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Amanda + Jeff : Orlando Florida Wedding

August 22, 2016 by Jensey 2 Comments

I can think of no better time to share this happy December wedding than today, in the dead of August (FLORIDA in August at that!), when I could use the reminder that we’re this close to more beautiful weather! :)

We love Amanda and Jeff and knew from their engagement session (remember the Santa Mickey hats on the beach?) that we were going to love their wedding day. Jeff is a Fantasyland cast member, which happens to be *my* old workplace that I miss dearly, and it’s impossible to not smile when you’re around Amanda!

They were married at the Yacht Club Gazebo and had their reception in Ariel’s. I love that their best friend married them (though I’m a little partial to that!), and their DJ, Elliot, quickly became my favorite Disney DJ next to Charles Miles! :)

One of my favorites- So much happy in one photo! <3

I love when couples “play” a little bit instead of using traditional songs to walk down the aisle. Jeff and his parents came into “Come and Get Your Love” and had everyone dancing and smiling along! :)

I’m 99% sure Amanda walked into the theme song from The Princess Diaries, which is all kinds of perfect. <3

CHRISTMAS IS COMING YOU GUUUUUYS. <3

I’ll never forget their sweet first dance to “Define Dancing” from Wall-E. I think of them every time it comes on my playlist. <3

SO. MUCH. HAPPY.

The BEST wedding to end the year with. I MEAN!!! :)

Amanda and Jeff, we love y’all too much! Vow renewal soon please!! :)

Deborah + Aleš : Lake Mary Events Center Wedding in Orlando, Florida

August 9, 2016 by Jensey 2 Comments

When Deborah and Aleš met playing tennis at a league last year, it didn’t take long for them to realize they’d both found someone special. After all, their first date lasted 8 hours! <3

Aleš is from the Czech Republic and last summer, he brought Deborah home to meet the family. One year later, and his family was flying here for their Florida wedding. Not all of Aleš’s family spoke English, and even though some of the day might have gotten lost in translation, it was a beautiful thing to see how happy everyone was for these two. Deborah doesn’t speak much Czech and her new mother-in-law doesn’t know English, but there is already so much love between these two from their mutual love of Aleš.

Their wedding at the Lake Mary Events Center was absolutely gorgeous. I couldn’t get enough of the happy pink and blue palette and THAT. CHUPPAH. <3

We loved this vendor team so much, and huge props go to the incomparable Lana of Fairbanks Florist based out of Winter Park. Lana was a ball of sunshine and I’m so glad we finally got to work together! :) This was our second wedding with Susan Southerland of Just Marry! and the day went so smoothly with her at the helm. And while I could go on and on about how much Deborah and her family adores Susan and loved working with her and she did a great job and yadda yadda yadda, but I will more importantly point out that Susan has a vast knowledge on Pokemon Go and helped me level up while we ate our vendor meals! ;)

Of course, Jeffrey Stoner was there to film, and wedding days with Jeffrey never, ever feel like work. Jeffrey, thank you so much for sending Deborah our way- We had such a wonderful time and can’t wait to do it again. (Seriously, Root brides- Go check out his page and book him for your wedding!!)

And now, on with the photos! <3

I love seeing our guest books at weddings. :)

I MEAN. <3 Quoted from FairbanksFlorist on Instagram : “I put a lot of thought into the design. I created 18 individual floral arrangements which were all individually attached to the chuppah and after the ceremony we took the individual arrangements and put them on either side of the nine tall reception centerpieces to complete the table centerpiece design!”

My favorite part of the ceremony- Their rabbi let them whisper sweet things privately to each other while he spoke to their guests.

MAZEL TOV! <3

One of my faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavorites!

Just the most perfect. <3

Jay Edwards of Liquid Entertainment was both the DJ and in charge of the uplighting. Between his, Susan’s, and Lana’s talents, the room looked so magical! :)

Loved their choreographed first dance! :)

Seriously- It feels like summer camp every time we work with Jeffrey! <3

Deborah and Aleš, it was such a joy. Thank you so much for letting us join your wedding adventure! Mazel tov! <3

Erica + Shawn : The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Wedding by Lisa Stoner Events

February 3, 2016 by Jensey 2 Comments

This. Wedding. You. Guys. <3

If I could bottle up a wedding day and clone it for myself, this would probably be the one.

Erica and Shawn were married at the Orlando Ritz-Carlton, a place I’m convinced is what inspired Ashman and Menken to write “Be Our Guest.” It is a favorite Orlando venue that I wish we worked at more often, but our absence just makes it that much sweeter when we do. <3

If you’re familiar with our blog, you’ve come to know Lisa Stoner, an Orlando wedding planner who is one of our dearest friends. Lisa coordinated Erica and Shawn’s day, and we were so excited to work with her that the night before felt like Christmas Eve. I’ve said in the past that Lisa Stoner is my real-life Mary Poppins. She’s gorgeous, magical, and makes wedding dreams come true. I can neither confirm nor deny that she travels by umbrella! ;) Lisa holds such care and admiration for her couples and her quality of service is unparalleled in this community. I’m honored to be her occasional colleague and proud to call her my best friend! If you’re a Root couple, Lisa Stoner Events will put you in the best care possible, bringing your event from good to ~~practically~~ perfect in every way!

We also had the privilege of working alongside Lisa’s husband, our (other) dear friend Jeffrey Stoner! If you’ve received our recommended vendor list, you’ll see that Jeffrey is on our very short list of preferred film makers. The photo/video relationship can be a tricky one. Given that Nate and I both photograph every wedding, it can quickly become a “too many cooks in the kitchen” situation and change the energy of your wedding day. Jeffrey is the kindest, most positive man who I swear is somehow related to my husband! He’s professional and brightens the mood of every wedding just by being a part of it. Our work styles are so similar, so we never have to worry about being in each other’s ways or clashing shooting styles. I don’t have to worry about him bossing around our brides or not being aware of his surroundings and knocking me to the ground during a ceremony (yes, that’s happened.) His end product always results in a classic film that I know won’t seem dated in the years to come. If you’re interested in booking Stoner Video for your wedding day, check out his website here!

Jeffrey and Lisa are a past Root-couple-turned-family. They are the “Godparents” to our Huckleberry and we spend every Thanksgiving together! Now, without further ado, our second #Stoneroo event! <3

This dress was a favorite- That beading! <3 In my mind Erica still wears this every day, btw.

Erica and Shawn got ready next door to each other so Nate could shuffle back and forth between the rooms. So nice!

One of my favorite bridal portraits ever! It’s even a favorite on our new site. :)

Look at this huppah!!!!!

“Lisa Poppins” getting our girl ready for her walk down the aisle. :)

Can we just take a second to ooh and aah over all those individually cut and perfectly placed ribbons?!

MARRIED! :)

We stole the newlyweds away for some photos before the room reveal.

I was absolutely speechless. <3

We had the privilege of working with None Other not once, but TWICE this month! I’ve never danced so much behind the camera. These guys are one of the best bands we’ve ever heard play a wedding and we so hope to work with them again. If I couldn’t love them more, the lead singers, Clint and Lyli, just got married! <3 I can’t say enough wonderful things about this group. Go book them for your wedding!!

Erica and Shawn, thank you so much for letting us be a part of your amazing day!! :)