As a native Floridian, I fondly remember traveling countless times to the Walt Disney World Resort every year. If there was a birthday in the family, we went to Disney World. If we wanted to see a holiday display, we went to Disney World. In fact, if you talk to any of my friends, they would tell you that Disney is a very big part of my life. So much so, in fact, that I proposed to the future Mrs. Trauger in front of Cinderella Castle. The special moment was planned down to the minute, so that she said yes, then—boom!—the fireworks began.
You might think I longed to get married at Disney World, but the thought had never even crossed into my mind. It was at my wife’s suggestion that we ventured into the realm of the “fairy tale wedding.” From the day I first learned of Disney performing weddings on their property, I figured it was just for the rich or famous. I consider my family to be blessed in many ways, but we are by no means wealthy. So the first thought that popped into my head was, “There is no way we will be able to afford this.” I was shocked to find out that with the proper restraint, a Disney wedding can be quite affordable.
