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Katie + Ronnie : Orlando Wedding at Mystic Dunes

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Katie and Ronnie were married this month at Mystic Dunes- This venue is so special to us because we photographed our third wedding ever there!

It was crazy to see how much the place has changed and trees have matured and buildings have sprouted- Who knew so much could change in 13 years?! Even more special than the venue was our couple, Katie and Ronnie. <3

Katie is the daughter of Jamie, the sweetest man on the planet who happens to be an unofficial co-worker of ours when we photograph Disney weddings! Jamie can often be seen hanging out with celebrity wedding guests, escorting Cinderella’s coach (sometimes in the pouring rain!), but always, always with a huge smile to greet you. When Jamie mentioned his daughter was engaged, we couldn’t help but mention we’d love to be a part of it, but didn’t expect it to go further than that with all the photographers he knows! It was an absolute honor to be chosen to document this day and meet Jamie’s family and fall in love with the whole group. <3

Katie and Ronnie are extra special to me because they’re part of my extended Fantasyland family! I haven’t worked there since college, but working there is kind of like being in a sorority- I always feel a connection to those who also endure Dumbo on July 4th or stroller parking on New Year’s Eve. We’re just missing the secret handshake! We spent a few minutes swapping names to see who we knew in common and it all just added to the magic of the day. :)

I’m *so* excited to share these preview photos- Katie and Ronnie, I hope you and your families love these as much as we loved taking them!!

And thank you to our awesome vendor team!! <3
Officiant : Kevin Knox
DJ and Photo booth : Event Concepts
Guitarist : Eric Lesko 
Ronnie, the pocket-square folding master!
Love this one of Jamie seeing his daughter as a bride for the first time! :)
This is Taylor, the bride’s neice! Katie was the flower girl in Taylor’s parents’ wedding and rang this bell as she walked down the aisle. Katie had secretly saved the bell and passed it on to Taylor for the ceremony. Isn’t that the sweetest?!
Let’s all make believe the bugs are pixie dust here, ok?! <3
Andrew, another favorite at Disney! We loved loved meeting their sweet families! :)
Can you name this Disney song? ;)
Katie and Ronnie, thank you for having us!! Give Disneyland our love!! <3

Jamie + Vince : Disney Wedding at the Wedding Pavilion and American Adventure Rotunda

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Jamie and Vince. <3

We knew there wouldn’t much light after their sunset ceremony for portraits, and we knew they didn’t want a first look. It was the first time in a while that a timeline has made me so nervous, and praying to the weather Gods to at least give us a clear night! Our prayers were answered and their wedding evening was absolutely perfect. :)


This dressss! It even had a skirt that Jamie tied on for the ceremony to make the silhouette a little more traditional ballgown, and then she was able to take it off before the reception and have a completely different look!

Jamie’s gift to Vince for him to share with his groomsmen. <3

Disney couples pay attention! Connecting rooms mean more photo time because Nate and I can just float between the two rooms. And we can get cute getting ready photos like this! <3

Jamie’s bridesmaids seeing her in her dress for the first time! :)

I mean just look at that smize while coming over the bridge! Be still my photographer heart! <3
 

 
Then it was on to our second home last year- The American Adventure Rotunda! <3

Jamie and Vince, thank you for having us and for one of my favorite Root selfies ever!! <3

Taylor + Jeff : Capen House Wedding in Winter Park, Florida

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Ohhhhhhhhh man oh man did I love this one, y’all. <3

Taylor was a bridesmaid in one of my favorite weddings the year prior- Laura and Alex! :) A month or so after Laura’s wedding, Taylor reached out about us photographing *her* wedding, and the rest was history! Taylor and Jeff were married at the Capen House in Winter Park, and I truly fell in love with this venue and this couple! Their wedding color was yellow, and I couldn’t pick a better color for Taylor’s sunny personality! :)

A HUGE thanks to this dream team of a vendor list! :)

Wedding Venue : The Capen House
Wedding Planner: Olivia Brennan, Runway Events
Officiant: Jason Berl
Hair & Makeup: Alchemy Hair Salon
DJ/Band: Nick Roberts
Videographer: Wayfarer Films
Floral Designer: Runway Botanicals
Bride’s Dress: CC’s Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Cake Designer: 4Rivers Desserts
Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals
Catering: 4Rivers
Signage: Kate Hawkins


Sometimes we sneak off to take cute photos in mirrors! :)

Taylor had no shortage of props for me to shoot details with that morning! :)

Look. At. This. Bridesmaid. Reaction!!!!!!!!! <3

Taylor’s sweet first look with her father. <3

I’m not gonna lie – This was a hot one, y’all!

So, so, so in love with the gray and yellow!!!!!

Oh, just bonding with our bride over the absence of cartilage in our noses, lol :)

Oh! She went barefoot all day. <3

With both Root couples!!! <3 Taylor and Jeff, we love y’all. Dinner SOON! :)