PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons - Review and Giveaway!

When I first got engaged, I went straight to Amazon.com to buy the official guide to planning a Disney wedding. Surprise! It didn't exist! In fact, I couldn't find much on Amazon at all that applied to my wedding planning. I got a book for planning a destination wedding, but since planning a wedding at Disney is pretty different than planning a wedding in Greece, it wasn't that helpful. Luckily, I was able to turn to the bride forums and get the information I needed.




Well, all of that has changed since Carrie Hayward (author of our recent guest posts) published "PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons: Dream Days at Disney World and on Disney Cruises". It has become the must-have book for Disney brides planning weddings or vow renewals. The book came out right after we got married and do I ever wish I'd had it before! It really breaks down the planning process and shows you all of the different options that aren't necessarily advertised by DFTW. Carrie also puts a lot of emphasis on showing you how to have a great wedding that fits your budget, which is great for people who really want a Disney wedding but don't know how they'll ever pay for it.

Here's a look at the contents:

Introduction - The Basics

• Choose Your Own Adventure
  
• Other Ways to Get Married at Walt Disney World

Chapter 1: Escape Collection

• Escape Collection Basics
• Customizing Your Event
• Reception
• Getting the Ball Rolling
• Escape Collection Time Line

Chapter 2: Wishes Collection

• Wishes Collection Basics
• The Planning Process
• Ceremony Venues
• Reception Venues
• Food, Beverages, and Cake
• Floral & Decor
• Music & Entertainment
• Transportation
• Photography
• Childcare
• Money-Saving Tips
• How to Find your Own Vendors
  
• Wishes Collection Time Line
• Chapter 3: Couture Collection
• Couture Wedding Basics
• Couture Reception Looks
• Food & Beverage

Chapter 4: Additional Events

• Dessert Parties
• IlluminNations at Epcot
• Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Specialty Cruises
• Group Meals
• Welcome Parties & Rehearsal Dinners
• Bridesmaid's Tea
• Other Group Activities

Chapter 5: Everything Else

• Marriage License
• Officiant
• Formalwear Services
• Cosmetology Services
• Tipping

Chapter 6: Disney Cruise Collection

• The Basics
• Marriage License
• Customizing Your Event
• Getting the Ball Rolling
• Sample Wedding Day Itineraries
• Cruise Collection Time Line

Chapter 7: Honeymoons & Anniversaries at Walt Disney World

• Let People Know You're Celebrating
• Disney's Honeymoon Registry
• VIP Experiences
• Romantic Dining
• Romantic Transportation
• Romantic Experiences

Chapter 8: Honeymoon & Anniversaries on the Disney Cruise Line

• Romantic Escape at Sea
• Spa Experiences
• Treats & Gifts
• Shore Excursions

Giveaway!
Carrie just came out with a new edition of the book with all of the prices and rules updated AND she's letting me give one away! Just finish the phrase "Disney Weddings are..." and leave it in the comments on this post with your name. (Don't worry, there's no wrong answers on this one!) The giveaway will run for a week and the winner will be announced on March 6th.

(cute Husband not included)

P.S. Look at this fabulous V-day card Carrie sent me with the book. Their photo is by Root Photography, of course!

UPDATE: We have a winner!