WDW wedding w/out the Disney planners?

[TiggerBelle]

Does anyone know if you can plan a wedding at a Disney location without using a Disney planner?

[Keith]

Wellllllll........

I imagine you could... you could hire the location and arrange whatever you need to arrange.

In practice they make it pretty difficult by including clauses like "no photography" and so on when you try and book.

ALSO Disney charge contractors like external photographers etc. to do business at disney.... so before long, booking seperately starts to add up to the same amount as it would've been to get the minimum disney package anyway.

I do think it ought to be possible though with careful planning ;-)

[TiggerBelle]

Thanks KeithOP, I going to do some investigating and I will let you know what I find out. Unfortunately it's not me I was married the good old fashion way 7years ago, (but 2007 I will be renewing Disney style) I have someone asking me questions so I thought why not ask all the Disney experts out there.

[Keith]

sure ;-) well I can't see any reason why just booking a location wouldn't work! will be interesting to see what you find out though.

The Disney planners I had last december were worse than useless :( so any way to avoid them and save money by having olp do it or something has to be a plus!

[TiggerBelle]

I am with OLP but I have never done a wedding without going through Disney. (hehe) So I guess I have some homework to do.

[Keith]

I noticed from your signature ;-)

Well should be fun! and hopefully a good way to save money

[Mickeymac]

Christee! You're with OLP now? Congratulations!! What a great group of folk!! :D

[TiggerBelle]

yep, I am the newbie to OLP. I am sooooo excited :bounce: to have joined their team. If it wasn't for this meesage board I would have never of found them.

[Mickeymac]

Well congratulations - they are a fine group of people! :D

[GraciesMom]

KeithOP, what do you mean by "no photography" clause? Does that mean outside Disney professionals or do you mean that not even guests can take photos? Have decided to renew our vows, trying to decide on the location.

[Keith]

Well all I'd say is check your contract very carefully if you book anything.... this is one of the ways they try and get you to book expensive Disney photography.

I think I remember Miraclemoments saying there was a clause in the october dessert party meet saying the same... which they removed when she queried it.

The idea is yes, to make you prefer onsite photography over outside.... but I think it's best to be fully aware and ask about any such clause just in case!

Disney is a wonderful place, I love it to bits BUT contract wise they can be a bit...... sharp.

[miraclemoments]

Yes, there *was* a no photography clause in our contract for October. I had to get a signed letter from our coordinator waiving that clause. I agree with KeithOP, Disney is "aces" at their contracts, so be sure you read them carefully and know exactly what you're signing.

[TiggerBelle]

FYI ... I was told that the Swan and Dolphin can help out on less expensive weddings. They are on Disney property but not owned by Disney so no Disney planner is needed.

[Isafari]

When are you going to renew your vows? We are doing this next year but have already booked the various location, rev., photographer etc. Would love to hear all about it if you're service is before ours.
:D

[TiggerBelle]

Isafari...where are you getting remarried at?

[Isafari]

We are renewing our vows for our 20th wedding anniversary. I have booked a gazebo by the lake in Cypress Grove Park. Hubby doesn't know it yet!!!