Planning a Disney wedding can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m Rachael, and with over 20 years of wedding experience, plus a front-row seat to Disney’s inner workings...I’m here to help you navigate the process with confidence. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into timelines and budgets, this blog is your go-to for clear, practical advice (with a dash of humor to keep things fun).

From insider tips to stress-reducing strategies, I’ll make sure you’re informed and ready for every step. So, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get planning.

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April 29, 2025

Why You Deserve More Than Just a Disney Wedding Planner

Cue the castle fireworks and trumpets, because this is your moment!

You’re not just planning a wedding, you’re planning your once-upon-a-time story… And while Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings team is truly magical, the truth is… you deserve more than just a Disney wedding planner who is there for a few virtual meetings, answers emails, and handles logistics. You deserve an expert, a cheerleader, a budget whisperer, and a Disney BFF who’s been there, done that, and probably cried happy tears over more first dances than she can count. 💖

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What Disney Wedding Planners Do (and Don’t Do)

Disney’s planners are fabulous, but they have a very specific role:

  • Coordinate what happens on Disney property
  • Manage your event logistics within Disney guidelines
  • Help you customize within the available Disney options

But they don’t:

  • Help you prep for meetings (so you’re not overwhelmed)
  • Assist with setting realistic budgets (before you fall in love with a $40k fireworks display)
  • Help you really understand event minimums, BEOs, and fine print
  • Advocate for you if you feel stuck, confused, or stressed

(And honestly? With the investment you’re making, you deserve someone who will hold your hand the whole way, not just part of the way.)

Enter: A Disney Wedding Expert (aka Me)

I’m not a wedding planner — I’m a guide, a translator, coach, and an emotional support human who knows the Disney wedding process inside and out.

When we work together, you get:

Full prep before meetings with Disney so you show up clear and confident
Budget help so you spend smartly and avoid sticker shock
Email oversight and meeting attendance (yes, I’m CC’d on everything, I speak Disney and can help get your thoughts out…in a way they understand)
Answers to your real questions like “Is that upgrade worth it?” and “What would you do if ______ happens?”
Emotional support because planning a wedding (even at Disney!) can get overwhelming sometimes

I make the magic more manageable, so you stay in the dream instead of drowning in decisions.

🌟 Learn more about how we can work together here!

Why It Matters: Your Disney Wedding Should Feel Magical From Day One

You’re investing a lot in this day.
You deserve to feel confident and excited the entire way there…not just during the fireworks at your dessert party.

Working with a Disney Wedding Expert means:

✅ You save time
✅ You save money
✅ You save your sanity
✅ And you get to enjoy the actual magic without second-guessing every choice

Because a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding shouldn’t just be magical on the day…it should feel magical through the whole planning journey, too. ✨

Want to get a head start?

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Grab my free Ultimate Disney Wedding Planning Checklist right here! 🎉 Just use the pop up or scroll to the bottom of any page!
It’s packed with all the smart, stress-saving things I wish every Disney couple knew from day one!

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