Hi Julie,
Thank you for bringing your question to planDisney! It sounds like wedding bells are (or soon will be) ringing, and I’m thrilled to wish you a "happily ever after!"
This is somewhat veiled in the
attire guidelines, however, I believe bridal ensembles would likely be considered something that could detract from the experience of other guests and as such, should be avoided. Clothing that touches or drags on the ground is also noted as "inappropriate attire" that may result in refusal of admittance.
I know my own wedding gown’s beautiful layers and train would not only have broken these guidelines but would also have been pretty cumbersome to wear around the parks- especially in the Florida humidity! I'd imagine that climbing in and out of attraction vehicles wearing my gown would have me looking for "something borrowed" to change into long before the end of the day. For your safety and the enjoyment of the other guests visiting, I'd avoid your formal bridal looks and go with something a bit more practical.
As you might already know, guests who have booked
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons can opt for in-park photo sessions professionally managed by the Fairy Tale Weddings Team. These sessions are typically scheduled before park opening but may be handled for better or for worse on a case-by-case basis. I’m not sure if the couple you encountered was part of one of these magical sessions or if there was a bit of extra pixie dust involved, but your best bet is to say yes to the dress being safely stored before arriving at the parks.
Another exception would be for
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party when adults are permitted to wear Halloween costumes that adhere to the attire guidelines
(I mentioned a few of those in a recent answer for another guest here). I’ve seen a few ghoulishly gorgeous Constance Hatchaway-inspired bridal looks near the
Haunted Mansion during party nights, but remember to keep garment length in mind. If you decide to hurry back for a Halloween event next year, I'd stick with cocktail length or shorter though Cast Members and security at the park entrance will always have final approval.
I know this is likely not the answer you hoped for, Julie, but I'm wishing you plenty of wedded bliss at the parks even if you aren't in your official bridal looks. Grab a
Minnie Mouse Bride Ear Hat and a cute/casual white ensemble to comfortably celebrate your big day at
Magic Kingdom Park with your new spouse. "I do" believe you'll have a magical time no matter what you wear.
Magic and memories,
Amy