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Lauren + Rob : Grand Floridian Ceremony and Epcot Reception

September 9, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

I LOVE the story behind Lauren and Rob’s proposal:

Before I even met Rob, my family’s favorite part of going to Disney World was walking from our favorite resort, Boardwalk, into Epcot and watching the fireworks show, Illuminations, from Italy. I remember standing on that bridge on a family trip in October 2016 thinking to myself that I couldn’t wait to one day share this spot with that special person. Little did I know, that in less than a year I’d be back there with that person and it immediately became a special spot for us too.

Then Disney announced that Illuminations was going away and devastated, we planned a trip in June 2019 so we could watch it a few more times before it went away. On the second night of our trip, we “bumped into” two friends of ours in Epcot. When we got to Italy, Rob said he was going to the bathroom (but really was getting the ring from my dad in the American pavilion) and came back and said I should do a boomerang of me twirling in my dress on the bridge. We did this a few times and then on the last time, I twirled around and he was down on one knee and proposed.
Then I was surprised by my parents, Rob’s sister and college roommate, and the two friends we bumped into who were in on it all along to be our photographer and videographer. We all had drinks in France, came back to Italy for the fireworks, and then walked to the Boardwalk for dinner. It was truly the best night ever!
Huge thanks to this amazing team for making it one we won’t forget!! <3
Venues | Wedding Pavilion, Italy Isola, American Adventure Rotunda
Wedding Planner | Diane of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons
Officiant | Katherine T Imundi
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto
DJ | JW Jaeger
Videographer | Key Moment Films
Floral Designer | Disney Floral
Personal Floral | Leaf & Blossom Co
Wedding Dress | Hayley Paige
Boutique | Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie
Groom Attire | The Black Tux
Invitations | JLB Papery

Lauren’s bridesmaids’ reaction to her wedding dress. <3

First look. <3

On to the America Adventure Rotunda for the reception! :)

Lauren and Rob, we can’t thank you enough for letting us be a part of your day!!! We’re so excited for what this year has in store for y’all! <3

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: american adventure rotunda, azazie, dessert party, dftw, dftw diane, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, dj jw jager, epcot italy isola, epcot wedding, grand floridian wedding, hayley paige, jlb papery, jw jaeger, katherine imundi, key moment films, kleinfeld bridal, leaf & blossom co, stacie otto, stacie otto hair and makeup, the black tux

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

Gabrielle + Logan : Riviera + Grand Floridian + Boardwalk Inn Wedding

March 10, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Gabrielle and Logan found us from a Facebook group where past Disney couples share their experiences. (Very often about their wedding photographers!) It means the world that we’ve been able to build a business solely based on word-of-mouth referrals, and it’s not lost on us how special that is in 2023. Every referral from a past couple, be it to your closest friend or a complete stranger on the internet, means so so much to us. We will keep photographing weddings as long as y’all keep us around!! :)

From her first email to us, Gabrielle made it abundantly clear that photography was her biggest priority and gosh, I hope we delivered! All day, her family reflected on the fact that Gabby had been planning this day since she was a child, and it was so special to have a front row seat to her dream coming true. :)

Venue | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and Atlantic Dance Hall
Wedding Planner | Carol of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons
Officiant | Reverend Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup | Stacie Otto 
Entertainment | DJ Steve Weinstein
Videographer | Cinemedia
Floral Designer | Laura of Disney Weddings
Wedding Dress | Allure Bridals, Style D323
Dessert Party Dress | Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor
Shoes | Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaids Dresses | Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor
Groom Attire | Men’s Wearhouse
Invitations | Minted
Transportation | Exotic Limo Orlando

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Gabrielle started her morning at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Nate’s done getting ready photos here for a wedding, but it was *my* first time, and I’m smitten! There’s nothing like that peaceful view of the lake and Skyliners sailing by.

Gabrielle’s flower girl killed it in her role!!!!

I could barely shoot through my *own* tears watching Logan’s reaction to seeing Gabrielle for the first time!

Their reception was held at Disney’s Atlantic Dance Hall, a venue I haven’t photographed in aaaaaages and it felt so good to be back!

Gabby and Logan, thank you for having us!!! It was such a fun day!!!! :)

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: allure bridals, atlantic dance hall, cinemedia, dftw carol, disney's wedding pavilion, Disney’s Riviera Resort, dj steve weinstein, grand floridian, grand floridian wedding, reverend kevin knox, stacie otto, stacie otto hair and makeup, wedding pavilion

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