Jess & Josh’s Beautiful Wedding Day at the Beaches Chapel! | Jacksonville Florida Wedding Photography

Jess + Josh Wedding Photos

I just don’t even know where to begin with this blog post. Jess, Josh, and I have had some really great times over the last year and a half that we’ve gotten to know each other. Of course it’s mainly been me and Jess.

BUT Josh has given us lots of great times as well. hehe I’ve got to say that when I first met Jess, I thought she might be a little coo coo. We were in the wedding planning stages together, and she informed me that she was calling all of her potential bridesmaids to her home that evening.

She was going to ask them if they would like to participate in her wedding and if so, they were to sign a contract agreeing to this, that, and the other. I thought, “oh wow, this is going to be interesting!” No joke. It has been…but it the best way possible.

Jess is such a sweet, tender woman. She’s joyful and happy but can definitely hold her on. So don’t cross her.

(I witnessed what happened when someone got too close to them during a choreographed dance! We don’t want to go there).

And Josh, wow, I’m literally teary writing this. The stories Jess tells me about him makes your heart melt. She describes how they met later in the blog post so I’ll leave that story to her.

But she was over here last week chatting with me, and it was around the time that school was starting. She and her daughter had come home to a bouquet of flowers for each of them….one for the daughter starting school and one for Jess “just because”. Now that’s a gentleman that knows how to treat his lady. Right?

Okay so here are some sneaks of their beautiful wedding day. Hope you enjoy. Jess and Josh (and Shelby of course), thank you for letting us be apart of your wedding day. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you. I love you guys, and I pray for many more years of happiness for you as your little family grows.

And also a special thanks to Vince Pierce for being my second shooter while April was out of town. I sent him off to do the getting ready shots of the guys, and he definitely came back with “guy” shots. =)

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Their Love Story:

How did you two meet?

We were new neighbors. I locked my keys inside the house and was stuck outside. When Josh got home he noticed me sitting there and invited me in for dinner. We were inseparable after that! =)

How did he propose?

He was working the oil spill in Alabama for 6 weeks. He came home and surprised me on my b-day weekend. He was going to propose on my b-day but he didn’t because he thought I knew about it (I did!) Instead, he waited til the day after. =) It was very sweet!

How did you decide on your color scheme, flowers, and cake?

Color Scheme:

Black & White with a hint of Fuchsia!

Flowers:

I went back and forth between that and just doing a ton of deep colors but every time I envisioned the day, my girls were in black, sassy dresses with some fuschia! I love the way it turned out.

Your Special Day!

Rehearsal Dinner: Ribault Garden Club in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Ceremony: Beaches Chapel in Neptune Beach, FL

Beautiful chapel! the oldest at the beach.

Reception Location: Fontana Gardens

I would not refer this reception hall. The food was good.

Photographer: Tonya Beaver Photography

Best Ever! I would refer her to any and everyone which is why I was so happy to help at the Bridal Show last weekend. She goes above and beyond for every bride!

Videographer: Mitch Kaufman

Cake: Theresa Fishburne- Simply Delicious!

The cake was beautiful and tasted amazing! Strawberry Margarita! Theresa was another wonderful experience. She stayed until I got to the reception because someone (my mom) forgot to leave the fresh roses. She used some from a bridesmaid bouquet! Amazing!

Florist: My Aunt Beverly did our flowers and I was SO pleased!

Officiant: Josh’s uncle Doug Blockson married us.

He was such a blessing. We did premarital counseling with him for 10 months before the wedding.

Hair: Tasha Cameron

Wow! She did an incredible job. She has an awesome booth in South Jax Beach but she met us at the hotel @ 8am and did not stop until 1pm. I absolutely LOVED my hair!

Make up: Amanda Griffis

She was just as amazing! She came to the hotel and did everyone’s makeup perfect and it lasted all night.

Entertainment: Galactic Entertainment

Transportation: Dynasty Limo

The radio was broken???

Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal

Christina has been finding “the” perfect dresses for a long time and she is great at it. Very personable. You feel like you’re at an upscale boutique.

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal as well

After the Wedding…

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

We went on a Carnival Cruise to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas. It was absolutely wonderful. I couldn’t be happier with our experience.

If you could give yourself any advice prior to the wedding, what would it be?

A Wedding Planner! At least the day of!

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