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Nikki + Michael : Engagement

May 19, 2011 by Jensey 2 Comments

These two are extra special to us because they come from two past couples… Not only is Michael the best friend of Michael (of Nicole and Michael), but Nikki is Jason’s sister (of Dara and Jason).

When it came time for us to discuss locations for their engagement session, there was no other option in their minds than Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where Michael popped the question. It was quite the elaborate set-up involving Michael (our past groom) going to the Polynesian first and lighting candles and hiding out to take photos of the big moment. After a Downtown Disney movie date, Nikki asked to stop at Publix on the way home, but Michael insisted on stopping for a Dole Whip. The last thing Nikki expected was a proposal!

Before popping the question, Michael surprised Nikki with a comic book starring them that he spent hours and hours making. (Photo taken by the talented and stealthy Michael Snead, our past groom whom I hope to trick into joining us at weddings soon…)

The last page of said comic book :

Nikki, you’re gorgeous.

My favorite. :)

Nikki and Michael, we’re so excited for your big day this July!

Adriana + Stephen : Wedding

May 18, 2011 by Jensey 2 Comments

There’s something special about the Courtyard at Lake Lucerene. Maybe it’s the warm-fuzzy feeling that’s a shoe-in when you get married at a bed and breakfast… Maybe it’s the hundreds of eclectic teapots that line the dining room, or the cozy canopy of overgrown trees draping over the back yard. No matter what it is, I’m in love with this place, and I was so excited to get the chance to work there this year!

You may remember from their St. Augustine engagement session that Adriana and Stephen were engaged in a bed and breakfast there. When it came to choosing a wedding location in Orlando, it really was a no-brainier for Adriana to pick the charming Dr. Phillips House!

One look at the buttons down her dress and her hot pink shoes and I knew it was gonna be a great day!

Have we introduced you to Pippi, our new (to us) car? This was the first wedding she drove us to and it warmed our hearts to see her framed perfectly from the window where Adriana got ready. :)

Because they are awesome, Adriana and Stephen opted for a “first look.”

F A V O R I T E.

Lee Forrest (our favorite florist) rocked our faces off with the adorable lanterns hanging from the gazebo.

Adriana, you were gooooooorgeous. :)

The place cards had different origami animals which led their guests to their respective tables. So creative!

Usually with weddings at the Dr. Phillips House, the ceremony, reception events, and dancing take place on the patio out back… We loved the natural afternoon light during their first dance.

Their wedding took place the same day as the “supermoon.”

In case you missed it:

Adriana + Stephen’s St. Augustine Engagement

Tea Party Inspiration Board

Lindsey + Derrick’s Garden Wedding

Asher + Parents : Preview

May 17, 2011 by Jensey 3 Comments

The tiniest baby I’ve ever been around… Meet Asher, who we photographed on his one week birthday. Oh. My. Goodness. <3

Kelly and Michael are a past bride and groom and two of our biggest cheerleaders. :)

Asher will be… Someday. ;)

Asher and Asher’s Mom and Dad, we love the heck out of all three of you. I’m dying to share the rest!!!!

If you’re a past Root bride and you’d like to schedule a photo session with your new tiny, contact us!!

Triplets, and Rhinos, and Bears (oh my!)

May 16, 2011 by Jensey 10 Comments

Now, before I get your hopes up, there are no bears in this post. :)

You may not know that Nate is the oldest of seven (7!!!!) kids. His half siblings happen to be triplets… The cutest triplets that ever lived! I love them for many reasons, the biggest one being how much of Nate I see in each of them. I mean, look at this face!

On our most recent trip to visit Nate’s family, we had a new adventure- We got the chance to take just the triplets out to dinner! I picked Macaroni Grill so that we could all draw on the table, but Branden would have none of it! It pains me to say this like you wouldn’t believe, but it was almost like he was too… *gulp*… old to draw on the table! :( Maybe it was seeing Nate get into it, but before long, he jumped in the fun as well. :) Natalia drew a spot-on portrait of me and Nate (as if you couldn’t tell!):

Katarina, my mini-me, practiced her long division. No, seriously:

I took advantage of the situation and got some swoon-worthy photos of my love and his siblings!

Not gonna be able to do this much longer!

We’re hoping to make this a tradition- It’s so rare Nate gets 3 on 1 time with the kids, and I know it meant so much to him to make sure they know how much we love them! <3 I can’t believe how fast they’re growing… When I met these little savages, they had just turned four years old!

Nate and I took turns teaching them some of our special talents…

Nate wins. :)

After sibling dinner, it was time for Lion Country Safari with my mom-in-law. For those of you not from Florida, Lion Country Safari is basically a zoo that you can drive your own car through. The animals walk right up to your car, like so:

This was the first zoo-like place Nate and I have been to since our trip to “real” Africa last summer, and well… I was pretty much fighting back tears the whole time. It’s so hard to see animals in captivity vs. their natural habitat. I think it’ll be a while until I’m up for another trip to a zoo. :(