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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

Katie + Shane : Wedding at the Grand Floridian’s Wedding Pavilion and Whitehall Room

July 19, 2019 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Katie was a freshman and Shane a senior when they met in their high school’s drama club. After Shane graduated college, he moved back to the area, reconnected with Katie, and the rest is history!

Born in Melbourne but raised in Pennsylvania, Katie remains a Florida girl at heart with a strong love for Disney. It was after their first trip here together that a Disney wedding seemed inevitable, and after 3 long years of saving every penny possible, their dream came true.

It’s always special seeing a bride enter the Wedding Pavilion when we know it’s been her dreams forever, but Katie had never gotten the chance to see her dream venue in person! I could feel her goosebumps when her wedding planner opened the doors to the chapel and she started her walk down the aisle! :)

Huge thanks to our friendor team for making this such a great day!!

Wedding Planner Extraordinaire: Pamela
Venue(s): Wedding Pavilion, followed by the Whitehall Ballroom & Patio
Videographer: Trinity Wedding Cinema
DJ: DJ JW Jaeger
Officiant: Reverend Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup: A Touch Of Fierce
Floral: Disney Floral
Bride’s Dress Designer : David’s Bridal
Cake Designer: Disney Grand Floridian Bakery
Rentals: Chiavari chairs from Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals


We set our alarms for 4:30am for Katie’s day. This sunrise made the eye bags so worth it. <3

Best thing about Disney weddings? The reactions when my favorite rodents arrive! <3

We met back up that night for their Illuminations dessert party! Only two more of these for us before this show ends and I’m already crying just thinking about it!

Katie and Shane, thank you SO much for having us!!! Happy honeymoon!!!! <3

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: a touch of fierce, david's bridal, dftw pamela, disney's wedding pavilion, dj jw yaeger, grand floridian wedding, orlando wedding and party rentals, reverend kevin knox, trinity wedding cinema, whitehall patio, whitehall room

Charlotte + David : Romantic Disney Wedding

June 19, 2019 by Jensey 1 Comment

It’s Charlotte and David’s blog day!!! :)

You might remember Charlotte and David’s engagement session if you ever mistook one of our brides for Zooey Deschanel! :) I was dying to photograph this day ever since Nate took their engagement photos around downtown Winter Garden. :)

Charlotte and David traveled all the way from the UK to get married! When 16 year old Charlotte took a family vacation to Walt Disney World, she caught a glimpse of the Wedding Pavilion from the ferry and knew she’d be back to get married there some day. Well, spoiler alert: Her dream came true and it was such a lovely day, and not just because I got to listen to their delightful accents for 10 hours! :)

There is no way to put into words how much we loved these two, so I’ll just leave you with Charlotte’s wedding vows, which made me fall in love with their love!

“You’ve literally made my dreams come true today because you love me- possibly too much- and knew it meant the world to me. I love your kindness, your handsome face, your loyalty, and your patience. I love how much you love me, the way you look at me, and that you put up with my constant singing. I love your bad jokes, your dodgy dancing, and of course your bum! I am so thankful for all the memories we have shared, our funny first date because your brothers canceled on you, the sweet way you asked me to be your girlfriend, and your face when you saw how much I could eat for breakfast. I promise to keep reminding you your kabobs on the way home are unhealthy and to wear lots of sun cream because I want to live long happy lives by each other’s side. You are and will always be my greatest adventure and I’m so excited for all we’ve got before us.”

Huge thanks to our wonderful vendor friends for making this day so magical, but the most thanks goes to this sweet couple. Charlotte and David, we can’t wait to catch up again on your future trips back here!!

Wedding Planner: Pamela – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings,
Wedding Venues, Cake, and Flowers – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Officiant: Reverend Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup: Stacie Otto of Fairytale Hair & Make up
DJ/Band: DJ Charles Miles
Videographer: Trinity Cinema
Bride’s Dress: Essence of Australia – from Aurora in the UK
Bridesmaids Dresses: Wed2B
Groom and Groomsmen: TM Lewin, Trousers – M&S
Invitations: Laura Marlow – The Stationery Garden

Charlotte had two amazing dresses- The vintage number above and then this classic ballgown below (complete with majestic bow in the back!)

Look at the little hidden Mickey on David’s wedding band!!! <3

This one of Charlotte’s Mum watching her daughter get dressed gives me alllllll the feels. <3

David was the most, most dapper! <3

Charlotte and her father had their first look in front of my Mary Poppins fountain! (I’m just loaning it to the Grand for the time being, but expect to have it back in my front yard soon.)

“Wingardium leviosa!”

One of my many favorites! Looooooved Charlotte’s sweet parents. <3

Hellloooooo, Zooey Deschanel!

Nate and I wanted to adopt all three- British accents and all! <3 <3 <3

After guests enjoyed dinner and toasts on the patio, they headed to the Whitehall Room for dancing and magic lanterns! :)

Look at this wedding cake topper!!!

Their first dance began like any other…

… And morphed into one of the most impressive choreographed dances to a montage of Disney favorites! :)

I don’t have a clue what’s going on here, but I’m obsessed and felt the need to share. More of whatever this is, please! :)

Charlotte and David, we can’t thank you enough for having us. Come back and visit soon!!! :)

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: charles miles, dftw pamela, essence of australia, fairytale hair and makeup, favorite wedding, feature, grand floridian wedding, kevin knox, stacie otto, the stationery garden, trinity wedding cinema, wed2b, wedding pavilion

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