I originally wasn’t going to dedicate a whole post to our Disneyland photo shoot. I figured I already did a post about our New York engagement pictures, and I didn’t want to overload the hive with photos. But after posting about our photo book, I realized there are so many other photos from that shoot I want to share! So I apologize for the photo overload. Erin from Palos Studio did such an amazing job I really must share!
Let me start by saying that wearing a dress and heels at Disneyland is a little strange. Disneyland has always been like a second home: I worked there for two years, I always run into someone I know when visiting, and I’ve ever been there at 4 AM to race in canoes…but this took it to the next level. I had never been dressed so fancy there before. We heard so many “Awwwwwws” from other guests who were watching us taking pictures. It was an awesome day and every single cast member we came into contact with was sooo nice. I thought they might be annoyed by the clearly obvious engagement photo shoot going on in various locations, but much to our surprise everyone was very nice and even gave us suggestions for photos.
For anyone else out there planning on taking e-pics at Disneyland, this is the best piece of advice I could give: Get there right when the park opens. The park opened at 8:00 AM. We started shooting around 8:30 AM and were finished by 10:30 AM. By the time we were finished it was getting really crowded. It seems that’s when all the tourists who wanted to sleep in start to arrive. By arriving bright and early, we could get the shots we wanted without having to worry about a huge crowd. I know that 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM is the “golden hour” for photography, but if you tried to go at that time of day, it would have been packed and not a pleasant experience.
Luckily for us it was a very pleasant experience, and we have some awesome pictures taken by the amazing Erin Palos.
We are so happy we made the decision to go ahead and do the engagement photo shoot. It was really nice to be able to work with Erin and get to know her a little before the wedding. And we are thrilled to have such awesome pictures taken at one of our favorite places!
Anyone else thinking about Disney engagement photos?
I still love that last photo the most! The teacups are pretty awesome, too. 
these are amazing! i’ve only seen one set of disney, e-pics before and must admit i thought they were cheesy (mouse costumes and ears, disney-or-die, etc). these are incredible, so classy and loverly- you both look amazing, and i love your hair!
These are gorgeous! I’m not even really a “Disney” person but your photos are beautiful!
We had our engagement photos taken at Disneyland too!!! =)
I love your photos!
I LOVE these sooooo much!
It’s probably pretty fitting for Miss Castle to have e-pics at Disney! They look great!
I letted out a little sound when I watched that las picture.. It’s perfect!
I love all of these! But boy.. that last photo is SOOOOOOOOO spectacularly awesome!
They are all gorgeous, but I think the last one is AMAZING!
I just died at that last picture.
these are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
I love every. single. one.
And then I got to the last and died.
LOOOOOVE these!!! Especially the teacups and the “happily ever after” sign. Thank you for sharing! There’s no such thing as too many pictures on Weddingbee.
That last picture would make such a great thank you card! They’re all fantastic though!
You’ve just shown me my new favorite engagement photo shoot. 
These are amazing!!
Oh, I didn’t even know you could take professional photos at Disneyland! They’re all lovely. Especially that last one
Mrs. Castle, NYC/Southern California Age and Occupation: 26, Actress/Babysitter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Actor/Writer/Graphic Designer Engagement Date: January 1, 2011 Wedding Date: April 2012 Venue: Padua Hills Theater About Me: I am a Southern California girl living in the Big Apple. I moved here to put my degree in Musical Theater to work! My survival job is caregiver to an adorable 2 1/2 year old. When I'm not working, auditioning or rehearsing, I am hanging out at home with my FI and our two beloved cats. I love to read, sing, dance, hang with friends, and spend quality time with Mr. Castle watching our favorite TV shows (LOST, Big Bang Theory, and Mythbusters...to name a few). Mr Castle and I met while performing in college, so it is only fitting that our wedding take place at an old theater. We are planning a vintage, theater-inspired wedding with some DIY projects and plenty of personal touches thrown in. I love living in the city but I am excited to marry my man in the state where we fell in love.
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