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Anna + Kyle | Classic Disney Wedding

September 20, 2025 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Often on the blog I try to sum up something unique I learned about our couple. Sometimes there’s just no way to do that, so I’m copying this one directly from Anna’s first email to us, but it’s a good one. Enjoy their engagement story and buckle up!!

“We were on a trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State for Kyle‘s birthday in late April of 24. The weather was so gloomy and cloudy the whole weekend so Kyle carried the ring hiking for 3 days just hoping for a sunny moment with a view of Mt. Olympus to propose in front of. On the last night of our trip Kyle was in excruciating pain due to his gall bladder being inflamed (we knew about this previously and he had surgery scheduled back at home to have it removed the pain usually only lasted an hour or so before it passed) the next morning through the pain we went for one last walk on the beach we were staying on and he popped the question since we were headed back to FL that afternoon – it wasn’t what he envisioned but it was PERFECT!  After the celebration and an attempt to eat breakfast we ended up going to the hospital because Kyle was in so much pain…. a few hours later he was in emergency gallbladder removal surgery. We ended up stuck in Port Angeles, WA for a week for him to be safe to fly home…. and the sun finally came out so we drove back up Hurricane Ridge to view Mt. Olympus and he proposed again minus a gallbladder. It was quite the story but we wouldn’t have it any other way – in sickness and health right?!”

Wedding Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, Terrace Des Fleurs, Cirticos, and California Grill
Wedding Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Officiant | EJ Mirelez of Found Life Church in Winter Garden, Florida
Hair & Makeup | Autumn of Something Blue Elite Bridal
Videography | Switzterfilm
Floral Designer | Florida Fresh Florals
Wedding Dress Designer | Anne Barge
Alterations and Customizations | Sarah’s Alterations LLC
Wedding Dress Shop | The Bridal Finery
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry  
Groom Attire | JOE by Joseph Abboud
Invitations | Momental

 

All this photo is missing is a couple chimney sweep silhouettes!

Some of the prettiest wedding invitations I’ve ever seen. Root brides, please go check out Momental Designs!!!

Needlepoint has become my anxiety relief the past few years, and I’m so happy to live 30 minutes from Novella Needlepoint. Imagine my joy when I saw the sweet picture frame Anna’s mom stitched for her, and that it came from Novella! :)

One of my all-time favorite getting ready rooms.

Sweet first look with Dad.

A moment for Anna and Kyle’s wedding florals, please.

I’ve never been so excited to race home and show my Indiana-Jones-loving son a photo!!

Oh Anna and Kyle, we can’t thank y’all enough for having us. We’re ready for the vow renewal when y’all are!!

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: anne barge, california grill, citricos, dftw hannah, disney's wedding pavilion, florida fresh florals, found life church, joe by joseph abboud, momental designs, revelry, sarah's alterations llc, something blue elite bridal, switzerfilm, terrace des fleurs, the bridal finery

Courtney + Justin : Grand Floridian Wedding Pavilion Ceremony and Citricos Reception

April 29, 2015 by Jensey 7 Comments

Just like me, Courtney grew up vacationing to Walt Disney World every year despite not being raised in Florida. It’s only fitting that after a surprise proposal in front of Cinderella Castle, Courtney and Justin tied the knot at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian.

Courtney has the spunk and effervescence of a Disney princess come to life, and we were so honored to document her and Justin’s day! It’s hard to believe it’s nearly been three weeks since these two became Mr. and Mrs., so excuse me for forgoing my traditional sneak peek post and just full-on blogging their fairytale. Enjoy! <3

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So. Many. Favorite. Faces. Between Courtney getting in her wedding gown (pictured below), and having her veil put in, my Instagram account has posts for daaaaaays. <3

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Courtney, I love you so hard. <3

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I finally got around to seeing the new Cinderella, and I can confirm that Courtney was waaaaay more excited for this carriage ride than the princess herself!

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Every now and then in our Disney weddings, our brides and grooms will play a little joke on the best man: The officiant asks him for the rings, he realizes he doesn’t have them, and then Major Domo steps in to save the day. :)

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The closest I’ll ever get to riding in this thing is Nate sneaking in for a photo! :)

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One of my favorites by Nate. :)

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THIS. WEDDING. CAKE. YOU. GUYS. Bar set!!!! (That’s their centerpiece on the left!)

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Oh, Courtney and Justin, can we do it again, please?! Thank you for letting us be a part of it! <3

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Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: citricos, disney's wedding pavilion, grand floridian, major domo, mickey and minnie, reverend kevin knox, wedding pavilion

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