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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

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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!”Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 014 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 015 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 016 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 017 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 018 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 019 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 020 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 021 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 022 Lake Mary Events Center Wedding 023

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

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MAZEL TOV! <3

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One of my faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavorites!

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Just the most perfect. <3

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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! :)

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Loved their choreographed first dance! :)

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

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

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Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: fairbanks florist, favorite wedding, feature, jay edwards, jeffrey stoner video, just marry, lake mary events center, lana faulkner, liquid entertainment, orlando wedding, orlando wedding photographer, susan southerland

Maria + Chris : Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs Wedding and Lake Mary Events Wedding Reception

February 19, 2014 by Jensey 2 Comments

When Nate was in college at the University of Central Florida, he got his first dSLR and spent countless hours photographing anything and everything he could. He’d sell his work on Deviantart.com where he worked as an admin and a handful of friends had his prints on their walls. Three of those people I remember best: My practically-perfect-in-every-way mother-in-law, Nick, and Maria. Maria was one of Nate’s biggest supporters, with her living room covered in work by one Nathan Root. Nate didn’t have a car at school for a while, and Maria was the one to drive him to get his prints developed and occasionally to browse the frame aisle at Target. Maria was so instrumental in keeping Nate’s passion for photography alive, and I’m eternally grateful! :)

She was among the first of Nate’s friends I met when we first started dating, so photographing her wedding was so special for us. It’s a wonderful thing seeing old friends so happy. :)

We started the day at Lake Mary’s Residence Inn, where Patricia LeJeune had already worked her hair magic and another friend (and past Root bride Michelle!) had taken over make-up duty.

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I can post these because we’re friends, but Nate’s other college best friend, Danielle, served as maid of honor and had the best faces while helping Maria get dressed. <3

Maria and Chris were married at the beautiful Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. It was so surreal shooting here, because Nate and I rented a condo maybe a 1/2 mile away while we were engaged. We’d walk Huck around this empty property at night allllll the time! :)

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Oh yeah- Remember that time we photographed that ridiculously adorable Christian singer around Nashville? That was Sarah (right), who happens to be the maid of honor’s sister. :)

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Married!! I rarely shed a tear at weddings, but I maaaaay have lost it a little during their recessional. :)

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Nate always sneaks photos of people sneaking photos during group photos, but this may be one of my favorite reactions ever. :)

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FAVORITE. So glad Nate had such great women in his life before I showed up on the scene!

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Fact: I’m in love with Maria’s brother Noel and how much they completely adore each other. I kinda want to rent him out for holidays. :)

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We made it to their reception at the Lake Mary Events Center just in time to catch the last little bit of sunset light.

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Oh yeah, and Lydia was there to assist us for the evening, and our pal Tracy Marini of Eventfully Yours was on hand to coordinate the reception! That meant two things- Silly face photos and juice boxes for us during our break! <3

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Maria’s new business venture, Kernel Desires, served as wedding favors and were such a hit with the guests! You can “like” her Facebook page here: Kernel Desires.

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Loooooove this shot Lydia grabbed as their DJ announced them in to their reception!

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Another great Lydia shot! :)

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They won the anniversary dance by being married the longest. <3

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Maria and Chris, we’re so happy for y’all and thrilled you let us capture your day!!

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Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: altamonte springs, annunciation catholic church, lake mary, lake mary events center, patricia lejeune, tracy marini of eventfully yours

Maria + Chris : Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs Wedding and Lake Mary Events Center Wedding Reception Preview

January 25, 2014 by Jensey 1 Comment

When Nate and I started dating almost 10 years ago, Maria was one of the first of Nate’s friends I met. Crazy to think a couple months short of 10 years later, here we are photographing her wedding day! :) So excited to share some previews of Chris and Maria’s big day!

Patricia LeJeune did an amazing job with Maria’s hair, and our past bride Michelle took over make-up. :)

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Then it was off to their ceremony at Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs for the ceremony!

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Their reception took place at the Lake Mary Events Center, where we met our pal Tracy Marini of Eventfully Yours! :)

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Love this photo taken by our sweet assistant Lydia! <3

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Can’t end the preview without putting in my most favorite! :) Maria and Chris, thanks for letting us be a part of it! :)

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: altamonte springs, annunciation catholic church, junction 88, lake mary, lake mary events center, mj farb, tracy marini, tracy marini of eventfully yours

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