RITZ CARLTON AMELIA ISLAND WEDDING PHOTOS | JEN + DAVE | AMELIA ISLAND, FL

JEN + DAVE WEDDING PHOTOS

Gosh this wedding is near and dear to my heart. It’s super adorable when not only a beautiful couple meets and joins a life together, but adding in two littles melts my heart. I loved getting to see the interaction between Jen’s kids and Dave. Their bond is unique and FUN, and it’s very clear how much they all love each other and make a sweet little family.

Ritz Carlton has to be one of the most gorgeous venues around for weddings. Amelia Island has it’s own little feel, and Ritz is of course top notch. We had gorgeous weather and light for their ceremony and formals. And Blonde Ambition BROUGHT IT…making for an epic night of dancing and celebrating. I have to give a shout out to Bobby who coordinated the event and held us all together. And my favorite star of the show was a great friend of Jen who I saw doing her hair, helping kids get dressed, keeping the day on schedule, and overall just hopping in to make sure Jen’s day was perfect. We all need a friend like that =)

Jen and Dave, you two were so great to meet (finally!). Your love is tangible. Your family is beautiful. And I’m honored to have walked through your perfect wedding day with you. I hope to see you for many, many years to come when you slip down to the Ritz for anniversary weekends. Much love!

(Also huge shout out to Allison my second shooter who ALWAYS has my back with gorgeous photos and honestly anything else I could ever ask. Thanks girl!)

WEDDING DAY INFO:

Ceremony Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island @ritzcarltonameliaisland

Reception Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island @ritzcarltonameliaisland

Florist: Amazing Wedding Productions by AWP @awp_events)

Photography: Tonya Beaver Photography

DJ: Blonde Ambition Band @blondeambitionband)

Officiate: Pastor Bob Hovey (FirstCoastCeremonies.com)

Wedding Dress: @mikaellabridal @missrubyboutique

Jewelry: @tobinjewelerswi

Veil: @missrubyboutique

Shoes: @loefflerrandall

Groom’s Suit: @hhclothingstyle

Invitation: @minted

Coordinator: Bobby with The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island @ritzcarltonameliaisland & #jenanddavesayido

1.  How did you guys meet?

We met at the gym, working out is something that we both enjoy and even 3 years later, we continue to work out together almost daily

2. How did he propose?

Dave said we were going out to dinner to celebrate my work promotion. He proposed in our house right before our “date night.” Turns out he had a surprise engagement party planned and 5 minutes after he proposed, about 15 friends and a caterer showed up at our house.

3.  Why did you decide to a destination wedding and how did you choose Amelia Island?

We wanted to have a relatively small wedding with our closest friends and family.  A destination wedding was what we both wanted from the very beginning.  We wanted to experience something new, someplace we had never been before.  So believe it or not, after reading several destination blogs and travel websites, we decided on Amelia Island without ever visiting the area.

4.  What was it like planning from out of state and how did you choose your colors, dress, invites, etc? What was your inspiration?

Believe it or not, I didn’t want to make a big deal of the details.  We planned most of the details ourselves and ordered most of the decorations/favors online (minted, etsy).  We also had a lot of help from the Ritz Carlton/AWP events who did the flowers, lighting, staging, etc… it was the most magical night of our lives.

5.  What was the highlight of your wedding day?

I can’t pick a particular thing, the entire day was so surreal and magical and I wish I could relive it every day of my life.  We feel so lucky to have found each other, and we were so blessed to have most of our loved ones to celebrate with us.

6.  I remember the story of your mom’s boyfriend driving all over to find the shoes that had been misshipped due to the hurricane, can you discuss?

We were flying down and worried our luggage would get lost.  So I shipped a package with all our wedding day necessities (shoes, kids outfits, etc) last minute and because of the delay from the hurricane the week before, the package got postponed by several days so Ron was tracking the package on the UPS website and drove around the state to find the package.

7.  Where are you going on honeymoon?

We are going to St Thomas in January

8.  Is there anything else you would love to add about your love story or wedding day?

We just want to give our sincere thank you for your beautiful and talented work!  We would highly recommend you hand down to any couple getting married in the area.  You are so talented!

Tonya Beaver Photography Studio Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL

318 First Ave N

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 

To view more Wedding Sessions, please visit:

https://www.tonyabeaverphotography.com/weddings

For more Wedding pricing, please visit:

https://www.tonyabeaverphotography.com/wedding

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!

[email protected]

(904) 382-6354

Website: www.tonyabeaverphotography.com

Blog:  https://blog.tonyabeaverphotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyabeaverphotography/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tonyabeaverphotography

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tonyabeaver

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LGn9VEqlsbD46DidOelCg