JW Marriott Orlando | Lauren and Will | Luxury Wedding Photographers

    How did you both meet?

He was my boss…opps, lol. we were working at Hilton vacation club and I was in sales and he was my sales manager, he was my teacher, my trainer and my super cute crush. lol….
How did your husband propose?

Feb 1st 2017, it was our 4 year anniversary so we celebrate every year at the waldorf astoria bull and bear restaurant, we get the same table, overlooking the fireworks and so I thought it was a normal anniversary dinner, I was sick that day so he kept hinting that we could cancel it but that he really wanted to go and have our great and dinner together, well I am glad I pulled it together because we had the most wonderful meal and as the fireworks were beginning he got down on his knee and asked me to marry him, I remember screaming and asking if he was serious, lol. the entire restaurant starting roaring and applauding and then as I was balling my eyes out screaming yes, will had about 10 of our closest friends waiting in the lobby and they all rushed in to surprise me! we spent the rest of the night in the hotel lobby with bottles of champagne and it was one of the best nights ever.

What was your wedding inspiration? (think decor, overall theme and feel of the day, etc)

Italian glam mixed with winter whites, I wanted a soft and romantic day with all whites and pale pink colors to fit the January cool, aka cold weather and then the elegance of Italian themes like limoncello, etc. I wanted tons of candlelight so it would be a romantic and clean feeling overall, I knew the gazebo was my focus for pics so I def wanted it just how it came out with the white drapes and the beautiful flowers across the top.
What was your favorite design element of your wedding?

The gazebo for sure with the drapes and the rose petals and the flowers everywhere!!!! and our sweetheart table with the candles and rose tablecloth.

Describe some of your favorite wedding details and how you came up with them.
I have lived on Pinterest and wedding sites for years now so I had tons of ideas in my head from the moment I said yes to will!! the gif booth was really fun and I loved the pics everyone had from it, having my parents get up and dance to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary to their wedding song will be a memory we all cherish forever, the popcorn bar that I had put out at end of the night to showcase wills obsession with popcorn was a must since I knew he would love the to-go monogrammed bags of custom flavors of popcorn!
What was the most memorable moment of your wedding day?

the moment we read our vows to each other and when we got announced as husband and wife I was so giddy I wanted to start jumping up and down, I think I did a little actually, also the sand ceremony with his son was super special to us, the final dance with will in the empty ballroom that made me cry my eyes out will be a moment I will never, ever forget in my lifetime.
Please describe your cake (if any):

omg, how pretty was that cake, I had 2 pics of cake designs I liked and at the tasting will with the pastry chef from the Ritz said lets put them together so he and the chef drew a sketch of the cakes together and the drawling is still on our fridge, the final cake was more beautiful then I even imagined….and the flavors were of course Italian wedding cake and then he and I love dark chocolate so the venue told us they would give our guests both so who doesn’t love 2 wedding cakes?!
Can you please list your vendors:
you two amazing photographers of course
DJ Jacob Towe- dj and lighting
Tracy Marini eventfully yours- planner
Jeffery Stoner- video
swag Décor- drapes
sensational ceremonies- rev. Glenn Ferguson
over the top rental linens
flowers by Lesley
lea Montes- makeup
hair designs by Carly
one and only bridal- dress
Stella York- dress maker (and me since I cut the whole thing up), lol
Ritz Carlton -food and cake
JW Marriott ballroom

Any advice for those planning their wedding now?

Go to the knot to start, get bridal magazines, make a book and print out ideas to stay focuses, hire a planner like Tracy Marini to help you, drink a lot of wine along the way, breathe, and enjoy it cause omg does it go by in a flash!!!
What was your biggest surprise on your wedding day?
Bomb cyclone storm that stopped like 12 family members flights L and seeing my amazing gazebo for the 1st time as my wedding spot!

What one moment will last with you both forever?

The private last dance we shared as husband and wife before the sparkler exit, and kissing as husband and wife for the 1st time.
Which moment are you the most excited to see in photos?

UMMMM EVERYTHING!!!!!!! I want the pics of the floor, all of it, lol.
What song did you walk down the aisle to?

Live acoustic guitar of Something by the Beatles
What song played for your first dance?

The Fray- look after you
What are you most looking forward to as a married couple?

Life together!!! us against the world has been our motto from the start and it is knowing we have eachothers back forever that makes being married so awesome, ohh and the honeymoon in Italy too…lol.

What did you like the most about working with KV Photography?
Everything, you both were so warm and friendly and truly care about your clients and your work. we felt so comfortable with you after 1 min and adore the both of you, we will be calling you for a renewal shoot very soon….I mean you can renew your vows every like 2 years or so right?????.

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