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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!! :)

Megan + Trent : Orlando Destination Wedding at the Grand Floridian Resort

May 13, 2019 by Jensey 1 Comment

They became best friends immediately after meeting and bonding over Disney, and then dated soon after. There was never a question of where they’d get married- Megan even kept a note from Trent early on that talks about maybe having a Disney wedding in their future! :)

If this wasn’t enough to make you love these two, Megan worked at Journey Into Imagination with Figment, and we got to swap a few crazy guest stories from our time as cast members!

Thank you to this vendor team for making it a lovely one! :)

Venues: Ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion followed by a reception in a Grand Floridian Ballroom

Planner : Kristie from Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons

Officiant: Megan’s pastor from home, Jerry Ingalls

Hair & Makeup: Kristi Nash and Tricia Koger from home!

DJ/Band: Steve W

Videographer: Trinity Wedding Cinema

Floral Designer: Disney

Bride’s Dress Designer, Style, and Boutique:

Ceremony Dress – Martin Thronburg/Madeline Gardner from Eva’s Bridal International (in Chicago)

Reception Dress – Madeline Gardner from Brides & Beyond (in Ohio)

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie

Groom and Groomsmen Suits/Tuxes: Michael Kors

I love a dress with sleeves! <3 <3
Still in love with these bridesmaids!! :)
This first look <3 < 3 <3 Immediately after their first look, Megan’s pastor came out to pray over her, Trent, and their parents. <3 When your best man is your twin brother! ;) For those of you worried that your groom won’t be emotional when you walk down the aisle if you do a first look… ;) Getting married during lovebug season in Florida means you might have some friends join you! :) Favorite. <3 After the wedding, Nate met them at the Boardwalk Inn for a few more just-married photos! :)

Megan and Trent, thank y’all for everything- We wish you the very best!!!! :)

Rose + Eric : Boardwalk Inn and Contemporary Resort Disney Wedding

February 11, 2019 by Jensey 1 Comment

Rose and Eric’s day had an *early* start.

So early, in fact, that they were gracious enough to book us a room at the Contemporary the night before their wedding so we could just be an elevator ride away from Rose’s room in the morning. :)

Eric’s alarm didn’t go off the morning of the wedding, so he had to rush to get ready in the same room as Rose! They hung up her dress bag so he couldn’t see his bride getting ready!