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Mary + Stephen : California Grill Wedding Reception

October 17, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Mary and Stephen were together for 12 years before getting married!
Their meeting story involves a chance meeting, impromptu lunch, her asking how he spells his name (because she wanted to see if it was the same as the Taylor Swift song “Hey Stephen,” obviously!)
Now they’ve been through college years, first jobs, new jobs, natural disasters, loss, all of it. Their love of Disney brought them to having their wedding here, and I’m so excited to share their story with you!
Ceremony Venue | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Reception Venue | Disney’s California Grill (Contemporary Resort)
Dessert Party Venue | Terrace Des Fleurs (France Pavilion)
Wedding Planner | Hope of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Officiant | Renee Silverman
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup
DJ | DJ Chuck Johnson
Floral Designer | Karen of Disney Weddings
Wedding Dress | Allure Bridal – Snow White
Wedding Dress Shop | Becker’s Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie
Groom Attire | Indochino and Black Tux
Cake Designer | Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Invitations | JLB Papery
Catering | California Grill at Walt Disney World
Day of Coordination | Cathryne Martell
Signature Drink Sign and Guestbook Design | Christine Kirby

Stacieeeeee! <3

Married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Off to the Contemporary Grill for their reception! <3

Mary and Stephen, thank you for letting us be a part of it all!!! Let’s do it again, ok?! <3

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: allure bridal, azazie, becker's bridal, black tux, california grill, cathryne martell, dftw hope, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, dj chuck johnson, epcot france, indochino, jlb papery, martell event services, renee silverman of a lovely ceremony, stacie otto hair and makeup, terrace des fleurs

Noelle + Phil : Royal Crest Room Wedding

October 16, 2020 by Jensey Leave a Comment

We went from March to September without a wedding. (Other than a sweet elopement Nate photographed on his own in Winter Park!)

I was *so* nervous to shoot again. Worried I’d be awkward and forget how to work a camera and the weather would be awful and it’d show how rusty we were. I wasn’t expecting it all to come back like riding a bike! :) Noelle and Phil’s wedding was our first “big” wedding back. These guys had to change plans a few times, but it all ended up working out great. They were married at the Royal Crest Room in St. Cloud. Their florists transformed the ballroom to look like a botanical garden, which is where their Plan A wedding was supposed to be. There have been some silver linings with this whole pandemic, and one of those was we weren’t a part of their Plan A, but we were more than thrilled to join them for Plan C!

Venue + Catering : Royal Crest Room
Entertainment : DJ Chuck Johnson
Videographer : Written in Film
Floral Designer : RJ Glamour & Innovation
Bride’s Dress : Martina Liana #1033, Ivory and White Boutique
Bridesmaids Dresses: Dessy gowns in Desert Rose – Bella Bridesmaids
Cake Designer: Bakers Cottage Cake
Fireworks: Orlando Special Effects

That little “Let’s try this again!” <3

First look with Dad. <3

No shortage of good luck rain for these two- We were on pins and needles through the ceremony as the darkest clouds rolled in! But luckily the “good luck” held off until after they were married and Noelle was all up for a rainy golf cart ride for some newly married portraits! <3

 

Noelle and Phil, huge thanks and love to you and your families for having us!! Can’t think of a sweeter way to kick off this crazy wedding season. <3

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: bakers cottage cake, COVID-19, dj chuck johnson, orlando special effects, rj glamour, royal crest room, st. cloud wedding, written in film

Shantel + Anthony : Wedding Pavilion Ceremony and Living Seas Reception

September 17, 2019 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Shantel and Anthony met almost 9 years ago! They’ve been coming to Walt Disney World every fall since 2015. The summer after Shantel’s college graduation, Anthony took her to dinner in Cinderella Castle. They took their time leaving the park after closing, and Anthony proposed by the Partners statue! Ever since that moment, Shantel dreamed of bringing their family to enjoy what they love about Disney!

We’re so so happy we got to be a part of it, thank you to all of their other lovely vendors! :)
Venue(s): Grand Floridian Villas, Wedding Pavilion, Epcot Living Seas Salon, France- Terrace des Fleurs
Wedding Planner:  Disney Fairytale Weddings-Kristie Pederson
Videographer: Cinemedia – Steve Graham
Officiant: Reverend Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup: Monroe & Ariel at Magic Mirror Makeup Duo
Floral, Cake, and Catering: Disney Fairytale Weddings- Laura Kidd
Invitations:Themes Come True, Inc.
DJ/Band: DJ Chuck Johnson
We began the day in the Grand Floridian Villas, with quiiiiite a view! <3

I love that her maid of honor was Anthony’s youngest sister. <3

Man of many talents- Nate helping Shantel with her shoe decals! :)

It me! <3

I have NEVER seen a bride move so quickly as when she opened her Coke and it almost spilled down her dress! Who decided brides should be married in white again?!?

The most Shantel-y photo to me!! <3

 

Favorite. <3

Juuuust kidding- This one’s my favorite!! <3

Each table had a subtle nod to a fairy tale. <3

THIS BOUQUET TOSS SERIES!!

Our last Illuminations dessert party! <3

Shantel and Anthony, thank y’all for having us!!! :)

Filed Under: General Tagged With: cinemedia, dftw kristie, dj chuck johnson, epcot wedding, grand floridian resort, grand floridian wedding, reverend kevin knox, the living seas salon, themes come true inc

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