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Jen + Travis : Luau Pointe Vow Renewal at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Part I

February 5, 2020 by Jensey 1 Comment

You don’t have to dive too far into Jen and Travis’s “about” page to learn about their love of Disney! So it was only fitting that this fellow husband and wife wedding photography team came down to Orlando for their 10 year vow renewal. <3

Their two dogs (Doc & Marty) weren’t able to make it to the wedding, but they were surrounded by so much love and support by the other important figures in their lives! We loved getting to know these guys, talking shop, and seeing that like us- Most of their close friends are past couples whose weddings they’ve shot! :)

It’s always the deepest honor to be asked to document someone’s wedding day, but there’s a different level of honor (and to be completely honest- anxiety!) when it’s a fellow wedding photographer.

Jen and Travis, thank you so much for having us along for the ride- We hope we did you proud! <3

Starting things off with one of my favorites of the day, their wedding bands along with their vow renewal bands.

Colorful leis on hand to photograph their wedding details with? Don’t mind if I do! <3

Working on their new vows. <3

Annnnd because they’re amazing they *clap* got *clap* ready *clap* together!!! <3

An ode to Jen’s Rapunzel / Elsa braid. <3

I was a tad smitten with her COACH designer ears. <3 <3 <3

We took portraits before their ceremony at Saratoga Springs. Just like my childhood, Jen grew up staying here (we both even stayed when it was the Disney Institute!) We mainly shot around Congress Park and I’m so happy with what we came away with! :)

SERIOUS ELSA VIBES HERE, PEOPLE.

Ok ok last photo with the ears, I promise. ;)

Click here for part twooooo! <3

Courtney + Andy : Wedding Pavilion and California Grill Wedding and Reception

January 26, 2020 by Jensey Leave a Comment

We knew we would love these two from the first piece of mail they sent us: Their signed wedding agreement and retainer, along with the happiest drawings! We got one of Huckleberry, and I remember telling Nate, “I just feel like not many photographers get custom drawings of their pets when clients send payment… Right?!”

Like Andy, I first noticed Courtney’s piercing baby blue eyes when she first opened the door! Before I knew it, we were bonding over our shared love of Disney and long road trips. <3 The whole day just felt easy, and of course it helped that she had the sweetest vendors on her wedding day- We always love working with Lindsay from Disney Weddings at the dream team at the California Grill <3

Without further ado, enjoy my favorites from our first wedding of 2020!! <3

Engagement ring on a vintage beaded ring box

Courtney, you were so so gorgeous! <3 Can you believe her mom did her hair?!

Bride getting ready at the Grand Floridian Resort Mother zipping up her daughter's wedding dress Mary Poppins Penguin Fountain at Disney's Grand Floridian

Can’t go wrong with a first look with these penguins! :)

First Look at Mary Poppins Penguin Fountain at Disney's Grand Floridian Bride and groom at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Relaxed groom portrait Grand Floridian chandelier bridal portrait

This liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!!!! <3

Relaxed bride and groom Wedding Pavilion portrait Rapunzel themed wedding at Disney's Wedding Pavilion Disney's Wedding Pavilion ceremony

Those Nate Root sunset photooooooos! <3

Bride and groom at sunset at Disney's Wedding Pavilion Sunset at Frank's in Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Resort First dance in the Whitehall Room at the Grand Floridian Father daughter dance in the Whitehall Room at the Grand Floridian

I always get emotional with mother son dances now but add an adoption story in the mix and I’m honestly amazed when my photos come out in focus!

Mother son dance in the Whitehall Room at the Grand Floridian Rapunzel Tangled "Best Day Ever" lantern wedding cake Custom drinks at a Disney wedding reception Tangled inspired wedding reception at Disney's California Grill Fireworks kiss during Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom

Courtney and Andy, we love y’all and are so happy to have you as part of our Root Lifers family!! We can’t wait to meet up again!! :)

Carissa + Travis : Haunted Mansion Themed Disney Wedding

October 18, 2019 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Thank goodness for this Haunted Mansion-themed wedding and all the spoopy Halloween content it’s going to give my Instagram feed the next couple weeks!! <3

Carissa and Travis met at work as EMTs. In fact, until this summer, they were partners for 12 hour shifts on an ambulance. <3

Their friendship grew from a shared love of Disney and it ended up being their first vacation together! Travis even proposed to Carissa on The Haunted Mansion: specifically in the attic, in front of the bride. <3

This wedding was special for so many reasons:

– Haunted Mansion table linens (be still my Magic Kingdom-loving heart!)
– A bride in glasses!
– Our first Epcot dessert party with the new Epcot Forever fireworks!
– A bride in Steamboat Willie slippers!
– A fun meetup with another Disney bride and all of HER wedding vendors who are our pals, too!
– The knowledge that with our EMT couple, I could pass out at any moment and be perfectly taken care of!

I could go on and on, but without further ado, enjoy a peek into Travis and Carissa’s day! :)