A Dream Come True In Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

This love story was years in the making – when Mandy Yeager and Ben Schwefel first met in junior high, they didn't get along. But after reconnecting during their freshman year of high school, they became close friends and, during their junior year, began dating.

A Dream Come True In Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

The couple always knew they'd plan a Disney wedding. Mandy fell in love with the idea after seeing the Grand Floridian Wedding Pavilion in Disney World while on a family vacation.

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A Dream Come True in Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

This love story was years in the making – when Mandy Yeager and Ben Schwefel first met in junior high, they didn't get along. But after reconnecting during their freshman year of high school, they became close friends and, during their junior year, began dating.

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A Dream Come True in Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

Mandy found her dream dress by Allure Bridals while shopping with her mom. She loved the floral applique and the ivory/champagne color; it reminded her of one of her prom dresses, which had been Ben’s favorite.

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A Dream Come True In Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

To add a touch of color, Mandy chose bright pink shoes from Nine West.

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A Dream Come True In Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA
One of Mandy’s favorite memories: “Getting ready in the tower of the Disneyland Hotel overlooking the ceremony and reception site.” She also loved interacting with other guests – “A few little girls even thought I was a Disney Princess – swoon!”
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A Dream Come True In Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of coral peonies, movie star roses, and peek-a-boo roses. The stems were wrapped in champagne ribbon and fastened with a hidden Mickey detail.

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A Dream Come True in Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA
Mandy’s twin sister served as her matron of honor, with their older sister as maid of honor. The sisters wore lace dresses by Adrianna Papell, which they found at Nordstrom. For their bouquets, they carried hand-tied arrangements of ivory hydrangeas, champagne roses, and ivory garden roses, wrapped with coral ribbon.
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A Dream Come True in Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

Ben and his best man (his brother-in-law) wore Michael Kors suits from Men’s Wearhouse, adorned with a coral rose boutonniere for the groom and an ivory version for the best man.

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A Dream Come True in Disneyland: Mandy & Ben At Disneyland, CA

The flower girl, Mandy’s cousin, wore an adorable floral headband as she dropped coral rose petals down the aisle.

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