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Victoria + Brian : Wedding Part II

February 8, 2012 by Jensey 6 Comments

Continued from Victoria and Brian’s Wedding Part I.

Not only does Brian have Disney prince-worthy good looks, but he literally danced his way down the aisle. *Swooooon!*

I’m extra emotional when a mother of the bride gives her little girl away, because my Mom gave me away over the phone when we eloped. :)

I love the rustic feel of the Grand Californian‘s ceremony location!

Victoria and Brian had a “ring warming” ceremony, which is yet another perk of having an intimate wedding- Their officiant passed around their wedding rings and each guest held them and “warmed” them with their happy thoughts for the couple.

Brian’s best man had Victoria’s phone in his pocket so her grandma could hear the ceremony. :)

Victoria and Brian, we couldn’t have asked for a better first Disneyland couple! I’m so happy we’ve gained two more friends (and a gaming buddy for Nate!) Please, please keep in touch!

Victoria + Brian : Wedding Part I

February 7, 2012 by Jensey 9 Comments

Don’t forget to check out Victoria and Brian’s Disneyland engagement session first. ;)

After Victoria and Brian’s wedding day, I was able to check off one more thing from my bucket list- Photographing a Disneyland wedding!!! Because we’ve done so many Walt Disney World weddings, I’ve always been curious about how the other side does things. I kept having to remember it’s a much smaller operation over there. Disneyland doesn’t have their own florist or photographers (thank goodness, or we couldn’t shoot in the park, I’m sure!) So everything we’re used to with WDW weddings sort of went out the window. There was a snag in the day regarding timing of Victoria’s flower delivery, and I was a little disappointed with how Disney handled it, but Victoria handled the stress like a champ and you never would have known something went askew. That is why we love our brides. :)

Victoria and Brian met when they were both in the bridal party of a friend’s wedding- I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get much cuter than that!

I was more than a little jealous of the view from Victoria’s room at the Grand Californian. :)

I can’t wait to be an aunt!!! :)

Tara Fontana of Fairytale Hair and Make-up was just as magical as I thought she’d be!

My favorite spot in the Grand Californian. :)

Victoria, I adore you!

Gooooooorgeous! :)

We happened to be in the perfect place at the perfect time and caught some amazing light in the lobby!

Most epic texting photo EVER!

Nate’s favorite. :)

Come back tomorrow for part two!

Victoria + Brian : Preview II

October 3, 2011 by Jensey 7 Comments

I was tickled pink for our first-ever Disneyland wedding, and I can’t think of a better first couple than Victoria and Brian. Their wedding was absolutely charming, and the fact that Victoria looked a little like Natalie Portman made our job crazy easy. :)

I could spend all day exploring the Grand Californian.

Victoria and Brian, thanks for being so awesome! Can’t wait to share the rest. :)