Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings

For Disney's wedding and honeymoon services brand, see Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons.
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings
Genre
Created byKary McHoul
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14 episodes + 2 specials
Production
Executive producers
Running time63 minutes
Production companies
  • T Group Productions
  • Roberts Media
  • Legacy Productions[1]
Original release
NetworkFreeform (Season 1)
Disney+ (Season 2)
ReleaseMay 7, 2017 (2017-05-07) –
April 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings is a documentary television series featuring couples and their Disney-themed weddings, airing on Disney's Freeform network and the Disney+ streaming service. The series was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023.[2]

Synopsis

The show provides a behind-the-scenes look at the weddings and engagements of couples that take place at Disney destinations including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and at Aulani in Hawaii. It is coordinated by Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings.

Release

A Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings 90–minute special was announced on March 29, 2017. The special was broadcast via Freeform on May 7, 2017. The special was hosted by Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell from The Bachelor.[3] On October 17, 2017, Freeform announced the production of a seven-episode series for Summer 2018 to be hosted by Allison Holker and Stephen "tWitch" Boss.[4][5] In November 2017, Freeform added a December 11, 2017 hour-long special, Disney's Fair Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic as part of its 25 Days of Christmas event.[4][1] The series premiered on June 11, 2018. The first season concluded on July 16, 2018.[1]

The second season premiered on Disney+ on February 14, 2020.[6][7]

Episodes

Specials (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
SpecialSpecial"Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings"Simon LythgoeMay 7, 2017 (2017-05-07)0.64[9]
Hosted by The Bachelor alums Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell. The documentary follows four couples through their Disney wedding journey including a surprise performance by a cappella group Pentatonix.[8]
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
SpecialSpecial"Holiday Magic"Simon LythgoeDecember 11, 2017 (2017-12-11)0.90[10]
Hosted by Stephen Boss and Allison Holker, this holiday-themed episode follows Dominique and Joe, and Greg and Melanie through their ceremonies and receptions. The end of the episode shows a preview of the upcoming season, including a glimpse of Eric’s epic surprise proposal to Kelley at Aulani in Hawaii.

Season 1 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"Relationship Goals"Chris WilsonJune 11, 2018 (2018-06-11)0.45[11]
John has always dreamed of getting married at Disney.
22"A Rustic Romance"Chris WilsonJune 18, 2018 (2018-06-18)0.35[12]
David plans an island proposal for Nicole.
33"Royally Inspired"Chris WilsonJune 25, 2018 (2018-06-25)0.29[13]
Gabriela and Tanner renew their vows at Epcot.
44"The Circle of Love"Chris WilsonJuly 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)0.23[14]
Lorina and Greg wed in front of the Tree of Life.
55"Sea of Love"Chris WilsonJuly 9, 2018 (2018-07-09)0.29[15]
A surprise proposal at Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
66"Do You Believe in Magic"Chris WilsonJuly 16, 2018 (2018-07-16)0.26[16]
A couple's wedding inside Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Season 2 (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal air date
71"Marching Down the Aisle"Chris WilsonFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
A couple from Indiana get married at Disneyland Resort, and there's a surprise proposal at the Aulani resort in Hawaii.
82"Alaska to Marry Me"Chris WilsonFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
93"A Flashy Proposal"Chris WilsonFebruary 28, 2020 (2020-02-28)
104"Pandoran Wedding"Chris WilsonMarch 6, 2020 (2020-03-06)
115"Made for Loving You"Chris WilsonMarch 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)
126"Wedding GOALS!"Chris WilsonMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
137"Te Amo, Mi Amor, Again!"Chris WilsonMarch 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)
148"Marry Me!"Chris WilsonApril 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)

References

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  4. ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca (November 16, 2017). "TV News Roundup: 'Page Six TV' to Stream on Hulu". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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  7. ^ @EW (January 22, 2020). "First Look: Season 2 of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings gets Disney+ premiere date" (Tweet). Retrieved January 22, 2020 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Thompson, Avery (April 21, 2017). "Pentatonix Serenades Couple On 'Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' — First Look Photos". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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