Hi! Sunset Pointe at the Polynesian is a beautiful location! We were married at the wedding pavilion, and yes, it was very private there. Then again, the pavilion is on an island, and has the gates that they can close to keep strangers out, so it is a very different situation than a ceremony at Sunset Pointe.
The add-on intimate package for the couple and 8 guests is $2100 for an outdoor location like Sunset Pointe. That price includes everything but the photographer, really: officiant, bouquet, boutonnieres, location, cake, coordinator, musician, limo, etc. When we were married in 2002, they were offering the option to add 5 guests (for a total of 13) for $500 extra. However, for 2003, I've heard it's kind of hit or miss. Some brides say that they're being allowed to add the extras, but others say that their EM tells them that the additional guests are no longer allowed. If you haven't yet, definitely call FTW and get assigned to a Sales Manager, who will be able to reserve the location for you and tell you how many guests you will be allowed with the intimate wedding package. If they get strict about the # of guests, then 9 guests could put you in the custom wedding range, which would be a minimum of $7500 - quite a difference!
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Cheers!
Heather W