The Root Photography Blog

Adrienne and Mike met in college at St. John’s University. We shared a film class senior year, but I had already known Mike as “the guy that worked in the Mac lab.” They went separate ways after college and reconnected on Instagram. Adrienne got a puppy, Mike started to comment on every story she posted of him, and the rest is history!

Mike planned to propose in Walt Disney World before their first-ever Disney Cruise, but Hurricane Ian had other plans. After four canceled flights to Orlando, they made it down *just* in time to board the Fantasy. Plan B it was! Mike proposed in the Atrium stairs on their way to Palo (the fancy restaurant!) After their proposal, it wasn’t much of a stretch to see why they chose a Walt Disney World wedding and Disney Cruise Line honeymoon! :)

After spending most of her life dreaming of being a Disney bride, Adrienne stumbled upon the magic of Carrie Hayward’s wedding planning trip report and thus found our photos. From her first inquiry, she wrote, “I knew then I would not only be a Disney bride, but a Root Lifer,” and Nate and I melted and we were beyond honored she asked us to be her wedding photographer. <3

T H E T E A M

Welcome Party Venue | Fantasmic Large Patio
Ceremony Venue | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Pre-Reception Venue | Whitehall Room and Patio

Reception Venue | Grand Floridian – Salons 5 & 6

Dessert Party Venue | Terrace des Fleurs
Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons

Day of Coordinator | Cathryne Martell of Martell Event Services
Officiant | Kevin Knox

Bridal Hair | Fifth and Eighth Beauty

Bridal Makeup | Cabrinna DeSalvo

Entertainment | Dash of Class Platinum
Videography | Polk Bros

Wedding Dress | Pen Liv Bridal
Dessert Party Dress | Jaehee Bridal Atelier
Bridesmaid Dresses | Jenny Yoo
Groom Attire | Black Lapel

Invitations | Little Black Dress Paperie