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Rose + Eric : Boardwalk Inn and Contemporary Resort Disney Wedding

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Rose and Eric’s day had an *early* start.

So early, in fact, that they were gracious enough to book us a room at the Contemporary the night before their wedding so we could just be an elevator ride away from Rose’s room in the morning. :)

Eric’s alarm didn’t go off the morning of the wedding, so he had to rush to get ready in the same room as Rose! They hung up her dress bag so he couldn’t see his bride getting ready!

Just taking a peek at their wedding venue. <3

The smiles you get mid ceremony when your friend officiates! :)

My girl! <3

Goodbye (for now!) selfie time! :)

Because after some quick Ollie snuggles and a bite to eat, it was off to Epcot! :)

Rose and Eric, thank you for everything!!!

 

Alexis + Miranda : Light Pink and Gold Princess Rainy Wedding at the Grand and American Adventure Rotunda

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If you’re a loyal blog reader, you *may* recognize Alexis and Miranda from their Disney Springs engagement session with Nate last year! Remember this cute moment?!

Anyway, since editing those photos, I’ve been so excited to photograph their wedding daaaaay! And it finally came and I cannot wait to share photos. Here we gooooo! :)

The girls got ready in the Grand Floridian Villas. Alexis and Miranda had their hair and makeup done together, but split up when it came time to get dressed!

I spy with my little eye… <3

One shoe from each bride. ;)

Alexis requested her dress be photographed with the Mary Poppins fountain in their lobby and I was mooooore than happy to oblige! <3

First look time!!! As you’ll soon find out, their day was full of rain and tornado warnings (no.. seriously!) but I’m so happy we got a break from the sprinkles for this moment! :)

Then they did separate first looks with their fathers, and this one of Alexis with her dad just makes my eyes well up immediately!

And then THE moment I’ll never forget. Ever. The photos you see below will forever be burned into my wedding memories as long as I live.

It all started out well enough… We got word that awful weather was on its way so we had cut portraits shorts and get our brides in Cinderella’s Coach *immediately.* And we did…

Hooray! What a happy, special time! And then….

… Y’all, it was a MONSOON. I’ve never seen anything like it! As soon as their bums hit that velvet seat, the skies opened up and this happened! I’m so happy they had umbrellas to block the openings from sideways rain! But I mean is it just me or is it still a little magical?! <3

That poor driver!!

Don’t worry, Alexis and Miranda made it safe and sound to their ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion! :)

Alexis and Miranda’s officiant was Renee from A Lovely Ceremony, which meant their ceremony was unique! Instead of a unity candle, they opted to have a lock ceremony! An iron tree wall hanging sat on an easel with a lock on it. The lock is a one-time use lock with no key to symbolize the commitment they made. :)

Bare feet with their aisle runner! <3

Getting a first look of their empty reception hall! The American Adventure Rotunda is truly one of my favorite venues!

Alexis’s favorite moment from their wedding day- A practice first dance before their guests arrived. :)

Look at those loving parents watching on! <3 <3

The rain took another break to let us shoot some fireworks photos!!

Love this one right before their bouquet toss. :)

THE BEST WAY TO END A WEDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alexis and Miranda, thank you for having us for your dreamy rainy luck-filled wedding!! We love y’all!! :)

Amanda + Jeff : Timeless Casa Feliz Wedding in Winter Park, Florida

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Casa Feliz weddings forever have my heart.

I feel like I say that phrase a lot, but boy do I mean it with this venue!! Once upon a time, Nate and I loved it so much we planned a wedding there. Of course, things ended up going a *little* off track when we eloped, but I always get a little nostalgic for our wedding that could have been when we visit. :)

Amanda and Jeff had a truly beautiful day!! The weather was lovely and our vendor team was lovely and we even got cookies to take home at the end of the night, so that was pretty lovely, too. :)

Huge thanks to our vendor team!! <3

Venues : Got ready at Alfond Inn, Wedding at Casa Feliz 
Catering : Arthurs Catering

Amanda started getting ready at the lovely Alfond Inn in Winter Park. This hotel has quickly become one of our favorites to shoot wedding mornings, with all the big windows and white walls that act as reflectors!

I think this may be the first time I’ve been smitten with the *bottom* of an engagement ring!

  

Then it was to Casa Feliz to get dressed and ready! :)

First look feels <3

   

I mean seriously… How magical is this venue?!

It was one of their flower girl’s birthdays, so at the end of the evening, all the guests sang “Happy Birthday,” and she had the huge honor of helping cut their wedding cake!! :)

Amanda and Jeff, thank y’all for everything!!! We hope you love your photos as much as we loved taking them!! :)