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Holly + Megan : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

July 29, 2022 by Jensey 1 Comment

Holly and Megan met in college but quickly realized there was something more there. A house, a couple kittens, and oh, 18 years later, they reached out to us about photographing their wedding! Megan surprised Holly with a proposal on a private fireworks cruise a around Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon. Covid meant their original wedding date and plans had to shift a bit, but as we’ve learned the past two years, love is *very* patient and I think their day ended up just the way it was meant to be. <3

Following the theme of delayed timelines and backup plans for their wedding, Holly and Megan’s ceremony got moved from an outdoor location at the Polynesian to a covered patio at the Grand Floridian. It was an emotional call to make in the moment, but we were lucky enough to still get to take some portraits where the wedding would have been. And the rain backup meant they got to add another photo location, monorails and all!

Holly’s late mother was nearby all day with this sweet tribute in her bridal clutch. <3

They are both incredibly close with their brothers, so it was only right to have a special first look with them, too. <3

Their floral was so unique!! <3

I love when couples do a “ring warming” ceremony and pass them around for family and friends to hold and think good thoughts. Our pal Melissa at Disney Weddings made sure to help out the ring bearer! <3

PERFECT cake topper when you’re getting married after two decades of being together! :)

Holly and Megan got engaged while watching this fireworks show, so it was extra special to watch it again on their wedding night. <3

One of our most favorite venues- the Napa Room at California Grill <3

Holly and Megan, it was an absolute honor being a small part of your day!!! <3

Stephanie + MJ : Disney Wedding in Orlando, Florida

February 22, 2020 by Jensey Leave a Comment

They met fall of 2015 at a charity fundraiser for a mutual friend. MJ was photographing the event but couldn’t help but notice Stephanie and her piercing blue eyes, and as the story has it, Stephanie couldn’t help but watch MJ hard at work. <3

When they finally got to spend time together (they lived in different states!), Stephanie and MJ felt like they’d known each other forever. It was love almost instantly, and MJ proposed the following year during a game night at home. MJ worked her proposal into a trivia game- Stephanie was so focused on answering the fake question that MJ had to ask her twice before she realized MJ was proposing!!

Disney is a really big part of their family. Stephanie, her father, and her daughter Kendall used to go to Disney all the time with just the 3 of them. It was beyond special to MJ when she was first invited along, so there was no more special place to have their wedding than Walt Disney World. <3

Stephanie and MJ, we can’t thank you enough for letting us follow along- Enjoy your preview!!

Kendall and Stephanie’s dresses. <3

The loveliest wooden flowers. <3

Stephanie’s dad making a scene in the getting ready room and making us all laugh! <3

Can. We. Talk. About. This. Miss. Hayley. Paige. Gown. <3

MJ had the sweetest, most emotional reaction to watching her bride walk down the aisle. <3

They had a special moment with Stephanie’s dad and “his girls” during the ceremony. <3

Nate and I were greeted with this sunset when we parked at the Contemporary and booked it to try to get a photo of them with it!!

I MEANNNNN <3

WE LOVE Y’ALL!!! Thank you so so much for having us!!!!!!!!!!! <3

Jen + Travis : Luau Pointe Vow Renewal at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Part II

February 5, 2020 by Jensey Leave a Comment

(Continued from Part 1!)

After portraits around Sarasota Springs, it was off to Jen and Travis’s vow renewal at the Polynesian Village Resort. Be still my heart! <3

They *began* their wedding ceremony by walking in through a petal toss and leading guests to the ceremony site. <3

I am so, so, so in love with these Luau Pointe ceremonies! I mean. <3

Jen and Travis officiated the ceremony themselves, with the perfect bit of humor and sentimentality. They lost both of their fathers since their wedding day, and so much of the day honored their memories by quoting their words. My favorite part of the ceremony was when they took turns reading their original vows, and then read what they wanted to add them 10 years later. It was so sweet and simple and the first time in my life I think we maaaaay plan a 20 year vow renewal ourselves. ;)

After family photos, their guests were treated to a complimentary Dole Whip. Look. At. These. Fastpasses!! <3

One last photo of Jen’s morning look…

… and now their evening attire! <3

Maybe my favorite. <3

I drove our gear to the Contemporary while Jen, Travis, and Nate hopped on the monorail to head to the reception. <3

The Napa Room and the gentlemen who run it forever have my heart. <3

Instead of having guests toast them, Jen and Travis walked around and introduced, toasted, and occasionally roasted their friends and family. <3

Another favorite thing about the reception?! The gorgeous gal on the left is Ollie’s babysitter! Jen reached out asking if we knew anyone she could hire to take care of the kids’ table at the reception and we knew Jasmine would be the perfect fit! We know how much Ollie adores her, but it was so fun seeing her come in with her bag of tricks and color with a one year old while encouraging a 5 year old to build a tower while going through Brain Teasers with a 10 year old. You could tell that every child felt paid attention to and I think I heard people raving about Jasmine more than their Dole Whips! I hope more couples bring her along for their day!! <3

Jen and Travis, our hearts are so full but I’ve never felt so nervous to click publish on a blog post!! We love y’all and hope to see you again soon!!! :)