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

If you haven’t booked the resort where you’re getting ready yet, the Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is in our top 3!

Not me and Cathryne Martell taking a pair of children’s scissors to the bottom of Adrienne’s dress because she kept tripping over it!

I love catching that “omg, I’m a Disney bride!” moment. :)

Oh, hi! :)

Adrienne and Mike, thank you for such a memorable day!!! We can’t wait to meet baby B!!! <3

It was love at first sight for Maddie when she met Lou through mutual friends at a concert; they were the only ones singing the “Friends in Low Place” cover together. :)

Fast forward 7 years and Lou proposed on their first trip in Disneyland, in front of Mickey’s Fun Wheel! Maddie was speechless, and it only made sense that their wedding take place at Walt Disney World. <3

THE TEAM

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