For those of you that don’t know, I have a commercial website and blog for my work with models, actors, musicians, and personalities: PoseWell.com.
I usually don’t post commercial images here but I just shot these earlier this evening in my new studio. I’m really excited to have such a great space!
Ceremony & Reception: Budder Mathis House — Glen St. Mary, FL
Kari and Jonathan were married at the Budder Mathis House on the Glen St. Mary Nursery Grounds. It was such a quaint and off the beaten path location for their outdoor wedding with lots of Southern hospitality.
The style was just so cool. The guys had pink plaid ties that meshed perfectly with the pink bridesmaid dresses. Kari picked the perfect bridesmaid dresses because each dress was slightly different and also something that could be hemmed and worn again.
I especially loved the tea service for the guests and pitcher centerpieces.
Ceremony & Reception: The Greyfield Inn — Cumberland Island, GA
Peter has a fascination with islands. He lives in Brooklyn and Nancy lived in Philadelphia, so when they heard about the very remote and romantic Greyfield Inn, located off of the coast of Georgia on Cumberland Island, they knew it would be the perfect destination for their wedding.
Cliché I know, but it really is a place where time seems to stand still. The Greyfield Inn has a large porch with rocking chairs that go extremely well with the fresh lemonade and “Sweetest Sweet Tea of the South” served in the kitchen downstairs. Wild horses routinely pass right by the front of the inn and, most importantly, there is virtually no cell phone reception anywhere on the island.
After the ceremony on the front lawn, one of the family members who runs the inn was kind enough to take us to the private beach across the island in his safari-tested Land Rover he just recently brought over from Africa.
Thank you so much, Nancy and Peter, for taking me away to such an amazing location!
Mar and Mark said they are always the ones taking pictures so it was a little awkward being in front of the camera — but they warmed up quickly.
Mar has the best laugh and Mark knows how to keep those laughs coming.
They let me take them to one of my more challenging locations. The first shot below is my favorite of the day!
(Thanks you two for being willing to make the hike)
Wedding & Reception: Comfort Inn — Neptune Beach, FL
I had such a great time getting to know Anna and Michael. This wasn’t the first time I met Anna, she was actually a bridesmaid in Mary & Jeremy’s wedding back in the Fall of 2006!
We had so much fun doing pre-ceremony shots at the St. John’s Town Center. I know the first shot is a major product placement shot, but Michael is a loyal employee of Coca-Cola, so you know we had to do it. Luckily, I am a big Coca-Cola drinker (preferably in the glass bottles).
Then again if he worked for Pepsi I don’t think I would have been as enthusiastic about the shot!
Ceremony & Reception: Epping Forest Yacht Club
Nicole and Richard had planned to have an outdoor ceremony by the fountains in the rear of Epping Forest Yacht Club. The white chairs were in place and just as the staff had completed the preparations a huge storm rolled in.
Everyone scrambled to get in the musical instruments and floral arrangements, barely making it in before the rain. After a short shower things started to look promising and the Epping Forest staff started clearing off the seats and were about to start seating guests…
Then it happened again.
Another storm, even bigger this time, knocked over the chairs and soaked the grounds. But the rain didn’t dampen any spirits as Nicole and Richard’s ceremony instead took place inside.
Ceremony & Reception: The Hilltop — Orange Park, FL
Tiffany and Jelani had the two most adorable kids. It was a picture perfect family. You could really tell how important family was because there were so many children at the wedding filled with laughter and joy.
Jelani’s family is from the islands, so the DJ (Jelani’s cousin) was rocking the reggae tunes all night. It was so cute watching all the kids dance!
Ceremony & Reception: The Ribault Club — Fort George Island, FL
Flowers: Rose of Sharon European Florist
Audra is a true fashionista with impeccable taste, so I knew her wedding would have great details and unique touches — like the hot pink crinoline she wore under her oyster-colored wedding gown.
They had a mint-condition Rolls Royce parked out front of the Ribault Club for their exit and it made a great backdrop for some photos.
Ceremony & Reception: Epping Forest Yacht Club — Jacksonville, FL
Courtney and Seth had a beautiful wedding at The Epping Forest Yacht Club. The cold weather and wind off the river caused a last minute decision to move the ceremony to the front lawn. I think it was a great decision because the front of the mansion is so impressive.
Courtney was a stunning bride and Seth was debonair and smooth like an classic Hollywood actor. He was especially smooth with the ring he gave his bride. He said he wanted to “make a statement” and he definitely did!
Thanks again to Courtney and Seth as well as the Epping Forest staff, who were excellent and attentive as always.
I usually post my non-wedding work on my commercial website (Pose Well Studios), but I thought this would be great to post here for any future brides looking for really elegant cakes and favors.
Jaycel and Judy own the Etiquette of Chocolate, a confectionary house in Orange Park. I had the opportunity to photograph their amazing wedding cakes and delicious chocolates for their new website and promotional package.
Their cakes are beautiful and would make a great statement of style at any wedding or event, but I have to say that their bon-bons are to die for!
When Jaycel brought the cakes over my studio smelled heavenly. This was a great assignment because I got to eat the chocolates and a few slices of cake after I was done photographing everything…
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