Heidi & Jesse's Wedding Sneak Peeks - Western New York Wedding Photographer

Photographing Heidi and Jesse's beautiful wedding in Western New York was such a great way to end my summer and get ready for my Fall weddings :) Can't wait to share more pictures with you all soon and very soon! Here are some sneak peeks for now, and stay tuned for their picture slideshow :)

xoxo

Sara and Brian are Married!! - Jacksonville FL Wedding Photographer

Looove this newlyweds! I know that I mention that every time I blog a new wedding post here, but it's true, I truly love this wonderful couple :) Brian has that old soul that is caring and loving towards Sara, and Sara has a smile that lights up the room when she walks in. There's something about their love for each other that just makes me warm and fuzzy inside--kind of like when I see rainbows, eat gummy bears, or think about unicorns!

It is such a pleasure working with this couple since day 1 when I met up with them for a consultation. I'm so glad that they chose me to be their wedding photographer because I love happy people!! I had such a great time taking their fun engagement pictures last year in St. Augustine :) Sara and Brian also kept their cool when they faced a big challenge just a week before their wedding day. Due to unforeseen circumstances, their original venue shut down, and they had to come up with a new venue in just a few days. Sara and Brian ended up still having their fairy tale wedding, and thanks to their wonderful families and friends, they got married without a hitch! Everything was perfect to me--from the colorful decor to the festive atmosphere, I think it was a success! Their wedding planner, Kim with KIS Events, did an amazing job on coordinating what could have been a chaotic event to a seamless joyous occasion :)

Lastly, it was fun to see two of our past wedding couples at Sara and Brian's wedding. Kim, and her sister, Katie, who was also at the wedding, were actually two of our past brides :) Bobby and I were glad to see a lot of familiar faces at the wedding. It was such a treat working with Kim for the first time along with wedding videographers, Doug and Laura!

Be sure to check out Sara and Brian's wedding slideshow for more pictures and their Love Story below! Enjoy :)

XOXO

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

THEIR LOVE STORY:

How did you guys meet?

We met at Chets Creek Church in the Singles Class through a mutual friend. Brian pursued me right away and asked me out on a date the very next day and we hit it off immediately!! We loved talking to each other about everything in the world and always laughed whenever we were together.

Describe the proposal:

We were out in California for the Christmas holiday and went out to and "early" New Year's Eve dinner since my family would not be out there the whole time to celebrate. Brian had talked to my parents after Thanksgiving to ask if he could marry me and since then they had been planning how he was going to pull it off! We went to the Cork Tree Restaurant in Palm Dessert, CA and had a private room for the 6 of us. For some reason when ever I went to hold Brian's hand, it was really clammy and sweaty!! I couldn't understand why!! Then after dinner before desert, he gave me my Christmas present since he wouldn't be out in CA over the 25th. He made this amazing scrapbook of our dating life so far and had a really sweet note at the end telling me how much he loved me and then shared to my family how he fell in love with me and our all fun experiences together. The page after that he let me turn on my own. As I turned it, he got on one knee and said "Will you marry me?" It was the best proposal I could ever dream of!! So romantic, sweet, and fun!!!

What is your favorite thing to do on your date night?

We always love going out to dinner somewhere and just talking the night away. We also love eating desert! So sometimes we eat at home and go eat desert somewhere as a date :)

What do you love about him so much?

I love the strong leader he is and how much he loves the Lord. He is such an amazing encourager in my life and can always make me laugh.

What do you love about her so much? (Brian speaking):

I love that she is fun, energetic, and spunky. I like how small she is to fit into my arms and I love her beautiful eyes. I like that we share a lot of the same interests.

What is your wedding invitation like and where did you go to get it done?

Our invitation is in our wedding colors (pink & orange). I actually typed the invitation with really fun fonts and my mom put them together.

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

We chose orange and pink as our wedding colors (with pops of yellow) because they are fun and summer-y…and in Florida you can always get away with fun, bright colors any time of year!

Describe your wedding cake:

It is four layers with alternating stripes (pink or orange) or polka dots (pink or orange).

Describe your wedding flowers:

Gerber daisies, gerber daisies, GERBER DAISIES :) You saw them everywhere with pops of green to bring out the pink, yellow, and orange.

What is your First Dance song, Father/Daughter song, and Mother/Son song at your wedding reception?

First Dance: The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Father/Daughter: I'm Gonna Miss Her by Brad Paisley
Mother/Son: Have I Told You Lately That I Love You by Rod Stewart

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

Disney Cruise to the Western Caribbean (Costa Maya, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Castaway Cay-private island)

What are you looking forward to in the future together?

Growing our home, traveling, having a family one day, getting a dog, and all the fun memories we will make.

THEIR AWESOME WEDDING VENDOR INFORMATION:

Ceremony Location: It was going to be at Palm Valley Gardens, but changed location to a private residence in Queen's Harbour at the last minute.
Reception Location: Same as above.
Caterer: Chef's Garden
Wedding Coordinator: Kim Schnepf with KIS Events
Wedding Photographer: Corinna Hoffman Photography :)
Wedding Videographer: Take One Productions
Cake: Angie's Wedding Cakes
Florist: Lori at Palm Valley Gardens
Officiant: Rev. Glenn Reese & Rev. Spike Hogan (Chets Creek Church)
Hair: Bellezza Salon (Pam Timberlake)
Make-up: Paulina Perez
Entertainment: Clay Greenhaw with CJDJ Events (and Maid-of-Honor's brother)
Wedding Dress: Park Avenue Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridal Shop at the Avenues
Groom and Groomsmen Wear: Park Avenue Bridal

Rachel & Brett are Married!! - Jacksonville Beach FL Wedding Photographer

It was such a beautiful day at Jacksonville Beach for Rachel and Brett's wedding! They had a sweet and very emotional wedding at Casa Marina Hotel, and I doubt there were any dry eyes during the ceremony. Watching these two love birds exchange vows and rings was such a tender moment that I even caught myself getting all choked up while taking their pictures. There were many happy tears shed that summer evening :)

Bobby and I had a great time at their wedding, and it was fun to see a lot of familiar faces there! Got to see some of Bobby's families, and also one of my past wedding couples, Morgan and David. (By the way, they just celebrated their 3rd anniversary a couple of days ago, and it was at their wedding where I met Rachel for the first time when she went with Brett as a wedding guest) :)

Happy to be a part of this special day! Rachel and Brett along with their wedding party were amazing!! They were such troopers for braving the summer heat :) One of my highlights from this day was taking their "formal pictures" with the photo-booth props :)

Congratulations Rachel and Brett!! Welcome back from your honeymoon, and thank you for having us as your wedding photographers :)

XOXO

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

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

THEIR LOVE STORY:

How did you guys meet?

We went to the same high school, but we were only acquaintances. We met up again as sophomores in college after becoming “friends” on this new website called Facebook… We began to talk to each other on the phone and started meeting up after Gator football games that Rachel had cheered in. Eventually, that football season would not only be remembered, by Brett, as Urban Meyer’s first season, but also as the season when he met Rachel!

Describe the proposal:

Although I was working in Orlando for the summer, I had Rachel's engagement ring shipped to Jacksonville. Unable to make it to Jacksonville to retrieve the ring before the planned proposal date, I thought of the next best alternative: have Rachel bring it to me (unbeknownst to her). In possession of the ring, my mom hid it inside one of my suits that had just been dry-cleaned. I asked Rachel if she would bring my freshly cleaned suit to Orlando for me. She agreed, and little did she know that she was transporting her own engagement ring!

When Rachel made it to Orlando, I quickly found the ring hidden inside the suit's jacket and we both got ready for an evening at Disney's Magic Kingdom. We ate dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern inside the theme park and went on a couple rides as I waited for the 10 o'clock fireworks show to begin. Halfway through the show, I took Rachel aside to a quiet area, got on one knee, and proposed! She said yes, of course.
What is your favorite thing to do on your date night?

We like to keep it simple: dinner and a movie.

What do you love about him so much?

I love his easy-going personality. He has a way to keep me calm in stressful situations.

What do you love about her so much?
Her personality, smile, spirit, sense of humor, and her I-can-do-anything attitude.

What is your wedding invitation like and where did you go to get it done?

Our invitation is simple and classic. We wanted an invitation that would stand the test of time. It is black and ivory with a single black tie. We got it from Pineapple Post.
What are your wedding colors and why did you guys choose that color palette?

Our weddings colors are mostly ivory and blush with hints of mint and purple. We wanted the colors to be neutral and fresh like a garden by the sea.
Describe your wedding cake:

Our wedding cake is four tiers covered in ivory butter-cream. There are swirl details at the base of each tier, pearl buttons going up the front of the cake, and a fondant bow at the top tier. We wanted the design to have a simple, classic look. The flavor is marble…yum!

Describe your wedding flowers:

The flowers are an important part of the wedding, so it took a long time to pick them out. The flower colors are ivory, white, blush, and pops of purple. We have white hydrangeas as the base for each piece. Then we have a variety of flowers: blush roses, white miniature garden roses, purple freesia, amaranthus, and white gardenias. We wanted the flowers to create an intimate garden-by-the-sea feeling.

What is your First Dance song, Father/Daughter song, and Mother/Son song at your wedding reception?

First Dance Song: "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" by Mel Carter
Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Song: "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra

Where did you go for your honeymoon?
We went to the Sandals Montego Bay Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica!

What are you looking forward to in the future together?

We’re just looking forward to living in the same city together! Three years of our relationship were long-distance, which is way too long!

THEIR WEDDING INGREDIENTS:

Ceremony Location: Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant
Reception Location: Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant
Caterer: Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant
Wedding Coordinator: Christina Kopecki of Christina Kreations
Cake: Edgewood Bakery
Florist: Kelley’s Bloom Room
Officiant: Rev. Gabe Goodman
Hair: Jennifer Jolly
Make-up: Jo El Snyder with Ciao Bella Makeup
Entertainment: Bobby’s Event Services Team
Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Wedding Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaids Dresses: Lula Kate from Bella Bridesmaids
Groom and Groomsmen Wear: Men’s Warehouse