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Michelle + Jordan : Valentine’s Day Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

February 19, 2020 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Michelle and Jordan’s meet cute is straight out of a Hallmark movie :

They met ON Valentine’s Day in the mail room of their apartment complex when Michelle’s puppy niece jumped on Jordan. Classic! Jordan asked what she was doing next (waiting on her bestie to get off work for their Galentine’s date night.) Jordan smoothly asked if he could show Michelle the dog park. That led to a couple hours of talking and a Chipotle date the next day, where they talked so long they closed the restaurant down! <3

They both grew up coming to Disney for years before meeting, so it was only right they get married in Orlando… On Valentine’s Day. <3 It was an absolute honor to be their wedding photographers!!

This was our THIRD wedding in as many months with Jess Clark of Blush by Brandee Gaar! Michelle’s hair and makeup was done at the Orlando Ritz-Carlton salon, where she also got ready and got married! Lee James designed the most lovely flowers, and the ceremony and reception featured music from a string quartet, giving the whole day a magical sound straight out of a Disney movie. <3 Ohhhh and they had chicken and waffles at their reception! <3

This detailing on Jordan’s ring! <3

I love this photo Nate caught of Michelle’s niece trying on her ring. <3

Faaaaavorite. Michelle and Jordan are the most fun, involved aunt and uncle to the sweetest nieces and nephews, and they were included in every key part of the day. Her nieces took turns helping with her dress buttons (they proudly told us they have experiences with this sort of thing from their years in the Nutcracker!)

Michelle’s flowers were held together from part of her mother’s wedding dress. <3

Rain may have sent the ceremony to a backup location, but we at least got to sneak out for an outdoor first look! :)

This one of Jess bustling Michelle’s dress!! <3

Michelle and Jordan, thank you for the sweetest way to spend Valentine’s Day!!

And Jess Clark, thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! (If you need a wedding planner, you can reach out to book her here!)

Jen + Travis : Luau Pointe Vow Renewal at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Part I

February 5, 2020 by Jensey 1 Comment

You don’t have to dive too far into Jen and Travis’s “about” page to learn about their love of Disney! So it was only fitting that this fellow husband and wife wedding photography team came down to Orlando for their 10 year vow renewal. <3

Their two dogs (Doc & Marty) weren’t able to make it to the wedding, but they were surrounded by so much love and support by the other important figures in their lives! We loved getting to know these guys, talking shop, and seeing that like us- Most of their close friends are past couples whose weddings they’ve shot! :)

It’s always the deepest honor to be asked to document someone’s wedding day, but there’s a different level of honor (and to be completely honest- anxiety!) when it’s a fellow wedding photographer.

Jen and Travis, thank you so much for having us along for the ride- We hope we did you proud! <3

Starting things off with one of my favorites of the day, their wedding bands along with their vow renewal bands.

Colorful leis on hand to photograph their wedding details with? Don’t mind if I do! <3

Working on their new vows. <3

Annnnd because they’re amazing they *clap* got *clap* ready *clap* together!!! <3

An ode to Jen’s Rapunzel / Elsa braid. <3

I was a tad smitten with her COACH designer ears. <3 <3 <3

We took portraits before their ceremony at Saratoga Springs. Just like my childhood, Jen grew up staying here (we both even stayed when it was the Disney Institute!) We mainly shot around Congress Park and I’m so happy with what we came away with! :)

SERIOUS ELSA VIBES HERE, PEOPLE.

Ok ok last photo with the ears, I promise. ;)

Click here for part twooooo! <3

Jen + Travis : Luau Pointe Vow Renewal at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Part II

February 5, 2020 by Jensey Leave a Comment

(Continued from Part 1!)

After portraits around Sarasota Springs, it was off to Jen and Travis’s vow renewal at the Polynesian Village Resort. Be still my heart! <3

They *began* their wedding ceremony by walking in through a petal toss and leading guests to the ceremony site. <3

I am so, so, so in love with these Luau Pointe ceremonies! I mean. <3

Jen and Travis officiated the ceremony themselves, with the perfect bit of humor and sentimentality. They lost both of their fathers since their wedding day, and so much of the day honored their memories by quoting their words. My favorite part of the ceremony was when they took turns reading their original vows, and then read what they wanted to add them 10 years later. It was so sweet and simple and the first time in my life I think we maaaaay plan a 20 year vow renewal ourselves. ;)

After family photos, their guests were treated to a complimentary Dole Whip. Look. At. These. Fastpasses!! <3

One last photo of Jen’s morning look…

… and now their evening attire! <3

Maybe my favorite. <3

I drove our gear to the Contemporary while Jen, Travis, and Nate hopped on the monorail to head to the reception. <3

The Napa Room and the gentlemen who run it forever have my heart. <3

Instead of having guests toast them, Jen and Travis walked around and introduced, toasted, and occasionally roasted their friends and family. <3

Another favorite thing about the reception?! The gorgeous gal on the left is Ollie’s babysitter! Jen reached out asking if we knew anyone she could hire to take care of the kids’ table at the reception and we knew Jasmine would be the perfect fit! We know how much Ollie adores her, but it was so fun seeing her come in with her bag of tricks and color with a one year old while encouraging a 5 year old to build a tower while going through Brain Teasers with a 10 year old. You could tell that every child felt paid attention to and I think I heard people raving about Jasmine more than their Dole Whips! I hope more couples bring her along for their day!! <3

Jen and Travis, our hearts are so full but I’ve never felt so nervous to click publish on a blog post!! We love y’all and hope to see you again soon!!! :)