Lauren and Chris are married! {Amelia Island Wedding} | Jacksonville Florida Wedding Photography

Lauren and Chris had a perfect wedding day. I can’t think of one even minor thing that went wrong. Their ceremony was beautiful (even though photographers are only allowed on the balcony…ouch!), and their friends and family knew how to have a great time during the reception.

As I was editing their photos, I remember seeing one photo of their first dance in particular where the full moon was above them. I thought, “Now who gets to have a full moon above their heads for their first dance on their wedding day!”. It sure made for some gorgeous skies…during the day and night.

Lauren and Chris, thank you so much for having me be a part of your beautiful wedding day. It was an honor. xoxoxo

Their wedding day details:

Rehearsal Dinner Location: Florida House Inn courtyard – amazing ambiance and delicious low-country shrimp boil!

Ceremony Location: Amelia Plantation Chapel

Reception Location: The Ocean Club

Caterer: The Ocean Club – the food was amazing! The chef did a wonderful job and exceeded our expectations. We got rave reviews from our guests.

Wedding Coordinator:

Photographer: Tonya Beaver – Tonya went above and beyond to make sure we got all the shots we wanted. I know we will treasure our photographs for a lifetime thanks to her hard work.

Videographer: Island Flowers– although we have not seen our wedding video yet, we are so thankful we decided to hire a videographer. It was a last-minute decision that I am so glad we made. We can’t wait to watch and re-live our special day.

Cake: Publix – it turned out beautiful and tasted great! Edgewood Bakery did our Groom’s Cake.

Florist: Larry with Island Flowers – we were very pleased with the flowers! Larry did a wonderful job fulfilling our requests and having everything looking perfect ahead of time. Larry was so laid-back and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him to any bride who does not want to stress over flowers!

Officiant: The Reverend Ted Schroder

Hair: Anthony at Magna’s Salon – he did a wonderful job!

Make-up: Anthony at Magna’s Salon – make-up was perfect!

Entertainment: Marisa – they were so much fun and learned special songs in advance that we wanted them to play

Transportation:

Wedding Dress: Bill Levkoff dresses

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridals By Lori from Men’s Wearhouse in Atlanta (Bridesmaids received their dresses much later than expected and had little time for alterations – would not recommend)

Groom and Groomsmen Wear: Men’s Wearhouse – several of the guys’ tuxes did not fit right and they had to drive to Jacksonville to get different sizes – would not recommend

How did you two meet?

We met on while out with a group of friends to a comedy club celebrating my 24^th birthday. We were seated at opposite ends of the table, but we kept stealing glances at each other throughout the night. Chris called a few days later, and we have been inseparable ever since!

How did he propose?

Chris proposed July 17, 2011 on the beach at Amelia Island. Chris planned a surprise trip to Amelia, and I thought we were going down to visit my new niece. As soon as we arrived, Chris wanted to take a walk on the beach. Once on the beach, we began looking for sharks’ teeth, and Chris pretended to find one. When I turned around to look, he was down on one knee! I happily said yes, and the rest is history!

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

We wanted a classic, elegant look that would not go out of style, so we decided to go with tuxedos for the guys and simple black dresses for the girls. Our flowers were white hydrangeas. Our accent colors were blues and greens to go along with the ocean theme.

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

Zoetry Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – a tropical paradise! We can’t wait to go back one day! We were pampered with incredible food and drinks, horseback riding, massages, and more. Would highly recommend!

If you could give yourself any advice prior to the wedding, what would it be? Relax, and take time to enjoy every bit of the process and soak it all in! Don’t sweat the small stuff – and it’s all small stuff!

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Hi, I’m Tonya, a Jacksonville Florida Photographer. I specialize in photographing weddings, families, and babies. I would love to hear all about your photography needs to see if we’re a right fit for each other. As a photographer, I get to capture the most exciting and life changing experiences in people’s lives.

Not only in Jacksonville, but all over North Florida: Ponte Vedra, Amelia Island, St. Augustine, etc.

I know there are quite a few photographers in Jacksonville so it can be overwhelming. But I invite you to check out my wedding, family, and newborn portfolio. Also, feel free to check out some of my reviews that my previous clients have given me. Jacksonville is one of the most beautiful areas for photographing engagements, weddings and family photos. From the beach, golf clubs, parks, downtown, gorgeous churches and so much more. I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you more!

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