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Nikki + Michael : Engagement

May 19, 2011 by Jensey 2 Comments

These two are extra special to us because they come from two past couples… Not only is Michael the best friend of Michael (of Nicole and Michael), but Nikki is Jason’s sister (of Dara and Jason).

When it came time for us to discuss locations for their engagement session, there was no other option in their minds than Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where Michael popped the question. It was quite the elaborate set-up involving Michael (our past groom) going to the Polynesian first and lighting candles and hiding out to take photos of the big moment. After a Downtown Disney movie date, Nikki asked to stop at Publix on the way home, but Michael insisted on stopping for a Dole Whip. The last thing Nikki expected was a proposal!

Before popping the question, Michael surprised Nikki with a comic book starring them that he spent hours and hours making. (Photo taken by the talented and stealthy Michael Snead, our past groom whom I hope to trick into joining us at weddings soon…)


The last page of said comic book :

Nikki, you’re gorgeous.

My favorite. :)

Nikki and Michael, we’re so excited for your big day this July!

Filed Under: Disney, Engagements Tagged With: polynesian resort, walt disney world

Erin + Brendan : Wedding Part II

April 27, 2011 by Jensey 10 Comments

Continued from Erin and Brendan Part I. :)

After getting married at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, we headed to Narcoose’s for the reception and stopped for photos along the way.

From now on when we shoot morning Disney weddings, I’m requesting Mickey waffles. Scratch that… I’m demanding them! It’s torture to walk by these on the way to a vendor meal.

I love when couples get personal with their cake toppers!

FAVORITE!

Erin told me earlier in the day that her Mom complained there’s not much of a role for Moms in weddings… You know, your Dad gives you away, gives a toast, gets to do the father/ daughter dance. When Erin surprised her Mom with a mother/ daughter dance to “Baby Mine,” there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. :)

Erin also brought up her sister and new niece to join in. :)

Yes, I shot their rings in a Mickey waffle. Shut up. :)

I like this one much better…

… But Nate’ll be mad if I don’t include this one, even though I look like a gargoyle next to Erin!

Best. Gift. Ever. Brendan is a talented artist and painted the intro frame of us from our website… Amazing flower clouds, electric plug and repeating frames and all. Oh yes, there were tears.

Erin and Brendan, to say we love you would be an understatement. Please, please, please let’s be friends. K? <3

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: disney's wedding pavilion, grand floridian, narcoose's, walt disney world

Erin + Brendan : Wedding Part I

April 26, 2011 by Jensey 17 Comments

Erin and Brendan are one of those extra special couples. The kind that comes around once in a while, and after shooting their engagement session, my car ride home with Nate is mostly me freaking out, “Do you think they liked me? Was it awkward when I said ___? Do you think Erin will be my friend? No… Seriously?”

The only explanation I have for my obsession is this photo. Walking into a hotel room with a bubbly red head getting ready for her wedding and seeing she’s wearing a pair of Ariel socks? Let’s just say I was tempted to wow her with my mad friendship braiding skills right there and then!

It doesn’t hurt that Brendan is equally charming and adorable.

Oh, hello Patricia!

As if I couldn’t love her any more, Erin is part Irish and included shamrocks in the guests’ toss petals. I’m part Irish and was born on St. Patrick’s Day. See? Soul mates.

The kinda smile that can only be given by little blue boxes:

Easily one of my top 3 favorite “first looks” of all time.

Erin’s daddy and she aren’t big huggers, so when he gave her away at the altar, they did their secret “squirrel tap.”

Erin and Brendan’s vows were so charming, sweet, and personal… More on those in a later blog post! :)

Huzzah! Part II coming tomorrow!

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: Disney, disney's wedding pavilion, first look, grand floridian, walt disney world

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