I am so very excited for this post today. Because I hope that this wedding forever changes how you envision a “Disney Weddding”. I know that before Nate and I began shooting them I had a complete misconception about what a Disney wedding looked like. I’d heard rumors, seen bad photos, and just assumed that all Disney weddings were created equally kitschy. But, our couples and the team at Disney Weddings has completely changed and blown my mind with the gorgeous, romantic, and sophisticated affairs that they put on and I’m so happy that Nate and I have been able to document so many of them.

And, I’m so very thrilled to show off Morgan & Jeff because their “Disney Wedding” may have been the most deeply emotional and beautiful we’ve ever been a part of. The day started off with a plan to say their vows at Seabreeze Point which is an outdoor location on the boardwalk. But thick, ominous clouds forced the couple (and the team at Disney Weddings) to change plans on the spur of the moment and Morgan and Jeff were set up in the lovely Wedding Pavilion instead. Morgan was as gracefull as ever as her plans were shifted and she kept smiling and laughing the entire day and the team did a fantastic job of assisting guests to the new location.

Their dinner reception was at one of Nate ’s and my FAVORITE restaurants in Central Florida, which happens to be in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the California Grill. And Nate and I were spoiled rotten with a complete dinner just like the guests of AMAZING food. If you live in Central Florida, please plan a date night to the California Grill right this minute!  The restaurant overlooks the Magic Kingdom and every evening the entire dining room empties as guests file onto catwalks outside to watch and listen to the Magic Kingdom’s “Wishes” fireworks show. It’s magical.

I hope the sophistication, romance, and fun of Morgan and Jeff’s day forever changes the way you think of “Disney Weddings”. And for all you Disney brides to be out there, I hope this brings you tons of inspiration and excitement for your own big day at the happiest place on Earth.

Getting ready at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Favorite shoe shot of all time. Not even joking.

Rain rain, go away…

Disney princess pins for each bridesmaid. Morgan kept my favorite, Ariel, for herself. ;)

We took the monorail. Everyone cheered for Morgan… Naturally.

The view from the California Grill’s catwalks…

Love the little nod to UP…

Jeff designed all the printed details himself. He used the Disney’s fast passes and park pamphlets as inspiration…

Can we talk about the food?! As self proclaimed foodies, Nate and I were in HEAVEN. Thanks for including us Morgan & Jeff!

That’s my meal on the left. Pumpkin tortellini = super happy vegetarian photographer.

*Swoon*

Is that… Justin Bieber?

They serenaded their guests with a love song that brought everyone to tears. Beautiful.

Wishes… the show’s music is broadcast through the restaurants speakers so you get the full experience. With an amazing view.

Special thanks to:

Ken Weaver of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings (Coordinator)

Beaute Speciale (Hair and Makeup)

TZTUDIO on Etsy (Bride’s earrings)

Kleinfeld Bridal (Bride’s Lazaro gown)

Laura Kidd at Disney Floral (Floral Design)

The entire staff at the California Grill for an amazing dinner and reception service.

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Monica and Chris are soulful. And hilarious. And ridiculously good looking. You may remember them from their engagement at one of our favorite local antique shops a few months ago. They are absolutely two of the coolest people we know and they had a relaxed lakeside wedding at Paradise Cove here in Orlando. It was our first time shooting at Paradise Cove and what a hidden little gem it was. The vibe is absolutely perfect for a couple like Monica and Chris and they danced the night away under the stars and twinkle lights. Guests could choose beers from a canoe-turned-icebox or from a tiki hut bar and the entire outdoor reception area was lit by candles and sparkling lights. Monica and Chris completely opened themselves us to us. They let us in and trusted us and it shows in their images. Their day was gorgeous, and perfect and we were thrilled to document it all…

Chris, your doppelgänger is Jude Law. Seriously.

I adore this one by Nate…

Work it out!

Family, friends, and guests… the entire wedding gallery will be available shortly via the Client Proofing area of our website. Keep checking in for Monica & Chris’ gallery to appear.

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How could I have not already posted this?! I had SUCH a hard time selecting images for this sneak peek of Elsa and Mitch’s wedding day. There were so many beautiful moments from their romantic mass at the Holy Cross Catholic Church (led by one of the most entertaining and genuinely charming priests we’ve met) to their Mariachi band cocktail hour on the back terrace of the Bohemian Hotel in Celebration, to their golden and gorgeous dinner reception inside the hotel filled with some of the most hip-shaking reception dancing of all time. The entire day was flawless and we had such a great time documenting it.

I’ve been playing around with a new editing software that I am LOVING and this is the first post that I’ve done entirely in the new software. I’m so excited to share it with you all. Please enjoy these selected frames from the day…

Window light has always been my favorite. But stained glass window light? I might die and go to heaven…

This is one of my favorite kiss shots of all time. The “almost kiss”. A split second before the deal is sealed. ;)

I firmly believe that the phone booth in Celebration has mystical sexy photo powers. Or maybe it’s Elsa and Mitch.

More to come…

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As wedding photographers we are usually getting to witness couples at the beginning of their journey together. It’s exciting and you can see the entire future laid out in their eyes. So it’s rare for Nate and I to have the honor of documenting a love that has already been established, tested and come out true. Like gold refined in fire.

Mark and Lynn’s daughter contacted us because she and her siblings were helping to plan their parents’ wedding. Their parents had been together since 1993 and had always put off their wedding as life got in the way. But now it was their turn, their children were making sure of it! They chose Disney as their location after having a special trip there together. I am at a complete loss for words because remembering their wedding day brings me to tears of joy. I hope that Nate and I can have that same look in our eyes that Mark and Lynn have.

Through the growing up of their children, through the expansion of their family as their kids got married, to grand babies on the way, and even through a bout with cancer, Mark and Lynn’s relationship  has only grown stronger over the years.

Mark and Lynn, and family, thank you so much for inviting us along to witness this amazing celebration of love, family, and time. Nate and I are better for knowing all of you!

This was a family tradition. The old wive’s tale says that the direction the needle spins will predict the sex of your babies. She got 3 boys. They said that so far in their family it has never been wrong.

Lynn kept her dress a complete secret and told everyone she had gotten a red cocktail dress. This was the first moment anyone else saw it…

Lynn’s daughters were her bridesmaids. It was a family affair.

The theme of the wedding was “established since 1993″

He brought the rings in cinderella’s slipper. It was a surprise for Mark and Lynn.

Doesn’t this make you want to snuggle?

Mark welcomed and thanked everyone. He made everyone feel so completely welcome. What an amazing family!

Every detail was lovely. The cake matched their stationery perfectly.

A live band kept everyone dancing all night. And lounge areas flanking the dance floor allowed for resting tired feet. ;)

Thank you Audra for finding us and inviting us along on such a magical day!

Kristen and Eric got married at one of our favorite local venues, the Cypress Grove Estate House, and we had a great time getting to know them and their crazy fun wedding party. The party went late into the night with dance moves that would make your grandma blush. Kristen and Eric are adorable, there’s really no other word that more appropriately fits them. They balance each other so well, are calm and cheerful, and are always smiling. Eric is a die-hard UCF Knights fan which is fine with us since the good old black and gold happens to be our alma mater as well. There were subtle UCF influences scattered throughout the day (including Eric’s black and gold wedding band) but Kristen’s classic red and white color palette stole the show. They made us feel extremely comfortable and like part of the family, we hope you all enjoy their sneak peek…

The Cypress Grove Estate House

They didn’t see each other until this moment:

Paparazzi style

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More to come soon!

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