When Kara told me she was going to have a candy buffet and pink shoes, I knew this was going to be a unique and fun wedding to shoot! Kara & Shaun are such an outgoing and awesome couple. Their ceremony was very heartfelt, and they took a lot of time to show their gratitude to their friends and family who gathered on this beautiful April day at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs to witness their vows to one another. The reception was lively, but it was also very sentimental. A slideshow showing the cute couple from childhood to their college years to the present was so touching. It the father/daughter and mother/son dances that were really moving. It’s very hard to take photos when your eyes are filled with tears!

It was hard to choose shots to share in the blog because it was such a beautiful wedding and the reception was very entertaining. Here’s a few special ones I thought stood out among the others:

Kara’s gorgeous dress by Maggie Sottero – This shot was taken in the sitting room at the Orange Park Woman’s Club, where the girls got ready. The delicate lace curtains were the perfect complement to this beautiful imperial style gown.

The bride waiting anxiously in the late afternoon sunshine. It was the perfect spring day and I just loved how the light gently outlined her veil and dress!

The flower girl making sure that every last petal had been placed on the aisle. She was so amused and it warmed our hearts to watch her face beam with laughter.

Father and daughter just moments before she becomes a married woman. Such a sweet and tender moment.

A quiet moment for the newlyweds after all the guests had left the ceremony site. I love the look on Shaun’s face, and Kara is looking back at him so adoringly. They are just too cute!

The colorful candy buffet just begged to be used for ring shots! Love and chocolate are life’s sweetest gifts!

A collage of the decor. I think it’s safe to say that Kara and I have very similar tastes! : )

I will hopefully have the rest of the photos done by the time they return from their amazing honeymoon in Hawaii!! Sigh…

Congrats Kara & Shaun! Being your wedding photographer felt more like being an old college friend, even if I’m not a UF alum. You truly are a special couple and I wish you both much happiness through your years together! : )