Find Out Which Disney Destination is Perfect for Your Fairy Tale Wedding

When it comes to wedding planning, the very first decision you have to make, before you even pick your wedding venue or curate your guest list, is choosing the destination and backdrop for your celebration. And, with a world of Disney destinations at your fingertips – the possibilities are limitless. 

So, let’s narrow it down. For the sake of this blog post, we’re going to focus on Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland in California, the Disney Cruise Line and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. But, don’t let that stop you! From Disneyland Paris, to our Disney Parks in Asia, to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, you have the globe to consider. 

So, first things first – when it comes to deciding on the backdrop to your wedding celebration there are a few things you need to have a good understanding on – your wedding budget and your ideal wedding experience. We recommend sitting down with your partner to talk about the elements that are most important to you – is it the venue, the food, entertainment or time together with your friends and family. Trust us, this will help you when making all future wedding planning decisions!

Here are some helpful questions to get you started:

Your Wedding Experience: Are you dreaming of a big party or an intimate gathering? Lots of unique entertainment and multi-day festivities, or a simple ceremony and champagne toast, or somewhere in between?

Your Wedding Budget: Take some time to chat about your wedding budget, consider who may be contributing to your wedding budget and what elements are most important to you. 

Next up, it’s time to familiarize yourself with Disney wedding and vow renewal pricing. Some Disney destinations are based on wedding packages and some are based on an overall event minimum. Learn all about Disney wedding pricing.

Now, it’s time to take a closer look at our Disney destinations and find out which one is the perfect for you and your partner!

A Wedding or Vow Renewal Aboard the Disney Cruise Line

Dreaming of a destination wedding with your closest family and friends with little wedding planning involved? Disney Cruise Line may be the perfect destination for your Disney wedding.

·       You want to experience an epic vacation with your closest family and friends.

·       You want to enjoy scenic landscapes and exciting excursions with your wedding guests without the hassle of unpacking over and over again.

·       Broadway style shows, world-class dining, and fireworks at sea excite you.

·       You’re seeking a picture-perfect ceremony venue.

·       You don’t want to have to make a lot of wedding planning decisions and you’re happy to choose between beautiful pre-selected options.

·       When it comes to your wedding reception, you dream of an intimate cake and champagne celebration and then getting back to enjoying the ship with your wedding guests.

·       You want a dedicated wedding planning team to assist along the planning journey and on the day-of your ceremony.

·       You want one-on-one time with your partner – from a luxurious dinner at Palo (included in your wedding package) to so many other experiences, like Senses Spa, that you can add on and enjoy during your wedding cruise.

A Wedding or Vow Renewal at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa 

If your wedding dream includes ocean views and tropical aesthetics, then Disney Aulani may be the perfect wedding destination for you. 

·       You love tropical aesthetics and traditional Hawaiian details

·       You want a destination wedding experience

·       You want a dedicated wedding planning team to assist along the planning journey and on the day-of your ceremony.

·       You either want an elopement style wedding experience OR a completely custom wedding experience.

·       You love the idea choosing from beautiful pre-selected options for your wedding elements.

·       Or you want to customize elements of your wedding like food and beverage, floral and décor and more to create your unique fairy tale wedding.

·       You love the idea of incorporating traditional Hawaiian entertainment like hula dancers, fire dancers, and more as part of your Hawaiian wedding with Disney.

·       You appreciate a touch of Disney.

·       You want to be able to vacation with your loved ones – lounging by the pool, fun excursions and unique dining experiences. 

A Wedding or Vow Renewal at Disneyland

If you dream of a Southern California wedding with the classic nostalgia of Disneyland Resort, then this may be your fairy tale wedding destination.

·       You love the nostalgia of the classic Disneyland Resort and the walkability of the resorts and Parks.

·       You want a dedicated wedding planning team, from planners, to florists, chefs, entertainers and more, who will partner with you to bring your wedding dream to life.

·       You want to incorporate exclusive in-park wedding experiences – like a firework viewing, an attraction mix-in, or a wedding park portrait session.

·       You want access to uniquely Disney entertainment offerings – from Cinderella’s Crystal Coach, to Disney Characters and so much more!

·       You want to opportunity to work with Disney Chefs to curate a wedding menu that matches your wedding vision or choose from delicious pre-selected options.

·       You love California weather and dream of an outdoor wedding ceremony. 

·       Custom floral and décor is important to you and you want to partner with floral designers to create your wedding dream. 

·       You want to fully immerse yourself the entire wedding planning experience from access to venue tours, planning sessions and menu tastings.

A Wedding or Vow Renewal at Walt Disney World 

Whether your dreaming of an intimate wedding celebration, a luxurious multi-day event or something in between, Walt Disney World gives you the chance to dream big. 

·       You want an immersive wedding venue that matches your wedding vision. With over 50 unique wedding venues across Walt Disney World Resort – you’re sure to find your dream venue!

·       You want a dedicated wedding planning team, from planners, to florists, chefs, entertainers and more, who will partner with you to bring your wedding dream to life.

·       You want to incorporate exclusive in-park wedding experiences – like a firework dessert party, an attraction mix-in, or an after-hours celebration.

·       You want access to a world of entertainment offerings – from the Cinderella Coach, to Dapper Dans, Disney Characters, Magicians, Live Painters, String Quartet and so much more!

·       You want to fully immerse yourself the entire wedding planning experience from Open Houses, to menu tastings, virtual planning experiences and more. 

·       You want to opportunity to work with Disney Chefs to curate a wedding menu that matches your wedding vision or choose from delicious pre-selected options.

·       You want the ability to host multi-day wedding experiences across multiple Disney Parks and immersive Disney resorts – from a welcome party, wedding and reception, after party, farewell brunch, and more.

·       You dream of the ultimate wedding week from Disney Park days with family and friends, lounging by resort pools, and nights out at Disney Springs with your wedding party.

·       You want the opportunity to immerse yourself in your wedding experience by staying at a resort that matches your wedding aesthetic, from Disney’s Boardwalk, to views of the “African Safari”, to classic romance of the south at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and so many more. 

·       Disney Wedding Park Portrait Sessions is a must on your wedding agenda!

Ready to start planning your Disney wedding? Take a look at the list of things you need to do as you begin the wedding planning journey.