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August 18 2024

DJ ♥️ Amanda: Grand Floridian Proposal and Engagement Photos

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If you’re ever having a bad day or need a little pick-me-up, spend a day with an engagement photographer. You’ll be filled with hope once again! There’s something about being upfront and center for a huge act of love that makes you see the world in a more hopeful light. The day we photographed DJ and Amanda’s engagement was super special.

The Proposal

When DJ contacted us to photograph his proposal to his beautiful then-girlfriend Amanda, we could tell they were going to be a fun couple to work with. We met up with the pair at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The resort’s stunning interior and beautiful architecture are perfect backdrops for a surprise proposal. We spent the first moments of their engagement with them, and we think the pictures speak for themselves. These two are crazy about each other.

We left them that night in a cloud of bliss and met up with them again the next day for an engagement shoot at the Magic Kingdom!

The Engagement Shoot

The awesome thing about Disney engagement photoshoots is that they truly have something for everyone! If you want classy engagement photos in front of an adorable storefront, you’ve got it. Or, perhaps you want a picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle. We can do that, too! Disney’s parks are so vast and stunning that we can definitely find the perfect backdrop to represent your special day.

We loved the idea of a 2-day photoshoot! Day one was full of all the expected excitement of a proposal, but by day two, after the excitement settled in, DJ and Amanda were relaxed, happy, and extremely photogenic! If you’re considering a Disney proposal, we highly recommend this idea.

If you’re ready to pop the question to your beloved, contact us!

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February 17 2022

The Sweetest Surprise: Proposal Photography at the Grand Floridian Resort

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They say that when you marry someone, you marry their family too, and it’s absolutely true! That’s why it’s so heartwarming to see when two people’s families love their future in-laws almost as much as the couple loves each other, and for Preston and Hallie, that’s certainly the case.

Preston and Hallie’s moms actually scheduled this photo session as a gift to the couple. The couple is from Dallas, and Hallie was in Florida with her mom. Preston was vacationing with his family at the Grand Floridian Resort, but Hallie had no idea he was in Florida. She was shocked in the greatest and most joyful way when Preston walked up to her out of nowhere, knelt down on one knee, and asked her to be his wife.

With the sweet couple now happily engaged, we took advantage of the Grand Floridian Resort’s stunning scenery for the rest of their engagement photoshoot. Luxurious boardwalks, stunning floral décor, antique cars, waterside strolls – it all created a magical backdrop for Preston and Hallie’s genuine joy to shine through.

Some of my favorite photos of these two are the candid shots of them simply being themselves and joking together. Hallie has the most beautiful laugh and Preston knows exactly how to make her giggle. I also loved that we could incorporate so many excited and loving family members into this photoshoot. I don’t usually have that privilege for engagement photo sessions and I was so glad that Hallie and Preston’s portraits were able to pay homage to their love of family.

The other fun standouts were the engagement portraits in front of the gloriously huge Christmas tree at the resort. I’m so glad Hallie and Preston will be able to forever remember their special day in the Christmas season…and that they had a great photo for their first Christmas as an engaged couple!

If you’d like to capture your special moment or memorialize your engagement with an engagement photo session, contact our Florida photography studio today.

September 27 2021

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Engagement Photoshoot | Addison and Peter

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Addison’s father Ben wanted to give her a gift of a Disney Grand Floridian photoshoot. She just got engaged to her love Peter! Both families were there from North Carolina to celebrate. We went all around the lavish Disney Resort hotel. So Victorian and elegant. And Addison had a Mickey Mouse-inspired engagement ring! Beautiful. Congratulations Addison and Peter!

January 17 2017

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Proposal | Mary Kate and Chris

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When Chris brought Mary Kate to Disney World from Connecticut, she didn’t know that she was going to get proposed to. Or that Chris brought their friends and family to surprise her afterward. They had a beautiful private dinner on the balcony of Disney’s Grand Floridian resort where he proposed, then went down to the water to watch the fireworks, There her family was waiting, champagne in hand. Chris and Mary Kate, thank you! Here’s to your new life together.

August 13 2016

Disney Proposal at The Grand Floridian | Allyson and Brett | She Said Yes!

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Allyson and Brett met in high school nearly 7 years ago. After knowing each other for about a year, they started dating. They have been inseparable ever since. Brett is a recent graduate from the accounting school at the University of Missouri and Allyson is a marketing major currently finishing her last semester, also at the University of Missouri. Brett loves Allyson’s sense of humor, her gorgeous eyes, and the fact that she has put up with him for six years. Allyson loves so many things about Brett – he has a huge heart, he’s caring, and he is extremely goofy.

Courtney and I were so happy when Brett called us to photograph his proposal to Allyson! See his words about it below:

Proposal: I wanted to make a proposal a surprise. But since we have been dating for nearly 6 years, I knew if I planned a trip for just the two of us, she would catch on quickly. When her parent’s told us they were planning a trip to Disney World, I knew it would be the perfect way to catch Allyson off guard. A few people that we knew were also going to be in Disney World the same time as us. I had them text Allyson and tell her that they had a dinner reservation at the Grand Floridian, but were unable to make it. They then offered the reservation to Allyson and I in order to save them from a cancellation fee. When we arrived at the Grand Floridian, we were met in the lobby by a butler carrying a rose. He handed it to Allyson and led us to the fourth floor of the resort. There was a table for two set up in front of a large glass, floor to ceiling window. We had a view of the beautiful resort, lake, Cinderella’s castle, and the EPCOT ball. As we ate our appetizers and first and main courses, we watched the EPCOT Illuminations fireworks and the electrical water pageant. For dessert, we moved to the third floor balcony. When we got to the balcony, there was a table set up. We watched the Hollywood Studios fireworks and ate our desserts. As the third and final round of fireworks was getting ready to start, Canovas Photography showed up and told us that they were part of the Disney package. I was hoping Allyson wasn’t catching on, but at this point, I’m sure she was. We stood up and leaned on the railing of the balcony to watch the fireworks. A minute before the fireworks began, I pulled out my phone and a pair of headphones. I made a video of photos and video clips from our last 6 years together. The video was set to the song Then by Brad Paisley. If she had any doubt about what was happening, it was all gone now. She started crying and the firework show started. When the video ended, I pulled out the ring and proposed.

She said yes ?