Jenn and Sam

I was so excited on Saturday to photograph Jennifer and Sam's wedding-- I have done so many portrait sessions with them, it was really a lot like shooting a close friend's wedding!

I loved Jenn's jewelry and dress- - they were so classically elegant.Randi Buchanan did the makeup and as always, she blew me away!
I love unusual flowers, and Bella Flora created some of the most unique bouquets, bouts and arrangements I have ever seen!The weather decided not to cooperate during our portrait time before the ceremony, but as always, you can find beautiful light anywhere-- you just have to look!
Thankfully, the skies cleared a few minutes before the ceremony and we were able to move out to the Golden Eagle lawn.I love Jenn's smile as she came down the aisle-- she was so excited to see Sam!
After the ceremony, the light was fading quickly, but we had some fun with the bridal party...
And then sent everyone inside so Jenn and Sam could have some quiet time. The storms had brought some wind with them and it cooled everything off-- it was so wonderful outside, I hated to finish the portraits and go inside!The reception decor was phenomenal-- these are some of my absolute favorite centerpieces!Jenn and Sam's first dance was not without drama!

I don't think Sam looked anywhere but at Jenn the entire day.The band, NightBreeze, kicked things up a notch and kept the dance floor packed the entire evening!Tasty Pastry created a stunning cake-- the piping on the cake is actually the same pattern that is in the lace of Jenn's dress!They finished the night off with a sparkler farewell!www.LongsPhotography.com
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Vendors:
Ceremony and Reception Location: Golden Eagle Country Club
Florist: Bella Flora
Cake: Tasty Pastry Bakery
Band: Night Breeze
Makeup: Randi Buchanan
Videography: First Sight Pictures
Ceremony Music: Atlantic Chamber Players

Suzanne and Josh

We had an action-packed day yesterday with Suzanne and Josh at Bradley's Farm. They really integrated every part of themselves into their wedding-- from the sushi, BBQ and sweet tea at the reception (favorite foods), to slideshows of them growing up, and their beach meets lake theme, the day was really tailored to be unique to them!

Suzanne and Josh's BLING on some of the reception decorations.

Suzanne's first glimpse of her amazing makeup.Does it even need a description?Suzanne's sentimental garter-- it is made from the lace of her mother's wedding gown.Part of the really chic centerpieces at the reception-- the vases had lights in them that really lit up the reception tables! Suzanne relaxing with the girls during their portrait session.Josh taking a quick portrait break only minutes before the ceremony.Bradley's has so many amazing photo locations-- I decided to share those that aren't as obvious as the lake and the porch!I LOOOOVED this fence! The light was perfect and the live oak in the background really sets the mood!Suzanne and Josh held nothing back with their perfect waltz! Those dance lessons really paid off!Josh is a professional fighter and during the engagement session he gave me a quick lesson on how professional fighting works as a sport. I guess I didn't expect fighters to be so huggy-feely!I did Suzanne's bridal portraits at Maclay Gardens last month-- we did a bit of a different take on the traditional Maclay bridals. Who says bride's shouldn't be sexy??
Vendors:

Ceremony and Reception location: The Retreat at Bradley's Pond http://www.bradleyspond.com/

Florist: Connie Simpson, Leaf and Petal

Cake: Tasty Pastry Bakery

DJ: Elite Sounds

Dresses and Tuxes: S&G Bridal

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