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The Roots Take on the Disney Dream May 2019

September 12, 2019 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Sometimes we go years without a Disney Cruise wedding but this year we got lucky- TWO cruise weddings within 4 months!

In May, Ollie was at the peak of his Peter Pan obsession, but we definitely boarded with a lost boy and left with a PIRATE! He’s truly obsessed with all things Hook, Smee, and pirate related- This is him looking hard for pirate ships (or “potty chips” in Ollie-ese) on pirate night in a little outfit I snagged on Amazon!

He. Does. This. Every. Where.

One of my favorite memories of our trip was just snuggling in bed and watching Peter Pan every night before bed. <3

Ollie’s definitely been fur character phobic for the past year, so I was SHOCKED when he buddied right up to Pluto!! They dug for shells together and everything. Ollie’s definitely a dog person, so I think we need more visits with this pup asap!

Goofy, on the other hand… COMPLETELY different story!! Oliver nervously walked up to him, Goofy took that as a sign to grab his hand an walk him away from me…

… BIG mistake. HUGE. lol :)

Just the most picture perfect, gorgeous weather, empty beach for Ollie’s first blissful visit to Castaway Cay!!

Juuuust kidding. 100º and PACKED! :)

We were secretly happy he takes after us- Not a beach kid (for now!)

This was his face the rest of our time on Castaway!

Not the best photo of myself, but maybe the most “Mom” photo I’ve taken yet. This was the moment Ollie became obsessed with the alarm buttons on elevators!!! He’s so sneaky and will hit them every. damn. time. if we’re not paying close attention!!

He loves finding Nemo!!

You might remember his first reaction to the splash pad 4 months before– TOTALLY different game on this visit! But as of this summer, he hates them again! Oh, toddlers. ;)

I couldn’t believe our luck- A friend of mine from high school was on the same cruise with her gorgeous kiddos!! We made them take some family photos on Deck 4!! :)

And her husband Chad took one of my favorite photos of us ever! :)

Look. At. Our. Pirate!!!

Vacation Ollie really is the best Ollie. <3

You also may remember from our last cruise that Ollie thinks every photo of Walt is Nate. This stuck, thank goodness!! :)

Disney Cruise Line, we love you!!! And Ace and Michael, thank you for bringing us aboard!!! <3

Filed Under: Disney, General, Personal, Travels Tagged With: disney cruise line disney dream, disney cruise line wedding photographer, oliver, our family

Ace + Michael : Disney Cruise Line Wedding Photographer on the Disney Dream

May 27, 2019 by Jensey 1 Comment

Hooray! Hooray! It’s Ace and Michael’s wedding preview day! :)

It’s hard to believe we just finished our *5th* Disney Cruise Line wedding!!! The best thing about these weddings now is getting to bring our son on board and make it a little family vacation. While booking a 4 day cruise in May initially made me a little nervous being smack dab in the middle of a busy wedding season, 4 days away from the office and internet was *exactly* what this Mama needed this month!

I’ll post some of our personal photos once I get around to editing them, but let me just say that Ollie’s second cruise did. not. disappoint. Our little curly-headed pirate stole hearts, ate his weight in bread and ice cream alone, and we made so many sweet memories!

Ace contacted us about a year and a half ago (!!!!) to shoot their wedding! She found us on Google and we’re so, so honored they chose us to document their day. I loved their friends so much I wanted to be a part of it and my cheeks were sore from smiling by the end of the day! :)

Ace and Michael, thank you for EVERYTHING. Enjoy your preview!!!

First up, my faaaaavorite. <3

Their save the date set the perfect tone for their wedding! This beauty has been hanging on our fridge all year. <3 On the morning of their wedding, the lobby was paaaaacked, so I couldn’t do my usual dress hanging shot in the atrium! But I’m loving the porthole I did find. <3 This first look <3 <3   Favorite wedding party shot! :) Their ceremony was in the atrium during Nassau day, so it was so private and empty. <3 These guys were so adorably freaked out to try their apple juice out of champagne glasses! :) Our welcome bag even provided coloring books and swag for Ollie! <3 Ace and Michael, we can’t thank you enough for having us!! Safe trip home!! :)

Filed Under: Disney, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: DCL, DCL wedding, destination wedding, disney cruise line disney dream, Disney Cruise Line Wedding, disney cruise line wedding photographer, disney dream, disney wedding, feature

Katrina + Josh : Disney Cruise Line Wedding on the Disney Dream!

April 17, 2019 by Jensey 5 Comments

We loved Josh and Katrina from the moment we learned they’re the parents of two poms- One with no teeth and one who’s 16! They both work in the film industry and got engaged in Iceland… How do you top this? By getting married on the Disney Dream, of course!

This wedding meant we were able to make a true family vacation out of it. Ollie hung out in the on-ship Small World daycare while we photographed the wedding. He looooved it, and it was so fun shooting a wedding knowing he was right down the hallway. <3

My favorite moment with Katrina and Josh wasn’t their engagement session, or even their wedding day- Nope. It was about 9pm a couple weeks after their wedding when we saw them pumping gas at the station down the street from our house. I think we were all in pajamas, and we grabbed Ollie and walked up to Katrina’s passenger window. They were on their way to Disney and just took a random exit off the Turnpike to fill up- Little did they know they were down the street from our home! :)

Best groom gift ever? I think perhaps!! Katrina surprised Josh with a vintage Game Boy!

Katrina raised the bar for stateroom door decor juuuuust a little bit! ;)

Just a little pre-wedding mini golf with the groomsmen! :)

Wedding hazard of a cruise ship first look- That wiiiind!

One of my favorite bridal portraits ever! :)

They were married in the atrium of the Disney Dream lobby, and Katrina made her walk down the aisle down the grand staircase.

Group selfie with our Switzerworld filmmaker buddies! <3

Post wedding celebration, Nate met up with Katrina and Josh for more portraits and a change of dress. :)

That one on the right is my faaaavorite. <3

Katrina and Josh, thank you for letting us join your adventure!!! We wish y’all the very best- See you in the parks! :)


 

 

Filed Under: Disney, General, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: disney cruise line disney dream, Disney Cruise Line Wedding, disney cruise line wedding photographer, feature

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