The Root Photography Blog

Samantha + Kevin : California Grill Wedding Reception

August 13, 2018 by Jensey Leave a Comment

It’s Samantha and Kevin’s blog week, which means I’m close to being caught up on my adoption leave weddings! And it only took over a year, lol! <3

These guys were married at the Wedding Pavilion and had their reception at the lovely Napa Room in the California Grill.

Samantha looked like an absolute goddess and this was Nate’s first time watching the then-new Magic Kingdom fireworks- It took me about 6 more months to catch up! :)

Loooooove this moment of Kevin right before their first look. <3

Kim the wonder mama who filled in for me. Still so, so, so thankful. <3

FAVORITE. Times a million. <3

Samantha and Kevin, thank you for trusting us with your daaaaay! <3

Save

Meredith + Chad : Cinderella Wedding at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Part I

May 26, 2018 by Jensey Leave a Comment

I’m gonna be honest: This was a really, really, REALLY hard wedding to narrow down photos for, y’all! I mean… Gorgeous couple! TWO gorgeous wedding gowns! Emotions! Bright colors! Cinderella’s coach! THREE special guests! A reception with a view of Spaceship Earth! So please forgive me in advance for breaking this one in two, because there are over 115 photos from this day I’m sharing!!

HUGE thank you’s to Stacie at Fairytale Hair and Makeup, Lisa at DFTW, Reverend Kevin Knox, Charles Miles, and our friends at SwitzerWorld for making this wedding a favorite of the year! :)

For the past 13 years, Meredith’s family made an 8 hour drive once or twice a year to stay at the Beach Club Resort. Seeing as this is truly her 2nd home, Meredith and Chad knew a Disney wedding was for them. :) And I mean… There’s nothing like waking up on your wedding day to the view of monorails whizzing by. <3

BOTH of Meredith’s wedding dresses were designed by Hayley Paige. They were both so unique. <3

Stacie with Fairytale Hair and Makeup was on hand to make sure Meredith was as flawless as possible. <3

THAT. BEADING. Y’ALL. <3

I looooooved the little hints of violet tulle in her dress.

Those first looks when they *both* cry kill me. <3

Nate with filmmaker extraordinaire, Joe of SwitzerWorld!

Meredith and Chad surprised their guests by leaving the ceremony by carriage and returning in a Rolls!

Nate’s photo magic- Love, love, love this one. <3

Head here for part two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tara + Cody : Orlando Wedding!

January 14, 2018 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Happy JANUARY!

There are two *very* important posts I need to get up asap!

The first: Our last Disney wedding of 2017! Even though we had another one 3 weeks later, I always get a lil’ sappy about our last weddings of the year. This was such a sweet couple to end the year with, and I mean, when your day starts with an appearance from Tara’s daughter’s elf zip lining in the shower, you know it’s gonna be a good wedding! :)

Also, Goonies cuff-links? Yes, please! :)

Tara’s daughter Emma was an absolute angel. More of her later in the post! :)

First look time! :)

Always one of my favorite photo spots! :)

Remember when it was Christmas?! Already missing these decorations so much!

I couldn’t get enough of their burgundy palette with their wedding location!

Emma the great! <3

Ceremony time! Emma’s little kiss on Cody’s cheek just melted me!

Nate grabbed this one as soon as Emma ran to them after the ceremony, and it’s my favorite. Favorite favorite favorite.

Loved their choice of reception entertainment! :)

Nate’s been taking over shooting dessert parties on his own so I can snuggle Oliver after being away all day. This night was extra special, though, because Ollie and I enjoyed a mommy and me Epcot date to hear Candlelight, and Tara and Cody invited us to watch the fireworks from their space! So we snuck in right as Illuminations began, watched the show, and I even took a few photos while Oliver snoozed in his stroller. :)