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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! :)

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! :)

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

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

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

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.

Krystal, you’re gorgeous. :)

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

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Krystal + Ben : Disney Cruise Line Nassau Engagement Session

August 12, 2013 by Jensey 4 Comments

Krystal and Ben met ~five years ago at a small Christian college in Pittsburgh. Ben was a football player and Krystal a cheerleader. :) Ben’s family is from the west coast and Krystal’s is from the east coast. Since half of their guests would have to travel to a wedding regardless, Krystal and Ben decided to make it exciting and have a wedding on the Disney Cruise Line. I think they made the perfect decision, and it was so fun to document their adventure!

The day of their engagement session happened to also be Krystal’s birthday! And I just have to put it out there that Krystal is the one bride I’ve ever bonded with over mutual love for Mary Kate and Ashley’s Holiday in the Sun! It’s because of the movie she wanted to spend her birthday going to Atlantis, and I was totally jealous.

Krystal and I basically spent most of her session discussing how Holiday in the Sun is the most underrated film of our generation. Yep, I went there. ;)

Love all the color in Krystal’s dress! :)

We had to be back at the boat by a certain time so Krystal and Ben could go swim with dolphins, so we hoofed it to this awesome location Krystal found called the Queen’s Staircase.

Glad you found your “he’s what time it is,” Krystal. ;)

The wedding adventure continues tomorrow with our first-ever ceremony at Castaway Cay!

Kelley + Tom : Biltmore Estate Wedding in Asheville, North Carolina Part II

July 30, 2013 by Jensey 1 Comment

Continued from Kelley and Tom’s Biltmore Estate Wedding Part I.

Kelley and Tom’s wedding was a long time in coming- They started dating in the 10th grade and Tom proposed on their 10th year of being together.

We had even more time with Kelley and Tom for photos after their ceremony since we did all their family and bridal party photos at the Biltmore house. Since the ceremony and reception took place at the Deerpark Restaurant on the Biltmore Estate, that meant one thing- Fancy Biltmore cow photos!

First dance to Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.”

Because now you’re not officially married until you change that Facebook status! ;)

Kelley and Tom’s wedding was the day before my birthday, and Nate and I decided to make the drive home to Nashville that night. We photographed Kelley and Tom’s exit and we weren’t even 5 minutes down the road when Kelley texted us from their hotel that we forgot to get a photo together! We hauled it to the Inn, took a photo in the carport, and made sure to give Aulani suggestions before heading home. :)

Kelley and Tom, we can’t thank y’all enough for granting one of our wedding photography wishes! Please keep in touch and let us know if you’re ever in Nashville! Now… Anyone wanna bring us along to their Tokyo Disneyland wedding?! ;)

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