Long's Photography

Normally, by the time a wedding day rolls around I know my couples pretty well. They have met with us for a consultation, a booking, perhaps an engagement session or even bridal portraits. I was a bit nervous for yesterday's wedding, as I hadn't met either Kim or Ty before!

The California couple planned their long-distance wedding in Ty's hometown of Niceville. Within minutes of meeting them, I felt at ease. They are so much in love and in addition to being extremely friendly, sweet people, they really clicked with Olyn and I!

Kim used the most beautiful combination of purple roses and hydrangea in her bouquet!

A girl after my own heart, Kim's sash dress was stunning.

The chapel at Hurlburt field really suited the mood of the wedding and Kim's simple decor kept the focus on the couple and their vows.

Kim looks like such a baby! I was shocked when she told me that she is only months younger than I am!

It rained for a total of 15 minutes on their wedding day. Of course, it was the 15 minutes we planned for outdoor portraits at the base! We did manage to find a few interesting locations... including this stained glass in the tower portion of the chapel.

The rain started to fade as they left the chapel to go to the beach for portraits.

What do you do on the 20 minute trolley ride to the beach? You toast!!

The trolley party:

We beat the storm to the beach, but only by a few minutes! I really have to hand it to this bridal party-- they hoofed it all over the beach in the humid heat and they didn't kill me!

Because we had to rush through the beach portraits to avoid the storm, Kim and Ty were able to relax and enjoy their cocktail hour, followed by a beautiful first dance.