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Adrienne + Mike : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

October 8, 2024 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Adrienne and Mike met in college at St. John’s University. We shared a film class senior year, but I had already known Mike as “the guy that worked in the Mac lab.” They went separate ways after college and reconnected on Instagram. Adrienne got a puppy, Mike started to comment on every story she posted of him, and the rest is history!

Mike planned to propose in Walt Disney World before their first-ever Disney Cruise, but Hurricane Ian had other plans. After four canceled flights to Orlando, they made it down *just* in time to board the Fantasy. Plan B it was! Mike proposed in the Atrium stairs on their way to Palo (the fancy restaurant!) After their proposal, it wasn’t much of a stretch to see why they chose a Walt Disney World wedding and Disney Cruise Line honeymoon! :)

After spending most of her life dreaming of being a Disney bride, Adrienne stumbled upon the magic of Carrie Hayward’s wedding planning trip report and thus found our photos. From her first inquiry, she wrote, “I knew then I would not only be a Disney bride, but a Root Lifer,” and Nate and I melted and we were beyond honored she asked us to be her wedding photographer. <3

T H E    T E A M

Welcome Party Venue | Fantasmic Large Patio
Ceremony Venue |
Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Pre-Reception Venue |
Whitehall Room and Patio

Reception Venue | Grand Floridian – Salons 5 & 6
Dessert Party Venue | Terrace des Fleurs
Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Day of Coordinator | Cathryne Martell of Martell Event Services
Officiant | Kevin Knox
Bridal Hair | Fifth and Eighth Beauty
Bridal Makeup | Cabrinna DeSalvo
Entertainment | Dash of Class Platinum
Videography | Polk Bros
Wedding Dress | Pen Liv Bridal
Dessert Party Dress | Jaehee Bridal Atelier
Bridesmaid Dresses | Jenny Yoo
Groom Attire | Black Lapel
Invitations | Little Black Dress Paperie

 

If you haven’t booked the resort where you’re getting ready yet, the Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is in our top 3!

Not me and Cathryne Martell taking a pair of children’s scissors to the bottom of Adrienne’s dress because she kept tripping over it!

I love catching that “omg, I’m a Disney bride!” moment. :)

Oh, hi! :)

Adrienne and Mike, thank you for such a memorable day!!! We can’t wait to meet baby B!!! <3

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: cathryne martell, dash of class platinum, dftw hannah, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, fantasmic dessert party, grand floridian, grand floridian convention center, little black dress paperie, martell event services, pen liv bridal, polk bros, terrace des fleurs, whitehall room

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

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: allure bridal, azazie, becker's bridal, black tux, california grill, cathryne martell, dftw hope, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, dj chuck johnson, epcot france, indochino, jlb papery, martell event services, renee silverman of a lovely ceremony, stacie otto hair and makeup, terrace des fleurs

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