From dining to dancing, planning your reception should be just as much fun as planning your ceremony. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to your reception timeline, planning the beats you will be dancing to, and of course events to include during your reception: 1. Music – such an important factor of the reception portion of your …
Jessica & Kyle’s Tavares Pavilion Wedding – Captured by Anna
Jessica and Kyle tied the knot during their Tavares Pavilion wedding in Tavares, Florida. The two have been inseparable since high school when their love first began and witnessing such a special time to have finally come was amazing. From ivory floral bouquets to Jessica’s lace back dress, every detail was thoughtfully put together. Wishing these two an amazing life …
Kylie & Nate’s Lakeside Inn Wedding – Captured by Amanda
Kylie and Nate tied the knot during their Lakeside Inn wedding in the historic and charming city of Mount Dora. Located on the lake, their ceremony site was beautiful nestled between large oaks and the setting sun. Inside the pink ballroom, the two partied with their family and friends until a fun and fabulous sparkler send off! Venue: Lakeside Inn
Stephany & Nick’s Military Timacuan Golf Club Wedding
Stephany and Nick tied the knot and recommitted to one another during their Timacuan Golf Club wedding. A promise to Stephany that was beautifully fulfilled with love, Nick wanted to give her the dream wedding she had always wanted. Living on base in North Carolina, the two traveled back down to sunny Florida to celebrate with friends and family. Our …
Stacey & Andrew’s Sunrise Rollins College Engagement
Stacey and Andrew met me out in the heart of Winter Park for their Rollins College engagement. Waking up early, we started our day off on the lake’s shore before exploring the campus, and finally ending at ORMC where my sweethearts first met. It is incredible to think that just four years ago, these two met by chance at work. …
Leah & Mihir’s Indian Wedding at Paradise Cove – Captured by Anna
Leah and Mihir’s Indian wedding at Paradise Cove was as lovely and intimate as our sweethearts. Quiet in nature, their family brought out all the smiles on their wedding day from an exciting welcoming baraat as Mihir arrived by boat to a celebratory group dance following their first dance. Venue: Paradise Cove
Taryn & Christopher’s Capen House Wedding – Captured by Amanda
Taryn and Chris tied the knot during their beautiful Capen House wedding at the Albin Polasek Museum. The two envisioned a day filled with vintage elements, along with the love from their friends and family who came out to celebrate. Getting ready inside the historic home, Taryn put on her dress with her mom and Maid of Honor. Chris, hiding …
Bridal Tips: Post-Wedding Checklist
Your checklists aren’t quite over after the big day has come and gone. With so much excitement leading up to your wedding, it is crazy to think how quickly it flew by as you celebrated with friends and family. Living in the moment during your special day is so important, and remembering those who celebrated with you is just as …
Bridal Tips: Accessorizing Your Sweetheart Table
1. Placement – I mean seriously what a stunning view! When picking where you would like your table, consider the backdrop and placement within the room. Jacquelyn and Hamilton placed their sweetheart table against a massive window featuring the gorgeous view their ballroom had to offer. I love how backdrop brought in the Florida sunshine! 2. Luxe it Up! – Romance was the …
Karly & Aaron’s Dreamy Destination Paradise Cove Wedding
Karly and Aaron tied the knot during their destination wedding at Paradise Cove. Traveling all the way from the United Kingdom, these two hopped, skip, and flew across the Atlantic Ocean with their friends and family for the special occasion. Just out of a Nicholas Sparks novel, Karly and Aaron were destined to be together since kids. Each of their …
Jennifer & John’s Club Lake Plantation Wedding – Captured by Anna
Jennifer and John tied the knot during their rustic wedding at Club Lake Plantation in Apopka, Florida. Celebrating with friends and family, along with their adorable little ones, the two said their “I do’s” underneath a wooden arch graced with a sheer drape and floral. Their wedding reception was an absolute blast from dancing in the rustic barn ballroom to …
Bridal Tips: Getting Ready Outfit Ideas
The hours leading up to your wedding should be filled with absolute excitement as you pre-celebrate with your bridesmaids (and bridsmen!) in your bridal suite. Cheers in style with some of these adorable outfit ideas… 1. Silk Robes – Kara looked absolutely darling with her bridal party in their floral silk robes. I loved how her robe matched perfectly in print but different …
Lauren & Brian’s Puppy Love Kraft Azalea Engagement
Lauren and Brian’s sunrise engagement at Kraft Azlaea with their pup Lola was the perfect way to celebrate their recent engagement and upcoming wedding in May. As the golden light of the morning sun beamed down on the two (well three!), it was clear as day from the start that I knew their session would be one for the books! …
Larisa & Ian’s Vintage Lilac and Grey Wedding
Larisa and Ian said officially said “I do” during their intimate wedding at the historic Longwood Community Building. Situated in the heart of downtown Longwood, the iconic light blue building is both a piece of history and where history is made. You may remember my couple from their family engagement session in downtown Winter Park off of Park Ave. From …
Bridal Tips: Honeymoon Planning
Let’s be real – honeymoon planning is definitely one of the most exciting things to plan during your wedding. I love finding out where my couples are traveling and what tips they kept in mind when planning. Here are a few of the latest questions and tips we have had from our amazing couples: 1. Credit Card Points by Danielle …
Caroline & Adrian’s St Lukes United Methodist Church Wedding – Captured by Anna
St Lukes United Methodist Church Wedding Caroline and Adrian tied the knot during their traditional wedding at St Lukes United Methodist Church and celebrated after with friends and family at the gorgeous Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The two envisioned an intimate wedding filled with the ones they love who came to join them in the celebration of the beginning of …
Bridal Tips: Wedding Day Timeline
For this month’s edition of Bridal Tips, we wanted to chat about timelines and how they affect your overall day. A well thought out timeline will make all the difference from keeping the ceremony time on track to ensuring dinner is brought out in time. Every wedding is different, so a few things might vary from the recommendations below. Just …
Sherri & Michael’s Elegant Leu Gardens Engagement
Leu Gardens Engagement Sherri and Michael met me out in the heart of Orlando at Leu Gardens for an elegant outdoor engagement session among the gorgeous foliage that the park has to offer. Tying the knot at Banyan Resort in Malabar this December, the two loved the classic look of Leu that is right in line with their historic wedding …
Bridal Tips: Engagement Sessions
With so much planning to be done for your wedding day, it is important to remember to plan for the special moments leading up to your special day as well. For this month’s bridal tips, I wanted to focus on engagement sessions. 1. Style – think of the style you would like to have for your engagement. Will it be …
Taryn & Chris’ Turkey Lake Park Engagement – Captured by Samantha
Turkey Lake Park Engagement Recent transplants to Florida, Taryn and Chris envisioned a woodsy engagement that reminded them of their hiking trips back home in New York. With the two living in the MetroWest area, I knew that Turkey Lake Park would be the perfect spot for their vision. Their story began back in East Fishkill, New York while both …