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Michelle + Ian : DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Wedding

November 11, 2013 by Jensey 2 Comments

Being the daughter of a United States Marine fighter pilot, I’ve always been bothered by how often friends confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. If this has ever happened to you, just try to remember the differences by simplifying them: Memorial Day is for the fallen, Veterans Day is for thanking those who have served.

So wishing people a happy Memorial Day or gloating about how excited you are for Memorial Day weekend is offensive and hurtful to someone who’s lost a loved one in service.

Got it? Good. Now in honor of Veterans Day, enjoy some photos from when Michelle wed her handsome Marine (oorah!)

USMC Marine Wedding Ring Bearer Fist Bump

I couldn’t get enough of this little stud muffin!

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Sneaky Nate. ;)

Flower Girl Nose Pick

I mean, really…

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I met smiley Michelle while working Fantasyland attractions on our Disney College Program! It’s impossible to not want to be friends with that face. :)

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I love “firsts” on wedding days! Instead of Michelle and Ian smashing cake into each other’s faces, Michelle went for her sister (maid-of-honor)…

Bridal Party Cake Smash

… While Ian took care of his best man. Neither had any clue it was coming!! Thankfully we got a heads up!!

Bridal Party Cake Smash Happy

It’s a wonderful thing seeing old friends so happy! :)

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During the garter removal, Ian found a load of things! :)

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Michelle and Ian, thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day!! Happy Veterans Day not only to those who’ve served, but other military families who also give up so much so we can be free. We are so thankful for all of you.

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Even more Fantasyland weddings!

  • Veronica at Shingle Creek in Orlando
  • Casi in Golden, Colorado
  • Nick in Greenville, South Carolina

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: fantasyland, pittsburgh

Kait + Scott : Walt Disney World Yacht Club Gazebo Wedding

November 4, 2013 by Jensey Leave a Comment

It’s so rare that we photograph couples who have been together since they were teenagers! Kait and Scott dated through high school and college, so it was only natural that their Yacht Club wedding was the natural next step for these self-proclaimed Disney fanatics! Even though they’re New Yorkers, Kait and Scott are able to make near-monthly trips to their favorite place on Earth. :)

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Love our “secret spot” at this resort! :)

Walt Disney World Yacht Club Gazebo Wedding

Favorite! This fella totally thought he was an invited guest and even made his way to the dance floor before the night was over. :)

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This was our first time ever shooting an event on the Yacht and Beach Club Marina– So fun! Also so fun to see guests of the resort dancing along to the music in their hotel rooms. :) My favorite thing though? Kait mentioned that they found stick-on mustaches from their prop table across that boardwalk days later!

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Second favorite. :)

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Who needs an Illuminations Dessert Party when your reception has a view like this?!

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Kait and Scott, we wish y’all the very best! :)

Walt Disney World Yacht Club Wedding Boardwalk

Related posts :

  • Kait and Scott’s Port Orleans Engagement Session
  • Erin and Rick’s Wedding Part I
  • Erin and Rick’s Wedding Part II

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: beach club resort, boardwalk, illuminations, yacht and beach club marina, yacht club, yacht club gazebo

Peter Hallpants : Jacksonville Halloween Family Session

November 2, 2013 by Jensey 6 Comments

I had every intention of posting this on Halloween, but you know how it goes. :)

Our sweet nephew Hall is no stranger to our blog, so I had to share how he won Halloween this year. See the photo below? That’s his momma Jessie wearing a Peter Pan costume her mom made when she was about 3. Jessie’s mom made some alterations to make it a little more “boyish,” so that’s Hallpants rocking the costume on the right.

(And seriously- How adorable is our Jessie?! Even more adorable since she grew up to be “friends” with Wendy Darling in Tokyo Disneyland!)

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Peter Pan and his shadow! <3

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I seriously felt like we were doing a Pottery Barn Kids shoot! <3

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Hall, we love you to Neverland and back!!!!! Happy 2nd Halloween! :)

Vintage Peter Pan Costume - Jacksonville Halloween Portrait Session St. Johns Golf Course

Filed Under: General, Personal, Portraits Tagged With: halloween, hallpants, peter pan

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