But I did have a friend get married at WDW last November. It was hundreds of thousands of dollars to get married in front of the castle during the day. Since that was out of the question she got the 30k package that really didn't include anything spectacular and only 70 guests were allowed. She did get to take a photo in front of the castle - at midnight, when the park was closed.
Wow. I have a wealthy family too. I also have a limited budget. A very limited budget. DIY here I come. Anything we save from the wedding we get to keep, so it's a good incentive to spend less!!!!
Even if I did have an unlimited budget, my tastes wouldn't change. I wouldn't want some gloriously overdressed wedding with a bunch of stuck ups I don't know.
I dunno. There's so much else you can do with an unlimited budget. You can have a really nice wedding on a small budget. Why blow hundreds of thousands or even millions on one day?
However, IF I was having an unlimited budget and there was one thing I wanted? It would be to get married somewhere REALLY cool overseas, like the Louvre or Notre Dame and I would use the unlimited budget to fly my friends over.
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In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:065c3d02-4b5a-424e-995e-15df2f8793a9">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unlimited Budget : REALLY?! When we looked into it there was a 500k min for the front of the castle, and we HAD to use their vendors... we also couldn't have more than 50 ppl... disney must have done some huge changes then because we spoke to a couple of people about it. They said that it was a min of 500k to open the park and compensate for the amount of people that would be there, etc. There was a much lower I believe it was like 25 k site fee alone for the swan landing but it's not in front of the castle, you had to have the ceremony BEFORE 8am, etc. Then in order to book your date you couldn't "officially" have it until 8 months out and if someone else had the same date/location you went into a lotto drawing. There were also a lot of restrictions on outside vendors and we weren't a fan of disney photo, etc... the only places that didn't have as many restrictions were the Disney hotels, but that defeated the purpose of having a castle wedding... I hope things changed since we looked into booking and made it easier/more affordable for brides!! Are you getting married on disney property? If so, that's way cool!!! You should check out disboards.com... they have a whole wedding forum for disney brides! Posted by bellebride116[/QUOTE] Hmmm I do know a lot of stuff has changed even in the last 6 months, the 10k wedding is for 50 people or less, but I was told that to have more and in front of the castle it's 100k min, (a Couture wedding) but it includes A LOT, included David Tutera :D I think the Castle has many more restrictions than most the rest of the parks. We were going to get married in Italy Epcot, and have our reception at Italy Isola, but now we're looking into Animal Kingdom, still working on the details ;D. Disney photography was almost a deal breaker for me, but I actually found 1 I love, so I'm ok now. If she can't make it, I'm having a professional friend come to shoot and bringing them in as a guest<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-surprised.gif" border="0" alt="Surprised" title="Surprised" />. Bad, I know, but its a stupid rule. We're not really picky about the rest, Disney food is amazing so thats fine, flowers I don't really care about so thats ok too LOL.
An unlimited budget you say? Exactly how do we define "unlimited"? As in Donald Trump/Bill Gates/Prince William unlimited, or just in the 6 figures range? If we're talking unlimited unlimited, I'd rent out a private island for a few weeks and fly everyone I wanted there in a private jet. Like this place (click me).
Of course, to be admitted to such an epic party, you would have to fill out a short 10 page questionaire on the minute details of our lives, as well as what you plan to do for us for the rest of our lives. Just easy things, like what brand of carpet we have and what our financial planner's kids' names are. You would have to score 95% to be allowed on the plane, we're being generous because hey, you can't know EVERYTHING about us! How narcissistic of us! There would also be a dress code. Only high end designer labels would be allowed. Absolutely no Coach purses.
Or I'd just buy you some class. Whichever is more expensive, since we're all about flaunting our spending ability around here.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:302d0f5e-eea5-46e7-ad9c-5d1944ce47c8">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]If we're talking unlimited unlimited, I'd rent out a private island for a few weeks and fly everyone I wanted there in a private jet. Like this place (click me) . Posted by mocha beans[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:b3ba3211-6af6-49c2-9b52-f662462d3388">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]I don't think this girl is really getting married, or this is like a 13 year old girl planning her imaginary wedding. She only has 6 posts, one of them being about her princess and the frog themed wedding. And on her wedding website, all of her maids' pictures look like model pictures stolen off the internet, and there is NO other info on the website about this supposed extravagant wedding, and only 6 visits! We're only inviting 40 people to our wedding and I have over 180 hits to my website. And the only person on facebook with her name only has 3 friends. On a side note, I am a self-professed google-queen :) I think this girl is full of it. Posted by katiewest[/QUOTE]
This is real and i've been very busy with school and my daughter, so I haven't had time to do my wedding site or put posts. And don't have any pics of my maids on my Knot website, and I haven't told anyone about the site yet. also i don't have a facebook because i think its stupid. As for the wedding theme not tackey princess and the frog, but mainly the colors and dress designs. also i am 21 and have a 5 year old daughter,for your information.
I should probably clear up some more things. First off,even though my budget is unlimited doesn't mean that I'm going to spend an ungodly amount. Second off, I'm 21 and have a 5 year old daughter. Third, I'm very busy with school and taking care of Lila. Also I really do donate to charies and try to say the world. we all should.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:26e996e0-e510-4eac-98f4-d7abeb3d89ac">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]I should probably clear up some more things. First off,even though my budget is unlimited doesn't mean that I'm going to spend an ungodly amount. Second off, I'm 21 and have a 5 year old daughter. Third, I'm very busy with school and taking care of Lila. <strong> Also I really do donate to charies and try to say the world. we all should.</strong> Posted by disneybride15[/QUOTE] Perhaps you should invest some of that money in your own education. Unless you really do want to "say" the world.
Sometimes I feel like people think that brides are delicate little flower princesses who get all dressed up and pretty for one special moment of their dreams, when really they're just normal people who just happen to be getting married. Things shouldn't have to be sugar-coated for grown-ass women. -mstar284
And I love how your last two posts have all the same defensive info in them. I'f you start talking like an actual person, then maybe some of us might believe part of what your saying.
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i still dont understand why you're here and not asking these questions to a fantastically over priced celebrity wedding coordinator who can arrange to have centre pieces made from teal colored peacock feathers in the shape of an exotic south american frog?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:e17abbc5-477d-4378-b1da-c9c80d33b54e">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unlimited Budget : I haven't really found there to be that many rules? I'm sure it depends on where you have it at WDW, you can do in front of the Castle for a minimum of 10k, but the dates/times are restrictive. Posted by Belle2Be[/QUOTE]
I didn't hear this either! Wish I had known :-( FI and I scrapped the Disney wedding idea because of the number of people restrictions and must use their vendors thing, among other reasons. Are you having a DW? I want to hear all about it!!!!
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:88d10d45-1173-42bb-a761-11b92a2a79e9">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]Unicorns and leprechauns. Posted by zitiqueen[/QUOTE]
I love this also. I was also thinking magical bunnies and koala bears. oh while you are at it, what about a HUGE body of water with dolphins? so your guests can swim with the dolphins?
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:439ef04c-4963-46c4-8525-336f33560e7f">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]If your budget is unlimited, there are several things you need to have: 1) Monogram everything, including the cake and dance floor 2) Your center pieces need to be at least six feet in height and contain at least 500 roses per table. 3) The tables, as well as your wedding dress, need to include huge numbers of swarovski crystals. When anyone mentions anything about the tables or your dress, you need to be sure to inform them that the crystals are swarovski or they'll think less of you. 4) At least six courses of food spread throughout pre-ceremony, post ceremony, pre-reception, reception and post reception, and preferably food that looks incredibly stupid but is made by a big name chef. 5) A wedding dress, reception dress and after party dress. 6) Your groom should buy something very expensive but also very lame for his groomsmen. 7) The cake should be covered in crystals and fondant; it's ok if it tastes like sh*t though as long as it's expensive. 8) Live band with at least 9 members. 9) A really lame signature drink, preferably poured through an ice luge. Posted by vegasgroom[/QUOTE]
hahahahaha #7 made me LOL. this was very well written
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_unlimited-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:00a8e7ac-8b43-4b03-9142-f9390175a44fPost:ed8728cf-bcde-4e33-8c19-886ce5574bb0">Re: Unlimited Budget</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unlimited Budget : Where exactly do you get this money to "donate" if you're so busy going to school and taking care of your daughter? Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]
I don't mean to sound rude, but I get the money from a trust fund my great grandma left me a few years ago when she passed away. I was the yongest of her great grandchildren.
Wow, just wow. This actually kind of reminds me of something one of my younger sisters would do. (Make up some elaborate BS story to get attention.) Great fun to read everythng though. It made my day.
I like the extending your wedding into a week or weekend idea, i would love to be a bride for more than one special day. also make sure you have a photobooth, that is the one thing i slurged on and they are so much fun! Have fun planning, one small word of advice dont make the wedding so tremendous that you forget about the reason why its all happenning- you found the most amazing person : )
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But I did have a friend get married at WDW last November. It was hundreds of thousands of dollars to get married in front of the castle during the day. Since that was out of the question she got the 30k package that really didn't include anything spectacular and only 70 guests were allowed. She did get to take a photo in front of the castle - at midnight, when the park was closed.
Even if I did have an unlimited budget, my tastes wouldn't change. I wouldn't want some gloriously overdressed wedding with a bunch of stuck ups I don't know.
I dunno. There's so much else you can do with an unlimited budget. You can have a really nice wedding on a small budget. Why blow hundreds of thousands or even millions on one day?
However, IF I was having an unlimited budget and there was one thing I wanted? It would be to get married somewhere REALLY cool overseas, like the Louvre or Notre Dame and I would use the unlimited budget to fly my friends over.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unlimited Budget : REALLY?! When we looked into it there was a 500k min for the front of the castle, and we HAD to use their vendors... we also couldn't have more than 50 ppl... disney must have done some huge changes then because we spoke to a couple of people about it. They said that it was a min of 500k to open the park and compensate for the amount of people that would be there, etc. There was a much lower I believe it was like 25 k site fee alone for the swan landing but it's not in front of the castle, you had to have the ceremony BEFORE 8am, etc. Then in order to book your date you couldn't "officially" have it until 8 months out and if someone else had the same date/location you went into a lotto drawing. There were also a lot of restrictions on outside vendors and we weren't a fan of disney photo, etc... the only places that didn't have as many restrictions were the Disney hotels, but that defeated the purpose of having a castle wedding... I hope things changed since we looked into booking and made it easier/more affordable for brides!! Are you getting married on disney property? If so, that's way cool!!! You should check out disboards.com... they have a whole wedding forum for disney brides!
Posted by bellebride116[/QUOTE]
Hmmm I do know a lot of stuff has changed even in the last 6 months, the 10k wedding is for 50 people or less, but I was told that to have more and in front of the castle it's 100k min, (a Couture wedding) but it includes A LOT, included David Tutera :D I think the Castle has many more restrictions than most the rest of the parks. We were going to get married in Italy Epcot, and have our reception at Italy Isola, but now we're looking into Animal Kingdom, still working on the details ;D. Disney photography was almost a deal breaker for me, but I actually found 1 I love, so I'm ok now. If she can't make it, I'm having a professional friend come to shoot and bringing them in as a guest<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-surprised.gif" border="0" alt="Surprised" title="Surprised" />. Bad, I know, but its a stupid rule. We're not really picky about the rest, Disney food is amazing so thats fine, flowers I don't really care about so thats ok too LOL.
Of course, to be admitted to such an epic party, you would have to fill out a short 10 page questionaire on the minute details of our lives, as well as what you plan to do for us for the rest of our lives. Just easy things, like what brand of carpet we have and what our financial planner's kids' names are. You would have to score 95% to be allowed on the plane, we're being generous because hey, you can't know EVERYTHING about us! How narcissistic of us! There would also be a dress code. Only high end designer labels would be allowed. Absolutely no Coach purses.
Or I'd just buy you some class. Whichever is more expensive, since we're all about flaunting our spending ability around here.
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[QUOTE]If we're talking unlimited unlimited, I'd rent out a private island for a few weeks and fly everyone I wanted there in a private jet. Like this place (click me) .
Posted by mocha beans[/QUOTE]
<div>Why rent when you can buy?</div>
[QUOTE]I don't think this girl is really getting married, or this is like a 13 year old girl planning her imaginary wedding. She only has 6 posts, one of them being about her princess and the frog themed wedding. And on her wedding website, all of her maids' pictures look like model pictures stolen off the internet, and there is NO other info on the website about this supposed extravagant wedding, and only 6 visits! We're only inviting 40 people to our wedding and I have over 180 hits to my website. And the only person on facebook with her name only has 3 friends. On a side note, I am a self-professed google-queen :) I think this girl is full of it.
Posted by katiewest[/QUOTE]
This is real and i've been very busy with school and my daughter, so I haven't had time to do my wedding site or put posts. And don't have any pics of my maids on my Knot website, and I haven't told anyone about the site yet. also i don't have a facebook because i think its stupid. As for the wedding theme not tackey princess and the frog, but mainly the colors and dress designs. also i am 21 and have a 5 year old daughter,for your information.
[QUOTE]I should probably clear up some more things. First off,even though my budget is unlimited doesn't mean that I'm going to spend an ungodly amount. Second off, I'm 21 and have a 5 year old daughter. Third, I'm very busy with school and taking care of Lila. <strong> Also I really do donate to charies and try to say the world. we all should.</strong>
Posted by disneybride15[/QUOTE]
Perhaps you should invest some of that money in your own education. Unless you really do want to "say" the world.
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Sometimes I feel like people think that brides are delicate little flower princesses who get all dressed up and pretty for one special moment of their dreams, when really they're just normal people who just happen to be getting married. Things shouldn't have to be sugar-coated for grown-ass women. -mstar284
I'f you start talking like an actual person, then maybe some of us might believe part of what your saying.
i still dont understand why you're here and not asking these questions to a fantastically over priced celebrity wedding coordinator who can arrange to have centre pieces made from teal colored peacock feathers in the shape of an exotic south american frog?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unlimited Budget : I haven't really found there to be that many rules? I'm sure it depends on where you have it at WDW, you can do in front of the Castle for a minimum of 10k, but the dates/times are restrictive.
Posted by Belle2Be[/QUOTE]
I didn't hear this either! Wish I had known :-( FI and I scrapped the Disney wedding idea because of the number of people restrictions and must use their vendors thing, among other reasons. Are you having a DW? I want to hear all about it!!!!
[QUOTE]Unicorns and leprechauns.
Posted by zitiqueen[/QUOTE]
I love this also. I was also thinking magical bunnies and koala bears. oh while you are at it, what about a HUGE body of water with dolphins? so your guests can swim with the dolphins?
[QUOTE]If your budget is unlimited, there are several things you need to have: 1) Monogram everything, including the cake and dance floor 2) Your center pieces need to be at least six feet in height and contain at least 500 roses per table. 3) The tables, as well as your wedding dress, need to include huge numbers of swarovski crystals. When anyone mentions anything about the tables or your dress, you need to be sure to inform them that the crystals are swarovski or they'll think less of you. 4) At least six courses of food spread throughout pre-ceremony, post ceremony, pre-reception, reception and post reception, and preferably food that looks incredibly stupid but is made by a big name chef. 5) A wedding dress, reception dress and after party dress. 6) Your groom should buy something very expensive but also very lame for his groomsmen. 7) The cake should be covered in crystals and fondant; it's ok if it tastes like sh*t though as long as it's expensive. 8) Live band with at least 9 members. 9) A really lame signature drink, preferably poured through an ice luge.
Posted by vegasgroom[/QUOTE]
hahahahaha #7 made me LOL. this was very well written
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unlimited Budget : Where exactly do you get this money to "donate" if you're so busy going to school and taking care of your daughter?
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]
I don't mean to sound rude, but I get the money from a trust fund my great grandma left me a few years ago when she passed away. I was the yongest of her great grandchildren.
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