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Rachel + Avi : Adams Estate Wedding Part I

April 15, 2025 by Jensey 1 Comment

There is no greater honor in this business than when a fellow wedding professional asks you to photograph their wedding day. We’ve been lucky enough to have this happen in the past, and two times this month! We know our wedding friends work with so many photographers so when we get that first inquiry, my knee-jerk first reaction is always, “ARE YOU SURE?!” or “Surely they’re confusing us with someone else..”

This was not the case, however, with Rachel of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons. I think it was our second time working with her years ago when she let us both know, on the spot, that we will be her wedding photographers when the day arrives. Of course, she and Avi were just dating, and he lived out of state, but every wedding we worked together since that day (and countless Instagram interactions) let us know that 1) that girl was GOING to marry her boyfriend and 2) WE were going to be her photographers!

When Avi reached out to Nate asking us to photograph the big proposal, we were downright giddy! Nate felt like a celebrity meeting their friends and family who were present at the event, because it felt like everyone already knew us! :) By the time we showed up for their wedding morning, we were old friends. It felt surreal that the day was finally here; a day we literally talked about for years with Rachel!

Rachel met Avi at a BBYO meeting. Avi was on the board and visiting the chapter where Rachel was president. After the meeting, Rachel messaged Avi to thank him for his help, and the rest is history. These guys made it through years of long distance, a pandemic, wedding planning, and now, parenting a puppy!

They were married at the Adams Estate in Lake Alfred, FL. It was our first time visiting this property, but I really hope it won’t be the last. Rachel and Avi had the windiest wedding day in the history of weddings (ok- may not be factually true but holy goodness, I’ve never worked in wind like this!!) and while I could keep talking forever and ever, let’s just say it was a day we’ll never forget!!

Thank you to our wonderful teammmmm! <3
Wedding Venue | Adams Estate
Wedding Planner | Weddings by MLC
Videographer | Kimberly with Heart Happy Films
Officiant | Rabbi Litwak
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment | DJ Steve Dunlap
Floral Designer | Jennie with Pixies & Petals
Wedding Dress Designer | Essense of Australia
Wedding Dress Shop | The Dressing Room Celebration
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie Cabernet
Groom Attire | Men’s Wearhouse
Invitations | Zola


There were so many sweet touches today- maybe my favorite being this little purse made out of her mom’s wedding gown. <3


For years we heard Rachel brag about how amazing her mom is. When I finally met her on the wedding day, I told her I hope when my son’s grown, he thinks of me even a smidge as highly as Rachel does her!


Rachel gifted her mom with this sweet art piece of both of them in their wedding dresses.



We got to work with Melissa (Weddings by MLC) who used to work Disney weddings with us! :)

Too many for one post- head here for Part II!

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: adams estate, azazie, dj steve dunlap, essence of australia, heart happy films, lejeune artistry, men's warehouse, pixies & petals, the dressing room, weddings by mlc, zola

Rachel + Avi : Adams Estate Wedding Part II

April 15, 2025 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Continued from Part I!

Wedding Venue | Adams Estate

Wedding Planner | Weddings by MLC
Videographer | Kimberly with Heart Happy Films
Officiant | Rabbi Litwak
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment | DJ Steve Dunlap
Floral Designer | Jennie with Pixies & Petals
Wedding Dress Designer | Essense of Australia
Wedding Dress Shop | The Dressing Room Celebration
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie Cabernet
Groom Attire | Men’s Wearhouse
Invitations | Zola



Someone wasn’t ok with her wedding being over! ;)

When we couldn’t seem to get sparklers to light (despite trying ~4 lighters and two kinds of sparklers!) I suggested we have guests use the flashlights on their phone. Not gonna lie- this may be my new favorite! <3

Our Disney Wedding familyyyyyy! Rachel and Avi thank you for having us; we can’t wait for the vow renewal!!!

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: adams estate, azazie, essence of australia, heart happy films, lejeune artistry, men's warehouse, pixies & petals, the dressing room, weddings by mlc

Charlotte + David : Romantic Disney Wedding

June 19, 2019 by Jensey 1 Comment

It’s Charlotte and David’s blog day!!! :)

You might remember Charlotte and David’s engagement session if you ever mistook one of our brides for Zooey Deschanel! :) I was dying to photograph this day ever since Nate took their engagement photos around downtown Winter Garden. :)

Charlotte and David traveled all the way from the UK to get married! When 16 year old Charlotte took a family vacation to Walt Disney World, she caught a glimpse of the Wedding Pavilion from the ferry and knew she’d be back to get married there some day. Well, spoiler alert: Her dream came true and it was such a lovely day, and not just because I got to listen to their delightful accents for 10 hours! :)

There is no way to put into words how much we loved these two, so I’ll just leave you with Charlotte’s wedding vows, which made me fall in love with their love!

“You’ve literally made my dreams come true today because you love me- possibly too much- and knew it meant the world to me. I love your kindness, your handsome face, your loyalty, and your patience. I love how much you love me, the way you look at me, and that you put up with my constant singing. I love your bad jokes, your dodgy dancing, and of course your bum! I am so thankful for all the memories we have shared, our funny first date because your brothers canceled on you, the sweet way you asked me to be your girlfriend, and your face when you saw how much I could eat for breakfast. I promise to keep reminding you your kabobs on the way home are unhealthy and to wear lots of sun cream because I want to live long happy lives by each other’s side. You are and will always be my greatest adventure and I’m so excited for all we’ve got before us.”

Huge thanks to our wonderful vendor friends for making this day so magical, but the most thanks goes to this sweet couple. Charlotte and David, we can’t wait to catch up again on your future trips back here!!

Wedding Planner: Pamela – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings,
Wedding Venues, Cake, and Flowers – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Officiant: Reverend Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup: Stacie Otto of Fairytale Hair & Make up
DJ/Band: DJ Charles Miles
Videographer: Trinity Cinema
Bride’s Dress: Essence of Australia – from Aurora in the UK
Bridesmaids Dresses: Wed2B
Groom and Groomsmen: TM Lewin, Trousers – M&S
Invitations: Laura Marlow – The Stationery Garden

Charlotte had two amazing dresses- The vintage number above and then this classic ballgown below (complete with majestic bow in the back!)

Look at the little hidden Mickey on David’s wedding band!!! <3

This one of Charlotte’s Mum watching her daughter get dressed gives me alllllll the feels. <3

David was the most, most dapper! <3

Charlotte and her father had their first look in front of my Mary Poppins fountain! (I’m just loaning it to the Grand for the time being, but expect to have it back in my front yard soon.)

“Wingardium leviosa!”

One of my many favorites! Looooooved Charlotte’s sweet parents. <3

Hellloooooo, Zooey Deschanel!

Nate and I wanted to adopt all three- British accents and all! <3 <3 <3

After guests enjoyed dinner and toasts on the patio, they headed to the Whitehall Room for dancing and magic lanterns! :)

Look at this wedding cake topper!!!

Their first dance began like any other…

… And morphed into one of the most impressive choreographed dances to a montage of Disney favorites! :)

I don’t have a clue what’s going on here, but I’m obsessed and felt the need to share. More of whatever this is, please! :)

Charlotte and David, we can’t thank you enough for having us. Come back and visit soon!!! :)

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: charles miles, dftw pamela, essence of australia, fairytale hair and makeup, favorite wedding, feature, grand floridian wedding, kevin knox, stacie otto, the stationery garden, trinity wedding cinema, wed2b, wedding pavilion

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