Alexis & Michael: Royal Crest Room wedding

Alexis and Mike of Ohio had their beautiful wedding ceremony at The Royal Crest Room in St.Cloud Florida.  Alexis planned everything over the computer and phone with me from Ohio, and let me just tell you how amazingly organized she was! From the first time Alexis and I chatted on the phone about her wedding plans I knew we would be a great match.  She was so excited about her wedding, the details, the planning, and all for good reason.  She was in LOVE. When I say she was in love, I don't mean just a little kind of love, or a simple kind of love.  Sometimes I meet people who radiate happiness from their souls, and this is what I found to be true from this one particular bride.

When the couple came down to visit their family in Florida we were able to schedule in an engagement session Downtown Orlando.  This is the first time I had met them in person.  WOW.  This couple was incredibly attractive.  One of those couples who smile so big you can't help but smile too...seriously.  The shoot was so much fun with them.  We just took our time and got to know each other.  Alexis and Mike have the sweetest little baby girl named Olivia, who at that time was almost 1 year old.  Learning about their love story really made my heart happy,  it made me count down the days until I got to see them say their vows.

The venue they selected for their wedding day is honestly one of my favorite venues in the area.  The Royal Crest Room is located in St.Cloud on a beautiful golf course that sits out in the countryside. Stone bridges, lush landscaping, and a red english style phone booth, make this venue a #1 spot for a wedding.  We used the garden areas for all of the formal photos of the wedding party, this place is a charmer (as you will see in the photos below).

Before the wedding I took Alexis and the girls outside for some formal photos on the lawn.  This beautiful bride was glowing with joy.  Like I mentioned earlier, she was just so in love and so happy.  I could feel it radiating off of her and their families,  this feeling is one of the reasons I truly love what I do.  Seeing Alexis so happy, and so excited really blessed me.  Watching Alexis, Mike, and Olivia come together was a beautiful moment, not only for them but for everyone present.  Once again I was wiping tears away just so I could see through my view finder. Laughing, crying, and shooting at the same time...I was a mess!!! Hahaha.

Alexis, Mike, and Oliva are back home now in Ohio but we do keep in touch. I know God blesses me with each of my clients for a reason.  Without a doubt every couple I work with teaches me something about life, love, or just myself. Thank you Mike, Alexis, and Olivia for letting me feel the love between the three of you and capturing such a special day in your lives as a family. Just as you will never forget that day, I won't either.

* Alexis, I'm waiting on you to teach me your coupon skills! ASAP ;)  Can't wait to see you again.