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

Preparation: Holiday Inn Bordeaux
Ceremony: Iglesia Ni Cristo
Reception: Gates Four Country Club
Bride's Make-up: Carmen Johnson, Flawless Vision
Bride's Hair: Suzette White
Wedding Gown: Justin Alexander
Cake: Sweet Botique

During my fall visit to Fayetteville, NC, I shot JB and Serena's engagement session. I must say, fall is definitely my favorite season of the year. You can't beat the beauty of changing colors on the trees. Enjoy!

Venue :
Ocean Club of Amelia, owned and catered by Sliders
contact info. Denease Taylor (venue coordinator)
denease@slidersseaside.com

DJ:
Xzavier Walley
xdwalley@mail.com

Make-up:
Erin Foster
erinfoster@artistrybyerin.com

Recently moving from Fayetteville, NC to Jacksonville, FL, I finally got a chance to shoot a wedding by the beach, and I've got to say that I am in love with it. Kathryn and Robert are such a sweet couple-- they are full of smiles, and I am lucky to be able to capture this day for them. Enjoy!

Jonathon and Paige's wedding couldn't be even more perfect. This bride has skills-- she did her own hair and make up among other details at the wedding. And the reception party--oh the reception party... I haven't quite seen one like this before. They know HOW TO party. You'll see. The band was pretty awesome, too. If you need one, I'd definitely check them out. They are THE BEST I've worked with. Check out the details below, and of course, enjoy!

Congratulations Paige and Jonathon!

Location: Vizcaya Villa (preparation, ceremony, reception)
Coordinator: Carol Rutledge
Florist: VALENTINE’S FLORIST; DAVID VALENTINE (910) 485-4564
Band: Strickly Business; Leon Smith
Make up and hair: By bride

I've seen this baby girl since she was a teeny tiny baby. I wish she can stay this small forever, but I am sure she will grow up to be a young and beautiful girl, model, ballerina..whatever she desires to be. Happy 1 year baby Aubrey! I hope you have a great day and another great year.

...flashback... Aubrey at about 6 months

Aubrey at about 2 months...

Aubrey at about 2 weeks...