Who got hitched at the happiest place on earth?

trishb · 10-25-2002

Hi!
Who else got hitched at the happiest place on earth? I did and I can't wait to hear who else did (or is thinking about it)!

trishb · 10-25-2002

Okay....I'll start!

:love: It was a beautiful day in September (hot, very hot)

We had a long weekend (DH is a Marine) so, we decided to elope. I called Disney. They made all the arrangements.

We had an intimate ceremony on a balcony of the Wilderness Lodge, overlooking Bay Lake. At 9 am we were wed by the Rev. Day. I was wearing a sleeveless semi-formal wedding dress and my husband was in his dress blues (oh my!).

The most unforgettable part of the whole thing was the looks that we got from the other guests. I will never forget when a little girl came up to me, like I was Cinderella. We were outside being photographed. The people who walked by all looked and pointed at us. (Of course, we looked so good!) I waved at the little girls as they stopped to look. It was such a special day.

All day we were treated like royalty. (and we didn't even wear those hats!)

YensidFan · 10-25-2002

We were married at WDW in November 1999 at the Wedding Pavilion. We had about 30 guests and had our reception/dinner at Narcoossee's. We had the time of our lives that week.
(We're headed down next month to celebrate our 3rd anniversary.) :)

trishb · 10-25-2002

I knew that you would answer:p

We were married in 1999, too. The wedding pavilion? That is a dream come true! Did you have Cinderella's coach?

stemikger · 10-26-2002

Hi,

I did not get married there, but I did stay for 10 days on my honeymoon.

It was a great thrill, because it was my wife's first time. She started crying during the Spectromagic Parade.

When people asked me where I spent my honeymoon I say that I went to France, Italy, Germany, England, Paris, etc. At this point they have this wide eyed expression and then I say and I did it all in one day. I went to EPCOT. It usually gets quite a chuckle.

YensidFan · 10-26-2002

No we passed on the coach, fireworks, release of the doves, characters showing up for the ceremony, etc. There is a fine line between a nice wedding and a cornball event. :laugh
Stemikger - you can tell people you took your wife on a trip around the world for your honeymoon! :D

trishb · 10-26-2002

I have a friend that honeymooned at the Grand Floridian. Is that where you stayed, YensidFan? I watched Great Hotels, yesterday. That is a dream of mine....maybe on our 10 yr. anniversary.
Where are you staying for your anniversary trip?

YensidFan · 10-27-2002

Yes trish we stayed at the Grand Floridian when we were married. We return every year to the GF to celebrate our anniversary as we are doing next month.

trishb · 10-27-2002

I love the GF! It is a dream of mine to stay there, in a turret (?) room facing the castle.
Because that is the ultimate, we put it off.
For our wedding, we stayed at the WL (which I LOVE). For our first anniversary we stayed at the Boardwalk Inn. The next year we stayed at the Beach Club and did the Disney Cruise combo.

It's nice to find another couple who think that WDW is as romantic (and fun!) as we do!

melanie18 · 10-27-2002

Wow, we've got everybody beat by years! We were married in August 1992 on a balcony at the Grand Floridian (before they even had the "wedding pavilion"). We were supposed to get married at Sunset Point at the Polynesian, but it started to rain about an hour before the ceremony. It was for the best anyway, I originally wanted the Grand Floridian, but at that time they didn't do wedding there, can you believe it? Since it rained, they granted my wish.

Melanie

YensidFan · 10-28-2002

Very cool melanie! I didn't realize WDW held weddings before there was a pavilion (I thought the pavilion started it all). That is ironic how the weather actually helped you out!

Cinderellafifi · 10-28-2002

We eloped at the Grand Floridian in May 2000. Believe it or not, as I was growing up, I was "afraid" to be married at my favorite place on earth for fear that a bad marriage may taint my feelings. But, when DH and I decided to elope, I could not WAIT to be married at Disney! Decisions were made fast and furiously!

I called CRO and told them we would be arriving in two days and where could we stay for our wedding night? Most places were booked. The agent kept me on the line a long time and seemed to be working hard and finally told us she found a suite at the Royal Plaza and a bunch of other agents just told her it would be a very nice way to go. The rate was so incredibly low. (I wish I knew her name to thank her!)

I knew I wanted to be married at the Grand Floridian on the beach at sunset and that is just what we did! It was wonderful! We had dinner at Citricos (V & A's was booked, of course). Everyone treated us like royalty! And driving around in a brand new Jaguar, didn't hurt either! We partied that night at Pleasure Island and the fireworks was a magical ending to our day. (I don't know how much DH remembers of the later evening, but he was still standing. :laugh )

Thanks for asking!:)

trishb · 10-28-2002

Cinderellafifi...do I remember correctly, are you pregnant? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Your wedding sounds wonderful! I can picture it now *sigh*. You had even less time than we did! We had a week. Which was more than enough time..considering it was only the two of us. (Although, our parents did show up...but that is another story)

Cinderellafifi · 10-28-2002

Thank you for asking, I am pregnant. I am due on November 27th but my doctor said he doesn't see me going past the 25th.

Yes, we only had a weekend wedding but it really doesn't seem that way. You had an entire week? That is still my dream! (my longest stay has been 5 nights - close, but no cigar).

I had to laugh when I read your parents showed up on your honeymoon...I hope you did, too, when it happend.:laugh :)

trishb · 10-28-2002

We were really only there for a long weekend. It was the shortest trip we have ever had to the resorts...but worth it.

I'm so excited for you, less than a month to go! I was wishing for an early delivery when I was only 6 weeks away. I'm petite, so being pregnant felt like I was a beach ball! Needless to say, I delivered a few weeks early. (Thank Goodness!)

Best Wishes!

10-25-2002	#1 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Who go hitched at the happiest place on earth? Hi! Who else got hitched at the happiest place on earth? I did and I can't wait to hear who else did (or is thinking about it)! __________________ Trish

10-25-2002	#2 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Okay....I'll start! :love: It was a beautiful day in September (hot, very hot) We had a long weekend (DH is a Marine) so, we decided to elope. I called Disney. They made all the arrangements. We had an intimate ceremony on a balcony of the Wilderness Lodge, overlooking Bay Lake. At 9 am we were wed by the Rev. Day. I was wearing a sleeveless semi-formal wedding dress and my husband was in his dress blues (oh my!). The most unforgettable part of the whole thing was the looks that we got from the other guests. I will never forget when a little girl came up to me, like I was Cinderella. We were outside being photographed. The people who walked by all looked and pointed at us. (Of course, we looked so good!) I waved at the little girls as they stopped to look. It was such a special day. All day we were treated like royalty. (and we didn't even wear those hats!) __________________ Trish

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YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	We were married at WDW in November 1999 at the Wedding Pavilion. We had about 30 guests and had our reception/dinner at Narcoossee's. We had the time of our lives that week. (We're headed down next month to celebrate our 3rd anniversary.) :) __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

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trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	I knew that you would answer:p We were married in 1999, too. The wedding pavilion? That is a dream come true! Did you have Cinderella's coach? __________________ Trish

10-26-2002	#5 (permalink)
stemikger Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 76	I didn't get hitched, but I honeymooned there Hi, I did not get married there, but I did stay for 10 days on my honeymoon. It was a great thrill, because it was my wife's first time. She started crying during the Spectromagic Parade. When people asked me where I spent my honeymoon I say that I went to France, Italy, Germany, England, Paris, etc. At this point they have this wide eyed expression and then I say and I did it all in one day. I went to EPCOT. It usually gets quite a chuckle.

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Who got hitched at the happiest place on earth?

10-26-2002	#6 (permalink)
YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	No we passed on the coach, fireworks, release of the doves, characters showing up for the ceremony, etc. There is a fine line between a nice wedding and a cornball event. :laugh Stemikger - you can tell people you took your wife on a trip around the world for your honeymoon! :D __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

10-26-2002	#7 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	I have a friend that honeymooned at the Grand Floridian. Is that where you stayed, YensidFan? I watched Great Hotels, yesterday. That is a dream of mine....maybe on our 10 yr. anniversary. Where are you staying for your anniversary trip? __________________ Trish

10-27-2002	#8 (permalink)
YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	Yes trish we stayed at the Grand Floridian when we were married. We return every year to the GF to celebrate our anniversary as we are doing next month. __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

10-27-2002	#9 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	I love the GF! It is a dream of mine to stay there, in a turret (?) room facing the castle. Because that is the ultimate, we put it off. For our wedding, we stayed at the WL (which I LOVE). For our first anniversary we stayed at the Boardwalk Inn. The next year we stayed at the Beach Club and did the Disney Cruise combo. It's nice to find another couple who think that WDW is as romantic (and fun!) as we do! __________________ Trish

10-27-2002	#10 (permalink)
melanie18 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 32	Wow, we've got everybody beat by years! We were married in August 1992 on a balcony at the Grand Floridian (before they even had the "wedding pavilion"). We were supposed to get married at Sunset Point at the Polynesian, but it started to rain about an hour before the ceremony. It was for the best anyway, I originally wanted the Grand Floridian, but at that time they didn't do wedding there, can you believe it? Since it rained, they granted my wish. Melanie

10-28-2002	#11 (permalink)
YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	Very cool melanie! I didn't realize WDW held weddings before there was a pavilion (I thought the pavilion started it all). That is ironic how the weather actually helped you out! __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

10-28-2002	#12 (permalink)
Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	We eloped at the Grand Floridian in May 2000. Believe it or not, as I was growing up, I was "afraid" to be married at my favorite place on earth for fear that a bad marriage may taint my feelings. But, when DH and I decided to elope, I could not WAIT to be married at Disney! Decisions were made fast and furiously! I called CRO and told them we would be arriving in two days and where could we stay for our wedding night? Most places were booked. The agent kept me on the line a long time and seemed to be working hard and finally told us she found a suite at the Royal Plaza and a bunch of other agents just told her it would be a very nice way to go. The rate was so incredibly low. (I wish I knew her name to thank her!) I knew I wanted to be married at the Grand Floridian on the beach at sunset and that is just what we did! It was wonderful! We had dinner at Citricos (V & A's was booked, of course). Everyone treated us like royalty! And driving around in a brand new Jaguar, didn't hurt either! We partied that night at Pleasure Island and the fireworks was a magical ending to our day. (I don't know how much DH remembers of the later evening, but he was still standing. :laugh ) Thanks for asking!:) __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

10-28-2002	#13 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Cinderellafifi...do I remember correctly, are you pregnant? Or am I thinking of someone else? Your wedding sounds wonderful! I can picture it now sigh. You had even less time than we did! We had a week. Which was more than enough time..considering it was only the two of us. (Although, our parents did show up...but that is another story) __________________ Trish

10-28-2002	#14 (permalink)
Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Thank you for asking, I am pregnant. I am due on November 27th but my doctor said he doesn't see me going past the 25th. Yes, we only had a weekend wedding but it really doesn't seem that way. You had an entire week? That is still my dream! (my longest stay has been 5 nights - close, but no cigar). I had to laugh when I read your parents showed up on your honeymoon...I hope you did, too, when it happend.:laugh :) __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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10-28-2002	#15 (permalink)
trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	We were really only there for a long weekend. It was the shortest trip we have ever had to the resorts...but worth it. I'm so excited for you, less than a month to go! I was wishing for an early delivery when I was only 6 weeks away. I'm petite, so being pregnant felt like I was a beach ball! Needless to say, I delivered a few weeks early. (Thank Goodness!) Best Wishes! __________________ Trish