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Audrey + Joe : Sandia Resort and Casino Wedding in Alberquerque NM

May 23, 2016 by Jensey Leave a Comment

It had been well over a decade since I last saw my cousins. We’re spread out through California, Nebraska, Oregon, and Florida, so not exactly close. It’d been so long that we were all past college, a third of us had since met and married our spouses, and most importantly, my sweet cousin Joseph was now a grown man who calls himself Joe!

To say I was excited when Joe emailed was an understatement. He and Audie were getting married in New Mexico, and as the wedding Gods would have it- It was during our busiest time of the year but we had the weekend FREE! It was so fun to make my first trip to Albuquerque and yes, Nate and I may have spent an afternoon touring Breaking Bad locations! But seeing my cousins was a favorite highlight of last year. It was so bittersweet- Wonderful of course with all of us back together, even better realizing I’d be best friends with any of these amazing people who happen to share my genes. I seriously love them to pieces, but it was heartbreaking every time I remembered how far apart we all live and how long it may be until the next reunion. :(

The best part of the weekend was meeting my NEWEST awesome cousin, Audie. She is completely stunning and talented and sweet and kind and loves my cousin so incredibly much. And my cousin is one of the kindest men I’ve ever met who happens to be really into photography and I’m determined to get them to come visit us and go to Walt Disney World sooner than later.

Audie and Joe met while in drum corps, Joe was the lead trumpet and Audrey spun flags all fancy-like in the guard. They kept in touch and yadda, yadda, yadda,  7 years later Joe surprised Audrey at Grand Central Station and asked her to marry him. <3 They held their wedding at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

This dress photo is one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Can you believe this was the view from Audrey’s room that morning?!

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I may be mistaken on one of the “greats,” but I’m pretty sure this was Audrey’s great, great, great grandmother’s button hook. <3

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My adorable, handsome, sweet, all-grown-up cousin. <3

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That one on the left is my faaaaaaavorite! :)

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THIS VIEW, Y’ALL. <3

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AHHHHH! We got to be in a family photo! Look at these gorgeous people!!!!! <3

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Yes, if this were Sesame Street’s “One of these things doesn’t belong here” songs, I’d be the odd (wo)man out. But look how pretty my sister and cousins are we all are!<3 (Editor/Nate note: you’re being ridiculous and I love you.)

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You’d never know the way I got them laughing was by yelling, “SMOKEY THE BEAR!” There’s a story here, but it’s kind of more fun not to tell it. ;)

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My new favorite wedding tradition : The La Marcha!!!

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More cousin love. <3

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My cousin Haley and her boyfriend who I love to pieces, Channing. <3

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Dad and Uncle Mark on the dance floor. <3

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My Uncle Ron and Aunt Diane showing everyone how it’s done! :)

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COUSINS! <3

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Audrey and Joseph, it was such an honor. Let’s not let another decade go by between visits!!!

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Filed Under: General, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: alberquerque wedding, family, feature, pearson family, sandia resort and casino

Valerie + Rob : Bonnet Island Estate Wedding in Long Beach Island, NJ

April 5, 2016 by Jensey 2 Comments

Oh, this wedding, y’all. <3

I big time oldie but goodie- I think I may be two years late with this one (!!!!), but I’m so excited to finally share. Valerie was a bridesmaid in Gina and Bob’s wedding years ago and brought us up to New Jersey for her wedding!

What else can I tell you about these two? In 10 years, we’ve never had a bride as smiley as Valerie. She was a guest at a wedding we shot in Jersey last year, and I spotted her smile from across the venue! Her personality is infectious, and she’s craaaaaazy about Rob, who is a real-life Clark Kent. They have a cat named Mr. Darcy who was sadly didn’t make the wedding guest list, and they met playing in a co-ed touch football league!

Oh, and they had THE most adorable flower girls. LOOK AT THESE LITTLE WOMEN! <3

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Their wedding was at a new favorite of mine, the Bonnet Island Estate in Long Beach, NJ. Truly a fairy tale setting and photographer’s dream! As are big-bowed, gold Kate Spade heels!

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BEST FIRST LOOK EVER. <3

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Valerie’s dad, a talented florist, made his daughter’s bouquet. <3

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Oh, how quickly things change in a year!!!

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Another favorite!

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I love that their reception had these giant windows overlooking their ceremony barn!

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Valerie and Rob, “love” doesn’t even begin to describe the adoration we have for y’all. Hope to see you again soon!!!!!! <3

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Filed Under: General, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: bonnet island estate wedding, long beach nj

Deanna + Michael : Disney Cruise Line Wedding Preview

March 2, 2016 by Jensey 10 Comments

It’s so rare we get to photograph cruise line weddings, and this one even happened to take place on my favorite boat! Such a Dream. <3

Deanna and Michael and 60 of their nearest and dearest cruised together to celebrate their wedding. Deanna is no stranger to the Disney Cruise Line- When I asked her how many times she’s sailed, she said she lost count! We loved this whole group and couldn’t be happier to have Deanna and Michael join our Root Photography family. <3

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Oh, no big deal, Deanna just got ready in the Roy O. Disney suite. This was their veranda! *Swooooooon!*

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Just two of my favorites from the day- This first look!! <3

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Stunning.

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Dream come true ceremony location!!

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The next morning, we stole our newlyweds away for some photos around Castaway Cay. :)

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Best. Wedding. Group. Ever. <3

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Deanna and Michael, we can’t thank y’all enough for your love and hospitality! We can’t wait to share the rest of your photos in the coming weeks! :)

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Filed Under: Disney, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: DCL, disney cruise line disney dream, disney cruise line wedding photographer, feature

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