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Meghan + Dave : Providence Biltmore Wedding

May 5, 2016 by Jensey 4 Comments

These two. <3

Admittedly, all I knew about Providence was that it was the setting for a favorite show of mine and my Mom’s when I was young, appropriately titled “Providence.” Well, I can officially say I love that little city, and the 60º weather was such a lovely break from the 90’s we were pushing in Orlando!

Meghan was the maid of honor at a Disney wedding we photographed a few years back. Thanks to the magic of social media, we stayed in touch with these two after the wedding. We were so excited when they got engaged, and even more-so when they asked us to come to Rhode Island for their wedding! :)

If you’ve received a holiday card from us the last two years, you’re already familiar with Dave’s talent and didn’t even know it!

Our card December 2014 :

Aaaaaannnnnnnnnd last year’s, which was maaaaaybe my favorite. <3

A true first for us: Our couple picking us up from the airport!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Meghan and Dave looooove Dungeons and Dragons, and I looooved playing with the awesome dice for their ring photos!!

This was the fortune from a cookie a few months ago that they thought might come in handy for the wedding day. <3

Meghan’s dress in the back and two gifts from bridesmaids in front: One is a wine bottle with Meghan’s name engraved, and the other is a commissioned art piece by the crazy talented Ashley Taylor!

Meghan’s “something old” was so sweet- A hidden heart made from material from bridesmaids dresses she’s worn!

You may remember Liz from her and Bryan’s recent anniversary session in Disneyland! <3

Can you sense a mermaid theme with Meghan’s ensemble? From the dress that reminded her of Ariel’s pink dress when she had dinner with Eric to her scale polished ring fingers to her awesome Ariel-red hair, I loved all the nods to Meghan’s favorite princess. :)

One of my faaaaavorites! <3

Their wedding gifts to each other, and no, it wasn’t planned! ;)

Meghan and Dave were married at the stunning Providence Biltmore, a hotel Jay Gatsby himself would approve of! <3

FAVORITE. <3

That viiiiiiew! <3

Gotta selfie with our #RootLifers! <3

THIS BALLROOM, Y’ALL. <3

Meghan and Dave, we love y’all and hope you love your photos!!! Hope to see you again SOON! <3

Rachael + Don : Boardwalk Inn Wedding and Contemporary Resort Reception

April 26, 2016 by Jensey 4 Comments

She’s a teacher, he’s in retail. They brought their family and friends from Vancouver Island to Orlando for their wedding, and brought some gorgeous weather with them!

There were so many things I loved about their wedding, the biggest being that Rachael’s only “theme” was happiness! The cheery yellow bridesmaid dresses, floral popping with color (I don’t think I’ve ever seen Sea Breeze Point so happy!), special guests of the rodent variety at their reception, and Magic Kingdom fireworks at the end of the night all brought this sweet dream of a wedding to life.

Only three days newly wed, meet Rachael and Don and enjoy my favorites from their wedding day! <3

Rachael and Don, thank you for the amazing day… Happy honeymoon and safe travels home! <3

Chrissy + Crit : Boardwalk Inn Wedding

April 20, 2016 by Jensey 8 Comments

What’s that? A full blog post just two days after our most recent wedding? Ok! <3

This fourth grade teacher and archivist met online. Crit’s first trip to Walt Disney World was with Chrissy, where he popped the question. What better place to get married than in this special place, turning their wedding into a big family vacation? :)

Everything about this day was perfect, from the freakishly-beautiful April weather (seriously, Orlando- This year has been amazing!) to Chrissy’s ensemble. I loved her lace sleeves and succulent bouquet, making her look so ethereal. They couldn’t have been sweeter or their families kinder; it was the most perfect day to kick off wedding season!

Ready to swoon? When it was Crit’s turn for his vows, he started by telling us his “favorite napkin story,” because who doesn’t have one of those, right? ;) Well, Crit was out to dinner with a friend shortly after he and Chrissy started dating, and was telling his friend about how smitten he was. His friend pushed a little further, asking flat-out if Crit thinks Chrissy is the girl he wants to marry. Crit said yes, and his friend pulled out a napkin and wrote :

9:37pm

9/17/2010

Crit decided he was going to marry Chrissy!

And then signed it. Crit kept that napkin for six years, knowing it could come in handy some day, particularly on his wedding day. Chrissy never even knew about the napkin until he pulled it out from his pocket. So. stinking. sweet. <3

Chrissy and Crit, it was an absolute honor. Enjoy the rest of your honeymoon!!! :)