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Victoria + Brian : Wedding Part I

February 7, 2012 by Jensey 9 Comments

Don’t forget to check out Victoria and Brian’s Disneyland engagement session first. ;)

After Victoria and Brian’s wedding day, I was able to check off one more thing from my bucket list- Photographing a Disneyland wedding!!! Because we’ve done so many Walt Disney World weddings, I’ve always been curious about how the other side does things. I kept having to remember it’s a much smaller operation over there. Disneyland doesn’t have their own florist or photographers (thank goodness, or we couldn’t shoot in the park, I’m sure!) So everything we’re used to with WDW weddings sort of went out the window. There was a snag in the day regarding timing of Victoria’s flower delivery, and I was a little disappointed with how Disney handled it, but Victoria handled the stress like a champ and you never would have known something went askew. That is why we love our brides. :)

Victoria and Brian met when they were both in the bridal party of a friend’s wedding- I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get much cuter than that!

I was more than a little jealous of the view from Victoria’s room at the Grand Californian. :)

I can’t wait to be an aunt!!! :)

Tara Fontana of Fairytale Hair and Make-up was just as magical as I thought she’d be!

My favorite spot in the Grand Californian. :)

Victoria, I adore you!

Gooooooorgeous! :)

We happened to be in the perfect place at the perfect time and caught some amazing light in the lobby!

Most epic texting photo EVER!

Nate’s favorite. :)

Come back tomorrow for part two!

Victoria + Brian : Engagement

February 6, 2012 by Jensey 14 Comments

Many of you probably don’t know this, but I was born in southern California and lived there until I was about 4. We lived about 30 minutes from Disneyland, had annual passes, and Mom would take us all. the. time. I’m pretty sure the only thing I cared about up until our move to Memphis was that I ride on Dumbo and It’s a Small World as many times as Mom could stand it. I don’t think it was a coincidence I ended up working in Fantasyland. ;)

I know I’ve said it before, and maybe it’s ’cause the grass is greener on the other side, but I’m madly in love with Disneyland. I think my deep affection stems from the fact that when I walk the park, I have all these muddled childhood memories and emotions pouring in. It’s my favorite ever, and can’t wait to be back in ~102 days. But who’s counting?

Lucky for me, Nate loves it, too. I’m really hoping these yearly trips keep on comin’. Disneyland brides- Need a photographer? ;)

Until then, I’ll have to vicariously visit the park through these engagement photos we took of Victoria and Brian last September. Comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World is like comparing apples and oranges. Disneyland wins, as far as I’m concerned, if just because they allow photographers in to do photo shoots. :)

*Sigh* I could shoot here every day of the week and twice on Sunday! My favorite.

When we met Victoria and Brian for their shoot, it was right around 3:30. On a Sunday. On Main Street, USA. You Disney readers know what that means! We weaved through the parade crowds and did our best to find hidden nooks and crannies not packed with guests. Did I mention it also happened to be the first day season passholders were allowed in the park since their blackout?

New Orleans Square- My favorite place in Disneyland!

My favorite “moment” from their session:

Oh, hello, there! :)

Thank you, 85 1.2, for making this scene so much less chaotic than it was!

Victoria, you’re gorgeous.

Victoria and Brian in front of what I’m convinced inspired my unhealthy fear of whales.

Loooooooooooooooove!

Part one of their charming Grand Californian wedding coming up next. :)

Ashley + Jerome : Wedding

February 3, 2012 by Jensey 9 Comments

Don’t forget to check out Ashley and Jerome’s engagement session post from yesterday.

Jerome’s niece, Olivia, was the flower girl for their wedding day. She’s a bit of a spunky monkey, and I’ll forever remember the constant “OLIVIA!” yells throughout the day. As Ashley said numerous times, “It’s a good thing she’s so cute!” :)

Oh, Olivia. I think she should recreate this photo on HER wedding day! :)

Can you tell Maxine is one of our favorite wedding planners ever?!

Pretty bride. :)

Ashley made these- They turned out so cute!

While Nate was stalling Ashley with bridal portraits in the Grand Floridian lobby, I was out back photographing her surprise wedding gift from Jerome.

Ashley was so choked up by Jerome’s gift that she literally cried off her fake eyelashes!

While waiting for the carriage to pull up, I spent a few moments with Ashley’s best friends. I asked them what they thought of Jerome, and one of them said he’s exactly the man you’d want your best friend to marry.

I love that all of these groomsmen are Disney fans! They were singing every word to Can You Feel the Love Tonight, A Whole New World, and quoting scenes from movies with each other before the ceremony. :)