Brenna and Ryan are Married!! - Jacksonville FL Wedding Photographer

When I first met Brenna over lunch at Bistro Aix, I thought she was such a beautiful bride not only on the outside, but inside too!  She is one of the nicest and sweetest person you will probably ever meet, and not to mention very crafty also!  She practically designed and made all the decor in her wedding :)  I think that is really awesome, and I even told her that she should think about working in the wedding industry on the side after her own wedding :)  

I had the pleasure to meet up with Brenna several times before the wedding, and at all times, Ryan was away for work.  I finally met him on their wedding day, but I feel like I have known Ryan way before that just from how Brenna talked about him.   He is very polite and caring, and I could see in his eyes how much he adores Brenna.  They make such a lovely pair, and I just know that they are going to have a strong marriage.  If they can put up with the crazy chilly Nor'easter winds on their wedding day, then they can withstand anything :)

Congratulations, Brenna and Ryan!  Be sure to check out their sweet slideshow for more pictures!

Enjoy!
XOXO

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


  








































































































THEIR LOVE STORY:

How We Met:

Wine tasting in Ponte Vedra Beach.  We love the VINO!

Our Proposal:

One of our favorite things to do on the weekends is shop together at Fresh Market for filets, good cheese & fresh veggies, cook at home and enjoy a good bottle of wine. Ryan wanted this to be the way we celebrated the rest of our anniversaries together.  He orchestrated a plan to have our best friends sneak into our house while we were shopping, light candles throughout the house, and have a bottle of champagne ready when we returned.  We think a lot alike.  Sometimes too much.  Not knowing any of these plans, I surprised him with the same set up, candles, champagne, & a big home cooked meal, the night before he had planned to propose.  I had sensed he was stressed and thought it would be a nice way to get him to relax :o)  He scrambled to try to come up with a different plan, not wanting to repeat my romantic gesture the next evening, but ultimately decided our favorite date night ritual would be the best and most authentic way to ask for my hand.  He convinced me he was craving a steak, and with all the stress he had been under with work, it would really mean a lot to him to just stay in, and make our favorite meal together.  As I chopped the veggies and prepped the meal, Ryan disappeared downstairs.  When I’m hungry, not much can break my focus in getting food to the table and in my belly!  I was so focused on dinner; I didn’t notice he had come back into the kitchen with a bottle of champagne and ring box.  He told me this was his favorite meal and that making this meal together was the way he wanted to celebrate every anniversary for the rest of our lives (among a lot of other sweet things that shall remain private :o)).  It was perfect, it was low key, it was US.  And I of course said yes!

Date Night:

See above LOL!

 

What Brenna Love About Ryan:

Lots of things!  He is very thoughtful and conscientious. He goes out of his way to make my life easier.  His selflessness when it comes to caring for his family & friends.  I love his tough exterior and the fact that underneath is a sweet, gentle man.  I admire his work ethic; he doesn’t do anything halfway, he is committed to seeing things through to the end.  He is passionate about his health and loves to be outdoors doing just about anything that keeps him moving.   I love that every day I learn something new about him that makes me respect & admire him even more.  His smile when he only says 2 words, knowing I will be able to complete the rest of his thought and sentence.  And have you seen him?!  He’s gorgeous! :o)

What Ryan Loves About Brenna:

I love the fact that Brenna is the female version of me!  She is very loving and knows exactly how to pick me up when I am feeling down.  Her gentle smile and loving touch are just a little piece of what I love about her.  I love how committed she is to working out and that she loves the outdoors and being active as much as I do.  Brenna is extremely caring and loving.  She is very passionate about everything she takes on.  Brenna is the most creative person I know and never ceases to amaze me with the ideas she comes up with.  But the feature I adore most is that she loves more than anything else in this world and she makes sure she shows it every day!

Our Wedding Invitation:

I made the invitations myself.  I couldn’t find anything that I loved and that really conveyed the laid back vibe we wanted for the wedding.  I tried to pull together some of the elements of the wedding and include them.  They were a labor of love, but I think they were worth it.

Our Wedding Colors:

Pewter gray, coral, soft peaches & pinks.  I liked the contrast of the darker gray against the soft shades.

Our Wedding Cake:

AMAZING & DELICIOUS!  AlleyCakes created a 3 tier cake with 2 different flavors: carrot cake with cream cheese buttercream icing & dark chocolate with pistachio buttercream icing.  She understood exactly what we were looking for, and added her own artistic touch.  I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!!  Did I mention delicious?! YUM.

Flowers:

Bridal Bouquet: Peonies and Ranunculus with lots of hanging amaranthus.  The amaranthus reminded me of the Spanish moss hanging from all the trees around the Ribault Club.  Peonies were out of season, but Kelley of Kelley’s Bloom Room made it happen!

Girls Flowers:  White Hydrangeas with amaranthus.  Hydrangeas remind me so much of Cape Cod, where Ryan is from.  I just love them.  The contrast of the white hydrangeas against their pewter chiffon gowns turned out just as I had hoped. 

First Dance Song:

“Better Man” by James Morrison (performed by Charlie Walker)

Honeymoon:

Hermitage Bay in Antigua.  Heaven on Earth.

What We Are Looking Forward To:

Many more Gator football games & New England Patriot games together, weekends on the beach with great friends, chocolate lab puppies, starting a family, building our dream home, and all of the fun along the way…

THEIR AWESOME WEDDING VENDORS:

Location: Ribault Club

Caterer: Mai Oui Gourmet

Coordinator: Adair Currie of Dairing Events

Photographer: THE BEST! (Corinna Hoffman Photography)
Cake: AlleyCakes
Florist: Kelley’s Bloom Room
Officiant:  Jerry Macnamara-our very dear friend
Hair: Apryle Nolan
Make-Up: Renee McCullers
Entertainment: Charlie Walker & Johnny Flood
Ceremony Music: Stephanie Dixon Harpist
Transportation: Mr. Noel Dana
Wedding Dress: Enzoani from The White Magnolia
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Groom & Groomsmen: Calvin Klein
Favors: Pashminas for the ladies & coozies for the gentleman

Brenna and Ryan's Wedding Sneak Peeks - Ribault Club Wedding Photographer

Can't wait to showcase this beautiful and sweet couple on my blog soon! Brenna and Ryan are gorgeous inside and outside, and we had so much fun photographing their lovely wedding at the Ribault Club :) Stay tuned for more pictures and their Love Story soon and very soon!

Enjoy!
XOXO

   

Jennifer & Ryan's are Married!! - Saint Augustine FL Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Ryan's love for each other is that kind of love that makes you gush and get all warm and fuzzy inside! I can see in Ryan's eyes how much he cares for Jennifer :) I adore this lovely couple, and even though it was cold, windy and rainy on their wedding day, their love is heart-warming. I am very blessed with sweet and nice brides, and I can't ask for anyone sweeter than Jennifer! She works at a make-up retail store and Jennifer got me this wonderful lip balm and lip scrub after I shared with her about my "winter lip problem" :) Little thing like that is definitely unnoticed, and that shows what a kind-hearted of person Jennifer really is. Ryan is lucky to have someone like her!

Be sure to check out their slideshow for more FUN pictures!!

XOXO

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THEIR LOVE STORY:

How did you guys meet?

We met the first year of college at the University of North Florida in 2002. We were in the same English class and were placed in the same group for a class project. Ryan broke the ice by saying something random like "Fat Penguin!" I was like what and starting laughing....Sparks flew and the rest is history.

Describe the proposal:

Getting the ring was the first feat before the proposal. I had little information as to what she truly wanted for her engagement ring, although her taste for a classy/vintage style was prominent in my mind. We've been together for so long long, and she joking said if you don't propose soon I will. When I asked her about being able to afford a quality ring she also joked in saying anything will do, even a tin foil ring. I researched quality ring brands and styles and came across a ring I caught online. I knew her size because we shared the same size ring finger. As for the proposal, it was a toss up of how it was to be prepared. With little money and not a lot of travel opportunity it became best to let it be in an intimate setting with all her supportive friends. On a beautiful night four days after her birthday we ate at J. Alexanders and many of her supporting friends whom attended anticipated that the belated birthday dinner for her was the perfect opportunity for a proposal. After a heart felt dinner we opened her gifts and I was secretly saving the best for last. She was finished with her last present and begun to thank everyone, a few of her friends pointed behind her, where I was kneeling on one knee. I began telling her how long we've been together and how I would never forget the love we shared. Furthermore, I described how many creative, elaborate, and expensive proposal ideas i've had and how I decided that the best was surrounded by all those who love and supported her as I did. I asked, she said yes, I opened the ring case and inside was a tin foil ring. I placed it on her ring finger and she embraced me tightly like never before. Everyone including other dining guests joyfully cheered as she showed everyone the foil ring. Of course, I had a better substitute in which I used a promise ring with etched writing that states, "Love is patient, Love is kind." Afterward we went to her mother's house and presented the verdict. Her family smiled in approval and welcomed me to the family.

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

To embrace each other.

What do you love about him so much?

Ryan is truly my BEST FRIEND. I cherish that we can be totally honest with each other and trust one another. I can be myself no matter what and that he loves everything about me. Ryan has always made me feel beautiful inside and out and I am a better person with him in my life. Oh....his smile is pretty great too...it can light up a room and his optimism radiates from him always.

What do you love about her so much?

Where can I begin... her button nose, porcelain doll face, her touch, smooth skin, big bright eyes, gorgeous smile, soft flowing hair, voluptuous figure, gracious sincerity, clumsiness, genuine kindness, classiness, dignified demeanor, selflessness, attention to detail, attention to my feelings, her forgiveness, maturity, fingers, toes, talent, hard work, affect on people, I really can go on! She's my everything, my solid rock... the perfect foundation, my yin, my faith, my hope, my future.

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

We were going for a modern vintage look. It is folded like a greeting card and has an monogram J and R on the front. The whole invitation is an eggplant/plum color with silver writing on the inside. We picked a font script for the invitation that reminded us of "Disney" writing. It was called Jenny script and was absolutely perfect!! We ordered them through the store Impressions in San Marco.

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

Our wedding colors are eggplant purple, silver, and black. We chose these colors because we thought that they are very elegant and classic.

Describe your wedding cake:

Our wedding cake is a 3 tier round cake. It had a monogram Swarovski crystal "M" as the cake topper. On the top and bottom tier it had a rhinestone detail at the base of the tier and the middle layer had 3 brooches around it and emulated the belt on my wedding gown. The cake flavors were American Buttercream frosting, white cake, and the filling, chocolate ganache, marscapone cheese, and Italian rum. It was the most beautiful and wonderful tasting cake that we have ever tasted or laid our eyes on!!

Describe your wedding flowers:

For the wedding flowers, we wanted to keep with the purple theme. We wanted rich color because we were having a fall wedding. The wedding flowers turned out absolutely beautiful!! The bridesmaids carried lavender roses with accents of berries and the groomsmen and groom had a single lavender rose with a couple green berries as accents My bouquet had lavender roses, deep purple stock, liasianthus, purple hydrangeas, and orchids. We had tall and short center pieces with similar flower arrangements as our bouquets. The centerpieces were in elegant vintage like silver vases.

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

First Dance: P.M. Dawn-Die Without You
Father/Daughter:Mallard Song-(instrumental)
Mother/Son:Unforgettable-Nat King Cole

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

We are waiting to take our honeymoon at the end of May. We are flying into Barcelona and taking a Mediterranean cruise to Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Neither of us have every been out of the country and we cannot wait to experience this together!

What are you looking forward to in the future together?

We are looking forward to experiencing all that life has to offer. We are a team and always will be and want to live life to the fullest. Of course, we cannot wait to start a family! But until then....we are looking forward to a long and happy life together as husband and wife!!

THEIR AWESOME VENDOR:

Ceremony Location: River House, St. Augustine
Reception Location: River House, St. Augustine
Caterer: Designed Events, Mark Shine
Wedding Photographer: Corinna Hoffman Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Bride's Best Friend, Kristen Ervin
Cake: Signature Cakes by Paul Collins
Florist: Rose of Sharon, Lynette Self
Officiant: Rev. Don Lynn, Senior Chaplain
Hair: Casey Does Hair, Casey Powell
Make-up: Carrie Wilson Makeup
Entertainment (DJ/BAND): DJ Thundercat, Dan Joubert
Transportation for the Send-off: Country Carriages, St. Augustine
Wedding Dress: Private Label by G, Park Avenue Bridal, Mandarin
Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Groom and Groomsmen Wear: Men's Wearhouse