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*Alternate title for this post: 'Our Last Wedding' or 'The First Day of the Rest of our Lives' or 'The End of an Era'...depending on how dramatic I'm feeling. :)
In all seriousness, I couldn't think of a better note to have ended on. Kimberly and Kyle's wedding had been a long time coming (they booked us over a year in advance!) so we were thrilled when the date finally arrived!
Something you should know about the bride: she's a blogger. Like, a really fantastic one. She blogged all about her wedding, and now she's blogging all about her marriage. And she's got an Etsy shop, where she sells super adorable wedding-related things. And she just graduated from UF with a Master's in Architecture. She's kind of like Superwoman, but without the cape or spandex.
Since Kim blogged her planning process religiously, I got to be informed about all the details before the actual big day! This was a huge treat, because it allowed me to start brainstorming photo ideas ahead of time. Hellooooo waves of creativity.
Kim and Kyle put in a lot of hard work into their big day, paying attention to all of the little details. Their efforts certainly paid off - the entire event was beyond gorgeous.
Aside from the aesthetics, Kim and Kyle's wedding was a true reflection of their relationship. There was so much joy and support shared between family and friends - all coming together to celebrate the love that Kim and Kyle have been growing for 7 years. It was beautiful. And I'm certain that their marriage is nothing short of that. :)
This is THE longest post EVER. But I'm completely ok with that. Because it's my blog and I do what I want. ;)
Enjoy the trail of images from this gorgeous wedding:
Let's start with the essentials - dress. Shoes. :)
But clearly, the dress looks better on.
Half of the super good-looking wedding party...
...and the even prettier half. :)
Kimberly and Kyle opted to do a 'first look' before the ceremony, and we LOVE them for it. It gave us plenty of time to take photos before the craziness of the wedding began. *Sidenote: I know we're no longer photographing weddings, but I'd still like to strongly urge brides and grooms to do this! Talk to your photographer about it. It's a decision I promise you won't regret. :)
So precious. :)
My view...
...and Ben's! (I'm kind of jealous of his view because he got to be closer...)
And then it was off to take all those photos I was talking about. :) This one makes me swooooon.
Kim and Kyle, you're so adorable, it kind of makes me want to puke. And I mean that in the best way EVER. ;)
The sunshine was AMAZING that day.
Oh you didn't hear me? I said THE SUNSHINE WAS AMAZING THAT DAY.
So Kimberly brought along bubbles as props for their photos. The bubbles look innocent enough here...
...but this was the real situation. Terrifying bubbles. (Kyle - you get major awesome points for that face.)
Thanks to Kimberly's blog, I knew that she and Kyle were iPhone-ers. :) So of course, they had to make their way into the pictures.
Kimberly, you are gorgeous.
Cutest brother/sister ring bearer and flower girl EVER.
No. Seriously. EV-ER.
The ceremony was super sweet.
I feel like this happens a lot. :) And let's chalk another one up for Kyle's amazing face.
Escaping in style. :)
After the ceremony, we were able to snag some family and bridal party shots...plus a few more of the bride and groom. :)
LOVING Kimberly's long veil.
The ridiculously cute water bottles. Every time I see this picture it makes me thirsty.
Some of my favorite shots of the day are from the golf course. I posted a few others on the sneak peek, if you're curious. :)
Then the party started. :) The first dance was choreographed and adorable.
One of my favorite images from the day. It's completely unprompted, and I love the simplicity and sweetness of it.
So Kimberly is a Gator. And Kyle is a Knight. And they had these holy-crap-so-freaking-cute cake toppers custom made to rep both of their alma maters. I probably took about 47 photos of these things. I can't get over the cuteness. The gator is wearing a veil. I mean, COME ON.
Oh, and the rings are really pretty too. :)
Father/daughter. Mother/son.
SUCCESS. (You knew orange and blue would have to pop up somewhere in here again :)).
So all the single dudes lined up to grab for the garter. Moments before, the guy in the middle's girlfriend had caught the bouquet. Just in case you aren't sure of who he is, he's the one being POINTED AT.
And yeah. He caught it. :)
During the reception, Kyle dedicated a special song to his grandparents. I LOVE sentimental moments like this.
Another favorite!
When we left, the party was still going. :)
WHOA. That was kind of huge.
I have a bunch of details I want to share, but I'm pretty sure my blog may start smoking or just shut down from this post. So I'll save that for later this week. :)
Congrats Kimberly and Kyle!
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It's been over a month since I wrote the last entry on here. But I think that's a good thing. After announcing our retirement from photography (it sounds so much more dramatic to call it a 'retirement'), the blogging break was needed.
Lots of things have happened since then; I started school. We got a new couch. I got a new tattoo. But more on all of that excitement later (because I know you all are just dying to hear about our new couch). Today, I will be posting a sneak peek that trumps all other sneak peeks in it's enormousness - 4 different sessions combined into one massive, photo-filled post. It's like killing 4 birds with one stone, except I like animals.
I've posted 21 photos below - 5 'peeks' per session. Enjoy. And come back often - we'll hang out more. I promise. :)
First up: Andy, Stacey, Tristan and William. A.K.A. The cutest little family ever. ;)
They're adorable!
Next: Marina and Ken. We did their session in the neighborhood of the little island they live on. Gorgeous place, gorgeous couple.
<3
Third in line: Hallie and Melody. Hallie contacted us about doing this shoot with her and her mom, Melody, for mother's day. Such a cute gift idea! Hallie and Melody are awesome, and kept us laughing throughout the whole shoot. My mom, my sister and I are extremely close too, so this session was an especially fun one for me to be a part of. :)
Hello super cute shoes!
Cupcakes make everything better. :)
They incorporated a lot of personal things into their shoot, and reading was one of those things. :)
And last (but certainly not least): Kim and Kyle; the amazing Mr. and Mrs. from our very last wedding! Kim and Kyle's wedding was seriously incredible, and there will be LOTS of photos from the whole day, but these 5 were shot at sunset. Golden light = lovvvvvvve.
Their wedding was on a golf course, which was the perfect setting for images like this. :)
This one is in the running for my favorite of the day...but it's still too early to tell. :)
A special request from the bride. :)
I don't know about you, but I'm feeling pretty accomplished after all of that. I'm going to reward myself with ice cream and Grey's Anatomy re-runs. Stay tuned for more blogging in the near future! :)
hallie:
Amy! i love the pictures! i can't wait to see the rest!! :)
(05.19.10)
Kimberly and Kyle:
Thank you so much for this preview!! We were at the beach when we got the e-mail and were freaking out because our phones were loading the pics so slow! lol. Can't wait to see more. Y'all are fabulous!
(05.19.10)
marina Parker:
wow...i am flabbergasted!! the pics of ken and i are marvelous but the one's of the wedding are unbelievable!! amazing!! i am a very happy mother :-)
can't wait to see the rest!
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Woah.
It's been awhile since I've been on this thing. And SO much has happened since then! But that's for another day, another post. :)
For today, we're focusing on Deana and Guy's beautiful wedding in Jacksonville.
The day was bright and sunny - beautiful for a rooftop ceremony. There was a slight breeze that made the Florida heat bearable, and a truly excited, relaxed mood that made me feel certain that the wedding was going to be nothing short of great. And I was not disappointed. :)
The whole day was filled with lots of love and laughter, and Ben and I left the venue that night feeling like we had made a huge group of new friends. In the world of photography, that's one of the the best feelings. :)
Enough chit-chat - on to the photos!
It was obvious that Deana is extremely close to her bridesmaids. She gave a little heartfelt speech before toasting her girls for being so awesome. :)
Let's throw some guys in the mix. :)
The ceremony was intimate and emotion-filled.
I love this - spending a few moments relaxing together after the ceremony.
LOVE and LOVE.
Favorite(s). :)
Deana, you were a gorgeous bride.
I really adore this first dance shot that Ben grabbed with the bridal party in the background. :)
Enjoying one of the many toasts given by family and friends. :)
THIS is how you're supposed to eat wedding cake.
This one jumped out at me while I was editing. So sweet! :)
And I'll leave you with the following series:
A toast...
A chug...
And a brave bride. :)
Congrats Deana and Guy!
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Not too long ago, we featured part one of Valerie & Ricky's gorgeous Winter Park wedding.
Part 2 is all about the details. And let me just tell you - they do not disappoint.
The entire theme was largely focused around earthy, vintage-inspired, country-chic aspects. Custom-made wooden pieces, family-style seating, pops of bright green and an ideal venue selection (the Winter Park's Farmer Market), were just some of the bits and pieces that made Valerie and Ricky's wedding a picture perfect event.
I don't normally post a lot of 'detail' photos on the blog because, well, most of the time details aren't as exciting to look at as people. :) But in this case, I think the details are so fantastic that they need to be shared. Future brides, wedding planners...appreciators of awesomeness - take note. The photo board below is a source of inspiration; a testimony that DIY can be chic and breathtaking.
Yup. I said DIY. Valerie and her exceptionally talented family created the entire look for this wedding. Valerie even found some of the little gems below on the side of the road. She was a dedicated bride. She had a vision, and sought to have it carried out in every element of her day. Brides - let this be encouragement to you that your wedding day can be creative and beautiful without breaking the bank. Just utilize your resources, be innovative and be hands-on. You can have the wedding of your dreams - you just have to be willing to put in the time and effort. :)
Valerie and Ricky's wedding was gorgeous and cohesive. Enjoy the charming details from their big day!
I love cake. A lot. And this cake was kind of amazing. So I felt like it deserved solo recognition.
And because every post is better with...people :), here's a couple of shots of Valerie and Ricky's first dance. More on the reception in part 3!
Lauren Kay:
These are GORGEOUS! Plus, the theme for their wedding is exactly what I want to go for with mine- I would love to "borrow" some ideas from these pictures- especially for the centerpieces! And great photography, as always :D
(03.15.10)
Whitney F.:
Amy! I Love the format of this blog...the picture block is amazing! Photos are gorgeous as usual and I love the BM badge.
(03.15.10)
val:
The cake was awesome and from Publix!!!
(03.16.10)
Ashley McCormick Photography:
Those details are amazing! I am IN LOVE with her use of the tree logs. What an awesome idea! But especially the cake - Incredible!!
(03.16.10)
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This wedding was so incredibly beautiful that it has to be broken into 3 parts. I'll elaborate more about the details on the second post, but for this one, I just want to get to the images. :)
For the first post, we'll spotlight the gorgeous newlyweds, Valerie and Ricky. Valerie and Ricky gave us tons of time BEFORE the ceremony to take photos and it was nothing short of amazing. As photographers, we were thrilled. :)
This first one was shot right after their 'first look'... :)
...we then moved over to Kraft Azalea Park for some portrait time.
Valerie was especially excited about this location because it tied in with the theme of their wedding, and their engagement session. :)
Hello - how fabulous are they?!
So sweet.
The light was awesome!
I need to take a moment to highlight Valerie. She was seriously one of the most stunning brides I have ever seen.
Gorgeous, right?! That photo on the left is my most favorite bridal shot we've taken.
:)
The ceremony and reception were held at the Winter Park Farmer's Market (LOVE), so we took the opportunity to grab a few more shots around that area before everything started.
Handsome groom. :)
Valerie, I know you have been excited to see the outcome of this shot, so I hope you love it as much as I do! :)
A little end of the night romance...:)
*Stay tuned for parts two and three of this fantastic day!
**P.s. If you have been waiting on sneak peeks or discs, please bear with me! We had a few issues with our blog this past week, AND we are currently out of town, so I've gotten a little behind. Everything will be back on track this week - thanks for your patience! :)
val:
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
(03.02.10)
Kimberly:
I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for part two!! These are amazing. Love you guys!!!
(03.02.10)
val:
I love the pictures. It is hard to pic a favorite but the train picture makes me smile!
(03.02.10)
Aunt Jackie:
OMG!! They are amazing! I am so proud of Valerie and Rick as the whole thing was so beautiful. As I sit in Minnesota and think about the wedding, there is nothing to do but smile. For all those who helped Val & Rick get ready and to put all this together...KUDOS!
(03.02.10)
-brittany-:
Greay shots Amy! Every aspect of each pictures compliments each other...the feel of the wedding, your photography style and editing style...perfect blend!
(03.02.10)
April Traurig:
These are great Amy! Especially the last one with the headlights. =)
(03.02.10)
tinamorrow:
love this last one the most - but they are all so gorgeous!!!
(03.02.10)
DARBY:
SIS YOU AND RICK LOOK AWESOME! LOVE YOU!
(03.03.10)
Veronica:
You guys look GREAT!!! I wish I could have been there. Congratulations Guys!!!
(03.09.10)
Danielle:
Valerie these pictures are amazing!!! And you look so beautiful!!
(03.16.10)
Lucy Bode:
This is more beautiful than I thought. Wish we could have been there...you did GOOD! Love you both!!! You are near and dear to our hearts!!! Blessings!
(03.16.10)
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I am so sad to see this "end of an era/new chapter of life" but this was the way to go out with a bang. Amy and Ben, your way of capturing life's biggest moments is beautiful and simplistic, edgy and creative and just well, amazing. Beautiful couple and beautiful ceremony. Thanks for letting your fans be along for the ride and best wishes for what the future holds for you two!
(07.20.10)By far, my favorite post ever on this blog! :-)
(07.20.10)Fantastic Job! Thank you so very much!
(07.21.10)--aunt of the bride