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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

Adrienne + Mike : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

October 8, 2024 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Adrienne and Mike met in college at St. John’s University. We shared a film class senior year, but I had already known Mike as “the guy that worked in the Mac lab.” They went separate ways after college and reconnected on Instagram. Adrienne got a puppy, Mike started to comment on every story she posted of him, and the rest is history!

Mike planned to propose in Walt Disney World before their first-ever Disney Cruise, but Hurricane Ian had other plans. After four canceled flights to Orlando, they made it down *just* in time to board the Fantasy. Plan B it was! Mike proposed in the Atrium stairs on their way to Palo (the fancy restaurant!) After their proposal, it wasn’t much of a stretch to see why they chose a Walt Disney World wedding and Disney Cruise Line honeymoon! :)

After spending most of her life dreaming of being a Disney bride, Adrienne stumbled upon the magic of Carrie Hayward’s wedding planning trip report and thus found our photos. From her first inquiry, she wrote, “I knew then I would not only be a Disney bride, but a Root Lifer,” and Nate and I melted and we were beyond honored she asked us to be her wedding photographer. <3

T H E    T E A M

Welcome Party Venue | Fantasmic Large Patio
Ceremony Venue |
Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Pre-Reception Venue |
Whitehall Room and Patio

Reception Venue | Grand Floridian – Salons 5 & 6
Dessert Party Venue | Terrace des Fleurs
Planner | Hannah of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons
Day of Coordinator | Cathryne Martell of Martell Event Services
Officiant | Kevin Knox
Bridal Hair | Fifth and Eighth Beauty
Bridal Makeup | Cabrinna DeSalvo
Entertainment | Dash of Class Platinum
Videography | Polk Bros
Wedding Dress | Pen Liv Bridal
Dessert Party Dress | Jaehee Bridal Atelier
Bridesmaid Dresses | Jenny Yoo
Groom Attire | Black Lapel
Invitations | Little Black Dress Paperie

 

If you haven’t booked the resort where you’re getting ready yet, the Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs is in our top 3!

Not me and Cathryne Martell taking a pair of children’s scissors to the bottom of Adrienne’s dress because she kept tripping over it!

I love catching that “omg, I’m a Disney bride!” moment. :)

Oh, hi! :)

Adrienne and Mike, thank you for such a memorable day!!! We can’t wait to meet baby B!!! <3

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: cathryne martell, dash of class platinum, dftw hannah, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, fantasmic dessert party, grand floridian, grand floridian convention center, little black dress paperie, martell event services, pen liv bridal, polk bros, terrace des fleurs, whitehall room

Ashley + Jeremy : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Part I

September 23, 2024 by Jensey 1 Comment

Ashley grew up in a Disney family always dreaming of a ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion when the monorail drove past. Jeremy may not be a Disney person, but he’s an Ashley person, so he was happy to help her dream come true. <3

You may remember from our post last week that Jeremy proposed at the Grand Floridian; Ashley thought she was going to dinner with a friend, but Jeremy popped out and surprised her with a ring- and her family! :)

Venue | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, California Grill, and Terrace des Fleurs
Planner | Arielle of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings + Honeymoons
Coordinator | Catherine Martell
Beauty | Stacie Otto
Officiant | Valerie Tucker
Floral Designer | Disney Floral
Wedding Dress | Bridal Gallery of Orlando
Groom Attire | Men’s Warehouse
Invites | JLB Papery

 

Ashley was one of the most prepared brides we’ve ever had; she even brought in this beautiful, huge mirror for her getting ready photos. :)

Mother/ daughter goals right here. <3

The biggest surprise of the day? Ashley had no idea her parents booked her Cinderella’s Coach. The ponies started pulling up and Ashley sighed, “oh, they must be off to someone’s wedding.” I lovedddddd the moment she realized they were there for HER!

Click here for part two! :)

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: bridal gallery of orlando, california grill, catherine martell, dftw arielle, disney wedding, disney's wedding pavilion, jlb papery, martell event services, men's warehouse, stacie otto hair and makeup, terrace des fleurs, valerie tucker

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