A Photographers Wedding Vol 3

And now for the reception. One thing I absolutely adored about this wedding was how intimate it was. Small weddings mean that you have more options for venues. A big bonus when you have less than 40 or so is that you can sometimes find a great restaurant or drinkery to hold your reception in. We had the best time at Mike & Audreys, here's the proof. 

After the wedding ceremony we headed deeper into historic downtown Ft Myers to a great local spot called Bacchus. It could not have made for a better evening with close friends, great music and sweet wedding cake.

I couldn't tell you what song it was that we were all singing and dancing to {because there were many}, but it was such a blast.

The florals on the chandeliers really defined this space as "wedding" and took it from a harsh spot to soft and romantic. 

Simple little boxes of lemon heads for the favors.  I was kind of addicted to the yellow.

Just a touch of lace to keep it southern. Love the Astilbe Sue put in the arrangements.

Thank you again to the amazing team who made this great affair one of the best celebrations ever.
Photography: Ashley Brockinton
Flowers: Signature Florals
Hair & Makeup: Hope Artistry
Music: Clint Wileys None Other
Cake: Ellas Cakes
Want to see more?  Great - You can see the entire series here and you can get Audreys perspective (and favorite photos) on her blog.  Actually, she did two posts; here's the 2nd one. Enjoy! Pin It

A Photographers Wedding Vol 2

 

How beautiful is this custom headpiece Audrey wore? Proof that adding a little color (even/especially black) in your bridal ensemble can be stunning for your wedding.

The Wedding Day.  I think it had to be the hottest day in the history of Florida.  But let me say this...nobody cared.  It was just so wonderful being at this celebration that the heat and sweat were the last thing anyone was thinking about.

Since Audrey and Mile didn't have a wedding party, they opted to have one of their favorite poems on the ceremony program.

We decided to switch the processional and recessional to take advantage of the Heitman House as the backdrop.  So Pastor Hagmaier, Grant (Audreys little guy), Mike and Audrey appeared from the porch and walked towards the guests. At the end of the ceremony, they recessed towards the river.

This is one of my favorite bouquets ever.  I just loved the touch of feathers and gray mixed in with the Peonies, and Iris' and Roses.

I want to draw attention to this boutonniere.  Sue Bain sized it appropriately for Mike's stature and its the right colors for the suit. I can't tell you how big a difference this makes.  In other words- make certain that your florist knows what your groom and groomsmen are wearing and at a minimum your grooms height and stature.

This wedding was intimate and in a beautifully landscaped waterfront backyard, so we really didn't need to add too much.  Just a few arrangements hanging at the end of the 1st and last rows. The Queen Ann's Lace, cabbage, and lily stole the show.

Did you see vol 1?  Well by all means go visit.  And be sure to check back for vol 3 as well (the reception).

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A Photographers Wedding Vol 1

When Audrey came to me to ask for my help with her wedding I was on board before she even got to the question part of the question. In the Ft Myers and Naples area all the wedding professionals are pretty friendly with each other since we're such a small community.  I'd been working with Mike & Audrey for years and so we were not only industry professionals, we were friends.   Two of our kids started kindergarten the same day, and we celebrate birthdays and attend the same holiday parties, so on and so on.  The great thing about planning a wedding with wedding photographers is that you know that you're going to have a phenomenal team to work with. Boy did we ever... Signature Floral, Hope Artistry, Ashley Brockinton, Clint Wiley of None Other and Ellas Cakes.

 

What does the bride & groom who usually photograph weddings decide to do when planning their own wedding?  Take as many photos before the wedding as possible so that they can enjoy the wedding day with their family & friends.  All the images in this post (there will be 3 posts) were taken in the days before the wedding (by Ashley Brockinton). Besides giving you more time for your wedding experience, it also allows you to have more fun with your pictures.  Like this portrait with tea cups. SO freaking cute.

Yeah, Mike & Audrey are always like this.  Ridiculously in love.  No staging required.

This is how excited they are at weddings too.  But their cameras are a bit more modern. I promise.

We couldn't past 30 images, so there are 2 more blog posts to come! Pin It