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Krystal + Ben : Disney Cruise Line Wedding on Castaway Cay Part I

August 13, 2013 by Jensey 6 Comments

So now that Nate and I have now photographed a couple Disneyland weddings, just a few Walt Disney World weddings, and one very special vow renewal at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii, it only seemed fitting that we shoot our first wedding on the Disney Cruise Line! Krystal and Ben’s wedding trip took place on the Dream, one of the newest in Disney’s impressive fleet. I loved this boat so hard and I’m already begging Nate for a repeat voyage- 3 days just wasn’t enough! :)

There was no shortage of photo opportunities, that’s for sure. I don’t think we’ve ever spent so long photographing a wedding dress! :)

Disney Cruise Line Castaway Cay Wedding - Porthole Wedding Dress

This chair and Cinderella mosaic was one of the first things I saw when we boarded the Dream, and I immediately knew I wanted this shot! :)

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I still don’t know how we managed to fit Krystal, her parents, four bridesmaids, and two photographers in this stateroom!

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A wedding day first for us: Characters on golf carts! So fun. :)

Character Pargos on Castaway Cay

Another wedding day first for us: Scuba divers behind the wedding ceremony! :)

Scuba Diving Behind Wedding on Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line Castaway Cay Wedding

I love when a friend or family member of the bride and groom officiates the wedding ceremony. Krystal’s sweet step dad did a wonderful job.

Disney Cruise Line Castaway Cay Wedding Post Ceremony Hug!

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Disney Cruise Line Castaway Cay Wedding

Krystal, you’re gorgeous. :)

Disney Cruise Line Castaway Cay Wedding

Check back tomorrow for part two, which kicks off with a special guest who may or may not be Captain Jack Sparrow. :)

Disney Cruise Line Castaway Cay Wedding

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Michelle + Matthew : Celebration, Florida Roommate Session

August 7, 2013 by Jensey 6 Comments

Michelle and I became Twitter buddies a few years ago and know each other because she’s part of the incomparable Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons team. When her roommate and best friend Matthew was in need of a family session last year, she sent him our way and we’ll forever be grateful- his family session at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is an unforgettable favorite. (If you need to remind yourself of which shoot I’m talking about, you can see the best looking family ever here!)

I was so excited when she and Matthew asked us to shoot a roommate session for them! There were a few ideas tossed around of where to go and what to do, but I’m so glad we ended up doing downtown Celebration, if just because Nate got one of my favorite photos of 2013 with the early morning fog… I mean, really. If we had a studio, you’d better believe this baby would be on a 30×40″ canvas!

Roommate Portrait Session in Celebration, Florida

Matthew is an incredible stylist (as if you couldn’t tell from his family session at the Boardwalk Inn!), but I think he really outdid himself this time. :)

Roommate Portrait Session in Celebration, Florida

Is it weird that I wanna be best friends with them just so I can look at them all the time?!

Roommate Portrait Session in Celebration, Florida

Matthew, I absolutely adore you.

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Michelle, I think this one’s my favorite of you!!! <3

Roommate Portrait Session in Celebration, Florida

Favorite moment of the session? Michelle asked a random guy walking his huge greyhound on the street if we could use it for a photo, and he looked a bit concerned about how the dog would do. We told him no worries and went on our way. About a half hour later, he came back with a different greyhound for us to play with! :) I’m so happy he did, because I’m pretty sure this moment belongs on Celebration, Florida’s home page!

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Dear Michelle and Matthew, thank you SO much for the fun time. Can we please make it a yearly tradition? And can we please be friends so I can stare at your pretty faces whenever I want? Seriously- Thank you soooo much- Hope you love the photos! :)

Roommate Portrait Session in Celebration Starbucks, Florida

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Veronica + Jamie : Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando Wedding Part II

August 6, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

Part I of Veronica and Jamie’s wedding at Rosen Shingle Creek here! :)

Favorite altar kiss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ceremony kiss at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando Wedding

Yay friends in the bridal party! :)

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando Wedding

Had to steal a quick photo with the bride. :)

Jensey + Veronica

Like our other Rosen Shingle Creek couples, Veronica and Jamie opted to have their reception in the Butler Ballroom. It’s such a cool space, because your guests enjoy the cocktail hour upstairs and then come down for the party!

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Butler Ballroom Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando Wedding

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Bride + Groom grand entrance

First dance love. :)

First dance

Maid-of-honor toast

The father of the groom showing us all how it’s done!

I don’t know if I wanna eat that cake more or make a dress out of it! :)

Ruffled layer wedding cake

Our first time seeing the “Wobble,” and I have to admit, no one’s come close to doing it this well since!

The Wobble @ Butler Ballroom Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando Wedding

Tracy Marini Love!

Tracy Marini of Eventfully Yours

Sparkler exit at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

Where our night would typically be over at this point, Veronica and her bridal party had other plans…

Wedding day golf cart getaway

… They totally did it!!! (And look how cute Brianna is on the far right!!)

Bridal Party Pool Jump at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

F A V O R I T E.

Bridal Party Pool Jump at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

Another Fantasyland-er pal, Cory, was a true gentleman and handed out towels to the freezing bridal party as they got out of the water. :) Veronica and Jamie, we love you guys and are so happy you picked us! Cory, Breanna, and Veronica- Love you guys so much. Fantasyland wooooooooooo!

Bridal Party Pool Jump at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

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