At Bow Tie Photo & Video, we have photographed and filmed many beautiful weddings, but Madelaine & Farhan's wedding on April 29th, 2023 at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was another one of our favorites. The couple made a perfect match for each other, and their wedding was nothing short of stunning.

Madelaine and Farhan grew up in adjacent communities in Jacksonville. Despite this, they did not meet until they stumbled upon each other on a dating app. They quickly hit it off and fell in love. Farhan surprised Madelaine with an elaborate proposal at the Cummer Art Museum. It was a beautiful moment, and Madelaine remembers feeling shocked and thrown off because they had gone ring shopping only a week before. She was blown away by Farhan's cheeky planning skills.

We were also fortunate enough to be a part of the couple's rehearsal dinner at The Lodge Inn & Club the night before the wedding. Farhan engaged in a traditional Palestinian gold ceremony that includes shaving the groom's beard. What a special moment to capture for them!

On the day of their wedding, the couple looked nothing short of stunning!! Madelaine wore a stunning white gown that complemented Farhan's sharp white tuxedo jacket. The ceremony was held at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Jacksonville, FL and our team captured each moment beautifully, focusing on the couple's joy and love for each other, while respecting the boundaries of the church.

The wedding reception took place in a beautiful ballroom at the Sawgrass Marriott that could accommodate plenty of guests, dancing, and ceremonial events that were important to their cultures and their families. The couple chose a soft, romantic color palette to give their wedding an elegant touch.

The couple's honeymoon in Tulum, Mexico and Havana, Cuba was assuredly just as beautiful as their wedding ceremony. They relaxed, soaked in the sun, had fun, and explored new cultures together.

At Bow Tie Photo & Video, we feel so fortunate to have met Madelaine and Farhan, and we were honored to be a part of their big day. Their love story is beautiful and inspiring, and we hope that our photos and videos capture that essence perfectly. If you are planning your wedding and are looking for a photography and videography studio, Bow Tie Photo & Video would be happy to help you capture those special little moments! Contact us, and we will make sure your wedding is as beautiful as Madelaine and Farhan's.

Vendors:

Photography & Videography: Bow Tie Photo & Video
Venue: Sawgrass Marriott Resort
Planner: Southern Charm Events
Florist: Marble + Pine
Seating Chart & Welcome Sign: Hot Aunt Tori
Music: Wissam Kattan (singer), Majed Chamseddine (oud player), DJ Mario, and Celestial Strings & Ceremonies Harpist
Dress: Bridal Finery
Esthetician: Glow Lab Studio