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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!!

First look reaction goals right here!! <3

Ohhhh pandemic weddings. Never thought I’d photograph in a face mask and gloves, but when in Rome, right?!

I love a good wedding ceremony pinky promise! <3

Nick’s father couldn’t make it to the wedding, but I love this photo of them Face Timing him immediately after the ceremony.

Off to one of our favorite reception locations- The California Grill!

Jennifer and Nick- Thank y’all for everything!!!! :)

Catie + Amanda : Swan and Dolphin Wedding

October 19, 2020 by Jensey 1 Comment

Amanda has been following our work for years, since our very first Disney wedding, Carrie and Patrick! <3

Catie and Amanda met through work where they’re both oncology nurses. They live in Jacksonville but spend a lot of time at Disney, where both proposals took place. They’ve known they wanted a wedding at the Swan and Dolphin since the beginning, and we were extra excited, because we’ve never done a wedding there! This was our first post-Covid wedding on property, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I had a little lump in my throat walking through the Boardwalk lobby with my camera!

Special thanks to this vendor team! <3

Wedding Planning : Just Marry!
Venue : WDW Swan & Dolphin Resort
Entertainment : DJ Live Productions
Beauty : Fairytale Hair & Make-Up
Decor : Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Even now when Amanda’s laces become untied around her parents, her dad ties them. :) Amanda made sure he had the honor on her wedding day to tie her wedding shoes. <3

First looooook!

I was blown away by how the Swan and Dolphin handled everything! Their wedding cake was safely behind glass but still visible to guests.

Favorite part of every wedding: our check in with Ollie during dinner! This was him serenading us with his “flute,” just a drumstick he’s blowing, lol.

Sure the guests are masked, but I promise the fun level is the same! :)

Amanda and Catie, it was an absolute honor!!! Thank you for having us!! :)