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Taylor + Matt : Paradise Cove and Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney Wedding

February 5, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

meet cute (plural meet cutes) (narratology, informal) A situation in a film, television series, etc., in which a potential romantic couple meet for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, amusing, or cute.

How about this one? He was a knight, she was a server (a “wench”) at Toronto Castle Medieval Times.

“Contrary to what most people assume, the whole Knight thing was never part of the attraction because I did not officially meet him until March 2022, and at that point I thought he was a Stable hand or Squire… or the poop guy.”

Taylor was in the changing room one night when she heard a man singing a number from Phantom of the Opera and went to investigate. No one was there, but her curiosity peaked. A week later, the same thing happened, and she finds Matthew happily trotting around and singing to himself on his way to go backstage. Matthew blushed and introduced himself. A few days later, she sent a video of Phantom to that cute guy at work who might appreciate it. The texting began, fireworks sparked, and a week later they met up in person to go to a zoo, and the rest is history!

The whole story reminds me of how Buddy and Jovie met on Elf and I’m obsessed. *Almost* as obsessed as I am with their photos!!

This was one of Nate’s solo weddings and our second shooter Angelika helped out for two hours. The photos are some of my allllll time favorites. Thank you to Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup for constantly making our couples glow, and to our friends the Longshores for being dream partners documenting this day. If you’re still looking for a dream team to film your day, go check out Kayla and Michael at Live Free Stories!

Venue: Paradise Cove Orlando
Wedding Planner: Jordan of Just Marry!
Hair & Makeup: Stacie Otto
DJ/Band: Beautiful Music- Shannon Caine
Videographer: Live Free Stories
Floral Designer: The Bliss and Bloom
Bride’s Dress: Becker’s Bridal in Toronto
Groom Attire: Moores
Officiant: Katherine T. Imundi
Cake Designer: Grand Floridian Bakery Team

Nothing like waking up on your wedding day overlooking an African Savannah! Animal Kingdom Lodge for the win! <3

Having Stacie Otto do your hair and makeup is like hiring your best friend or sister. By the time we arrive to document your morning, you’ve spent two hours with her and are relaxed and ready to take on the day!!

Matthew had never been to Disney, and Taylor hadn’t visited in over 12 years!! <3

Setting up the shot…

… Ta daaa! <3

Every now and then brides are worried their grooms won’t be emotional at the ceremony if they do a first look. But then… <3

Taylor and Matt’s ceremony was at Paradise Cove. We went years without a wedding here and this month, we had two in two days! Lucky us. :)

This selfie makes me very happy and jealous at the same tiiiiime!! Long-Root vendor love! <3 Taylor and Matt, thank you for having Nate photograph your daaaay, I hope you love the photos as much as I loved editing them!! <3

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: animal kingdom lodge, feature, kayla and michael longshore, live free stories, paradise cove, solo, stacie otto, stacie otto hair and makeup

The C Family : Yearly Orlando Family Session

December 20, 2022 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Portraits Tagged With: downtown winter park, family session, root lifers, what to wear, winter park family session

Elizabeth + Noah : Grand Floridian Holiday Wedding

December 3, 2022 by Jensey 1 Comment

Noah proposed to Elizabeth in 2020 in front of Cinderella Castle during a special moment with their family. She (obviously!) said yes, and let him know that because he set the bar so high, they needed to get married at Disney now! <3

We were so happy to be a part of it- this was actually our first wedding of 2022!! I thought I’d save it to post in December given that the holiday decorations were still up; Elizabeth and her bridesmaids fit so well with the elegant holiday decor, they could have passed for paid actors Disney brought in to add to the festive cheer! <3

Thank you to Elizabeth and Noah’s vendor team!! :)

Wedding Planner : Lindsay at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Floral Designer : Events by In Bloom
Bride’s Dress : Ashley & Justin
Bridesmaids Dresses : Revelry & Azazie
Groom and Groomsmen Attire : Generation Tux
Cake + Catering : Disney

 

This was our first wedding reception in this sweet space!! I loved the amazing light and while I wouldn’t wish for our late spring to early fall couples to use this space, I looooved it for this Florida winter event! :)

    

Elizabeth and Noah, this was such a special wedding to kick off an amazing year- thank you for having us!!!

 

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: ashley & justin, azazie, christmas wedding, dftw lindsay, events by in bloom, grand floridian wedding

Sienna : Lake Louisa Family Session

November 24, 2022 by Jensey Leave a Comment

When we count our blessings, our Lifers are #1. Ok… Ollie is #1. Then his biological mother. Then… well, I guess our families and friends and maybe our home and yadda yadda yadda. But THEN… Our Lifers! 👊🏻

The couples who we photographed exchanging vows, and maybe started a family- some with kids, some with dogs. Some Lifers found us after they got married but have claimed us as their own and I honestly forget we didn’t photograph their weddings. Some of our Lifers aren’t together anymore and have moved on to their forever person and still ask us to be a part of that. Y’all. ❤️

We are ONLY here because of you. Because you won’t shut up about us to your friends and family so *they* have no choice but to hire us, too. I cannot express the joy we feel getting that email saying you’re coming back to town and want to book your next session. Or the time a past bride called us saying she hadn’t told her parents yet, but she just found out she’s pregnant, and she wants to book baby’s first Disney trip but wants to check our availability first. 💁🏻

This Thanksgiving we want to thank YOU. For believing in us. For keeping us around. For loving us as much as we love you. I don’t know how we manage to attract the kindest, most forgiving, loyal clients but gah, thank you, thank you, thank you. I can’t tell you how many times vendor friends will work a wedding with us and as we’re gushing about the couple after, they say something like, “oh yeah. They were a total Root couple, you could tell right away.” 🥰

Thank you for keeping us. Wishing you comfort, joy, and the best-looking holiday photos on your cards this year! ;)

Filed Under: Portraits Tagged With: family session, lake louisa, root lifers, thanksgiving

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