Gracie was my dream bride. She wanted to marry Donny. Her mother Debbie and the amazing wedding planner, A Wedding Collection, made it the perfect wedding so Gracie and Donny could just focus on getting MARRIED. It’s an important distinction, and I really value my clients whose focus is the marriage. Gracie is originally from Birmingham, but wanted a new scene and moved to Destin, FL. She immediately loved it and knew that’s where she would get married. When she fell in love with Donny there, it all came together. Their coastal Florida wedding in the 30A area was such a dream!
At their first look, Donny brought his Bible and prayed over Gracie and their marriage as he cried. Honestly, I’m pretty weepy behind my camera during moments like this, and this moment definitely had me wiping away tears. Any time I ask a bride “Would you mind if we did ____” or “How do you feel about doing _____” and they say “I trust you, whatever you think” it’s going to be a great day! That kind of trust means the world to me.
Coastal Florida Wedding
Every venue during the day was a dream. The house the families stayed in right in the middle of the live oak trees was picturesque. The Chapel At Seaside was a modern white chapel that was light and bright. One of my favorite parts of the day was the Naval sword ceremony after the wedding ceremony. Seeing Donny’s friends and fellow Navy brothers so excited for him as they welcomed Gracie into the fold was another emotional, joyful moment.
Watercolor Resort Weddings is a stunning Florida wedding venue. The beach photos after the ceremony were perfect and playful. And those Navy boys immediately storming the dance floor at the reception made for the perfect party. The family connections were particularly poignant since the couple moved to Virginia for Donny’s position with the Navy.
An Amazing Vendor Team
The last point to mention when discussing the perfection of this day is more for my vendor friends! All of the vendors involved in this coastal Florida wedding were amazing. And I think it’s because MANY of us have been members of an organization called WIPA, Wedding Industry Professional Association, for years, and it has brought us together and helped us find our compatible people who we work well with. It’s a networking and education group designed to bring wedding vendors together to do the best job they can. There is something to be said for networking and taking the time to find the people you want to work with. This gorgeous wedding was a direct result of the time we’ve all put in as professionals to connect and improve ourselves. I’m so grateful to have been a part of it.
Gracie and Donny’s day was intentional and joyful. It was about two people choosing each other. And that, my friends, is why I love what I do: capturing moments that mean something and building vendor friendships that feel like family.
Wedding Vendor Team:
Planner: A Wedding Collection
Photographer: Je Vois Photography
Videographer: Paros Films
Florist + Rentals: Showtime Events
Ceremony Venue: The Chapel At Seaside
Ceremony Musician: Tophat Live
Officiant: Justin Woods
Reception Venue, Bar + Catering: Watercolor Resort Weddings
Balloons: Mingle
Calligraphy: Ink X Ec
DJ: DJ30A
Cake: Sweetly Sisters
Getaway Vehicle: Destin Classic Car Rentals
Hair + Makeup: Gallant Glam
Bride’s Gown: Jenny Yoo NYC
Dress Shop: Margaret Ellen Bridal
Stationery: Empress: Empress Stationery
Please contact me today to start a conversation about how I can capture your beautiful memories! I can’t wait to hear from you!
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