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Nikki + Matt : Disney’s Wedding Pavilion Ceremony and Boardwalk Inn’s Atlantic Dance Hall Reception

November 18, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

You may remember Nikki and Matt from their Disney Bounding engagement session I posted earlier this year! I’m excited to finally share Tink and Jiminy Cricket’s wedding day. <3

Matt and Nikki’s dessert party took place on their wedding day eve, and Matt booked us to photograph it without telling Nikki! She was totally surprised to see us and was thankfully ok with us crashing their party and stuffing our pockets with Mickey rice crispy treats on our way out. Nikki and Matt’s Illuminations dessert party was our first time photographing in Epcot since the outside photography ban lifted! It felt so, so good to be back. :)

We said our goodbyes to our lovely couple and unbenonst to Nikki, headed to the front of the park for one final surprise. See, when Matt and Nikki had just started dating, they “accidentally” bumped into each other in Epcot while on separate Disney vacations. They recreated an iconic photo of their youth, the one and only Cory Matthews kissing Topanga in front of Spaceship Earth. Matt and Nikki were going to recreate this photo with Nikki’s brother taking the picture, but surprise! Nate was there to take it instead. I hope we did it justice! :)

The next morning we were up bright and early for their big day! I brag about our couples all the time to our wedding vendor friends because clearly Root couples are best, but this is photo proof. Nikki and Matt remembered our website bios and had these surprises for us in their hotel mini fridge upon arrival. Swooooooon! <3

Nikki and Matt also are blog readers and took note on the post I did about the awesomeness of getting ready in connecting rooms (read it here!) Nate and I loved being able to just pop in to one room when the other had a down moment, and visa-versa.

Nate is my favorite photographer.

Wedding Pavilion prettiness.

Then it was off to party at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Atlantic Dance Hall!

One of my favorite photos of 2013! A true moment with the mice. :)

Matt and Nikki, is it too soon for a vow renewal? :(

Laura + Allen : Pembroke Lakes Golf and Racquet Club Wedding Preview

November 12, 2013 by Jensey 6 Comments

Nate knew Laura from elementary and met Allen a few years later. His elementary school gym teacher was a guest at the wedding. We had amazing light for their portraits- Maybe even the best we’ve had all year. So excited to share these preview photos. :)

First look love! <3

If the face of their officiant doesn’t convince you to get married by a close friend or family member, I don’t know what will! :)

It’s not fair for one woman to be so gorgeous on the outside and the inside!

The sibling dance to “Somewhere Out There” had me in tears and wanting to hug my big brother!

Laura and Allen, we’re still so stoked you picked us! Can’t wait to share the rest. :)

Michelle + Ian : DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Wedding

November 11, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

Being the daughter of a United States Marine fighter pilot, I’ve always been bothered by how often friends confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. If this has ever happened to you, just try to remember the differences by simplifying them: Memorial Day is for the fallen, Veterans Day is for thanking those who have served.

So wishing people a happy Memorial Day or gloating about how excited you are for Memorial Day weekend is offensive and hurtful to someone who’s lost a loved one in service.

Got it? Good. Now in honor of Veterans Day, enjoy some photos from when Michelle wed her handsome Marine (oorah!)

I couldn’t get enough of this little stud muffin!

Sneaky Nate. ;)

I mean, really…

I met smiley Michelle while working Fantasyland attractions on our Disney College Program! It’s impossible to not want to be friends with that face. :)

I love “firsts” on wedding days! Instead of Michelle and Ian smashing cake into each other’s faces, Michelle went for her sister (maid-of-honor)…

… While Ian took care of his best man. Neither had any clue it was coming!! Thankfully we got a heads up!!

It’s a wonderful thing seeing old friends so happy! :)

During the garter removal, Ian found a load of things! :)

Michelle and Ian, thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day!! Happy Veterans Day not only to those who’ve served, but other military families who also give up so much so we can be free. We are so thankful for all of you.

Even more Fantasyland weddings!