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Anna + Kyle | Classic Disney Wedding

September 20, 2025 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Often on the blog I try to sum up something unique I learned about our couple. Sometimes there’s just no way to do that, so I’m copying this one directly from Anna’s first email to us, but it’s a good one. Enjoy their engagement story and buckle up!!

“We were on a trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State for Kyle‘s birthday in late April of 24. The weather was so gloomy and cloudy the whole weekend so Kyle carried the ring hiking for 3 days just hoping for a sunny moment with a view of Mt. Olympus to propose in front of. On the last night of our trip Kyle was in excruciating pain due to his gall bladder being inflamed (we knew about this previously and he had surgery scheduled back at home to have it removed the pain usually only lasted an hour or so before it passed) the next morning through the pain we went for one last walk on the beach we were staying on and he popped the question since we were headed back to FL that afternoon – it wasn’t what he envisioned but it was PERFECT!  After the celebration and an attempt to eat breakfast we ended up going to the hospital because Kyle was in so much pain…. a few hours later he was in emergency gallbladder removal surgery. We ended up stuck in Port Angeles, WA for a week for him to be safe to fly home…. and the sun finally came out so we drove back up Hurricane Ridge to view Mt. Olympus and he proposed again minus a gallbladder. It was quite the story but we wouldn’t have it any other way – in sickness and health right?!”

Wedding Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, Terrace Des Fleurs, Cirticos, and California Grill
Wedding Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Officiant | EJ Mirelez of Found Life Church in Winter Garden, Florida
Hair & Makeup | Autumn of Something Blue Elite Bridal
Videography | Switzterfilm
Floral Designer | Florida Fresh Florals
Wedding Dress Designer | Anne Barge
Alterations and Customizations | Sarah’s Alterations LLC
Wedding Dress Shop | The Bridal Finery
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry  
Groom Attire | JOE by Joseph Abboud
Invitations | Momental

 

All this photo is missing is a couple chimney sweep silhouettes!

Some of the prettiest wedding invitations I’ve ever seen. Root brides, please go check out Momental Designs!!!

Needlepoint has become my anxiety relief the past few years, and I’m so happy to live 30 minutes from Novella Needlepoint. Imagine my joy when I saw the sweet picture frame Anna’s mom stitched for her, and that it came from Novella! :)

One of my all-time favorite getting ready rooms.

Sweet first look with Dad.

A moment for Anna and Kyle’s wedding florals, please.

I’ve never been so excited to race home and show my Indiana-Jones-loving son a photo!!

Oh Anna and Kyle, we can’t thank y’all enough for having us. We’re ready for the vow renewal when y’all are!!

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: anne barge, california grill, citricos, dftw hannah, disney's wedding pavilion, florida fresh florals, found life church, joe by joseph abboud, momental designs, revelry, sarah's alterations llc, something blue elite bridal, switzerfilm, terrace des fleurs, the bridal finery

Abby + Ethan : Rainy Disney Wedding

October 5, 2024 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Abby and Ethan heard about us our favorite way: from past Root couples! :)

They met each other in college and are both Disney people- after frequent visits to Orlando and Disney, they knew exactly where they wanted to get married! :)

While we wish on wedding days we could take control of the weather, we can’t. But days like Abby and Ethan’s make us beyond grateful for the clients we attract; I’m convinced Abby’s smile couldn’t be any bigger, downpour or not!!

T H E    T E A M

Wedding Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion & Atlantic Dance Hall
Wedding Planner | Arielle of Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding & Honeymoons
Officiant | Family Friend
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Floral Designer | Greenery Productions
Wedding Dress Designer | Monique Lhuillier
Wedding Dress Shop | The Collection Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry
Groom Attire | Suit Shop

 

Abby had some of her mother’s wedding details on hand which made for some extra special detail photos. :)

When you’re staying in one of the new Grand Floridian rooms, make sure you look for the hidden penguin in the light fixture! :)

We loooooove a first look, especially when our couple exchanges private vows. <3

Two of Disney Weddings’ finest testing out lighting for us! <3

Each seat had one of these special cards written by the bride. <3

Abby and Ethan, thank you for letting us be a part of such a special day!! <3

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: atlantic dance hall, dftw arielle, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, grand floridian, Greenery Productions, lejeune artistry, monique lhuillier, patricia lejeune, revelry, suit shop, the collection bridal

Becca + Julio : Wedding Pavilion Ceremony

February 12, 2024 by Jensey Leave a Comment

They lived two doors down from each other junior year of college, but it wasn’t until a mutual friend introduced them that the finally met. As fate would have it, they both changed plans last minute to join the group at a college bar where they met, danced all night, and flirted over cheesy bacon fries and milkshakes at Steak n’ Shake! A couple weeks later, Becca invited Julio to her birthday party at her apartment. They talked all night, and ready for this? Julio offered to help Becca clean up the next day. <3  Of all the details Becca shared about their meeting story, *that* is the detail that stole my heart!!

Their proposal story couldn’t be sweeter or more “them!” It was Becca’s 30th birthday trip to Disney and they were staying at the Boardwalk. They usually end the night sitting on the patio at Atlantic Dance Hall or play some Boardwalk games. Julio suggested they play the water gun game and when Becca won for once, the game host handed her an iPad. It was a video compilation of her family and friends wishing her a happy birthday! The last video was Julio saying her birthday gift was hidden in the bushes of the Sea Breeze Point gazebo, and she needed to go find it! They hustled over and while Becca started looking through the bushes, she turned around to see Julio on one knee.

Now that you know their story, you can truly appreciate details of their day, like a wedding reception at the Dance Hall and sneaking out from the reception to play some Boardwalk games!! :)

Huge love and thanks to this team for making the day so seamless!!

Wedding Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion + Atlantic Dance Hall
Wedding Planner | Christy Brown of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings + Honeymoons
Beauty | Stacie Otto Hair and Make-up
Videographers | Live Free Stories
Entertainment | DJ Steve Weinstein
Floral Designer | Something Borrowed Blooms
Wedding Dress Designer | Morilee
Wedding Dress Boutique | Nikki’s Glitz and Glam Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Dresses | Revelry
Groom’s Attire | Indochino
Invitations | The Knot and Minted


Cannot stress enough the value of a suite when getting ready. Having one room to stage/ photograph details while one room is your hair and makeup salon is priceless.

Hiiiii, Stacey!!

Hiiiii, Longshores!!

It was supposed to poooooour all day, but lucky for us, this was the worst it got! And as far as venues go in the rain, you can’t really beat the Grand Floridian!

Married and off to the Boardwalk!! <3


Part Two here! :)

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: atlantic dance hall, boardwalk inn, dftw christy, disney's wedding pavilion, feature, grand floridian wedding, indochino, live free stories, minted, morilee, nikki's glitz and glam bridal, revelry, something borrowed blooms, stacie otto hair and makeup, the knot

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