SeaBreaze Point | Disney Boardwalk | Florida

From Chicago to Orlando they came. With purple and pink flower petals. With a quick hello from Donald and Daisy Duck. A violinist was playing songs from my childhood on repeat and I found myself humming, "A whole new world..." as I heard the shutter clicks and I realized how much I wanted to watch the movie, Aladdin. Too bad I only have it on VHS. We don't have a VHS player. (Do they still make VHS players?)

Seriously though, when I think of my childhood, I think of Disney movies. I had (have) them memorized. Prince Charming (Or Prince Eric, he was my favorite) and a doe-eyed girl. A damsel in distress or a strong-willed princess (Work it Jasmine!) Disney was a big part of my formative years. So it's fun, now, to see it come full circle. From imaginary childhood worlds, to this romantic and magical day when two new friends become one and we get to capture it for the ages. One day, their grandchildren will look through these images. They will laugh at how old the fashions look and will say "Grandma, you were hot!" and they'll giggle. A little girl will swoon and say "Grandpa, it's soooo romantic!" And then maybe they'll ask to watch Cinderella, because Disney is now on their brains. And a new generation of dreamers and lovers of love will begin to grow.

Donald cracks me up in this one...












Mouse shoes by Marc Jacobs









Ceremony: SeaBreaze Point, Disney Boardwalk
Coordinator: Amy Riendeau with Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings
Reception: Bluezoo Restaurant
Gown: Jasmin Bridal, House of Brides, Chicago
Hair & Makeup: Patricia LeJeune

SeaBreaze Point | Disney Boardwalk | Florida

We had never met Katie before her wedding day. She and Michael came down here to Florida from Chicago with their closest family and friends for a destination wedding at Disney. They spoiled us rotten with just about 2 hours for portraits all around the Disney boardwalk before heading to the gorgeous Bluezoo for their private dinner reception. The entire affair was extremely personalized and Katie takes home the crown for the most hidden details! You'll see more of them in the next big post but let me just give you an idea: mouse Marc Jacobs Flats, gemstone Mickey's hidden in the bouquet & boutonniere, a custom-designed booklet for her guests, and a surprise visit from Donald and Daisy Duck!

Right now, they are soaking up the sun at Disney and I am so happy because it has literally been thunder storming EVERY AFTERNOON for the last few weeks. Enjoy these teaser pictures everyone, we'll have more to come in a few weeks. :)

Katie has the kind of eyes that other people have to photoshop in ;)


Live Long and Prosper, yeah, we went there


Fairytale much?




SeaBreaze Point




Surprise!






Photobooth Fun




Looovvvvveeee it: FAVORITE


The GORGEOUS spread


Private room in Bluezoo at the Dolphin Hotel


Sneaky pants...




Stay tuned to the blog because we've got tons on deck:
.Corissa & Kurt's Grand Bohemian sneak peak
.Traci & Steve's wedding at Cypress Grove
.Lillian & Carl's wedding at the Celebration Hotel
.Katie & John's Jacksonville engagement
.Matt Tucker's oh-so-smoking hot portraits
.Laura & Chris' wedding at the JW Marriot
.Photos of our new sample album (yeah, it's waterproof!)
.Photos of our canvas gallery wraps (we ordered one for our condo)

Told you we had tons ;)

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