Jennifer & Joseph say "I Do": Their Enchanted Fairytale

When Jennifer Griffis of Daytona Beach originally contacted me a while back to ask about wedding packages I could feel her excitement through the phone. Literally.  Her theme was one I had been waiting for, for quite sometime.  Working with  Disney weddings so long you would think that I had plenty of fairytale themed weddings, but this one was different. This one was "dark enchanted".  Of course me being the artist I am, got super super excited and started to visualize just exactly what this title meant.

Jennifer and I texted back and forth the months leading up to her wedding, I think we both screamed like girls through text a few times in excitement haha!  The planning for this shoot was very simple. I'm not sure why I could see it so clearly but it was probably the easiest vision for me to see in my mind. Having never met Jen in person I had to base the plan off of photos she had sent of she and Joe as a couple.  Ummm....hello...this a a great looking duo. With a great theme, great personalities, and a great location.

On Oct 4, 2014 (Wedding day!)  Coral and I were warmly greeted into Jen's parents home where she was finishing up her hair and makeup.  Jen welcomed us with the biggest smile and hug...I knew I was in the right place! Finally, I was getting to meet the person behind the voice that was filled with excitement from day one. Jennifer was even more stunning in person than the photos she had sent me.  She wore a small black birdcage veil that fit perfectly with the dark theme of her wedding, along with black lace heels and a blood red bouquet of roses wrapped in black lace.  We took some shots of Jen and her beautiful sisters as they laced her gown and helped her put her jewelry on. These shots are amazing! (See below)

Let's get to the venue.  As we walked to the location spot within the Ormond Memorial Gardens my heart started to pump harder. Holy wow, this place was amazing!  We walked down a tree covered path leading to a small open area that was beautifully landscaped with blooming flowers, gazebo, bridge, and even moss covered steps leading up to the alter. To top it off Collete of Vows and Views and her team added some amazing finishing touches to this already stunning spot. Everything from the white chairs, flower covered arch, hanging black decor, and a candle lit aisle, made this wedding a dark enchanted fairytale only fit for a princess.

Their wedding was followed by a beautifully decorated reception at The Venue at D.B. Pickles in Ormond Beach. 

Thank you Jennifer and Joe for an amazing experience!  I feel so blessed to have been a part of such a special day for you. You two really made me happy, and reminded me that this "job" isn't a job at all. It's my passion. 

*My favorite moment of the day was when Joe picked up Jennifer during their first dance

 and twirled her around in his arms....*sigh* how dreamy! I cried a little on that one!