An elegant, modern celebration drawing inspiration from Beauty & the Beast & an epic wedding week itinerary brought Kaitlyn & Michael’s longtime dream of a Disney Wedding to life. Keep reading to see how they worked alongside our expert planning team to achieve their vision.

From the very beginning, Kaitlyn & Michael were destined to have a Disney Wedding. It’s always been Kaitlyn’s dream to have a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding. During family vacations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Kaitlyn would see brides getting ready for their big day, and knew that would be in her future. After being longtime friends, Michael asked Kaitlyn out with a single rose, a call back to her favorite Disney story, Beauty & the Beast.

As their relationship developed & trips to Walt Disney World became more frequent, Michael saw Disney the way Kaitlyn did – “a very special and magical place to us.” They’re now even Walt Disney World Annual Passholders!

Michael & Kaitlyn turned wedding planning into dates, taking weekend getaways to visit the Walt Disney World Open House & menu tasting, bringing along family to explore venue options. Kaitlyn said that “these trips were filled with memorable experiences & were so much fun!”

Kicking off their wedding weekend, the family & friends joined the couple at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a welcome party, soon to be surprised with a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris. “It was such a magical experience,” Kaitlyn shared.

The next day, Kaitlyn & Michael tied the knot at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion followed by a reception at EPCOT in the American Adventure Rotunda.

While wedding planning, Kaitlyn shared that their wedding vision was “the feel of a traditional/fairytale wedding, but with a Disney princess touch.” From modern light pink and ivory décor to an enchanted rose aisle runner, and countless intentional details throughout their ceremony and reception, their vision was achieved!

Michael even brought a single light pink rose to their first look – tying in the special moment that brought them together years ago.

Their theming seamlessly tied into their sophisticated reception at the American Adventure Rotunda. Beautiful floral centerpieces, a castle-topped wedding cake, & Disney Princess-inspired table numbers provided a storybook backdrop to their celebration.

After a fairy tale-worthy first dance, the couple changed into their dancing shoes and wardrobe and hit the confetti-strewn dance floor with their guests. Dancing, toasts, & late-night Disney Park favorite cheeseburger spring rolls were in store for their celebration.

At Italy Isola in EPCOT, the happy couple toasted to their marriage with specialty drinks themed to their favorite Disney stories: the Ohana and The Enchanted Rose. “Standing on the Italy bridge together and looking over all guests and loved ones enjoying the fireworks was definitely a top moment for us,” Kaitlyn shared.

After a day straight out of a fairy tale, the families took the celebration to Magic Kingdom, where Kaitlyn & Michael continued to bask in newlywed bliss & spent even more time with their family.  The couple shared, “we enjoyed turning our special day into a week of celebrating with our loved ones, it was a week we will never forget!”

Congratulations to Kaitlyn & Michael & we wish them all the best!

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Photos courtesy of Gabriela Rossi Photography & Root Photography

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