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Kaitlyn + Michael | Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

September 25, 2025 by Jensey Leave a Comment

Once upon a time, Kaitlyn and Michael met in high school while working together at Kaitlyn’s uncle’s restaurant! 5 years later, Michael asked Kaitlyn to be his girlfriend on the 4th of July, so fireworks are extra special to them as a couple.

After a proposal at Virginia Beach (think huge “MARRY ME” letters and flowers in front of the ocean), Michael was happy to follow along with Kaitlyn’s dream Disney wedding! They even brought their moms to Walt Disney World to tour their dream venues. We were so excited for this one- they were married in Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, had their cocktail hour in Italy Isola, and danced the night away at the American Adventure Rotunda!

Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, Italy Isola, and American Adventure Rotunda
Wedding Planner | Hope of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons
Officiant | Reverend Kevin Knox
Beauty | Stacie Otto Hair and Makeup
Videography | Kayla and Michael of Live Free Stories
Floral Designer | Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Wedding Dress | Allure Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Belle Dress
Wedding Dress Shop | MB Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses | Show Me Your MuMu
Groom Attire | Macys, Alfani
Wedding Cake | Walt Disney World
These are a few of my favorite thiiiiiings.
My favorite part about sharing weddings from years past- seeing sweet faces we miss working with!! Hi Charlotte!!
Off to the American Adventure Rotunda!!
Kaitlyn and Michael had their wedding party compete for who would have the best intro. I believe these guys came into “Gaston” and this bridesmaid kicked his butt:
This was Prince Ali, where she got wheeled in!
The winner being announced :)
Kaitlyn and her mom danced to “Edelweiss” and we all cried.
They handed out light up bracelets that synced together, like a Taylor Swift concert!!
Bouquet toss from the upstairs balcony!
Kaitlyn and Michael, this was so much fun to revisit!! We wish y’all the happiest ever after!! :)

Filed Under: Disney, General, Weddings Tagged With: allure bridal, american adventure rotunda, dftw hope, disney's wedding pavilion, italy isola, live free stories, mb bridal, reverend kevin knox, show me your mumu, stacie otto hair and makeup

Ashton + Nick : Disney Winter Wedding

December 18, 2024 by Jensey Leave a Comment

It was a college meet-cute: one night during finals, Ashton needed a break from studying. She drove to a friend’s house at a nearby college, but she wasn’t the only one with that idea!  Nick was there to escape studying, too. :)

One proposal in front of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle later, and it was time to get to planning that dream wedding!

// Featuring //

Wedding Venues | Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, St. Augustine Ballroom, and UK Lochside
Wedding Planner | Hope at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons
Officiant | Kevin Knox
Beauty | Laura Reynolds Artistry
Entertainment | Steve Weinstein
Videography | Cinemedia
Floral | Disney Floral
Wedding Dress Designer | Morilee
Bridesmaids Dresses | David’s Bridal
Rings | Genesis Diamonds of Louisville, KY

The emerald dresses and white flowers? Ashton nailed her winter wedding assignment! :)

Favorite. :)

Ashton and Nick, thank you for having us!!! :)

 

Filed Under: General, Weddings Tagged With: christmas wedding, cinemedia, david's bridal, dftw hope, disney wedding, dj steve weinstein, grand floridian, laura reynolds artistry, morilee, reverend kevin knox, st. augustine ballroom, wilderness lodge

Chelsea + Justin : Oak Manor Lawn Disney Wedding

October 3, 2023 by Jensey Leave a Comment

I’m so thankful our Oak Manor Lawn curse seeeems to have been lifted! My Tennessee heart longed to photograph a wedding here, but Florida storms kept moving our ceremonies to backup locations. The forecast leading up to Chelsea and Justin’s day wasn’t looking good (you’d think I’d know by now to never trust a 10 day forecast!!), but not only did the rain stay away, but we had the dreamiest, magical-est light. I’m exactly as in love with Oak Manor Lawn ceremonies as I thought I’d be. <3

Chelsea and Justin’s love story began with Bumble (thankfully Justin was persistent- sounds like it took quite a few tries before Chelsea finally swiped right!!) As soon as they started dating, Chelsea realized what a catch Justin was and she’s been smitten ever since.

I’m so excited that Chelsea and Justin chose Kimberly from Heart Happy Films for their wedding videography; I cannot wait to see her masterpiece from this day! Make sure you’re following her on Instagram so we can swoon over it together. My favorite thing about working with Kimberly is how well our final products work together. Sometimes when you see the wedding photos vs. video there’s just a different “feel,” but Heart Happy’s videos genuinely look like our photos came back to life. Does that make sense? :)

Massive thanks to our wonderful vendor team!! :)

Wedding Ceremony | Oak Manor Lawn at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Wedding Reception | GM Lounge at Epcot
Dessert Party | Epcot’s Germany Pavilion
Wedding Planner | Hope Sherman at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings + Honeymoons
Day-of-Coordinator + Dress Steaming | Martell Event Services
Officiant | Reverend Kevin Knox
Hair & Makeup | LeJeune Artistry
Entertainment | DJ Steve Dunlap
Videographer | Kimberly of Heart Happy Films
Wedding Dress Designer | Martina Liana
Wedding Dress Shop | She Said Yes in Rogers, AR
Bridesmaids Dresses | Revelry
Groom Attire | Jim’s Formal Wear
Invitations | Disvites from Etsy
Brides getting ready at Disney’s Riviera Resort is a tough one to beat!!
This bride and this murallllll!!! <3
Seriously a scene taken out of a movie!! <3
Oh hi, Kimberly! :)
Too much goodness for one post- head here for part two!! :)

Filed Under: Disney, Weddings Tagged With: dftw hope, disney port orleans riverside, disvites, dj steve dunlap, favorite wedding, feature, heart happy films, jim's formal wear, knox, lejeune artistry, martell event services, martina liana, oak manor lawn, revelry, reverend kevin knox

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