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Lauren + Rob : Grand Floridian Ceremony and Epcot Reception

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I LOVE the story behind Lauren and Rob’s proposal:

Before I even met Rob, my family’s favorite part of going to Disney World was walking from our favorite resort, Boardwalk, into Epcot and watching the fireworks show, Illuminations, from Italy. I remember standing on that bridge on a family trip in October 2016 thinking to myself that I couldn’t wait to one day share this spot with that special person. Little did I know, that in less than a year I’d be back there with that person and it immediately became a special spot for us too.

Then Disney announced that Illuminations was going away and devastated, we planned a trip in June 2019 so we could watch it a few more times before it went away. On the second night of our trip, we “bumped into” two friends of ours in Epcot. When we got to Italy, Rob said he was going to the bathroom (but really was getting the ring from my dad in the American pavilion) and came back and said I should do a boomerang of me twirling in my dress on the bridge. We did this a few times and then on the last time, I twirled around and he was down on one knee and proposed.
Then I was surprised by my parents, Rob’s sister and college roommate, and the two friends we bumped into who were in on it all along to be our photographer and videographer. We all had drinks in France, came back to Italy for the fireworks, and then walked to the Boardwalk for dinner. It was truly the best night ever!
Huge thanks to this amazing team for making it one we won’t forget!! <3
Officiant | Katherine T Imundi
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto
Videographer | Key Moment Films
Floral Designer | Disney Floral
Personal Floral | Leaf & Blossom Co
Wedding Dress | Hayley Paige
Boutique | Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie
Groom Attire | The Black Tux
Invitations | JLB Papery

Lauren’s bridesmaids’ reaction to her wedding dress. <3

First look. <3

On to the America Adventure Rotunda for the reception! :)

Lauren and Rob, we can’t thank you enough for letting us be a part of your day!!! We’re so excited for what this year has in store for y’all! <3

Shelby + Michael : Tangled-Inspired GM Lounge Wedding

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Shelby and Michael met almost a decade ago at a college party. Shelby was told there would be a puppy… even though she ended up *not* meeting the puppy that night, she *did* meet her future husband, so we’re still gonna call that a win, right?

Since that first night, they happily spend several trips a year at Disney. When it came time to plan the wedding, there was no other option- Walt Disney World or bust! <3

Officiant | Valerie Tucker
Hair + Makeup | Fairytale Hair and Makeup
Wedding Dress | Tara La Tour Phillip from Loveliest Bridal in Knoxville
Wedding Cake |  Walt Disney World

Shelby is a professional pastry chef! <3

First look magic <3

Their ceremony was at Sea Breeze Point at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. <3

 

Shelby’s floral was inspired by the flowers in Rapunzel’s braid <3

Thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake!!!!! Be still my Tangled-loving heart! <3

GM Lounge FTW. How do we top this?! Obsessed with how light and airy this space felt with Shelby’s gold and white touches.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Shelby and Michael!! It was such a beautiful day!!

Whitney + Jeremy : Independence Day Wedding at Walt Disney World

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Sooooooo excited to finally share this Fourth of July wedding!

It’s crazy to think we booked this wedding before Ollie was even born! :)

Stacie Otto from Fairytale Hair and Makeup took care of beauty that day! :)

This sixpence was a family heirloom <3

*Loved* these sisters! :)

We were supposed to do a first touch, where they could hold hands and talk but not see each other. But Jeremy had other plans!

Dad’s first look! <3

Whitney and Jeremy, thank you for having us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3