They say laughter is the best medicine. If this is true, Kelly & Patrick are destined to live long and happy lives, because I’ve never been around a couple with more laughter than they share between them. It’s contagious!
Pre-Ceremony: Casa Monica Hotel
Ceremony + Reception: The Rooftop, LOFT (The White Room)
Photographer: Julie Cate Photography
this was a special wedding to me for 3 reasons. 1) it was my best friend wedding who i had known for 7 years (now), 2) i was the maid of honor, and 3) i was actually attending as a the bridal party/guest instead of a vendor. it’s a whole different ball game when you’re on the other side.
nan and i quickly became close friends throughout our college years at the university of north florida (unf). we had a few classes together, attended a couple of college baseball games, dined out, and the rest was history. when i heard the news that she wanted me as her moh, i was filled with joy. i had never been a moh before, nor did i really know the importance of the role. but i quickly did my research, and though it was hard for me to be there physically for her, because i was in orlando and she was in jax, i tried my best to see her on weekends that i was available. one of the best part of planning the events was when we went down to miami for the weekend for her bachelorette party. another event that was fun was her bridal shower. her brothers were so funny they made it very entertaining with the games we played. but the most touching part of it all was my speech at the reception. it’s hard not to get emotional when you’re expressing your deepest feelings and reliving some of the fondest memories together. i was blessed to have my wonderful bf capture the entire wedding on film (as a guest also!) shooting with only one camera and one lens, no dolly.. no steadicam.
congratulations nan & peter! we love you both.
-a
music: stolen | dashboard confessional
location: university of north florida
makeup: Teresa Nguyen
We filmed Ashlee and Barretts wedding on October 10, 2009. Their ceremony took place at Riverside Park United Methodist Church followed by the reception at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
This was our first wedding to ever film inside the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, also known as “Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars”. That was one the coolest experience for us as we are HUGE Jaguar fans!! We love that we were given full reign to be as creative as we could, with the trust of our Bride & Groom. This has to be a Photographers / Cinematographers dream wedding! From the flowers to the location to the couple… WOW, just beautiful. Ashlee & Barrett was such a great couple to work with. We really enjoyed every part of the wedding.
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Salon: Beau Monde Spalon
Ceremony: Riverside Park United Methodist Church
Reception: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (Terrace Suites)
Event Planner: Christina Kopecki w/ Christina Kreations
Photographers: Mark and Joi w/ Mark-Brian Photography
Here are some screen grabs of the film:
Ceremony / Reception: The Ballroom Church Street
Photographer: CALLAHAN PHOTO
Planner: Sonya Keller with Busy Brides Wedding Design
Disc Jockey: DJ Carl
This was a beautiful Southern Style Wedding theme, where the ceremony was held outdoor at the Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park and the reception was held at The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond in Tallahassee, FL.
Team Collab (Eric & David) and I were excited to be filming one of our very own Florida Vendors, Bride Chelsey Boatwright (a Florida Wedding Photographer). Immediately upon arriving at the bride’s house, Eric was off flying with his steadicam (for exterior footages) and David to capture the final few hours of Ms. Boatwright before becoming “Mr. and Mrs.”
During the ceremony, it took my breath away when Janin saw his bride from across his pathway, standing at a distance, as she walked the aisle in the mist hot sun, sporting her long gorgeous white gown. In one breath, he says “WOW”.
I can’t forget the food! They were good ol’ Southern Soul food you can’t eat just one plate. I absolutely fell in love with the sweet potato fries! Call me a hermit, but I don’t think I’ve ever had fries like those before. I must’ve had at least 4-5 batches of sweet potato fries and 3 cups of delicious sweet tea. Yum! I can go on and on about food, but I’ll just leave it that.
We also had the pleasure in working alongside with renowned Photographer Jose Villa.
-Aranya
