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Hannah + Evan : Boardwalk Inn Wedding at Walt Disney World!

April 7, 2022 by Jensey Leave a Comment

This was a rare wedding where Ollie woke up pretty sick the day before and grandparents weren’t able to take him, so we called in reinforcements and our 2nd shooter Kim was able to play “Jensey” for the day!! Nate and Kim killed it per usual, and of course when I started editing Hannah and Evan’s photos, I wanted to cry because I missed out on such a fun weddinggggg!! <3

Evan and Hannah have one of my favorite meet-cutes!! I’ll let her tell the adorable story herself…

“So we met the night I arrived to Orlando for my Disney college program. After driving across the country from texas we went straight to Disney springs to shop around the night before check in. While checking out at World of Disney I noticed the cast member had a DCP name tag that said Evan from the University of Tennessee. Being super excited to be talking to the first CP I met upon arriving there for my own, I asked him about when he arrived, how he’s enjoying it, etc. He told me he had just arrived two weeks earlier and was loving it, then told me good luck on my program and winked at me.
Two days later my mom and I finished moving in to my DCP apartment and wanted to grab lunch on property. I texted in a group chat I had joined from the DCP Facebook page aptly named DCP feminists asking where to park to get lunch on the boardwalk, and I received a response from none other than Evan Hamilton himself. I clicked on his photo and asked my mom if he looked like the cute boy from world of Disney and she said yes omg text him and I said no way that’s weird but she encouraged me to do it anyway. A month later I asked him out to see Happily ever after fireworks on Main Street and the rest is history!”

I think you’re going to loooove these photos- I was immediately smitten when I saw Hannah’s wedding dress but my jaw dropped when I found out it was designed by her childhood best friend! This was what Hannah had to say about her dress : “I had the honor of having my wedding dress designed and custom made by my childhood best friend and day one fashion inspiration, THE Mariah Sliwinski. Mariah is such a force and so unbelievably talented. Growing up by your side and watching you work your magic through every step of the design process made this whole experience so much more special and memorable. There are so many special touches to this dress that help tie my own a story into it, from the lace from my mother’s wedding dress lining the inside, to the hidden Mickey at the end of the train.”⁠

One of Nate and my songs (and now a family favorite since Ollie is obsessed too) is “Surrey with the Fringe on Top.” Before we eloped, we’d planned on making our wedding exit to that song and I just think it’s one of the most romantic songs ever written. So naturally, my favorite part of their day was when Hannah and Evan made their exit in a (fringe-less) surrey on the Boardwalk!

Hannah and Evan, thank you for letting us be your photographers and I hope you love your photos as much as I loved editing them!! <3

Venues : Boardwalk Inn Croquet Lawn and Atlantic Dance Hall
Wedding Planner : Kathy of DFTW
Officiant : Gabe Chavarria
Beauty : Hair by Melinda Hepler and Makeup by LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment : Jason Logan
Videographer : Merrily Married 
Florals : Laura Kidd of DFTW and Bride’s bouquet by Katlyn McMillan
Bride’s Dress : Custom designed by Mariah Sliwinski Designs
Bridesmaids Dresses : Azazie
Groom’s Tux : Blacktux
Cake Designer: DFTW

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: atlantic dance hall, azazie, blacktux, boardwalk inn, croquet lawn, dftw kathy, disney wedding, favorite wedding, feature, jason logan, lejeune artistry, mariah sliwinski designs, merrily married, patricia lejeune

Kathy + Jeff : Orlando Wedding

March 22, 2016 by Jensey 2 Comments

Kathy and Jeff met each other in college when they were on their school’s bowling team. For several years they were just friends, and as they both ended their relationships, started talking a lot more. It wasn’t until Kathy spent the summer with her sister out of state that they started dating as soon as she returned. Jeff proposed in the courtyard of Kathy’s apartment complex with his great great great grandmother’s ring! It didn’t take long for them to start planning their dream Disney wedding, which is where we came in! :)

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Kathy’s father surprised her with her late mother’s pearl necklace, and there wasn’t a dry eye to be found.

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Kathy and Jeff wanted their family to be a part of the first look but not riiiiiiight there, so we were thrilled to find out the groomsmen got ready in a room overlooking our favorite first look spot at the Boardwalk. :)

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One of my faaaaaavorites! <3

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Ah, yes. As their guests took their seats, we heard thunder rumbling in the background but hoped for the best.

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Loved these sweet boys. <3

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Kathy supplied her guests with paper parasols to protect them from the sun, but they ended up being extra useful when the sprinkles started. And then…. :/

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The sky opened up and we finished the ceremony in the pouring rain! This has neeeeeever happened to one of our weddings, it was so crazy! But Kathy and Jeff were amazing sports, and the guests took it in stride. Loved this day. :)

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Soooooo much good luck for these two! ;)

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I was thrilled the sky cleared up for some post-ceremony portraits on the way to their wedding reception!

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Our favorite Disney DJ, Charles Miles! <3

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Kathy and Jeff, thank you so much for having us and being so wonderful!! :)

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Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: boardwalk inn, croquet lawn, dftw, feature

Kathy + Jeff : Orlando Florida Wedding Preview

October 22, 2015 by Jensey 2 Comments

The days leading up to a wedding, Nate and I are watching our weather apps like hawks. There are months in Florida during hurricane season that you really never know until hours before whether or not rain will hit, but we’re willing it off with all our might! The hourly forecast for Kathy and Jeff’s ceremony time was all over the board, but we crossed our fingers, hoped for the best, and took as many pre-ceremony photos we could juuuuuuust in case… I’ve never been more thankful for a first look couple!

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Kathy wanted their parents and bridal party to quietly watch their first look from the groomsmen balcony- So sweet. <3

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Soooooo much love for this silly flower girl!!

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The before…

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… And the after! In nearly 10 years of weddings, this was our first ceremony in the pouring rain. I’m a strong believer in rain bringing luck to couples on their wedding day, so I think these two are set for life! :)

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“Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry, when I take you out in my surrey, when I take you out in my surrey with the fringe on top!” <3

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Kathy and Jeff, thank you for smiling through the storm! It couldn’t have happened to a better, more easy going couple! We love y’all and can’t wait to share more soon. :)

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Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: atlantic dance hall, boardwalk inn, croquet lawn

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