Emily and Thomas Southern Charm Wedding at Cypress Grove Estate House

I always love seeing when two best friends fall madly in love with each other. 

 

When Emily and Thomas look at each other, you know that there is an inner dialogue that only they know the language for. They Fell in love during summer camp and Thomas later proposed during an evening dinner joined by family.

After months of planning their wedding day with the loving help of Emily's beautiful mother Judy and their talented wedding planner Stephanie from Swanky I do's, I have to say that the wedding was simply stunning. There were lots of little meaningful details throughout the space such as family heirlooms. The ceremony space at Cypress Grove Estate house looks over lake Jessamine and was gorgeously decorated with flowers designed by Flowers by Lesley.

Some of my favourite details of the wedding include:

The bridal parties faux fur shawls to keep them warm

A table of family wedding pictures as you entered the house

a blanket station at the ceremony site to keep guest warms as the weather was a little chilly 

a amazing band called Bay King Band's performing during the reception and who got everybody dancing right away

I would like to take a moment to thank them both for allowing me to capture such a special day for them. Congratulations Emily and Thomas on your new venture as husband and wife!

Here is their sneak peek.

VENDORS: Wedding Planner: Swanky I dos. Venue: Cypress Grove Estate House. Catering: Big City Catering. Flowers: Flowers by Lesley. Makeup/ Hair: LeJeune Hair and Makeup Videographer: Eli Meyer Studio Band: Bay King Bands Cake: Party Flavours Custom Cakes

 

Amy and Josh’s Capen House Wedding in Winter Park

Amy and Josh’s Intimate wedding at the Capen House in Winter Park was simply stunning. There are few backdrops as gorgeous as the beautiful lake osceola in Winter park. The lake, fluffy clouds and soft lighting created the perfect athmosphere for gorgeous wedding pictures. Amy wore a beautiful off white (peachy) colored wedding dress and Josh’s wore a Navy blue suite which complimented her dress perfectly. Her wedding train was super dreamy and long! Amy and Josh’s wedding theme traditional with a hint of rustic and vintage detailing. 

 

Capen house is a historic landmark in the middle of the Prestigeous Winter Park area. It is a boutique style venue with a rustic feel. The venue’s original architecture includes gorgeous 1885 heart pine floors throughout. The Capen house is the historic estate of sculptor Albin Polasek. The home is very inviting, bright and airy.

 

Their wedding ceremony was held in the backyard which is landscaped with lush greenery and flowers and nestled amongst some of Albin’s famous sculptures. The reception and dinner was held inside the Capen House.

 

I’m so in love with how their wedding images came out and excited to share them with you!

 

Lauren and Tom's Wedding at the Reserve

Meeting Lauren while photographing her client's wedding a year ago was such a joy. Lauren is an amazing wedding planner! Fast forward a year and I'm on a flight to Detroit to photograph her and Tom's wedding at The Reserve. in Bermingham  

Benjamin joined me as my second shooter and the day started at the beautiful Townsend Hotel for their getting ready pictures. The hotel is located adjacent to a beautiful park where we held their first look.

I loved working with Lauren and Tom. Lauren is the kindest perfectionist that you will meet. Her taste is elegant and it really shows in her selections for her own wedding decor. I loved the rich tones which complemented the classic venue. The Reserve was designed to reflect Meadow Brook Hall and other manors found in and around Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. The hall features a gorgeous stone fireplace- perfect for family formals!

 

We want to wish Lauren and Tom huge congratulations on such a wonderful wedding!

Wedding Photography Portraits in New York City

I was lucky enough to photograph this gorgeous couple’s Wedding Photography Portraits in New York City while there for another wedding. Benjamin, my second shooter and I went straight from our flight to meet them in downtown Brooklyn to shoot their wedding formals under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge in the gorgeous Dumbo neighborhood. Life has been a whirlwind of traveling as of lately, finding myself in different towns at least twice a month. With my busy schedule, I have found it hard to keep up with my blog as much as I used to. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing!

I meet this adorable couple earlier in the year in Orlando during their proposal session at Disney’s Boardwalk. We instantly clicked and have remained in touch ever since. Post wedding pictures are my favorite because there is no strict which allows for multiple locations and for taking our time.

Photographing Weddings In New York City is always such an adventure. It is always a challenge dodging people, finding amazing lighting amidst all of the tall structures and getting around if you drive (for the safety of all of our camera equipment). In the end though, it is always worth it! I was happy to have a couple of hours simply to focus on their formals in one of the greatest city in the world.