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Maddie + Taylor | Classic Fairy Tale Wedding in Orlando, FL

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It was November of 2020 when two mutual friends of Maddie and Taylor decided to have a small backyard wedding instead of postponing their original wedding. Maddie made their wedding cake, and during the cake tasting, she learned that she and Taylor shared a love of hockey (despite rooting for rival teams!)

Between joint bachelor and bachlorette parties and behind-the-scenes wedding prep, it was impossible to ignore that there was something special going on between them.

With a shared love of good food and wine, traveling, their relationship grew and in April of 2023, Taylor proposed to Maddie at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

Huge thanks to our wedding team!!

Ceremony Venue | Disney Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian

Reception Venues | Italy Isola + American Adventure Rotunda at Epcot
Wedding Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons
Officiant | Nick Vanhorn
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup
Reception Entertainment | DJ Russ
Floral Designer | Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons
Wedding Dress Designer | Anne Barge
Wedding Dress Shop | Bellissima
Groom Attire | Black Tux
Invitations | Little Postage House
Rings | Schiffman’s Jewelers
Wine Bottle Guest Book | Groth Winery

Tough to top these views (and beautiful weather!) for a wedding day! :)

Adrienne + Mike : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

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Adrienne and Mike met in college at St. John’s University. We shared a film class senior year, but I had already known Mike as “the guy that worked in the Mac lab.” They went separate ways after college and reconnected on Instagram. Adrienne got a puppy, Mike started to comment on every story she posted of him, and the rest is history!

Mike planned to propose in Walt Disney World before their first-ever Disney Cruise, but Hurricane Ian had other plans. After four canceled flights to Orlando, they made it down *just* in time to board the Fantasy. Plan B it was! Mike proposed in the Atrium stairs on their way to Palo (the fancy restaurant!) After their proposal, it wasn’t much of a stretch to see why they chose a Walt Disney World wedding and Disney Cruise Line honeymoon! :)

After spending most of her life dreaming of being a Disney bride, Adrienne stumbled upon the magic of Carrie Hayward’s wedding planning trip report and thus found our photos. From her first inquiry, she wrote, “I knew then I would not only be a Disney bride, but a Root Lifer,” and Nate and I melted and we were beyond honored she asked us to be her wedding photographer. <3

T H E    T E A M

Welcome Party Venue | Fantasmic Large Patio
Ceremony Venue | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Pre-Reception Venue | Whitehall Room and Patio

Reception Venue | Grand Floridian – Salons 5 & 6
Dessert Party Venue | Terrace des Fleurs
Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Day of Coordinator | Cathryne Martell of Martell Event Services
Officiant | Kevin Knox
Bridal Hair | Fifth and Eighth Beauty
Bridal Makeup | Cabrinna DeSalvo
Entertainment | Dash of Class Platinum
Videography | Polk Bros
Wedding Dress | Pen Liv Bridal
Dessert Party Dress | Jaehee Bridal Atelier
Bridesmaid Dresses | Jenny Yoo
Groom Attire | Black Lapel
Invitations | Little Black Dress Paperie

 

If you haven’t booked the resort where you’re getting ready yet, the Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is in our top 3!

Not me and Cathryne Martell taking a pair of children’s scissors to the bottom of Adrienne’s dress because she kept tripping over it!

I love catching that “omg, I’m a Disney bride!” moment. :)

Oh, hi! :)

Adrienne and Mike, thank you for such a memorable day!!! We can’t wait to meet baby B!!! <3

Abby + Ethan : Rainy Disney Wedding

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Abby and Ethan heard about us our favorite way: from past Root couples! :)

They met each other in college and are both Disney people- after frequent visits to Orlando and Disney, they knew exactly where they wanted to get married! :)

While we wish on wedding days we could take control of the weather, we can’t. But days like Abby and Ethan’s make us beyond grateful for the clients we attract; I’m convinced Abby’s smile couldn’t be any bigger, downpour or not!!

T H E    T E A M

Wedding Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion & Atlantic Dance Hall
Wedding Planner | Arielle of Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding & Honeymoons
Officiant | Family Friend
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Floral Designer | Greenery Productions
Wedding Dress Designer | Monique Lhuillier
Wedding Dress Shop | The Collection Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry
Groom Attire | Suit Shop

 

Abby had some of her mother’s wedding details on hand which made for some extra special detail photos. :)

When you’re staying in one of the new Grand Floridian rooms, make sure you look for the hidden penguin in the light fixture! :)

We loooooove a first look, especially when our couple exchanges private vows. <3

Two of Disney Weddings’ finest testing out lighting for us! <3

Each seat had one of these special cards written by the bride. <3

Abby and Ethan, thank you for letting us be a part of such a special day!! <3