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Kelly + Dillan : Vintage Epcot Inspired Wedding

April 16, 2018 by Jensey Leave a Comment

It all started with a duct tape cupcake.

During orientation, Kelly and Dillan were doing a getting-to-know-you activity where everyone was given rolls of duct tape and told to “bake” something. Kelly whipped up a cupcake, and I mean, if you meet someone who holds *this* much talent, well… Are you surprised Dillan ended up proposing?! ;)

SO many nods to Epcot in this wedding. Epcot has been Kelly’s favorite place since she was a kid and Illuminations holds a special place in her and Dillan’s love story.

So much love for these sisters. <3

I *loved* that they read private vows during their first look. <3

Disney floral incorporated Kelly’s handmade park map flowers into her flowers. <3

Windy Florida hazards!

Spring has sprung in Orlando (sorry everyone else!)

This look Kelly had when she reached the end of the aisle with her dad gave me alllllll the feels. <3

This guy, my favorite violinist! He can play any song you request, even if he’s never heard it, just by listening to a song from someone’s phone. This was him killing “Stand Out” from A Goofy Movie. Powerline would be proud!

Spaceship Earth caaaaaaake!

I *thought* this would be my favorite photo when Nate showed it to me on the back of his camera…

… But then he took this one. For the first couple minutes after the fireworks finished, Kelly and Dillan just held each other and soaked in the last few minutes of their wedding day. You guys- This is why we love this job. <3

Kelly and Dillan, thank you for having us!!! :)

The W Family : Holiday Family Vacation Photos in Orlando, Florida

February 2, 2018 by Jensey 1 Comment

Despite every effort to get this session posted in December, it turns out working full time and mom-ing full time is a little more time consuming than I prepared myself for, but now we’re finally in our slow month! Yay!! Which means I have time to catch up on the blog while Olliebug sleeps!

While we didn’t shoot their wedding, Jessica and Steven are honorary #RootLifers because we’ve shot their best friends’ weddings and TWO sessions with them now! This was our first time to meet Miss Evelyn!

Nate has taken over our portrait sessions so I have extra time with Oliver, but sometimes they line up well with his nap schedule, and it gives me a chance to have a mini mother/son date with him! So while Nate shot these guys, I walked around with Oliver and practiced his sitting and we got to say hello to these guys while we were there!

But I’m in looooooooooove with the photos Nate shot. I mean, just look at this face for a minute, will you?!

Remember when it was December?!

This faaaaaaaaaaaaace! :)

Jessica and Steven, we are so happy for y’all and look forward to your next trip down!! Don’t grow toooo quickly, Evelyn! <3

Tara + Cody : Orlando Wedding!

January 14, 2018 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Happy JANUARY!

There are two *very* important posts I need to get up asap!

The first: Our last Disney wedding of 2017! Even though we had another one 3 weeks later, I always get a lil’ sappy about our last weddings of the year. This was such a sweet couple to end the year with, and I mean, when your day starts with an appearance from Tara’s daughter’s elf zip lining in the shower, you know it’s gonna be a good wedding! :)

Also, Goonies cuff-links? Yes, please! :)

Tara’s daughter Emma was an absolute angel. More of her later in the post! :)

First look time! :)

Always one of my favorite photo spots! :)

Remember when it was Christmas?! Already missing these decorations so much!

I couldn’t get enough of their burgundy palette with their wedding location!

Emma the great! <3

Ceremony time! Emma’s little kiss on Cody’s cheek just melted me!

Nate grabbed this one as soon as Emma ran to them after the ceremony, and it’s my favorite. Favorite favorite favorite.

Loved their choice of reception entertainment! :)

Nate’s been taking over shooting dessert parties on his own so I can snuggle Oliver after being away all day. This night was extra special, though, because Ollie and I enjoyed a mommy and me Epcot date to hear Candlelight, and Tara and Cody invited us to watch the fireworks from their space! So we snuck in right as Illuminations began, watched the show, and I even took a few photos while Oliver snoozed in his stroller. :)

All of these dessert party photos were taken by Nate, except the one below on the right which I grabbed really quickly! :)

Tara and Cody, thank y’all for ending our year of Disney weddings in the sweetest way possible! We wish you the very very best!! :)

Next up: Our last last wedding of 2017!!