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Nicole + Andrew : Snow White Themed December Wedding

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Happy Christmas Week to everyone celebrating!!! And happy holidays to anyone celebrating anything else!!

We Hanukkah-ed earlier this month and watched our son fall in love with Dreidel, and now I’m giddy about watching my four year old in Santa mode. He wishes for a blue drum set on every penny and star he can find. Stay tuned to see if Santa’s sleigh can fit one! :)

We’re all packed up to move this week and are trying to get photo previews to all of our couples before we take a two week break to catch up on life. Next up is Nicole and Andrew and their incredible Snow White themed wedding, complete with poisoned apple wedding favors. <3 There were so many little nods to the story, which was extra sweet learning that Andrew calls Nicole his “Snow,” and he proposed at the wishing well in Germany where Snow White does meet and greets- And the princess herself was there for the moment!

Nicole and Andrew, thank you for having us- we wish you nothing but the happiest of ever afters! :)

Thank you to our incredible team for making this one so magical! <3

Hair & Makeup | Alyssa Zambrana  and Rebekah Breland
DJ/Band | JW Jaeger
Floral Designer | Laura at Walt Disney World
Nicole’s Dress |  Ysa Makino gown from White House Bride
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie
Groom and Groomsmen Attire | Men’s Wearhouse 
Cake Designer | Erin Mckenna’s Bakery

Jennifer + Raphael : December Disney Wedding

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For the first time in years, Nate and I will be taking the last two weeks of December off. We’re moving into our forever home days before Christmas!!

SO with that being said, I’m trying to get some preview photos for everyone since we won’t have the rest of their photos done for another 4-6 weeks when we’re back in an office again! <3

First up? Jennifer and Raphael. <3

I don’t know where to start with these two except to say I think if I could clone a Root couple, this may just be the one I’d choose!

Our closest friends and family have heard about Raphael for the past 18 months from Oliver. Raph was so kind to give our fire truck-loving four year old a tour of Reedy Creek’s Fire Station and he has been in our daily conversations ever since. (Not a single ounce of exaggeration there!)

Jennifer is a true picture of beauty and patience- graciously rolling with every punch Covid took to her wedding plans. I think this was the third(?) date she booked with us and I was overjoyed for them that this one stuck. Between the perfect weather and Voices of Liberty singing holiday songs during their wedding reception, it’s hard to imagine this wedding *not* taking place in December!

Because they’ve waited faaaaar too long for some wedding photos, I’m not gonna make them wait anymore. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Ollie had a cell phone, this would 10000% be his lock screen photo! <3

Oscar-level gorgeous!!

THIS. FIRST. LOOK.

They had the sweetest private vow exchange during their first look!

Top ten favorite wedding moment everrrrr right here! Voices of Liberty. <3

Jennifer and Raphael, you’re gonna be stuck with us forever! We love y’all to pieces. <3

Wedding Planner: Pamela Mattack (yay!!!)
Officiant: Rick Spence, Chaplain of Reedy Creek Fire Department
DJ/Band: DJ Vitor
Floral Designer:  Leaf & Blossom Co 
Cake Designer: Grand Floridian Bakery
Invitations: Minted

Theresa + Alex : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

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Social media is definitely my weakest link. When we’re in our slow season I’m GREAT about consistent posting, blogging within a week of a wedding, and replying back to everyone! But the busier we are behind the scenes, the quieter we often are online. Needless to say, I’ve been falling waaaaay behind on Instagram and Facebook but we’re definitely working feverishly to stay on top of wedding edits and gallery deliveries!!

I still have some 2020 weddings I haven’t gotten around to so I’ll be mixing up my timeline a bit on here to help with the backlog. Theresa and Alex have already been married for one MONTH and I’m so excited to share some of our favorite moments!! I’ll most remember how joyful Alex was from start to finish. Just waaaaaait until you see their first look! <3

I cry at almost *every* father daughter first look lately!!

I MEAN. <3 <3

Sometimes the best photos come when things *don’t* go as planned- Like when Alex was determined to make this unity candle light no matter what! :)

Instead of a bouquet and garter toss, they opted for a Mickey and Minnie toss! The guests loved it. <3

When their reception was over, we dragged our gear through 6″ puddles and pouring rain to book it to their private patio for their dessert party. As we were running to the venue, the music started and the show started 10 minutes early! We set up lights in the rain and waited for Theresa and Alex… and waited and waited… and waited! They came RUNNING up in ponchos literally during the last 15 seconds of the show, tossed their rain gear, and the rain stopped almost immediately. I’m so glad they made it JUST In time and we were able to get some beautiful photos!!

I remember every dessert party in the pouring rain and this one will be no different!!! Thank you for having us, Theresa and Alex!! :)