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Lauren + Vinny : Sago Cay Wedding at Disney’s Grand Floridian

November 15, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Lauren and Vinny joined a special club of our couples: they got ready together! :)

Nate and I did this on *our* wedding day and honestly I can’t imagine it any other way. Spending the most important morning of my life without my best friend? No thank you!!

They had a fantastic view of Cinderella Castle as Vinny fastened the back of Lauren’s dress. Then it was off to the Grand where Lauren surprised her parents with a ride in Cinderella’s Coach! Their ceremony was in a spot we’ve never actually photographed a ceremony before- Sago Cay at the Grand Floridian. We ended things at our favorite, California Grill, where there were some special mice in attendance. :)

Lauren and Vinny, thank you so much for having us- it was such a special day! <3

Ceremony Venue | Sago Cay at GF Resort

Reception Venue | California Grill

Dessert Party Venue | UK Lochside at Epcot

Wedding Planner | Christy at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons

Officiant | Rev. Glynn Ferguson

Hair & Makeup | Michelle of The 911 Stylist

Violinist | Provided by DFTW

Videographer | Steve from Cinemedia

Bride Bouquet/Groom Boutinere | RoseandBeeOrganics

Floral Designer | DFTW Floral Team

Wedding Dress | Stella York, Style 6793

Lauren’s Headpiece + Earrings | Ellee Couture

Wedding Boutique | The Wedding Bell in Tacoma, Washington

Groom Attire | Men’s Warehouse

I wasn’t lying about that view!! Gotta love a room at the Contemporary. <3

Looooove the reactions of Lauren and Vinny’s guests seeing her pull up in the Coach!

Mary + Stephen : California Grill Wedding Reception

October 17, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Mary and Stephen were together for 12 years before getting married!

Their meeting story involves a chance meeting, impromptu lunch, her asking how he spells his name (because she wanted to see if it was the same as the Taylor Swift song “Hey Stephen,” obviously!)

Now they’ve been through college years, first jobs, new jobs, natural disasters, loss, all of it. Their love of Disney brought them to having their wedding here, and I’m so excited to share their story with you!

Ceremony Venue | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion

Reception Venue | Disney’s California Grill (Contemporary Resort)

Dessert Party Venue | Terrace Des Fleurs (France Pavilion)

Wedding Planner | Hope of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings

Officiant | Renee Silverman

Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup

DJ | DJ Chuck Johnson

Floral Designer | Karen of Disney Weddings

Wedding Dress | Allure Bridal – Snow White

Wedding Dress Shop | Becker’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie

Groom Attire | Indochino and Black Tux

Cake Designer | Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings

Invitations | JLB Papery

Catering | California Grill at Walt Disney World

Day of Coordination | Cathryne Martell

Signature Drink Sign and Guestbook Design | Christine Kirby

Stacieeeeee! <3

Married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Off to the Contemporary Grill for their reception! <3

Mary and Stephen, thank you for letting us be a part of it all!!! Let’s do it again, ok?! <3

Carolyn + Justin : Walt Disney World Wedding

August 25, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Carolyn and Justin met in Raleigh and had been together about 4 years before planning their wedding. It was Justin who encouraged Carolyn to consider having a Disney wedding! They visited for the first time together as a couple and were hooked. <3

I do feel like once you start to consider a Disney wedding, it’s hard to find an alternative! :)