The Magical WDW Swan Reserve Wedding of Heidi and Kevin

September 13, 2023 by Just Marry!

The Magical WDW Swan Reserve Wedding of Heidi and Kevin

View from the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace

THE LOW-DOWN

When one of our sweet couples, Heidi and Kevin, told us they needed to change the date of their wedding after receiving life-changing news, our team immediately got to work. Together with our partners at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and the rest of Heidi and Kevin’s incredible vendor team, we were able to change the date and make their wedding happen in just over a month. We are so happy it all came together just as they envisioned!

There were so many wonderful elements included in Heidi and Kevin’s wedding day, not the least of which were all the treasured moments they got to share with their guests. From their bright, summery floral to the cheerful flamingos decorating their reception, every detail reflected the couple, the season, and their wedding’s Central Florida location. We loved every part of it!

For this special “change the date” wedding, we asked the beautiful bride, Heidi, to share hers and Kevin’s love story with us. You won’t want to miss it, so be sure to read on!

Pinterest pin featuring a summer wedding at the WDW Swan Reserve

THE "I DO" CREW

Wedding Planner: Mairead Murray, Just Marry!
Ceremony Site at the Swan Reserve: Vue Terrace
Reception Site at the Swan Reserve: Vue Ballroom
Officiant: Todd, Friend of the Couple
Photographer: KMD Photo & Film
Videographer: Promise Hope
Florist: Emerald Gardenia
Balloon Décor: Central Florida Balloon Décor
DJ: White Rose Entertainment
Rentals: EventWorks
Transportation: Best Luxury Transportation
Cake Baker: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Caterer: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PICS

Bride's wedding shoes and purse
Bride's wedding dress and Minnie ears for a Disney wedding
Bridal jewelry
Engagement ring set
Bride getting ready for the wedding
Bride's first look with her friends
Wedding signage
Wedding ceremony in the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace - Groom waiting
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace - Bride processing
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace
Bride and groom's first kiss - Vue Terrace
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace
Wedding ceremony on the WDW Swan Reserve's Vue Terrace
Bride and groom portraits around the WDW Swan Reserve
Bride and groom portraits around the WDW Swan Reserve
Bride and groom portraits around the WDW Swan Reserve
Summer reception decor - Reception at the WDW Swan Reserve Vue Ballroom
Summer reception decor - Reception at the WDW Swan Reserve Vue Ballroom
Reception food at the WDW Swan Reserve
Three-tiered white, yellow, and aqua wedding cake with gold art decor detailing
Wedding reception food - WDW Swan Reserve
Summer reception decor - Reception at the WDW Swan Reserve Vue Ballroom
Three-Tiered Yellow and Aqua Wedding Cake
Dog paw prints on a wedding cake
Summer reception decor - Reception at the WDW Swan Reserve Vue Ballroom
Bride and groom toasting each other

THE LOVE STORY

The Just Marry! team was honored to help Heidi and Kevin change the date and have the wedding they wanted at the WDW Swan Reserve! In the spirit of change, we decided to change things up from our usual format. Rather than ask the couple’s planner, Mairead, for more details about the wedding, we went right to the happy bride!

Thanks, Heidi, for sharing more about your magical wedding day with us. Now, let’s get to the Q&A!

  • How did you and Kevin meet?

    We met back in 2009 at our local ski and snowboard shop in NY where we both worked while we were in college.

  • How did you know Kevin was “the one?”

    I think Kevin and I both knew it was love right away. One time, his parents came into the store, and he said to his mom, “You see that girl over there? I’m going to marry her one day.” Back then, we were young and made bad decisions, and we messed it up and wound up with other people. But if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be! Kevin was always the one that got away, and I was the same for him. Ten years later, after no communication or social media interaction at all (because he didn’t have social media), we found each other again and picked up right where we left off, still crazy about each other.

  • Tell us about your engagement.

    Kevin proposed to me inside of our RV, which was our first home together. We bought the RV and renovated it into a tiny home back in 2020. It’s our place.

  • What is your favorite memory you and Kevin have shared together?

    We have made so many wonderful memories, it’s hard to pick one. But I’d have to say that purchasing, renovating, and starting our new life together in our RV tiny home has been our favorite adventure. In early 2020, we purchased an RV and spent a few months renovating it into a tiny home that we moved into in June, 2020. In September, 2020, we took off from where we were in Connecticut to head to Florida to start a whole new life together. The excitement around our new home, starting a new life in sunny beautiful Florida, our ever-growing love, and just the bright promise of the future has got to be our favorite memory together.

  • What was your favorite part of the wedding day?

    My favorite part of our wedding day was at the end of our ceremony after our kiss. We just held each other for a few moments… With Kevin’s condition, it was one of the first times he and I had been able to hug in a long time. I wish I could live in that moment forever.

Thanks again, Heidi, for sharing your love story with us! We are so happy we got to be part of this truly special moment for you and Kevin.

MORE JUST MARRY! SWAN WEDDINGS

If you’re planning an Orlando wedding, the WDW Swan and Dolphin is the perfect venue for you! Its close proximity to the theme parks, ability to invite Disney characters, access for guests to Disney’s Magic Hours, and convenient free Disney Transportation makes this Disney wedding venue truly hard to beat. Check out these recent Swan events for more inspiration, then then hop over to our Swan Weddings page to start planning!

JOIN THE JUST MARRY! FAMILY

Whether you’d like help on a “change the date” wedding or you’re seeking more information about a wedding at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, we’d love to help! Contact Us today for information about our planning services or to create the perfect wedding package, and a member of our team will reach out to you right away. Whatever your planning needs may be, we would love to welcome you to the Just Marry! family!

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The Magical WDW Swan Reserve Wedding of Heidi and Kevin

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