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Hannah + Evan : Boardwalk Inn Wedding at Walt Disney World!

April 7, 2022 by Jensey Leave a Comment

This was a rare wedding where Ollie woke up pretty sick the day before and grandparents weren’t able to take him, so we called in reinforcements and our 2nd shooter Kim was able to play “Jensey” for the day!! Nate and Kim killed it per usual, and of course when I started editing Hannah and Evan’s photos, I wanted to cry because I missed out on such a fun weddinggggg!! <3

Evan and Hannah have one of my favorite meet-cutes!! I’ll let her tell the adorable story herself…

“So we met the night I arrived to Orlando for my Disney college program. After driving across the country from texas we went straight to Disney springs to shop around the night before check in. While checking out at World of Disney I noticed the cast member had a DCP name tag that said Evan from the University of Tennessee. Being super excited to be talking to the first CP I met upon arriving there for my own, I asked him about when he arrived, how he’s enjoying it, etc. He told me he had just arrived two weeks earlier and was loving it, then told me good luck on my program and winked at me.
Two days later my mom and I finished moving in to my DCP apartment and wanted to grab lunch on property. I texted in a group chat I had joined from the DCP Facebook page aptly named DCP feminists asking where to park to get lunch on the boardwalk, and I received a response from none other than Evan Hamilton himself. I clicked on his photo and asked my mom if he looked like the cute boy from world of Disney and she said yes omg text him and I said no way that’s weird but she encouraged me to do it anyway. A month later I asked him out to see Happily ever after fireworks on Main Street and the rest is history!”

I think you’re going to loooove these photos- I was immediately smitten when I saw Hannah’s wedding dress but my jaw dropped when I found out it was designed by her childhood best friend! This was what Hannah had to say about her dress : “I had the honor of having my wedding dress designed and custom made by my childhood best friend and day one fashion inspiration, THE Mariah Sliwinski. Mariah is such a force and so unbelievably talented. Growing up by your side and watching you work your magic through every step of the design process made this whole experience so much more special and memorable. There are so many special touches to this dress that help tie my own a story into it, from the lace from my mother’s wedding dress lining the inside, to the hidden Mickey at the end of the train.”⁠

One of Nate and my songs (and now a family favorite since Ollie is obsessed too) is “Surrey with the Fringe on Top.” Before we eloped, we’d planned on making our wedding exit to that song and I just think it’s one of the most romantic songs ever written. So naturally, my favorite part of their day was when Hannah and Evan made their exit in a (fringe-less) surrey on the Boardwalk!

Hannah and Evan, thank you for letting us be your photographers and I hope you love your photos as much as I loved editing them!! <3

Venues : Boardwalk Inn Croquet Lawn and Atlantic Dance Hall
Wedding Planner : Kathy of DFTW
Officiant : Gabe Chavarria
Beauty : Hair by Melinda Hepler and Makeup by LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment : Jason Logan
Videographer : Merrily Married 
Florals : Laura Kidd of DFTW and Bride’s bouquet by Katlyn McMillan
Bride’s Dress : Custom designed by Mariah Sliwinski Designs
Bridesmaids Dresses : Azazie
Groom’s Tux : Blacktux
Cake Designer: DFTW

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: atlantic dance hall, azazie, blacktux, boardwalk inn, croquet lawn, dftw kathy, disney wedding, favorite wedding, feature, jason logan, lejeune artistry, mariah sliwinski designs, merrily married, patricia lejeune

Kate + Phil : Lisa Stoner Events Wedding at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort

December 16, 2019 by Jensey Leave a Comment

We’ve done a looooot of Disney weddings in our day, but this was our first designed by our sweet friend Lisa Stoner! I was so excited to see how Lisa would transform a ballroom we’ve seen so many times, and just. wait. til. you. see. how. it. turned. out! <3

We started the day hanging out with tediously working beside our esteemed colleges Joe, Kristin, and Tanner of Switzerworld! Patricia LeJeune was on hand to make sure everyone looked and felt their best, and we knew we had Jim from Fyerfly to look forward to packing the dance floor. It’s a wonderful feeling when we get to be part of a team composed of the best of the best! :)

Planner : Lisa Stoner Events
Videographer : Switzerworld
Hair and Makeup : LeJeune Artistry
Floral : Orlando Flower Market
Reception Chairs (Silver Chiavari) and Chargers : A Chair Affair
Lighting and Music : FyerFly Productions
Drape : Dazian
Linen : BBJ Linen
Dance Floor : Letz Dance On It

Sunset wedding photos at Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort.

I loved all THREE of Kate’s wedding day footwear looks! <3

One day of bridal footwear : Minnie slippers, heels, and Kate Spade glitter Keds Wedding rings on a painted Disney wedding invitation Wedding rings on a painted Disney wedding invitation

A little *too* excited to be organizing and shooting details! :)

Wedding rings on a painted Disney wedding invitation Wedding dress hanging on a Disney Boardwalk balcony Wedding rings on a painted Disney wedding invitation Bridal hair and makeup by Patricia of LeJeune Artistry

One of my favorites! <3

Bridal hair and makeup by Patricia of LeJeune Artistry Wedding day StarbucksMother of the bride hug in front of a wedding dress Mother of the bride dressing her daughter Mother of the bride dressing her daughter Mother of the bride dressing her daughter

Sweet first look with Kate’s dad. <3

Father of the bride first look Bridesmaid first look Long light blue bridesmaid dresses at the Grand Floridian chandelier

First look time with Phil! :)

First look at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort First look at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Photobomb by Joe= Joetobomb!

Photobomb by Joe of SwitzerWorld Bridal portrait at Disney's Grand Floridian

One of our biggest wedding parties to date, but we got ’em all in! <3

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Off to the Boardwalk for wedding party photos and reception time! <3

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Look. At. This. Room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

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First dance fog machine magic! <3

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Then it was party time! I *think* the guests had a good time, but it might be a little hard to tell ;)

Wedding reception at Disney's Boardwalk Inn Mickey and Minnie at a Disney Wedding Mickey and Minnie at a Disney Wedding Mickey and Minnie at a Disney Wedding Wedding reception at Disney's Boardwalk Inn Wedding reception at Disney's Boardwalk Inn Wedding reception at Disney's Boardwalk Inn Confetti cannon last dance

Have you ever seen a more amazing confetti cannon?! That’s some FyerFly magic right there! <3

confetti cannon last dance

Kate and Phil, thank you SO much for having us!!! <3

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: a chair affair, bbj linen, boardwalk ballroom, boardwalk inn, dazian, disney's wedding pavilion, feature, fyerfly productions, lejeune artistry, letz dance on it, lisa stoner events, orlando flower market, patricia lejeune, switzer world

Danielle + Chris : Cinderella Wedding at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Part I

August 2, 2018 by Jensey Leave a Comment

I could write the longest love letter to this couple, but to be completely honest, I just want to get these photos up asap. :)

I will say Danielle is the embodiment of a true Disney princess- Kind, loyal, gorgeous, and a truly sparkly personality, which is fitting, considering the wedding dress she chose! We loved our vendor team today, from Patricia LeJeune of LeJeune Artistry to Charles Miles dj-ing to Mary and Jamie of Key Moment Films. The whole day was absolutely perfect, and I cannot wait a single second more before sharing the most epic entrance photo ever- Thanks to Lumiere serenading their guests to “Be Our Guest” and a confetti cannon! <3

I had to. <3

I looooooved this moment! Chris snuck through the living room of Danielle’s suite to the bedroom with his eyes shut so Nate could shoot getting ready photos, and Danielle totally snuck a peek! :)

Her dad’s first look <3

This pin has made it around about a million Disney brides! :)

We were suuuuuuper bummed when the rain just didn’t let up for their first look, but cue photographer happy tears when Danielle was totally down with doing it under an umbrella! We’ve never done a first look here, and it was so special with the Wedding Pavilion in the background :)

My two favorites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rainy day first looks FTW! <3

This. Munchkin. Don’t forget to look for her in the next photo, too! ;)

On to   P A R T   T W O !

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: charles miles, cinderella carriage, disney's wedding pavilion, feature, lejeune artistry, mary angelini of key moment films, patricia lejeune

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