Such a GORGEOUS celebration, an awesome reception, great music, talented DJ (the BEST EVER....check him out),  and such a fun couple made the best event last weekend. It sparkled in their aqua blue with a hint of red themed wedding. I was sooo glad that it just sprinkled a little outside after their ceremony. You know the saying--rain is good luck. That means if you get married in July in Jacksonville Florida, you are one lucky couple. Congratulations Elise and Chris on your Nocatee Crosswater hall wedding!

Ceremony and Reception- Nocatee Crosswater Hall http://nocatee.com/connect/crosswater-hall/

Florist- Weddings by Tina http://www.weddingsbytina.com/

Bridal Gown - Allure Bridal – Bridal Shop at the Avenues

Bridesmaids Dresses- Alfred Angelo

Groomsmen's Tuxes- Men's Warehouse

Make up- Artistry by Erin http://www.artistrybyerin.com/

Cake - Theresa Fishburne – “Simply Delicious” 

DJ – Justin ( DJ Vinsanity)

Hair- Heather Shultz

I'd say Florida has been very good to me. Ponte Vedra's Crosswater Hall is such a gorgeous place, and Andre and Abby tied the knot with some excellent details.

First let me start off with their wedding planners Megan Long and Marian Eichholz of Paragon Planning ( http://www.paragon-planning.com)-- already weeks before the event they were checking in with me and asked if I had any unanswered questions. They were friendly, detailed, and very professional. If you are looking for a wedding planner-- make sure to check them out.

The flowers were already there way before the ceremony. Thank you Susan Kass and Amy ( http://www.afantasyinflowers.com). I must also applaud the make-up artists and hair stylist of Fifth Avenue Mobile ( http://www.fifthavenuehair.com) and Teresa Nguyen who owns To The Nines (make-up for girls and mother). They were ahead of schedule, and if you're a wedding photographer, you'll know how important being on time is. They did an excellent job--just see the photos for yourself. Along our sides, we worked with Kimberly and Kyle. They're very friendly, communicative, and easy to work with. Thank you Kyle for lifting up that flash when I was too short to put it in place! Among these vendors, the food was excellent, cake gorgeous, and dresses to die for! And I must not forget, thank you Miguel for second shooting with me-- you did great catching the groom's expression during the first look, and then again when the bride walked down the aisle. Moments like that are priceless, and you captured it well!

Job well done, and congratulations Abby and Andre! We loved being there on your big day.

Dress: Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaid's Dresses: Pacific Plex
Men's tuxes: Men's Warehouse
Caterer: Hao Wah Catering, Ben Quach, http://www.haowahcatering.com
Flipbook Photo Booth: The flipbook people www.the flipbookpeople.com
Cake: Edgewood Bakery, Sandy Polletta, http://www.edgewoodbakery.com
Cake Pops: Rhea's Cake Pops
Officiant: Katherine Gibson
Bride's Hair and Make-up: http://www.fifthavenuehair.com
Bride'smaids and Mother of the Bride's make-up: Teresa Nguyen, To the Nines
Wedding Planning: Paragon Planning ( http://www.paragon-planning.com)
Videographer: Gator Bride Videography, Kimberly & Kyle Farris, http://www.gbvideo.com
Florist: A Fantasy in Flowers, http://www.afantasyinflowers.com