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Dylan : Winter Garden Family Session

June 15, 2016 by Jensey Leave a Comment

You may remember Taylor and Michael from their Green Turtle Cay wedding in the Bahamas (you can read about that here and here! Oh, and here, too!)

It feels like just yesterday we were meeting Miss Dylan for the first time, but now she’s a little lady. These three came to see us in downtown Winter Garden for some updated family photos, and I think my abs are still sore from laughing so hard!!

Dylan was a liiiiittle unsure about us at first, hiding under a table…

… And behind Mom!

But a few jumps, noises, and giggles later…

… And we were buddies! :)

THIS ONE. Nate, you are my favorite photographer. Ever. Also, we need a photography studio now if just to get this on canvas!

Bunny ears FTW! :)

Taylor, Michael, and Dylan, we had so much fun playing with y’all and really hope to see you again soon! :)

Meghan + Dave : Providence Biltmore Wedding

May 5, 2016 by Jensey 4 Comments

These two. <3

Admittedly, all I knew about Providence was that it was the setting for a favorite show of mine and my Mom’s when I was young, appropriately titled “Providence.” Well, I can officially say I love that little city, and the 60º weather was such a lovely break from the 90’s we were pushing in Orlando!

Meghan was the maid of honor at a Disney wedding we photographed a few years back. Thanks to the magic of social media, we stayed in touch with these two after the wedding. We were so excited when they got engaged, and even more-so when they asked us to come to Rhode Island for their wedding! :)

If you’ve received a holiday card from us the last two years, you’re already familiar with Dave’s talent and didn’t even know it!

Our card December 2014 :

Aaaaaannnnnnnnnd last year’s, which was maaaaaybe my favorite. <3

A true first for us: Our couple picking us up from the airport!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Meghan and Dave looooove Dungeons and Dragons, and I looooved playing with the awesome dice for their ring photos!!

This was the fortune from a cookie a few months ago that they thought might come in handy for the wedding day. <3

Meghan’s dress in the back and two gifts from bridesmaids in front: One is a wine bottle with Meghan’s name engraved, and the other is a commissioned art piece by the crazy talented Ashley Taylor!

Meghan’s “something old” was so sweet- A hidden heart made from material from bridesmaids dresses she’s worn!

You may remember Liz from her and Bryan’s recent anniversary session in Disneyland! <3

Can you sense a mermaid theme with Meghan’s ensemble? From the dress that reminded her of Ariel’s pink dress when she had dinner with Eric to her scale polished ring fingers to her awesome Ariel-red hair, I loved all the nods to Meghan’s favorite princess. :)

One of my faaaaavorites! <3

Their wedding gifts to each other, and no, it wasn’t planned! ;)

Meghan and Dave were married at the stunning Providence Biltmore, a hotel Jay Gatsby himself would approve of! <3

FAVORITE. <3

That viiiiiiew! <3

Gotta selfie with our #RootLifers! <3

THIS BALLROOM, Y’ALL. <3

Meghan and Dave, we love y’all and hope you love your photos!!! Hope to see you again SOON! <3

Juliana + Ryan : Wedding at The Manor in West Orange, NJ

April 11, 2016 by Jensey 5 Comments

We met Juliana when she was a bridesmaid in her sister’s Disney wedding. Gina’s wedding was one we’ll never forget, from our showing up to the Grand Floridian in a tornado warning (it poured so hard we couldn’t even see the Wedding Pavilion!), to the end of the night where Gina was running and sliding across the dance floor in her wedding gown, LOL! There is NO better feeling than when the brother or sister of a bride books us for their wedding- It’s so fun showing up to the next wedding as old friends. <3

This was my favorite photo of Juliana and Ryan from Gina and Bob’s wedding! :)

Then and now with Princess Summer. I only just noticed how similar their flowers were! <3

The flower girl dresses were handmade by Juliana’s mom to look like hers. I was in awe! :)

I loved that Juliana’s robe matched her wedding programs!!

Juliana and Ryan actually met at this little one’s baby shower!

This little warrior. <3 Summer was diagnosed with pediatric liver cancer when she was born and has undergone a roller coaster of surgeries and treatments all with a smile on her face. Juliana entered Summer in our portrait giveaway last year and she won, so hopefully we’ll get more quality time with this brave little girl soon. If you would like to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand in honor of Summer, you can read more about her journey and donate here!!

Four of my favorite women in the whole entire world. I’m so glad to have these faces in our little “Root Lifers” club!!!

THAT. DRESS. <3 And sorry, Ryan- You were handsome, too! ;)

BEST moment from the wedding day? This duo!! We all died when the ring bearer proceeded to pick a flower off the ground and hold it in his mouth!! :)

See? ;)

THIS WEDDING LOCATION, YOU GUYS. The Manor in West Orange, NJ. Check it out and then bring us along! :)

Gina’s husband and Summer’s dad, (our past groom Bob), did a wonderful job officiating!

Married! And all venues should greet the newlyweds at the end of the aisle with glasses of champagne! <3

ALL the heart eyes! <3 <3 <3

That one on the right is my faaaaaavorite! :)

Her face here just melts me. <3

Tied for 1st with most Root couples in one place!! Valerie and Rob (from last week’s wedding post) were there toooooo! <3

Juliana and Ryan, Gina and Bob, Valerie and Rob, and of course Miss Summer- We love ALL of you and hope to see you again real soon!!! Thank you for welcoming us into your families!! :)