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Emily + Ben : Paradise Cove Wedding in Orlando, FL

April 9, 2025 by Jensey Leave a Comment

How about we dust off the ol’ blog today?!

I often feel like I’m putting on my old lady glasses (ok, my every-day glasses) and talking into an internet void here! I try really hard to get everyone up here, but it’s so hard being pulled in every direction of social media; the blog definitely falls to the bottom of the pile some months.

But the truth is, I know it’s a bit old-fashioned now, but I genuinely enjoy sharing blog posts and telling little stories about our couples on here. I feel like it’s a good ending to the wedding day to-do lists we have for our events, which also I guess explains why I keep saving some favorite weddings for months, sometimes years! I just don’t want some weddings to end. :)

All that being said, let’s talk about Emily and Ben today! They met through a mutual friend sophomore year of college. Emily’s friends were throwing her a birthday party and invited a friend from back home, who then brought *his* friend, Ben! After finding out they lived in the same dorm, and Ben kicking her butt in beer pong, a friendship started and the rest is history. :)

Emily had a feeling something was up when Ben’s grandma suggested Emily join her to get their nails done, in case they want to take some photos on an upcoming trip to Sedona. His grandma then took her shopping for dresses, which kept the suspicion going, and it was confirmed when she came home to her usual t-shirt and sneakers boyfriend dressed in a button down and khakis. Ben drove her to the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, and while Emily was taking in the views, Ben dropped down to one knee and proposed.

Emily and Ben chose to get married at Paradise Cove here in Orlando and couldn’t wait to have 30 of their closest friends and family all in the same place to celebrate their big day. :)

Venue | Paradise Cove Orlando
Officiant | Terry Warner from Sensational Ceremonies
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup
Event Coordinators | Kayli and Tabitha from Paradise Cove
Wedding Dress Designer | Maggie Sottero “Florence”
Wedding Dress Shop | Wedding Belles
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie
Groom Attire | Men’s Wearhouse
Invitations | The Knot

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Disney’s Riviera Resort, paradise cove

Kym + Anthony : Orlando Paradise Cove Wedding

March 23, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

It was one of those “when you know, you know” relationships from the very beginning. Kym and Anthony were together for two years before reaching out for their Disney wedding, and ended up booking Paradise Cove for their dream Central Florida wedding! Paradise Cove is one of those hidden gems of an Orlando wedding venue, complete with an on-site house to get ready, sandy ceremony under huge, mossy trees, a lake view (complete with speedboat entrance for your groom!), and reception just a few steps over under beautiful market lights. <3

Venue | Paradise Cove
Wedding Planner | Just Marry!
Officiant | Kimmie Chonko
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto
DJ & Photobooth | JW of Our DJ Rocks
Videography | Trinity Wedding Cinema
Floral Designer | Wedding Day Flower Rental
Bride’s Dress | Oleg Cassini
Bridesmaid Dress | Azazie
Groom Suit | Men’s Wearhouse
Cake Designer | It’s Tasty, Too!
Invitations | Paige Firnberg
Catering | Cocktails Catering
Audio Guestbook | After the Tone

 

Kym’s mother and step mom pinned special momentos to the inside of her wedding dress from her grandmothers no longer with them.

This first look with her dad and step dad just kiiiiiills me!!

Their ceremony was officiated by their friend who set them up, and I loved how personal it made their wedding!

Marrieddddddddddd!!

BEST.

Our first time working with this gem of a man, JW, in so so long!! <3

Kym and Anthony, thank you for giving us the honor of capturing your day!!! <3

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: after the tone, azazie, cocktails catering, dj jw yaeger, it's tasty, just marry, kimmie chonko, men's warehouse, oleg cassini, our dj rocks, paige firnberg, paradise cove, stacie otto, stacie otto hair and makeup, trinity wedding cinema, wedding day flower rental

Taylor + Matt : Paradise Cove and Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney Wedding

February 5, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

meet cute (plural meet cutes) (narratology, informal) A situation in a film, television series, etc., in which a potential romantic couple meet for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, amusing, or cute.

How about this one? He was a knight, she was a server (a “wench”) at Toronto Castle Medieval Times.

“Contrary to what most people assume, the whole Knight thing was never part of the attraction because I did not officially meet him until March 2022, and at that point I thought he was a Stable hand or Squire… or the poop guy.”

Taylor was in the changing room one night when she heard a man singing a number from Phantom of the Opera and went to investigate. No one was there, but her curiosity peaked. A week later, the same thing happened, and she finds Matthew happily trotting around and singing to himself on his way to go backstage. Matthew blushed and introduced himself. A few days later, she sent a video of Phantom to that cute guy at work who might appreciate it. The texting began, fireworks sparked, and a week later they met up in person to go to a zoo, and the rest is history!

The whole story reminds me of how Buddy and Jovie met on Elf and I’m obsessed. *Almost* as obsessed as I am with their photos!!

This was one of Nate’s solo weddings and our second shooter Angelika helped out for two hours. The photos are some of my allllll time favorites. Thank you to Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup for constantly making our couples glow, and to our friends the Longshores for being dream partners documenting this day. If you’re still looking for a dream team to film your day, go check out Kayla and Michael at Live Free Stories!

Venue: Paradise Cove Orlando
Wedding Planner: Jordan of Just Marry!
Hair & Makeup: Stacie Otto
DJ/Band: Beautiful Music- Shannon Caine
Videographer: Live Free Stories
Floral Designer: The Bliss and Bloom
Bride’s Dress: Becker’s Bridal in Toronto
Groom Attire: Moores
Officiant: Katherine T. Imundi
Cake Designer: Grand Floridian Bakery Team

Nothing like waking up on your wedding day overlooking an African Savannah! Animal Kingdom Lodge for the win! <3

Having Stacie Otto do your hair and makeup is like hiring your best friend or sister. By the time we arrive to document your morning, you’ve spent two hours with her and are relaxed and ready to take on the day!!

Matthew had never been to Disney, and Taylor hadn’t visited in over 12 years!! <3

Setting up the shot…

… Ta daaa! <3

Every now and then brides are worried their grooms won’t be emotional at the ceremony if they do a first look. But then… <3

Taylor and Matt’s ceremony was at Paradise Cove. We went years without a wedding here and this month, we had two in two days! Lucky us. :)

This selfie makes me very happy and jealous at the same tiiiiime!! Long-Root vendor love! <3 Taylor and Matt, thank you for having Nate photograph your daaaay, I hope you love the photos as much as I loved editing them!! <3

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: animal kingdom lodge, feature, kayla and michael longshore, live free stories, paradise cove, solo, stacie otto, stacie otto hair and makeup

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