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Lianna + Bryan : Disney’s Wedding Pavilion Ceremony and Epcot Reception

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IT IS HAPPENINGGGGG!! First blog post of the yearrrrr!!! *blows dust off blog*

First meeting on an app called MeetMe, Lianna and Bryan’s first messages began in the summer of 2016 and they haven’t stopped since. It was on a cruise with their families where Bryan caught Lianna completely by surprise and proposed at a beautiful restaurant. Lianna and Bryan were married at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and then partied at Epcot’s American Adventure Rotunda, and they were the sweetest way to kick off our 2024 wedding season! :)

Thank you our wonderful team!!

Venue | Walt Disney World
Planning | Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Beauty | Laura Reynolds Artistry
Filmmaker | Kimberly of Heart Happy Films
Wedding Dress Designer | Martina Liana Bridal
Wedding Dress Shop | Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridal Attendants | Azazie
Groom’s Attire | Kent Wang
Invitations | Social Savvy Design
Entertainment | DJ Vitor Andrade
Floral | Emily McLaughlin from DFTW Floral & Decor
Cake  | Walt Disney World


The morning began at Disney’s Coronado Springs Gran Destino Tower, one of our favorite getting ready locations. :)

First look time at the Grand! <3

It was a dream-team kinda wedding day :) PS- Go book Kimberly of Heart Happy Films, please!

We love a good rock-paper-scissors to see who reads their vows first <3

Off to Epcot for fireworksssss!!

Please notice the adult vs. kid reactions here; never underestimate the love kids of ALL ages have for these rodents!

Lianna and Bryan, thank you for starting our year on such a wonderful note!! We hope you love these photos as much as we loved taking them! :)

Chelsea + Justin : Oak Manor Lawn Disney Wedding

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I’m so thankful our Oak Manor Lawn curse seeeems to have been lifted! My Tennessee heart longed to photograph a wedding here, but Florida storms kept moving our ceremonies to backup locations. The forecast leading up to Chelsea and Justin’s day wasn’t looking good (you’d think I’d know by now to never trust a 10 day forecast!!), but not only did the rain stay away, but we had the dreamiest, magical-est light. I’m exactly as in love with Oak Manor Lawn ceremonies as I thought I’d be. <3

Chelsea and Justin’s love story began with Bumble (thankfully Justin was persistent- sounds like it took quite a few tries before Chelsea finally swiped right!!) As soon as they started dating, Chelsea realized what a catch Justin was and she’s been smitten ever since.

I’m so excited that Chelsea and Justin chose Kimberly from Heart Happy Films for their wedding videography; I cannot wait to see her masterpiece from this day! Make sure you’re following her on Instagram so we can swoon over it together. My favorite thing about working with Kimberly is how well our final products work together. Sometimes when you see the wedding photos vs. video there’s just a different “feel,” but Heart Happy’s videos genuinely look like our photos came back to life. Does that make sense? :)

Massive thanks to our wonderful vendor team!! :)

Wedding Reception | GM Lounge at Epcot
Day-of-Coordinator + Dress Steaming | Martell Event Services
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment | DJ Steve Dunlap
Wedding Dress Designer | Martina Liana
Wedding Dress Shop | She Said Yes in Rogers, AR
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry
Groom Attire | Jim’s Formal Wear
Invitations | Disvites from Etsy
Brides getting ready at Disney’s Riviera Resort is a tough one to beat!!
This bride and this murallllll!!! <3
Seriously a scene taken out of a movie!! <3
Oh hi, Kimberly! :)
Too much goodness for one post- head here for part two!! :)

Chelsea + Justin : Epcot GM Lounge Wedding

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Continued from Part I : Chelsea + Justin’s Oak Manor Lawn Disney Wedding :)

Wedding Reception | GM Lounge at Epcot
Day-of-Coordinator + Dress Steaming | Martell Event Services
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment | DJ Steve Dunlap
Wedding Dress Designer | Martina Liana
Wedding Dress Shop | She Said Yes in Rogers, AR
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry
Groom Attire | Jim’s Formal Wear
Invitations | Disvites from Etsy


And now a plethora of portraits from Oak Manor Lawn because we couldn’t get enough!! :)

On to Epcot’s GM Lounge for a reception with a viiiiiiew! <3

And now a photo-ode to Ruby, the flower girl. <3

Nate getting his dancefloor high-five.

Chelsea and Justin had a shuttle to drop guests at their hotels for a change into comfortable clothes before bringing them back to Epcot for the dessert party.

Chelsea and Justin, THANK YOU for being the couple to break our rain curse!! We had the most most fun! <3