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Katie + Ronnie : Orlando Wedding at Mystic Dunes

March 13, 2019 by Jensey 1 Comment

Katie and Ronnie were married this month at Mystic Dunes- This venue is so special to us because we photographed our third wedding ever there!

It was crazy to see how much the place has changed and trees have matured and buildings have sprouted- Who knew so much could change in 13 years?! Even more special than the venue was our couple, Katie and Ronnie. <3

Katie is the daughter of Jamie, the sweetest man on the planet who happens to be an unofficial co-worker of ours when we photograph Disney weddings! Jamie can often be seen hanging out with celebrity wedding guests, escorting Cinderella’s coach (sometimes in the pouring rain!), but always, always with a huge smile to greet you. When Jamie mentioned his daughter was engaged, we couldn’t help but mention we’d love to be a part of it, but didn’t expect it to go further than that with all the photographers he knows! It was an absolute honor to be chosen to document this day and meet Jamie’s family and fall in love with the whole group. <3

Katie and Ronnie are extra special to me because they’re part of my extended Fantasyland family! I haven’t worked there since college, but working there is kind of like being in a sorority- I always feel a connection to those who also endure Dumbo on July 4th or stroller parking on New Year’s Eve. We’re just missing the secret handshake! We spent a few minutes swapping names to see who we knew in common and it all just added to the magic of the day. :)

I’m *so* excited to share these preview photos- Katie and Ronnie, I hope you and your families love these as much as we loved taking them!!

And thank you to our awesome vendor team!! <3

Venue : Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club

Officiant : Kevin Knox

Floral : Kissimmee Florist

DJ and Photo booth : Event Concepts

Cake : Party Flavors

Guitarist : Eric Lesko

Ronnie, the pocket-square folding master!

Love this one of Jamie seeing his daughter as a bride for the first time! :)

This is Taylor, the bride’s neice! Katie was the flower girl in Taylor’s parents’ wedding and rang this bell as she walked down the aisle. Katie had secretly saved the bell and passed it on to Taylor for the ceremony. Isn’t that the sweetest?!

Let’s all make believe the bugs are pixie dust here, ok?! <3

Andrew, another favorite at Disney! We loved loved meeting their sweet families! :)

Can you name this Disney song? ;)

Katie and Ronnie, thank you for having us!! Give Disneyland our love!! <3

Sam + Craig : Orlando Wedding Photography

July 30, 2016 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Sam and Craig came all the way from the UK for their Disney wedding here in Orlando!

They brought along their family and three dapper boys and the whole day was so lovely. <3

I love a good foot tattoo (of her boy’s names) for wedding day shoe photos! <3

Sam, I still can’t believe you *made* your wedding dress! ;)

THESE BOOOOYS. <3

Anyone familiar with our nephews Hallpants and Henrybear?! I’m convinced this little one is a long lost brother with a British accent!!

Sweetest bride giveaway moment EVER.

Sam and Craig, thank you so much for the fun day!!!! We’re excited to share more soon! :)

Ashley + Bradley : Cypress Grove Estate House Wedding in Orlando

March 14, 2016 by Jensey 3 Comments

I can’t think of a better wedding to feature in March than a gorgeous plantation wedding with more towering green trees than you can shake a stick at. Their wedding may have taken place in November, but everything about Ashley and Bradley’s wedding, colors included, make me think of spring. :)

These guys came to Orlando from Canada for their wedding, and instead of having a Disney wedding, they got married at the gorgeous Cypress Grove Estate House. Every time I’m there I wish we were there more often, it’s so beautifully southern and I love getting a “Tennessee” fix every now and then. Plus, Ashley loved it because it reminded her of Edward and Bella’s wedding venue in Twilight. ;)

This was our first wedding with RW Events, and Rachel was such a pleasure to work with! She kept things cool when nerves ran high and the day went off without a hitch. Reverend Kevin Knox performed the ceremony, and Kristin of Our DJ Rocks kept the dance floor packed. It really was such a wonderful day! :)

This. Venue. <3

First look time!! :) Ashley and Brad saw each other before their ceremony and we were able to get their portraits and wedding party photos done in great light! The sun went down shortly after the wedding and we wouldn’t have had any time for these portraits otherwise.