint streets of Germany, you don’t have to close off a Bavarian village of your own on the other side of the world. Just head to Epcot for the same look and feel with that Disney touch.
Some of the optional locations for a wedding in Epcot include the Canada terrace, China courtyard, Italy plaza, Japan courtyard, Morocco streets, France waterfront,Italy Isola, and Germany courtyard. Some countries even have multiple locations, such as the United Kingdom which offers its courtyard as well as a lochside location and terrace option. If you prefer a wedding set in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom hosts weddings in the Tamu Tamu courtyard and streets of Harambe.
Avid Disney fans who want something truly special for their wedding day can’t go wrong with a Disney wedding. Your planner will help you craft the perfect event for your personality as a couple.
