I am in need of some help. My fiancée and I are looking at getting married on Disney property. I have made some phone calls and was knocked over by the price. The wedding is going to be myself, fiancée, daughter and the Pastor. We wanted to just take a walk on property and find a nice quiet place and have a nice private ceremony. I know Disney frowns on the idea of not paying for the ceremony and not having Disney included. So my question, has anyone else done this and how did it work out. We were planning on having the small ceremony at our resort then getting on the bus and head to Crystal Palace for breakfast. I don't want to hide to be deceptive but I can't justify spending 2500 for something that neither of us need or want. This is a second wedding for us both. We were both married previous and don't want to have anything big or fancy, just small and simple. When we get home we will have a party for all our friends and family. Any ideas or input would be appreciated. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!
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Private Disney Wedding
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weedles
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You could do a Disney "Memories" wedding. That is for up to 4 people. It runs about $2500 and included the ceremony venue, floral, photography, ceremony musician and limo or in room celebration 
Here's the link for more info https://www.disneyweddings.com/florida/pricing/memories/
Here's the link for more info https://www.disneyweddings.com/florida/pricing/memories/
Sweet Melissa
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You could do it in your hotel room and nobody would ever know. You could probably get away with doing it somewhere on the grounds too as long as your attire is casual and it just looks like three people walking and having a conversation. The weddings department (and the couples who did shell out for the privilege of an "official" Disney wedding) will tell you that if you're caught, you risk being kicked off property and banned from the parks. The truth, though, is that rogue weddings do happen. Both in the parks and at the resorts.
dreamfinder
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It is possible, but you would need to keep it really low key. Finding a officiant willing to risk being banned from property, and potentially agreeing to wearing their street clothes are probably the toughest part. As @Sweet Melissa said, in room is always a possiblity, but there are plenty of places that are away enough that a 5 minute event would probably be fine. Business casual or similar should be fine, but fancy dress in the AM is a hard sell. If you went for evening near GF, dress and suit would be a common sight due to V&As. But still no full on bridal gown and tux. Depending on your resort, that would change the options. Most of the deluxe resorts have balconies in the room, so a MK view room might work out nicely. But some, like AKL, also have common balconies that you could potentially use as well. Others, like SSR are easily spread out enough that you could have a short one on the lawn, overlooking the water, and be gone before anyone really notices.
(Not a lawyer, nor do I advocate doing anything that could upset the mouse. Especially cheating them out of money)
(Not a lawyer, nor do I advocate doing anything that could upset the mouse. Especially cheating them out of money)
Sweet Melissa
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@dreamfinder brings up a good point. The local clergymen who often perform weddings on Disney property may not be willing to be your celebrant if you're not going through DFTW. It might be better (and more personal) to ask a friend or relative to get ordained through the Universal Life Church or another organization that offers online ordination. My brother was ordained through Universal Life to marry us for our Swan wedding earlier this month, and Florida makes it very easy. He didn't have to show proof of ordination or even be present when we picked up and dropped off our license.
danpam1024
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I agree with @dreamfinder - stay at a deluxe and do it on the balcony or in front of a big window- you can have AMAZING views, and even if you can't stay the whole trip at a deluxe, I'm sure you can try to swing just one night. No one can "banish" you from there 
And do you need a religious officiant? We were married by a notary (friend)- in Florida, that's all it takes.
And do you need a religious officiant? We were married by a notary (friend)- in Florida, that's all it takes.
MOXOMUMD
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What resort are you staying at?