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Megan + Trent : Orlando Destination Wedding at the Grand Floridian Resort

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They became best friends immediately after meeting and bonding over Disney, and then dated soon after. There was never a question of where they’d get married- Megan even kept a note from Trent early on that talks about maybe having a Disney wedding in their future! :)

If this wasn’t enough to make you love these two, Megan worked at Journey Into Imagination with Figment, and we got to swap a few crazy guest stories from our time as cast members!

Thank you to this vendor team for making it a lovely one! :)

Venues: Ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion followed by a reception in a Grand Floridian Ballroom

Planner : Kristie from Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons

Officiant: Megan’s pastor from home, Jerry Ingalls

Hair & Makeup: Kristi Nash and Tricia Koger from home!

DJ/Band: Steve W

Videographer: Trinity Wedding Cinema

Floral Designer: Disney

Bride’s Dress Designer, Style, and Boutique:

Ceremony Dress – Martin Thronburg/Madeline Gardner from Eva’s Bridal International (in Chicago)

Reception Dress – Madeline Gardner from Brides & Beyond (in Ohio)

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie

Groom and Groomsmen Suits/Tuxes: Michael Kors

I love a dress with sleeves! <3 <3
Still in love with these bridesmaids!! :)
This first look <3 < 3 <3 Immediately after their first look, Megan’s pastor came out to pray over her, Trent, and their parents. <3 When your best man is your twin brother! ;) For those of you worried that your groom won’t be emotional when you walk down the aisle if you do a first look… ;) Getting married during lovebug season in Florida means you might have some friends join you! :) Favorite. <3   After the wedding, Nate met them at the Boardwalk Inn for a few more just-married photos! :)

Megan and Trent, thank y’all for everything- We wish you the very best!!!! :)

Vanessa + Brian : Orlando Wedding Photographers

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Haaaaaaaappy Mother’s Day, friends!!!

I (incredibly selfishly) love this day because I love seeing our brides and grooms sharing our photos of them with their parents on their wedding day! :) Today is *extra* special because it’s Ollie’s 2nd birthday, but I’ll share more about that later- Today is Vanessa and Brian’s wedding preview post. Which makes me immensely happy because Vanessa is an amazing Mama to her little, Ryder! <3

Thank you to our vendor team for making this such an amazing day! :)

Wedding Planner: Elizabeth
Officiant: Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup: A Touch of Fierce
Dress: Allure Bridal from Town Shop Bridal in Poughkeepsie, NY
Bridesmaid Dresses: Kleinfeld Bridal

These photos were on Vanessa’s bouquet to remember her grandmother. She loved Disney and we learned she was quite the spitfire! <3Favorite shot of the day- Nate took this of Brian and Ryder’s shoes. <3 Vanessa and her girls got ready in a ballroom at the Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center. I looooooved this space, because there was plenty of room for her girls to spread out, but there was also this long hallway with gorgeous window light so we could pop out and shoot details, and even get Vanessa dressed! Father daughter first look. <3Not pictured : The utter confusion when Vanessa saw her wedding gift from Brian was a pair of Vans, lol! This was when she opened the box and saw they’d been hand painted with her favorite Disney things. <3 LOOK. AT. THIS. FAMILY. PHOTO. <3 Vanessa surprised her *Dad* with a ride in Cinderella’s Coach and his reaction was precious!Don’t let their small size fool you. ;) Off to the American Adventure Rotunda for their reception- My favorite space! <3 Vanessa’s choreographed dance to “My Girl” with her father gave me all the feels…But so did Brian’s dance with his mom to “You’ll Be in my Heart.” Vanessa, Brian, and Ryder- Thank you for having us along for the ride. And happy Mother’s Day, Vanessa!!! :)

Erin + Tom : Fairy Tale Wedding at Walt Disney World

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They were set up by their mothers. <3

All part of the same circle of friends in Siesta Key, Erin and Tom’s moms planned for Erin to join Tom’s family on a VIP tour at Walt Disney World. Sparks flew immediately, and they spent their first evening together at Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tour watching Wishes… and subsequently staying up talking until 2am! I love that their wedding day brought this story full circle when they ended their day with a dessert party overlooking the Magic Kingdom fireworks. :)

Stacie of Fairytale Hair and Makeup did her usual magical job. <3

Erin gifted Tom Mickey cufflinks! <3

You know it’s a good day when you start the morning with a view of your wedding venue. <3

I love these photos of Erin writing Tom her wedding day love note, but can we talk about those SLIPPERS?!

First look time! :) First with Dad…

… And then her girls! :)

I looooooved how their ballroom turned out! Jamie was their planner and she did such a phenomenal job! :)

First dance magic. :)

Erin and Tom were engaged on the Grand One Yacht, and we were able to sneak away for some photos there during the reception! :)

Choreographed father daughter dance! :)

Erin and Tom, thank you for lettings us be a part of your day!! We wish you all the magic in the world! :)