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Kimberly + Mark : St. Thomas Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Wedding Part I

July 9, 2013 by Jensey 9 Comments

Continued from Kimberly and Mark’s Yum Yum Truck Engagement Session AND their engagement session aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. :)

Bride Sperry Wedding Shoes Marriott Frenchman's Reef

Kimberly and Mark decided to have their ceremony at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort on St. Thomas. There were so many unknowns going into the wedding day and Kimberly was amazing and we never once saw her sweat it…. Even though we only had a certain amount of time to get off the boat, get cabs to the Marriott, check into the hotel, have hair and make-up done for Kimberly and her bridesmaids, get married, then take cabs back to the boat before “all aboard” time. Even when the cab got a flat tire. (More on that lovely story later!)

Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas

See? Only real smiles. She’s my favorite. :)

Palm Tree in St. Thomas

Randomly enough, this was actually our second wedding at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef. Our first was Julie and Christopher’s wedding!

St. Thomas, USVI from Marriott Frenchman's Reef Ring Shot

Root Photography Mirror Shot

Kimberly had these adorable shoes picked out but opted for true-to-her Sperry boat shoes instead. I love her even more for it!

Bride Bow Shoes and Makeup

Kimberly had some of my all time favorite “getting ready” photos. She was just so darn excited!! :)

Bride Mirror Photo at Marriott Frenchman's Reef, St. Thomas

Kimberly’s dad couldn’t make it to the wedding, but he was there every step of the day via iPad. Nate was helping hold it here so her dad could see all the girls at once. :)

Paparazzi shot with the adorable Samm of Imprint Cinema!

Papparazzi Buttoning Wedding Dress

My #2, #3, and #4 favorite getting ready shots below. First, we have Kimberly excitedly slipping into her wedding dress using her self-proclaimed “t-rex hands.” Swooooooooooon!

Bride Getting Dressed T-Rex Hands

Excited fists. <3 <3 <3

Bride Getting Ready Excited Fists Bride Getting Ready

My mom gave me away over the phone, so Kimberly’s “iPad Dad” put a lump in my throat for sure. :)

iPad Dad Wedding Marriott Frenchman's Reef, St. Thomas Groom Smile

As I mentioned earlier, this was our second time photographing a ceremony at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef. So weird because in a few short years, the ceremony site changed so much!

Marriott Frenchman's Reef Wedding in St. Thomas Marriott Frenchman's Reef Wedding in St. Thomas

Kimberly unraveled her personal vows to Mark. <3

Marriott Frenchman's Reef Wedding in St. Thomas

And then they literally “tied the knot.”

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Woohoo! Part II coming tomorrow. :)

Marriott Frenchman's Reef Wedding in St. Thomas

More Root Photography Cruise Photos!

Kimberly and Mark’s Engagement Session aboard Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas
Cassie and John’s Wedding Reception aboard the Disney Wonder

Krystal and Ben’s Wedding Preview from the Disney Dream

Filed Under: General, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: cruise, imprint cinema, marriott frenchman's reef resort, royal caribbean oasis of the seas, st. thomas, usvi

Kimberly + Mark : Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

July 8, 2013 by Jensey 4 Comments

Do you remember that time we photographed this wonderfully adorable engagement session? (If not, you can click the photo below for a refresher course!)

Orlando Yum Yum Cupcake Truck Engagement Session Celebration

Well, that was the charming Kimberly and Mark, a couple that lived a block or so away from us in Celebration for years and we never met. Did I mention she’s also a wedding photographer and fellow lover of tiny dogs? :)

Kimberly and Mark brought us along on their 7-day Royal Caribbean adventure aboard the Oasis of the Seas. The Oasis of the Seas is the second largest cruise ship in the world, second only to her sister ship, the Allure of the Seas. Nate and I had a crazy fall wedding season and were so looking forward to this forced disconnect!

A couple days before their wedding on St. Thomas, Kimberly and Mark were up at dawn for some more engagement photos around an empty cruise ship. :)Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

We started shooting on the top deck, only to realize the wind was a bit unruly. Thank you Kimberly, for being such a great sport!! Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

That’s better. :) Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

Yep, this boat has it all- Even a carousel. And a zipline. Did I mention there’s a wave pool and skating rink, too? :)Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement SessionRoot Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

When we were done with the Boardwalk section of the ship, it was off to Central Park!Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

I love Kimberly going along with my crazy suggestions.. “Pretend like you lost! Pretend like you won!” :)

Root Weddings Royal Carribean Oasis of the Seas Engagement Session

Their wedding day at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas is not a blog to miss- Trust me on this! Until tomorrow…

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More Root Photography Cruise Photos!

Cassie and John’s Wedding Reception Aboard the Disney Wonder
Krystal and Ben’s Wedding Preview from the Disney Dream

Filed Under: Engagements, General, Travels Tagged With: royal carribean oasis of the seas

Emily + Daniel : Tarpon Lodge Wedding Part II in Pine Island Florida

July 3, 2013 by Jensey 5 Comments

Continued from Emily and Daniels’ Wedding Part I!

Kicking things off today with my faaaaaaaaaaaavorite. :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

See that alter? I could have told you it was Lee Forrest’s magic just by looking at it. (Seriously- If you’re in Central Florida and in need of a floral wizard for your wedding, do yourself a favor and meet with Lee! The only thing we love more than Lee’s work is Lee himself!)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida Lee Forrest Design

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida Lee Forrest Design

For those of you worried that seeing your husband before the ceremony will take some of the emotion away when you walk down the aisle, Emily was a beautiful tearful mess during the walk with her daddy. :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

The ceremony was absolutely perfect, even though their officiant forgot to tell their guests to sit down! :x

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Lee Forrest Design - Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Teary brides are my favorite!! :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida Lee Forrest Design

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Can I have another favorite? Good. :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Ring Shot

My favorite best man speeches are always that rare but wonderful occasion when the groom’s father doubles as best man. :)

Best Man Toast

Cake Cutting

Nope. That’s not my sister. Nooooope. ;)

Smelly Tramp

Because nothing makes us happier on wedding days than some past couple love! :) Pretty sure Keith was giving Lauren a tough time for her popped collar bridesmaid dress. :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Emily’s Dad’s tear running down her back? In the almost 200 weddings we’ve gotten to be a part of, this is my favorite father/daughter photo, hands down. :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Gotta give some love to Sandy, Emily’s sweet momma! If you’re in Florida and Puff n’ Stuff catered your event, there’s a good chance you worked with this gorgeous lady.

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Emily and Daniel, we can’t thank you enough for letting us be a part of your day. :)

Tarpon Lodge Wedding in Pine Island, Florida

Related posts on the Root Photography Blog :

Emily and Daniel’s Wedding Part I
Lauren and Keith’s UCF Engagement Session
Lauren and Keith’s Wedding Part I!
Lauren and Keith’s Wedding Part II!
Sarah and Chris’ Baldwin Park Engagement Session

Filed Under: General, Travels, Weddings Tagged With: florida, lee forrest design, pine island, puff n' stuff, tarpon lodge

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