The Goldenest of Golden Hour Engagements was my first time at Castaway Island Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida. With cowboy boots on we explored the beautiful woods of Castaway Island on one of the most beautiful days here in Florida. Enjoy my last engagement session of 2015!
I’ve always thought the best way to throw a wedding is to rent a house and party all night! Kaylie & Jason had the same idea and you can see the beauty of their St.Augustine Fall Wedding in the lovely photo below. Enjoy!
The wedding with beautiful people and beautiful details. This was such a gorgeous wedding to photograph not only because every little detail was perfectly executed; but everyone was so sweet and beautiful inside and out. It’s nice when you don’t have to “pose” people. Especially when they are already having a great time, smiling, and looking gorgeous. 🙂
Thank you Michele & Caleb for inviting me to photograph such a loving wedding. There were so many beautiful and emotional moments from this day. So happy to be there to capture them.
Enjoy!
KiKi
Vendor Team:
PhotoBooth: KiKi Creates Photo Booth Dress: The Collection​
Venue Ceremony: Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church​
Venue Reception: Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant​
Flowers: Liz Stewart Floral Design​
DJ: DLand Entertainment​
Hair/Makeup: Miko Salon Jacksonville Beach​ & Makeup by Tricia
Genuine Smiles, Loving Family, Funny Friends. Beyond all of the tangible details of your day, the three things listed first are the key to a magical and perfect wedding day. And it shines through in Kate & Bryan’s Wedding Day. Although I loved every single detail of their rainy beach wedding; there family and friends are what made this day such a great one to photographs.
Between the bridesmaids having an impromptu girl band session when we couldn’t photograph outside, the parents constant look of endearment towards Kate & Bryan, and the epic portrait in the wine glass that their very amusing friend held for me while enjoying a cocktail. It was just a perfect day. Thank you for a wonderful day filled with even more wonderful people!
Enjoy!
KiKi
Michelangelo.
A little fun with the church copier.
They all softly sang “Locked out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars. It was seriously a whisper as they danced. Hilarious.
It really picked up at this moment.
Love the one guy that abandoned his shoes.
The Beautiful Kate.
Yay! We’re Married!
All You Need is Love.
Some of the best Entrances to the Reception…
The Bernie. Even the Kids know it now.
Some people were not ready to party.
Rainy Day.
Now that is my kind of Bride!
My assistant and I reference this wedding as “The Ones that know how to Celebrate”. Seriously. It was the best party I’ve been to while working. And on top of everyone knowing how to have a good time, they were all so respectful and loving to all of the vendors. I think I received about 20 hugs from random people that were telling me thank you and can I get you a drink? It was a great environment to work in. And an even more beautiful one to grow your love in. Lindsay & James have such a wonderful support system of stability and genuine love around them.
Best Moments from the Day? 1. Their Adorable “First Touch” behind a curtain. 2. The entire Bridal Party Funneling a Beer Bong…and then I told them I didn’t get the shot and they had to do it again (lies!) 3. One of her bridesmaids catching the bouquet and getting engaged 8 hours later. 4. People Tunnel Exit…First Time, and you guys nailed it!
Thanks for a spectacular day! Enjoy!
KiKi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ever since I can remember, an engagement session to me, has always been a mini adventure. I hike and explore weekly and stumble upon these beautiful locations that may be a little rough to get to, but are so rewarding to photograph and experience. One day when walking in Fort George with my Dogs I found a small, overgrown pathway that led to an entrance to the St.Johns and a beautiful and serene area to watch sunset. I had to find the right couple though. One that wouldn’t mind mud and weeds and bugs. Sam & Phil were more than willing and more than adorable when walking out to the spot.
Love that they were so amped to get out and share a new spot with me. Can’t wait for their lovely wedding.
Enjoy!
Try to imagine a lot of eyeshadow, safety pins, several torn pieces of fabric and one eager 15 year old. No, I am not describing this wedding, I am describing my first photo shoot. Which happened to be of this lovely Bride, Hannah. We were great friends in high school and along with a few other girls who participated, we successfully designed, shot, and edited our own photos from my very first photo shoot.
Fast forward 13 years and we are in Ireland photographing her wedding. Wow. From the beginning of my career in the backyard of my parents house with a single lens camera, to photographing a grand wedding in another country. What a difference. I knew when the phone rang that spring evening over a year ago. That night Hannah called, I knew she was asking me to Ireland to photograph her wedding. I was elated and so overwhelmingly thankful that she thought of me.
Beyond the fact that they were a great couple to work with, they were so incredibly happy it was impossible to make a bad photo of them. They are absolutely perfect for each other. She calls him “Angel” and he may smirk a bit but he loves it. They were even more delightful to photograph. We must have walked a mile up to a tree I was adamant about photographing in front of. With the help of Jameson, Chardonnay, and their 10 year old cousin photographing beside me we made it in one piece and my first Irish Wedding was one of the most perfect weddings I have been to.
I can’t thank Hannah & Cj, as well as their welcoming family and friends for the best time and the best company that March Day in Waterford. Let me know when we can do it again sometime…I’ll bring the Camper Van and the droid! Enjoy!
Kiki
 Looking down at the Cameraman, Tanner. 
 
 
 
 
 
Pampered Bride.  
Our friend Stacy could not make it, but she was on skype almost all day. 
 
Sometimes Stacy had to hang out alone. All smiles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hannah’s Sister Sarah loved the Camera. 
 
 
 
 
Pathway to the Tree. 
 
 
So Gorgeous Hannah. I cannot get enough of this photo! 
 
And her true, goofy colors come out. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My ten year old Assistant. 
 
 
 
 
 
Cj making fun of my posing for his lovely Bride. 
 
 
Is it getting hot in here? 
 
 It usually rains everyday in March in Ireland. We got nothing but gorgeous light!
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Essentials. 
You had to take a ferry to the Island. 
 
 
 
Always competition. 🙂 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Dineen’s! 
 
 
 
 
 
The Tree! Such a gorgeous Photo and still one of my favorites! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There Chateau. 
 
Moody Candlelit Venue with Fireplace. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Everyone got in on the Step dancing. 
 
And then the Washing Machine came out. 
 
And then Irish Photo Booth Props Came out. 
 
 
 
 
 
The Bride & Groom. 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Many thanks to the creative team who made the wedding so special…
Venue: The Waterford Castle
Hair + Makeup: Serena Miller with Sola Salons
Coordinator: Annie Byrne with Aislinn Events Reception: John Meade
Videographer: Tanner Deprin               Photographer: KiKi Creates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
