We love that every wedding is unique and filled with precious, unforgettable moments and amazing details.
If you’re in the planning stages or reminiscing about your own wedding, you’ll enjoy reading Shannon’s insight into their special day:
“Well, this wedding was a long time in the making! When Matt proposed to me we had already been dating 7 years! We then had a long year and a half engagement before finally ‘tying the knot’! Needless to say, having a long engagement does not mean less stress, it just means having more time to think of things you ‘need’ at your wedding and I became quite the ‘do-it yourself bride’! I made the card box, the cupcake stands, and more…”
“When Matt arrived at the White Room to drop off all the ‘homemade accents and accessories’ , his car was packed to the brim! Poor guy! But, for all the work and stress the ceremony and reception where as beautiful as I had imaged!”
“The Lightner Museum Courtyard was romantic and intimate with the sun beaming down through the trees and the guitarist playing in the background. I was so nervous that the tulle in my dress would get stuck on the bridge but it turned out perfect!”
“After the ceremony was over, all the guest where taken to the reception hall on one of St Augustine’s famous trolley’s, really a cool addition!”
To be continued…
– Part II Coming Soon – Dancing in the street and lovely reception at the White Room!
Photography by: Jerry and Karen Favorite
We’re excited to share some of our favorite photos and a unique fusion video from Lindsay and Sean’s St. Augustine wedding!
This cute couple got married at the River House on an absolutely wonderful day. The River House provides a gorgeous waterfront setting, that we love to shoot at.
We loved the light that was coming in the window and knew it would make for a beautiful still life.
Photographing the bride and groom getting ready is one of our favorite parts. Couples have told us that they are so caught up in of preparing for the ceremony that they don’t really have a chance to focus on the moment, and looking back at the photos gives them a rush of the emotions they were feeling.
The bride’s side was all smiles, while the groom’s was playing it cool.
The ceremony was during the magic hour for lighting, and we really liked the glow that it brought to this image. Lindsay and Sean had a very emotional ceremony, with laughs and happy tears and lots of smiles.
This was a very special moment, and we love how everyone is joined in with reverence.
Sean and Lindsay incorporated a sand ceremony into their wedding. We really love this tradition of merging two lives into one.
After the ceremony, we took Lindsay and Sean down to the dock for their first photos as husband and wife.
The River House has a beautiful area for the reception, the wood floors and all the natural light are really fantastic.
In between all the fun and dancing, we took the bride and groom outside for a beautiful portrait with the full moon above.
Bubble send-offs are always so much fun and make for great pictures! No one is ever too old to blow bubbles!
Now, check out the highlight video combining some of our favorite images with video from the day. Watch closely during the sand ceremony – you’ll see a dolphin jumping in the background!
Photography: Favorite Photography
Ceremony & Reception: River House Events
February is one of our favorite months. The last bits of winter around us, the feeling of love is in the air, and Spring is right around the corner.
As you can see, our month was filled with happy couples, new business materials, and some beyond adorable newborns!
We also had great times with our family, and made some wonderful memories. We’re so excited for Spring to be upon us! What are you most looking forward to in March?
If you follow us on Facebook, you might remember Becca & Chris’ engagement session with Karen in downtown Jacksonville. We’re happy to share their wedding with you today!
Becca and her bridesmaids got ready for the big day at Crown Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront. We had a lot of fun capturing the details of the afternoon.
The ceremony and reception was at the Ramona Pavilion, with a picturesque outdoor ceremony by the lake with a glowing fountain and a festive reception inside the dance hall.
Becca and her bridesmaids looked gorgeous!
Doesn’t Becca look stunning? We loved the backdrop of this spot and Becca makes it come alive.
The bride and groom were all smiles – the natural light is just sublime right here.
In addition to traditional images, we try to capture unique angles when shooting wedding photography.
The horse and carriage that they made their exit from the ceremony on was a beautiful element and made for some lovely photos.
Making their big entrance as husband and wife. This is always one of our favorite moments of the day.
For their exit, Becca and Chris had ribbon wands with bells on them. They made for a colorful and musical send off!
Many many congratulations to Chris and Becca! We can’t wait to see where your journey together takes you, and we’re so glad we were a part of your big day!
Do you want picture perfect wedding photographs of your first dance? First and foremost, enjoy the moment! Just focusing on each other is key for romantic, beautiful first dance pictures as newly pronounced husband and wife.
We’re not great dancers ourselves, so there’s no way we’d recommend two step over the waltz. We’re just the photographers with a good eye that will capture your first dance jitters, tears and laughter.
Professional dancers need not apply. If you’ve already got your moves down pat, you could no doubt give us a pointer or two. However, many have the two-left-feet and/or fear of being the center of attention in a room full of people syndrome and could use a little advice. So here goes. Whether or not you take special dance classes together, it never hurts to go over your game plan for this special moment. And we have three easy tips to consider incorporating into your repertoire:
1. Start out slow. Take that deep breath, look into each others eyes and really feel the moment. Sometimes it takes a little time to settle into the swing of things and there’s really no need to sweep around the entire dance floor like your Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers (or whomever won last season’s Dancing with the Stars).
2. Don’t do any one thing the entire song… do a combination of movements with your heads, hands and arms. (note to left-feeters: even you can do this while going in a slow circle.) For example:
– Dance super close hugging tightly for a moment, then loosen up and give space between you.
– Ladies, try your arms up around his shoulders, and down to his biceps, then maybe with hands resting on his chest
– Guys, you have it easy, just keep your arms low around her waist but feel free to move those hands up and around her back (go as low as grandma would approve of)
– Candid shots are our favorite, but you’ll also love a cheek to cheek look at the camera at least once as you go around
3. Tack on a grand finale – no stress needed – Go for a slow dip at the end of your song, come up with a kiss or simply hold hands side by side while facing your guests with big smiles and perhaps add a little bow. This is a great photo op, so don’t drag each other off the dance floor the second your love song ends. A three second pause, and it’s a wrap.
Here’s a final hint: with the long bridal gown we can’t really see who’s stepping on who’s toes, so don’t worry and take pleasure in this delightful rite of passage on your wedding day!
Photography: Favorite Photography
Megan and Sheldon had a gorgeous wedding at the Cummer Museum, and we’re excited to share a few of the special moments from the day.
The Cummer makes for a beautiful background, and we’re always excited to shoot weddings or engagements there.
Megan’s smile was truly infectious and we loved how much she smiled and laughed on this special day.
Megan and Sheldon, we wish you utmost happiness and joy in your marriage!
Ceremony: The Cummer Museum
Photography: Favorite Photography
Our last instagram post of 2012! This year has been amazing for Favorite Photography, and this last month proved no different!
As you can see lots of fun filled our December! We loved all of our weddings and family sessions!
We had quite a few newborn sessions, and being around new life always brings joy! We created a lot of canvas gallery wraps for Christmas presents, and know how happy they made the recipients.
If we could have one wish for 2013 it is that all of the good from this past year could be multiplied for this next year! Best wishes to you and yours!
We hope you love this video fusion of the colorful holiday lights at Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain!
Michelle and Chris were married at the beautiful Winterbourne on the St. Johns. This location provides a romantic atmosphere with the feeling of southern charm.
We loved the personal touches Michelle added to her shoes to make them special!
We asked the bride to share what she loved about her wedding, and she gave us the details:
Loved the sweet girls watching the couple sneak in a few kisses.
The happy couple, Chris and Michelle had smiles throughout the whole day and we were so glad we could be a part of it!
Ceremony and Reception – Winterbourne on the St. Johns
Catering Director and Wedding Coordinator – Candice Williams with Winterbourne
Cake – Ladreeka with Cupcake Connection Bakery
This week we’re looking at some of our favorite bridal images from previous years.
We love capturing a happy bride in the days leading up to her wedding. Having a bridal session is a way to show off your glowing personality as well as your beautiful dress.
Bridal Sessions don’t always have to be just the bride. We can also have a session of the happy couple!
