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Jensen Beach is about a two and a half hour drive from Orlando along the east coast of Florida. Late last year, I traveled there to photograph the wedding of Kelly and Brett.

They were a fantastic couple to work for and the wedding was a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Both the ceremony and reception took place at the River Palm Cottages along the Indian River.

Kelly and Brett’s four dogs were staying in the cottages where the bride and groom got ready. Buster, Kelly’s 10-year-old miniature Pinscher even stopped by the reception for a bit.

The weather was gorgeous that day, and I couldn’t help but marvel at the purple sunset during the bridal portraits.

Kelly and Brett added many cool details, too – from the seashell cake to the personalized wine bottles (with wine made by the groom’s family). Perfect for a wedding on the beach!

Congratulations Kelly and Brett! Thank you for letting me be part of your day!

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Bride brings her minature pinscher to the wedding reception

It’s been a busy couple of months. But, I’m finally getting the chance to catch up on the blog.

I was asked by one of my assistant photographers to photograph her sister-in-law’s wedding and I was happy to help out considering all of the great work she has been able to contribute to DSWfoto over the years.

Mary and Eugene’s wedding took place at the Lake Mary Events Center in downtown Lake Mary, Florida. The downtown area was recently redeveloped and this beautiful new facility was a great addition. The outdoor ceremony was held on the event lawn while the sun set over Crystal Lake. The reception was held in the rotunda room.

Since it was a December wedding, there were several hints of the holidays. The outdoor trellises were decked out in Christmas greens and red carnations. The gorgeous wedding cake looked like a pile of gifts ready to open with ribbons and sugar poinsettias attached. There was also a cookie table, which is a tradition of the groom’s family.

Thank you Mary and Eugene for including me in your day and best wishes!

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I first met Maria and Blake in April, when I did an engagement photo session with them at Dr. Phillips Park. Maria was already in wedding preparation mode — even her cell phone ringtone was changed to the bridal march. [Link to engagement photos]

Fast forward six months to a beautiful October day in Orlando. The bride and her attendants spent a relaxed morning getting ready and taking some pre-wedding formal photos at the Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek resort, while the guys kicked back with some football and dressed for the day.

The ceremony was held at the Marie Williams Chapel at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. As the sun set over Lake Jessamine, an elegant nighttime reception kicked off at Cypress Grove Park, where guests enjoyed fantastic food and music. There was also a sweets table with everything from Skittles to Hershey’s kisses!

Guests blew bubbles at the bride & groom as they exited the 1925 estate house – a perfect end to a perfect day.

Special thank you to Jason and Sara who served as assistants for this wedding.

Congratulations Maria and Blake and thank you for including us in your day! You have our permission to enjoy that ringtone a little longer!

VENDORS

Hotel – Hilton at Bonnet Creek (www.hiltonbonnetcreek.com)
Dress – LaSposa / Something Blue (www.splasposa.com / www.somethingbluebridalsalon.com)
Shoes – Alisha Hill (www.alishahill.com)
Flowers – Flowers by Lesley (www.flowersbylesley.com)
Ceremony – Marie Williams Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando (www.firstorlando.com)
Reception – Cypress Grove Park (www.cypressgrovepark.com)
Caterer – Creative Cuisine (www.creativecuisineorlando.com)
Cake – Darlene Wood – Winter Park
Bar Catering – Barfly (www.bar-fly.net)
Videographer – Visual Effects by Seth (www.visualeffectsbyseth.com)
DJ – White Rose Entertainment (www.orlandodj.com)

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Karen and Neal exchanged vows on the beach in Treasure Island, Florida. After a beautiful ceremony – with dolphins and sailboats in the background – everyone headed to Ocean Breeze Tapas Bar for a fantastic reception. We are excited to share some of our favorite images from the day.

Thank you to Karen and Neal for letting us be a part of your special day!

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Congratulations to Maria and Blake!

You may have remembered the couple from an engagement session I had with them earlier this year. [Link to engagement photos]

Last weekend, we photographed their wedding at First Baptist Church of Orlando, with the reception held at Cypress Grove Park.

Please enjoy this image, which I took in the morning at the Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek. Keep an eye on the blog, as I will be posting more pictures in the weeks to come!

Orlando, Florida Wedding.  Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek