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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Hi Everyone,
It has been a while since I posted. My husband and I had our honeymoon last year at Disney and this is where we took our wedding photos since we got married at the courthouse. I want a wedding. We have decided to do the DCL cruise wedding. Do anyone know if you can do the Magic Kingdom photo shoot if you get married/ or do the vow renewal on DCL? And do DCL have any video packages at all? I have been looking but so far cannot find any answers. Thanks
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Yes, DCL couples can arrange to have a Bridal Portrait Session inside the Disney parks! Once you have started the process with Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings, call Disney Event Group Photography at 407-827-5099.
There is no information about videography in the book because DCL does not offer a videography package, only photography (which is actually provided by an outside vendor with a concession on the ship). Most DCL couples have a member of their group video the ceremony, but you might also be able to find a local videographer who would film it for just the price of his/her cruise.
When I head my photos taken at MK, I was told that in slow season, you do not even have to have your wedding there to get the photos made. The photographer was complaining that any Joe can pay their $$$ and book a session. I don't know if that's still true, because it was last year, but I know you can do it if you are married on DCL.
Thanks Elastigirl. That is what I needed to know. BTW I love the book.
Dawn
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
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Originally Posted by Geri Alexander
When I head my photos taken at MK, I was told that in slow season, you do not even have to have your wedding there to get the photos made. The photographer was complaining that any Joe can pay their $$$ and book a session. I don't know if that's still true, because it was last year, but I know you can do it if you are married on DCL.
Right now the official line is that anyone can book bridal portraits in Epcot, DHS, and Animal Kingdom, but only Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings couples (including DCL couples) can book a Magic Kingdom shoot. However, it seems like they could make a lotta dough by opening it up to everyone.
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That would be great if you could book a Bridal Session at Mk. That is all I really want anyway. That is why I am doing a Vow renewal so I can get The MK photo Shoot.. Our Anniversary is in February. We have already book the cruise and a three night stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge when we get back from the cruise. I would love to be able to save some money and just do the Bridal Shoot. I was thinking of seeing if we can get an MK shoot with the castle with just some nice clothes on. not necessarily wedding attire by Disney, Randy Chapman or Roots. I think at this point I will settle for that.
Dawn, Congrats on Renewing your Vows on DCL. My DH and I thought of that last night too for a DCL Vow Renewal, kinda the same thing as you, my DH and I were married by a local JOP. I was wondering about the photo session too actually. Elastigirl(Carrie) I will be sure to download the e-bridal book howevrI don't think my phone can download it (I'll have to wait until My computer is fixed). DawnIm glad you started this post! Please let usknow how it goesfor you? P.S. Did your DH ask if he could dress up asMinnie Mouse for it? I was asked that by my DH last night.
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