Club Lake Plantation Wedding - Kate & Andrew - Apopka, Florida

As his gorgeous bride walked up to aisle to marry him, Andrew wiped away more than one tear from his eyes. Kate looked absolutely stunning in her sexy gown, and I’m sure Andrew was thinking to himself that he was the luckiest guy in the whole world. Andrew said many times during the getting ready process that he would not cry. Really, we think he was trying to convince himself.

Kate chose to do a first look with her father, and it was the sweetest moment! As a huge daddy’s girl myself, I may or may not have been holding back tears of my own as I hid my face behind the camera during this moment. Dad’s reaction was so special. You’ll be able to see it for yourself in the video at the end of this post. I just love moments like these! They really make a wedding day so memorable.

After the first look with Kate and dad, it was time for the first touch between bride and groom. A first look is not for every couple, and that’s ok! The first touch is a super romantic and tender moment that still preserves the surprise of seeing the bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle.

The ceremony area at Club Lake Plantation is definitely on my top 5 list of favorite ceremony spots in Central Florida! Those oaks! The pews! That arbor! Everything about it is perfect. It’s no secret that I love outdoor weddings, and this is one of the most naturally beautiful spots. It makes my heart so happy inside!

The aisle moment. The most anticipated moment of any wedding day. The moment when the rest of the world falls away, and the bride and groom only have eyes for each other. This is definitely my favorite part of a wedding day. Of course, I say that of many parts of the wedding day, but I just love weddings! Remember how I said earlier that Andrew said he wasn’t going to cry? Yeah, he definitely cried. The bridesmaids cried. The parents cried. I cried…

When it came time for the unity ceremony, Kate and Andrew chose to do something I’d never seen before. Instead of a unity candle, a sand ceremony, or a unity cross, Kate and Andrew made a unity cocktail! It was so fun, and definitely something that was perfect for them! I love it when my couples infuse their personalities into their wedding day! The day is, after all, all about them.

And they’re married. YAY! Now it’s time for some portraits. These are the photos that end up on the walls of your home. The photos that end up your profile picture on Facebook. The photos you will show your children and grandchildren.

After portraits, it’s time for the reception. Let the party begin! Kate had SO MUCH FUN on the dance floor, and that makes me so happy! Truly my favorite thing about weddings is that they are filled with so much joy! Kate and Andrew had smiles on their faces the whole night, and their joy was palpable throughout the room.

Kate and her dad did a special choreographed father daughter dance. They danced it wonderfully, and everyone was in awe. After their dance came the mother son dance. As a mother to two little boys myself, I was definitely ugly crying behind my camera as Rascal Flats My Wish played for their dance.

If all of our couples could do a special exit, that would be great. I love the finality it brings to the end of the night, and it’s a great way to send the newlyweds off in style.

Kate and Andrew, thank you for trusting us to capture your wedding day. We had an amazing time, and we wish you two all the happiness in the world!

Kate & Andrew Preview from Amanda Mejias on Vimeo.

Amazing Vendor Team:

Venue: Club Lake Plantation

Planner: Bella Sposa Events

Flowers: In Bloom Florist

Cake: Cake & Bake

Donuts: Sip ‘n’ Dip

DJ: Xclusive Deejays

Hair & Makeup: Kristy’s Artistry Design Team

Catering: Foodie Catering

Luxmore Grande Estate Wedding - Kim & Thomas

We love working with wedding planners! They are always organized and make any wedding day go by infinitely smoother. We’ve never worked with a wedding planner like this though. This time, the wedding planner was our bride!!! Kim is the owner of Pearl White Events, a great wedding planning business located here in Central Florida.

We love Kim and have worked with her and her team of planners in the past. When Kim approached us to photograph her wedding, we were BEYOND honored! As a planner, she knows of all the photographers in the Central Florida area and chose us to capture her big day!

After photographing Kim and Thomas’ incredible destination engagement session at Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, we knew that their wedding was going to be EPIC! They planned a two part wedding, with both parts being hosted at the beautiful Luxmore Grande Estate. The first part was a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony honoring Kim’s Vietnamese heritage, followed by a break where everyone could change and relax before returning a few hours later for the second part: a fun, evening wedding reception.

There were so many special and sweet moments throughout the day. And also, Thomas makes the best faces. Keep an eye out for a few of them scattered through this post.

Kim and Thomas spared no expense on their wedding day. There were so many moving parts throughout the day, and so we were grateful that Kim had her team of planners from Pearl White Events assisting everywhere.

While the Tea Ceremony lunch reception was super cute and classic, CHECK OUT THIS EVENING RECEPTION! Holy guacamole, this was one of the prettiest weddings we have ever seen!

Kim and Thomas, thank you for trusting us to capture your wedding day. It was truly an honor, and we wish the two of you a lifetime of happiness.

The Most Amazing Vendor Team of ALL TIME:

Venue: Luxmore Grande Estate

Planner: Pearl White Events

Flowers: Flowers by Lesley

Hair and Makeup: Jazz It Up Artistry

Cake: Bakers Cottage Cakes

Rentals: Ocean Hawks Rentals, RW Events, Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals, Gala Rental

Cookies: Morgan Hunter Desserts

Linnens: Connie Duglin Linen, BBJ Linen

Video: Maiography

Catering: Big City Catering

DJ: Al Dee Productions

Stationery: Minted

Onsite Calligraphy: Andi Mejia Calligraphy & Design

Photo Booth: I Heart Photo Bomb

Event Sitting: Tootles Event Sitters

Club Lake Plantation Wedding - Ana & Kris - Apopka, FL

A single tear fell from Kris’ eye as Ana handed the microphone back to the officiant. Ana’s vows had been heartfelt and personal. There wasn’t a single person there who wasn’t also wiping away tears. I may be six years into photographing weddings, but I was sniffling a bit too. This wedding was a little bit more special than most weddings we get to be a part of, and everyone could feel it.

Kris and Ana’s Club Lake Plantation wedding was special because it wasn’t just about a couple joining to become one, but a whole family. Kris has four beautiful children, and to see how much love they have for Ana and her whole family was so extraordinary. They all had a role to play in the wedding party, and they all did so well.

This next image is exactly why we encourage all of our couples to have a first look. Many couples are worried that a first look might ruin the aisle moment. Well, Kris is proof that it absolutely does not. He still had that reaction when he realized the love of his life was walking down the aisle toward him to become his wife. He still had tears in his eyes.

This next image is exactly why we encourage all of our couples to have a first look. Many couples are worried that a first look might ruin the aisle moment. Well, Kris is proof that it absolutely does not. He still had that reaction when he realized the love of his life was walking down the aisle toward him to become his wife. He still had tears in his eyes.

Also, can we talk about how sweet it was that Ana and Kris included Kris’ kids into their sand ceremony?

This wedding had a few firsts for us, and one of them was that we finally got to work with the talented ladies of Bella Sposa Events for our first wedding together! Jennifer and her team are simply some of the best planners in Orlando, and we would work every wedding with them if we could. They ran the day so seamlessly and smoothly, and it was such a pleasure.

Kris and Ana’s first dance song brought me wayyyyyy back. They chose I Cross My Heart by George Strait. There’s just something about country music lyrics that get right to the feels, and this song is no different.

🎶I cross my heart and promise to give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true. In all the world you’ll never find a love as true as mine.🎶

Ana and Kris, thank you so much for inviting us to capture your wedding day It was truly an honor, and we wish the two of you a lifetime of love and happiness.

Amazing vendor team:

Venue: Club Lake Plantation

Planner: Bella Sposa Events

Florist: In Bloom Florist

Officiant: Ceremonies by Catherine Pick

Dj: Xclusive Deejays

HMUA: Before the Aisle Weddings

Cake: Sweet by Holly

Caterer: Foodie Catering

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To see Ana and Kris’ engagement session, click here.

The Delamater House Wedding - Savannah & Eric

Anticipation was building. It was moments before Savannah was set to walk down the aisle. Eric looked longingly toward the barn doors that soon would open to reveal his beautiful bride. Savannah and Eric had planned for this day for a long time, and the moment was finally here. As their wedding guests rose to greet Savannah as she walked down the aisle, Eric's face broke into an eager smile. The time had finally come.

Savannah and Eric's gorgeous wedding at The Delamater House was one for the books! Savannah looked absolutely stunning in her Made With Love gown from Olivia Bowen Bridal. The lace detailing was gorgeous, and the dress fit her like a glove. Her bridesmaids were lovely in their blush gowns. It makes our job easy when everyone is as beautiful as this wedding party was!

The Delamater House is a beautiful upscale barn venue in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This was our first time out to this venue, but we hope to be back soon. The staff was amazing, and the location was absolutely stunning. That tree lined road was something from a fairytale, and the sun shining in from behind it was pure magic. If every Saturday were as gorgeous as this day was, I would die a very happy wedding photographer.

Savannah and Eric, thank you for trusting us to capture this day for you. Your wedding was filled with so much happiness and love, and it was a joy to be a part of it. We wish you all of the love and happiness in the world. Congratulations again on your marriage!!! We could not be happier for you.

Vendor Team

Venue: The Delamater House

Florist: Flowers At The House

Planner: Belles & Bowties

Hair & Makeup: Faces By Shannon

Dress Designer: Made With Love

Dress Boutique: Olivia Bowen Bridal

Rentals: Borrowed Dreams Rentals

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Museum of Arts and Science Daytona Wedding - Tori & Ben

We’ve mentioned Ben and Tori before here, and how much fun they are to work with. Through their engagement session with us, Ben and Tori got to know how Amanda and I work together, and they gave us full freedom to capture their day. This allowed Ben and Tori to relax and enjoy their big day knowing that we would be capturing every moment for them to remember for years down the line.

Ben and Tori did a first look. While Ben waited outside with a letter for his bride to be, Tori came around the corner with the biggest smile on her face and a beautiful crown of greenery encircling her head. Once Ben felt her hand on his shoulder, he turned and laid his eyes on his bride for the first time that day. It was a beautiful moment they shared. They each had written a note to the other and traded messages. Each was brought to tears, and the love they had was beautiful to see. Needless to say, moments like these are why we love first looks and encourage them.

The ceremony and reception was held at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art. This is one of the exhibition halls at the Museum of Arts and Science (MOAS) at Daytona Beach. It is a beautiful venue filled with amazing artwork showcasing much of Florida and its old history. During the ceremony, Ben and Tori were on the landing of the grand staircase, and before them were their closest friends and family surrounded by this beautiful artwork. All the greenery in Tori’s bouquet and those of the bridesmaids was perfectly accented by the greenery showcased in the old Florida artwork

Between the ceremony and reception, we had the opportunity to take some more pictures; only this time inside the museum with the new Mr. and Mrs. We scouted some of Ben and Tori’s favorite pieces and took some pictures highlighting both the wonderful location they chose to be married in and the unique backdrop it made for their wedding pictures. Ben is a lot like me. He is a lot of fun and has a goofy side to him. Something about the setting and one of the pictures really made him think of the artpiece American Gothic, so he wanted to take a picture with him and Tori posing as the American Gothic couple. Tori is always up for anything, so she jumped right on the idea and we all had a lot of laughs as they were creating their own “Florida Gothic”.

The reception was held in the front room of the museum. Ben and Tori were seated with their wedding party at the head table, and behind them was a long painting spanning the entire length of the wall with images of classic, old Florida. Their family and friends were then seated throughout the room and flanked by more artwork. Their reception was an intimate setting with Ben and Tori making their way around to each table thanking them for joining them on their wedding day. Many of the guests were taking pictures on a Instax camera and posting them to a pin board that had been provided to them with messages of congratulation and thanks.

At the end of the day Ben and Tori made their grand exit flanked by loved ones all throwing lavender and celebrating the joyous and shining couple. Ben and Tori, thank you for letting us capture your big day. Amanda and I were honored to be there and can’t help but smile as we think back to your perfect day.