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Jennifer + Raphael : December Disney Wedding

December 15, 2021 by Jensey Leave a Comment

For the first time in years, Nate and I will be taking the last two weeks of December off. We’re moving into our forever home days before Christmas!!

SO with that being said, I’m trying to get some preview photos for everyone since we won’t have the rest of their photos done for another 4-6 weeks when we’re back in an office again! <3

First up? Jennifer and Raphael. <3

I don’t know where to start with these two except to say I think if I could clone a Root couple, this may just be the one I’d choose!

Our closest friends and family have heard about Raphael for the past 18 months from Oliver. Raph was so kind to give our fire truck-loving four year old a tour of Reedy Creek’s Fire Station and he has been in our daily conversations ever since. (Not a single ounce of exaggeration there!)

Jennifer is a true picture of beauty and patience- graciously rolling with every punch Covid took to her wedding plans. I think this was the third(?) date she booked with us and I was overjoyed for them that this one stuck. Between the perfect weather and Voices of Liberty singing holiday songs during their wedding reception, it’s hard to imagine this wedding *not* taking place in December!

Because they’ve waited faaaaar too long for some wedding photos, I’m not gonna make them wait anymore. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Ollie had a cell phone, this would 10000% be his lock screen photo! <3

Oscar-level gorgeous!!

THIS. FIRST. LOOK.

They had the sweetest private vow exchange during their first look!

Top ten favorite wedding moment everrrrr right here! Voices of Liberty. <3

Jennifer and Raphael, you’re gonna be stuck with us forever! We love y’all to pieces. <3

Venue(s): Wedding Pavilion, Italy Isola, and Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion

Wedding Planner: Pamela Mattack (yay!!!)

Officiant: Rick Spence, Chaplain of Reedy Creek Fire Department

Hair & Makeup: Jen of Laura Reynolds Artistry

DJ/Band: DJ Vitor

Videographer: Polk Bros Entertainment

Floral Designer: Leaf & Blossom Co

Cake Designer: Grand Floridian Bakery

Invitations: Minted

Catering: Disney Catering

Theresa + Alex : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

October 8, 2021 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Social media is definitely my weakest link. When we’re in our slow season I’m GREAT about consistent posting, blogging within a week of a wedding, and replying back to everyone! But the busier we are behind the scenes, the quieter we often are online. Needless to say, I’ve been falling waaaaay behind on Instagram and Facebook but we’re definitely working feverishly to stay on top of wedding edits and gallery deliveries!!

I still have some 2020 weddings I haven’t gotten around to so I’ll be mixing up my timeline a bit on here to help with the backlog. Theresa and Alex have already been married for one MONTH and I’m so excited to share some of our favorite moments!! I’ll most remember how joyful Alex was from start to finish. Just waaaaaait until you see their first look! <3

I cry at almost *every* father daughter first look lately!!

I MEAN. <3 <3

Sometimes the best photos come when things *don’t* go as planned- Like when Alex was determined to make this unity candle light no matter what! :)

Instead of a bouquet and garter toss, they opted for a Mickey and Minnie toss! The guests loved it. <3

When their reception was over, we dragged our gear through 6″ puddles and pouring rain to book it to their private patio for their dessert party. As we were running to the venue, the music started and the show started 10 minutes early! We set up lights in the rain and waited for Theresa and Alex… and waited and waited… and waited! They came RUNNING up in ponchos literally during the last 15 seconds of the show, tossed their rain gear, and the rain stopped almost immediately. I’m so glad they made it JUST In time and we were able to get some beautiful photos!!

I remember every dessert party in the pouring rain and this one will be no different!!! Thank you for having us, Theresa and Alex!! :)

Jennifer + Nick : Grand Floridian Wedding

September 15, 2021 by Jensey Leave a Comment

I’ve had butterflies in my stomach at the start of every wedding day the past year.

Maybe it’s because until this fall, weddings have been fewer and farther in-between. Maybe it’s because by the time their dates get here, our couples have gone though so many fallback wedding plans that I feel like I owe them the best photos we can possibly make. Jennifer and Nick’s wedding was our first. wedding. back. at. Disney. A place where for the past decade, it was rare to go one month apart, but this was a 15 MONTH hiatus!!

I had a lump in my throat from the second we went through the guard gate, and it was nothing short of magical being reunited with the team at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons. The rules may be different this time around and I’m constantly trying to keep up with all the changes but booooooooy is it good to be home. <3

Thank you Jennifer and Nick- you were truly lovely and your wedding day was the first bit of normal I felt in such a long time!!