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The Best Gift Ever

March 8, 2012 by Jensey 18 Comments

Nate and I just passed our 8th(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) dating anniversary. Since it falls on Leap Day and we can only celebrate it every four years, it’s gotta be special. That being said, I knew I had to find the perfect gift. :)

I’m a strong believer in The 5 Love Languages! You can read more about them here, and take a test if you’re curious what yours is; either quality time, gifts, acts of service, physical touch, or words of affirmation. My love language by a landslide is gifts. I love finding the perfect gifts for the people I love, and it’s not uncommon that as Nate is blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, I’m already deciding what I’m giving the next year. :) Yes, I have a problem.

That being said, it was while we were photographing Tara and Matt’s wedding last August that I was struck with my favorite gift idea… EVER. Tara had painted this darling picture of the Up house to put on their cake table. I immediately decided whenever we did get a house, Nate’s gettin’ an Up-inspired painting of it- even if I had to do it myself!

Lucky for me, we have the most talented friends on the planet, and Patrick (of Carriatrick fame), graciously volunteered to take on the challenge. Even though we didn’t get the house soon enough to make it a Christmas gift, it made a perfect 8 year “dateaversary” gift on Leap Day. We’ve only been able to celebrate our dateaversary twice now, so it made it even more special! :)

I’m eternally grateful for Patrick and his amazing work… He even put in some hidden Mickey balloons and MY HUCKLEBERRY! It’s perfect and my favorite piece I’ve ever owned. Nate flipped when I gave it to him; My favorite moment was that after 30 seconds of grinning and gazing at the print, he realized, “Wait… That’s OUR HOUSE!”

So Patrick, WE LOVE YOU! I’ll never, ever be able to thank you enough. Can’t wait for you to come see it hanging up in person!!!

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Tara + Matt : Wedding Part II

March 7, 2012 by Jensey 3 Comments

Continued from Tara and Matt’s Wedding Part I!

There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every daaaaaay…. There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, and tomorrow is just a dream awaaaaay!

As soon as we reached the main building at the Boardwalk the rain started up again, so we kept most of our portraits inside. (Thankfully, they’d done a first look, so we had plenty of photos already!)

Squiiiiiiiiiiiinch!

Love that “snow rain!” Tara and Matt were amazing and let us step outside for a few photos- We kept them under an overhang, so no wedding gowns were harmed in the making of this image!

Favorite of Nate’s!

Favorite of mine. :)

I think The Attic at Disney’s Boardwalk was our most-used reception venue for our Disney couples in 2011.

I love The Attic for couples married at Sea Breeze Point– It’s really cool that you have a great view of your wedding location during your reception!

Cake cutting threats. ;)

Tara and Matt, thank you for being so wonderful to play with! :)

Past weddings at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn :

Tara + Matt : Wedding Part I

March 6, 2012 by Jensey 5 Comments

Tara and Matt’s wedding was scheduled for a toasty August afternoon, so when the morning started out a bit overcast, we were thankful for the break in the heat! We didn’t meet Tara and Matt until their wedding day, but they were just as sweet as they came across in their emails. :)

We started the day at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, where Tara and Matt were getting ready.

When we arrived, Patricia LeJeune was just finishing up turning already pretty Tara to bride Tara. :)

One of my favorite first looks to date. Read more about our thoughts on this special moment here!

Matt’s tie was amazing- He said after looking in every men’s suit store around, Marshall’s ended up being the place to find that perfect finishing touch.

Have you spotted Tara’s “hidden Mickey” yet?

I honestly have no idea what’s going on here, but I’m in love, regardless! ;)

About two minutes before their outdoor Sea Breeze Point ceremony at Disney’s Boardwalk, this happened.

Sure enough, the ceremony started and rain disappeared. :)

Favorite. :)

Tara and Matt had my favorite recessional music to date – “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” from The Carousel of Progress. Disney wedding or not, it was the perfect feel-good “just married” tune! :)

Check back tomorrow as their wedding continues with some “snow rain!”

More Sea Breeze Point Weddings :

Tricia + Chris = Katie + Declan

March 5, 2012 by Jensey 1 Comment

This was our second session with this adorable family. I love photographing families through the years; I feel like we’re able to jump right in and pick up where we left off!

Their first session was at the Boardwalk Inn and included ice-cream and a family surrey ride. This time, we climbed trees and played duck, duck, goose. :)