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Michelle + Ian : DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Wedding

November 11, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

Being the daughter of a United States Marine fighter pilot, I’ve always been bothered by how often friends confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. If this has ever happened to you, just try to remember the differences by simplifying them: Memorial Day is for the fallen, Veterans Day is for thanking those who have served.

So wishing people a happy Memorial Day or gloating about how excited you are for Memorial Day weekend is offensive and hurtful to someone who’s lost a loved one in service.

Got it? Good. Now in honor of Veterans Day, enjoy some photos from when Michelle wed her handsome Marine (oorah!)

I couldn’t get enough of this little stud muffin!

Sneaky Nate. ;)

I mean, really…

I met smiley Michelle while working Fantasyland attractions on our Disney College Program! It’s impossible to not want to be friends with that face. :)

I love “firsts” on wedding days! Instead of Michelle and Ian smashing cake into each other’s faces, Michelle went for her sister (maid-of-honor)…

… While Ian took care of his best man. Neither had any clue it was coming!! Thankfully we got a heads up!!

It’s a wonderful thing seeing old friends so happy! :)

During the garter removal, Ian found a load of things! :)

Michelle and Ian, thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day!! Happy Veterans Day not only to those who’ve served, but other military families who also give up so much so we can be free. We are so thankful for all of you.

Even more Fantasyland weddings!

Veronica + Jamie : Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando Wedding Part II

August 6, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

Part I of Veronica and Jamie’s wedding at Rosen Shingle Creek here! :)

Favorite altar kiss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay friends in the bridal party! :)

Had to steal a quick photo with the bride. :)

Like our other Rosen Shingle Creek couples, Veronica and Jamie opted to have their reception in the Butler Ballroom. It’s such a cool space, because your guests enjoy the cocktail hour upstairs and then come down for the party!

First dance love. :)

The father of the groom showing us all how it’s done!

I don’t know if I wanna eat that cake more or make a dress out of it! :)

Our first time seeing the “Wobble,” and I have to admit, no one’s come close to doing it this well since!

Tracy Marini Love!

Where our night would typically be over at this point, Veronica and her bridal party had other plans…

… They totally did it!!! (And look how cute Brianna is on the far right!!)

F A V O R I T E.

Another Fantasyland-er pal, Cory, was a true gentleman and handed out towels to the freezing bridal party as they got out of the water. :) Veronica and Jamie, we love you guys and are so happy you picked us! Cory, Breanna, and Veronica- Love you guys so much. Fantasyland wooooooooooo!

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Henry : Windermere Family Session

May 7, 2013 by Jensey 4 Comments

When I signed up for the Walt Disney World College Program internship, I never could have fathomed how many amazing people would be placed in my life. I was able to meet Nick (Hallpants’ dad), and my best friend Casi. One girl at work I always wanted to become better friends with but never got the chance was Jessica. She seemed to be one of the “cool” kids at work, and this status was cemented when she transferred out of attractions to become “best friends” with Mary Poppins.

I loved when this happened because it was the first time I was ever really friends with a character. I begged for shifts at Dumbo during the day because I knew my Poppins rode carousel, and if I could time it just right, I could sneak a wave when I was doing Dumbo Long Walk. (I never said I was a cool kid, ok?!)

As the years passed, we both moved on, met our fellas, and got married. Thanks to Facebook we kept in touch, and though we didn’t photograph her wedding, Jessica kept tabs on our photography as we grew the past six years. I was so excited when she wrote asking us to photograph her little boy Henry’s first birthday session! :)

Jessica and her husband Brad are wonderfully sentimental people. When it came time to decide where we should photograph their session, she was torn between Port Orleans (where she and Brad stayed when only they knew Jessica was pregnant), and downtown Windermere (when Henry was a newborn and Jessica needed to get out of the house, she’d drive him to Windermere where they’d sit on the library rocking chairs and read books, or walk around the park!) She ultimately decided Windermere was the right place, and I’m so glad she did! :)

I was worried Henry would take a while to warm up to us, but once we got him in a swing, we had him! :)

Love this family! :)

Cake smash time!! Even the cake had special meaning- Jessica and Brad did a “gender reveal” when they were pregnant, where in front of family members (I think on Skype!) they cut into the cake to see if it was pink or blue. Jessica put the cake into the freezer and saved it until Henry was one for his cake smash- So perfect! <3

Jessica, thank you for letting us spend time with your sweet family! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. :)