My Disney Fairytale...

My fiance and I just got engaged about a week ago and have decided that we want Disneyland to host our fairytale wedding in November of either 2012 or 2013(depending on funds). I have always LOVED Beauty and the Beast so our theme is inspired by that movie. So here's a little about us, My name is Melissa and my Fiance is Devin. We met in highschool and were best friends since our freshman year. The November after we graduated we had our first date, three dates later we were an official couple and now four years later we are getting married. I am so thankful that we met and am soooo excited to start our lives together! Originally we considered a small wedding and were going to go with the Disney Escape package that allows 26 guests (including the bride and groom), a three course meal, a small cake, and a ceremony but no reception which runs around $5,000. But after discussing it we really wanted to share this life changing event with all of our family and friends so we have chosen to save for the bigger Wishes wedding and just have a longer engagement. The Wishes package includes ceremony for unlimited number of guests, food, cake, and a 4 hour reception. It also has optional enhancements like cinderella's coach or character guests. Our budget for this happily ever after is between $15,000- $16,000 but the cheaper the better! This blog will be about the planning and the scrimping that will go into this event and also give some tips to other Disney brides trying to watch their wallets...