The Root Photography Blog

Elopements are my favorite.

April and Christopher planned a sunny ceremony at the Polynesian with just the two of them, but Orlando weather had other plans. Unfortunately that wasn’t the only snag in their wedding day- Imagine how April felt when her hair and make-up artist neglected to show up (or even answer their phone!!) on her wedding morning?! Luckily Disney was on hand with “plan B’s” for both of these problems- Linda from the Grand Floridian Salon played Fairy Godmother and got April wedding-ready, and Citricos at the Grand Floridian provided the perfect, intimate backdrop for their ceremony. And we all know that rain is good luck on a wedding day, right? Right. :)

Enjoy this sweet, all black-and-white elopement. :)

April and Christopher, from one elope-er to another, our most heartfelt congrats and best wishes! Thank you for letting us be a part of your day! :)

I know, I know, I shouldn’t have favorites.

But these two just melt me. Cynthia and Shane were one of our very first Walt Disney World wedding couples! They were married back in 2008 (which you can read on our old blog here!), and a couple years later, we met them in Celebration for a session with their daughter Violet, who just turned one. Look at her today!! <3

Not to be out-shined, of course, by her spunky little brother, Eli! <3

This was Violet 3(ish) years ago…

… And NOW! :)

Nate winning Eli over with his dance moves!

LOVE. THIS. FAMILY.

Funny story about Eli: Just like 99% of the kids we photograph, Eli really took to Nate. In the middle of the session, Cynthia told him, “Quick! Look at Miss Jensey!” and then, “Ok! Now where’s Mr. Nate?” Eli looked at her and shouted, “NO! That’s Miss Bobbi!” Cynthia corrected my name to him, and then he insisted, “NO! (Points to Nate) Miss Bobbi!” And from then on, we all lovingly referred to Nate as “Miss Bobbi.” :)