Katie was a freshman and Shane a senior when they met in their high school’s drama club. After Shane graduated college, he moved back to the area, reconnected with Katie, and the rest is history!
Born in Melbourne but raised in Pennsylvania, Katie remains a Florida girl at heart with a strong love for Disney. It was after their first trip here together that a Disney wedding seemed inevitable, and after 3 long years of saving every penny possible, their dream came true.
It’s always special seeing a bride enter the Wedding Pavilion when we know it’s been her dreams forever, but Katie had never gotten the chance to see her dream venue in person! I could feel her goosebumps when her wedding planner opened the doors to the chapel and she started her walk down the aisle! :)
Huge thanks to our friendor team for making this such a great day!!
We set our alarms for 4:30am for Katie’s day. This sunrise made the eye bags so worth it. <3
Best thing about Disney weddings? The reactions when my favorite rodents arrive! <3
We met back up that night for their Illuminations dessert party! Only two more of these for us before this show ends and I’m already crying just thinking about it!
Katie and Shane, thank you SO much for having us!!! Happy honeymoon!!!! <3
These photos were on Vanessa’s bouquet to remember her grandmother. She loved Disney and we learned she was quite the spitfire! <3
Favorite 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. <3
Not 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!!! :)