Sarah & Jim's Wedding - Port Orange FL Wedding Photographer

Amazing weather, amazing location, amazing guests, and most of all, amazing couple!! Yes, I just said "amazing" four times because that's how epic Sarah and Jim's intimate wedding was :) Sarah was glowing with love and happiness, and she truly looked like a Southern-belle :) Jim had a huge smile on his face all afternoon and all night long, and it was so sweet to finally see this couple say their "I Do's" to each other :)

I've known Sarah and Jim since Labor Day weekend 2008! Yes, it was exactly on that weekend, and we were at Cocoa Beach :) One of our dear brides, Patti, is Sarah's cousin, and we got to meet her and Jim when we spent the time at Cocoa Beach with Patti and Jeremy for their engagement session :) We loooove Patti's side of the family very much, and we are stoked to be a part of another epic wedding with this fun bunch!

Congratulations, Sarah and Jim!! We are so proud of you guys and thanks SO much for having us be a part of this special day! Welcome back from Jamaica and enjoy the pictures!

XOXO

-->>CLICK HERE FOR THEIR SWEET SLIDESHOW!! :)
-->>CLICK HERE FOR THEIR SWEET SLIDESHOW!! :)






























































SARAH & JIM'S LOVE STORY

How did you guys meet?
At work, from the first time we talked we've been together ever since.

Describe the proposal:
He told me he was taking me for a hike and took me to Bok Garden, walked around, took pictures, and we walked to a small pond where Jim got down on one knee and poped the question.

What is your favorite thing to do on your date night?
Dinner then snuggle at home to a movie.

What is your wedding invitation like and where did you go to get it done?
The wedding invitation is the first thing we did together for the wedding, we both made them. It's a white folder with a tag of our names with silver ribbon on the outside, and the inside has the details of the wedding, with RSVP card and direction card inside.

What are your wedding colors and why did you guys choose that color palette?
Our colors were silver and white with a touch of pale pink, picked them because I wanted something classic and simple with a little color.

What made you guys decide to have the wedding in Port Orange, FL?
From the moment we got engaged I knew if we would have a wedding it would be at the Tavern and Chapel in the garden. I fell in love with the small white chapel and the garden.

Describe your wedding cake:
Just like my colors simple and classic, with a little dazzle from the bow.

Describe your wedding flowers:
My flowers are classic pink roses and the girls had white flowers and the centerpieces where the touch of pink in my colors.

What is your First Dance song, Father/Daughter song, and Mother/Son song at your wedding reception?
Our First Dance was "Hold On" by Michael Buble
Father/Daughter was "Daddy's Angel" by T Carter
Mother/Son was "All to You" by DJ Keo

Where did you go for your honeymoon?
We had a great time in Jamaica!

What are you looking forward to in the future together?
A very long happy marriage filled with healthy babies!

THEIR WEDDING INGREDIENTS:

Ceremony Location: Chapel in the Garden
Reception Location: Tavern in the Garden
Caterer: Aunt Catfish
Wedding Coordinator: Kellie and Katie from the Tavern
Cake: Deborah Morgan Cakes
Florist: Tiptons Florist
Officiant: Karen Allen
Hair: LeJeune
Make-up: LeJeune
Entertainment: DJ Man Joe Fister
Wedding Dress: Allure Exclusive
Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal
Groom and Groomsmen Wear: Men's Wearhouse

Mandy & Sean are Married! - Jacksonville Beach FL Wedding Photographer

Mandy and Sean's destination wedding was SO.MUCH.FUN!!

Okay, so Bobby and I didn't fly out for the wedding, but to this lovely couple, Jacksonville Beach is the place to be for their destination wedding since they are both from Chicago and currently residing close to Orlando area. They had about 35 or so guests total, and we felt right at home with everyone. Their family and friends were so nice and FUN! Sean and his groomsmen rented out scooters, and I'm so happy that we got to incorporate those in the pictures! Bobby and I were loving every minute of their wedding :) We also got to work again with several vendors we love, so that is always a plus at any weddings we photo-shoot :) I'm also loving the damask-themed and the black and hot pink colors that they chose for their reception. The set up inside the venue was simply stunning!

Mandy and Sean, thank you both SO much for having us as your wedding photographers! We're grateful that we got the chance to meet you guys and get to know ya'll. We wish you both the best and wonderful new adventures together! Congratulations!!

XOXO

-->>CLICK HERE FOR THEIR FUN SLIDESHOW :-D

-->>CLICK HERE FOR THEIR FUN SLIDESHOW :-D

Mandy & Sean's LOVE STORY:

(PS-I love it when the groom answers some of the questions as well!)

How did you guys meet?

We met at a restaurant on a blind date set up by a mutual friend. The one who set us up was one of my brother’s best friends and he also worked with Sean. The one who set us up is obviously in the wedding as one of the groomsmen :) The most awkward part of the night was when we came walking into the restuaruant and Sean stopped to talk to an older couple and girl about our age. After a few short words, he turns and says, “This is my parents and sister.” That was it, said “Hi” and went to our table. Oops :) From that day, we knew we were going to be together, and we really hit it off.

Describe the proposal:

I proposed on Valentine’s day at her apartment in Jacksonville. I had her fooled, she had no idea that I was coming from Chicago (where I was living) to surprise her. It was very difficult hiding it all day long. I arrived in Jacksonville and her parents happened to be vacationing there at the same time so they helped me get into her apartment while she was hanging out at her brother’s house. I snuck into her apartment and set the place up with a tons of candles, some rose petals and some flowers on the table. I also had some of our favorite music playing in the background. I had her fooled! She thought I was just there to surprise her on Valentine’s Day and meanwhile, I had the engagement ring hidden under the couch. She came home and was completely surprised that I was there. She sat down and we talked a little then she was telling me how surprised she was and that’s when I pulled out the ring from under the couch and proposed to her. That is the short story, there was a lot of stress on my part trying to get everything organized and I was extremely nervous but everything turned out perfect.

What's the most romantic date you two ever had?

There are too many to pick just one. But, one night I surprised her, and I planned a nice dinner at Seasons 52 in Orlando. We went to a comedy club after dinner for her birthday, and we got some Starbucks coffee after dinner because it’s her favorite.

What are your wedding colors and why did you guys choose that color palette?

We have a dark pink for the bridesmaids dresses and accent colors for the reception. The guys have grey suits. We thought that they both looked really nice and elegant together. Plus what girl doesn’t love pink?

Describe your wedding cake:

Our cake was plain and simple. It was three round layers with some polka-dots. It had flowers that resemble the flowers in the center pieces and bouquets. I had planned on shoving it in her face anyway so it doesn’t really matter what it looked like! (And Sean really did!)

Describe your wedding flowers:

Mostly curly willow with some orchids. They had a very modern simple look.

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

Went to Cozumel in Mexico.

What's your future forecast?

A very peaceful and humble lifestyle where we can pursue our dreams together, raise our children, and make each other happy.

THE WEDDING INGREDIENTS:

- CEREMONY LOCATION - Jacksonville Beach (Beach wedding)

- RECEPTION LOCATION - Courtyard Marriott Oceanfront

- CATERER - Courtyard Marriott

- WEDDING COORDINATOR - Cassandra Cherneski of Flaire Weddings

- VIDEOGRAPHER - David Hickox Cinematography

- CAKE - Publix

- FLORIST - David of Curly Willow

- OFFICIANT - Boyd Bettis

- HAIR - Lena G of Lena G Creative Design & Diana Torres of Dilightful Expressions

- MAKE-UP - Lena G of Lena G Creative Design & Diana Torres of Dilightful Expressions

- ENTERTAINMENT (DJ/BAND) - Y? Entertainment Event Services

- TRANSPORTATION - Scooter Rentals TBD

- WEDDING DRESS - Pronovias dress from Love Bridal Jacksonville Beach

- BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES - The Bride’s Room in Chicago

- GROOM AND GROOMSMEN WEAR - Calvin Klein from Men’s Wearhouse