ALegrande
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2017
Hello all!
I'm having a bit of a decision dilemma for what I would like to do for my reception. I know the choice is ultimately mine and should be what I truly envision for my day, but I am terrible at making decisions haha and would love some input from past brides to help.
I am stuck between two decisions- a full reception Illuminations buffet party or a traditional reception at S/D. I can actually do the Illuminations party for cheaper than the S/D reception, however, the main catch is that I wouldn't be able to have dancing at the Illuminations party and that is something I'm not sure I could live without! I always envisioned dancing with my family and friends under the stars, playing some of our favorite 90s hits, etc, so having the dessert party would limit us on that. However, I do know that everyone I've read that has had the dessert party has LOVED it and I've read such good things about it. We would also be including a ride mix-in, which I think is SO fun and unique but again, we would miss out on the dancing part...
My mom suggested going dancing at Atlantic Dance Hall after the Illuminations party, but going that route, young cousins I have and children of friends couldn't be there (21 and up only) so I'm wondering if that would deter the adult guests from joining...
I'm also concerned that the short nature of the Illuminations party would leave a lacking feeling. I'm worried people will think "I came all this way for such a short celebration?!"
I'm also torn because I've read recently some negative wedding experiences going through Disney, and I'm worried I would be "just another number" and would be missing out on a great personalized experience with using S/D events...
In short lol I am very torn and just not sure what to do! If any S/D brides and those who have had full reception dessert parties could share their thoughts on their experiences, perhaps that can help me decide! I would greatly appreciate any info that can help me figure this out. Thank you!
I'm having a bit of a decision dilemma for what I would like to do for my reception. I know the choice is ultimately mine and should be what I truly envision for my day, but I am terrible at making decisions haha and would love some input from past brides to help.
I am stuck between two decisions- a full reception Illuminations buffet party or a traditional reception at S/D. I can actually do the Illuminations party for cheaper than the S/D reception, however, the main catch is that I wouldn't be able to have dancing at the Illuminations party and that is something I'm not sure I could live without! I always envisioned dancing with my family and friends under the stars, playing some of our favorite 90s hits, etc, so having the dessert party would limit us on that. However, I do know that everyone I've read that has had the dessert party has LOVED it and I've read such good things about it. We would also be including a ride mix-in, which I think is SO fun and unique but again, we would miss out on the dancing part...
My mom suggested going dancing at Atlantic Dance Hall after the Illuminations party, but going that route, young cousins I have and children of friends couldn't be there (21 and up only) so I'm wondering if that would deter the adult guests from joining...
I'm also concerned that the short nature of the Illuminations party would leave a lacking feeling. I'm worried people will think "I came all this way for such a short celebration?!"
I'm also torn because I've read recently some negative wedding experiences going through Disney, and I'm worried I would be "just another number" and would be missing out on a great personalized experience with using S/D events...
In short lol I am very torn and just not sure what to do! If any S/D brides and those who have had full reception dessert parties could share their thoughts on their experiences, perhaps that can help me decide! I would greatly appreciate any info that can help me figure this out. Thank you!