Jeff & Paige | Engaged

It's hard to beat the spring weather in St. Augustine, Florida, especially when it comes to engagement sessions outside! We had the pleasure of photographing Paige and Jeff in historic St. Augustine and the nearby beach. Both natives of Florida, who now call Lake County home (outside of Orlando) they fit right in to the laid-back, go with the flow vibe that north Florida is known for. We started the afternoon outside of the Lightner Museum, wandered our way through the streets (with their Labs, Mia and Cali), and wrapped up for the last bit of sunlight on St. Augustine Beach. We are excited to photograph their wedding in less than a year at the Bowling Oaks Plantation outside of Jacksonville, Florida! Congratulations Jeff & Paige!

-Zack

Devan & Justin | Married

It was a beautiful, sunny, warm February day for Devan and Justin's wedding; perfect for wedding photography! The whole wedding day took place in Nocatee, Florida; a new development on Florida's first coast. Devan and Justin, both Tennessee natives have lived in the area for several years, and chose it as the perfect place for their wedding. Venturing out of Nocatee's  Crosswater Hall, which is complete with bridal suites, a reception hall with fireplaces, hardwood floors, and a full kitchen, we found some quiet places, including Nocatee Preserve. It's sometimes a challenge on the wedding day to find a peaceful place for portraits, but the preserve didn't disappoint! The reception was full of energy with friends, a majority of which they've had since childhood. We snuck Devan and Justin out of their reception for a few minutes for some spectacular night bridal portraits! We capped off the night with a sparkler exit. For their honeymoon, Justin and Devan recently purchased a full size RV and are currently on a 6 month tour of the United States visiting all of the places they've always wanted to! We are so excited (and jealous) of Devan and Justin's trip! Congratulations you two! (see below for the awesome vendors who worked on this wedding with us)

-Zack

The awesome vendors who worked on this wedding! (click their name to visit their page!)

Photography: Bow Tie Photo

Planner: Coastal Coordinating

Caterer: D'Vine Cuisine

Entertainment: KTG Entertainment

Cake/Baker: Not Too Shabby Bakery

Flowers: Floral Emporium

Dress: Debra's Bridal Shop

Hair & Make-Up: Elite Look Productions

Venue: Nocatee Crosswater Hall

Steve & Elaine | Engaged

Happy Spring! We had the pleasure of kicking off the spring wedding and engagement photography season with Steve & Elaine and Washington DC's famous cherry blossoms. Planning the exact timing for cherry blossom peak bloom is an art in itself. The forecast went back and forth leading up to our session day. We were slightly early, but managed to find the beautiful Magnolia trees at the George Mason Memorial in full bloom. In addition to spectacular light, engagement sessions during the week, at sunrise, offer an opportunity to take photos while few others are out, making for an intimate setting in a big city. We are excited to be the wedding photographers for Steve & Elaine's wedding this June!

-Lauren

We met Steve & Elaine through a great planner who we love working with, for more information check out:

Necoya Tyson

www.aayouevents.com

Yoni & Yamicia | Engaged

Wrapping up our last engagement session of 2015, we had the pleasure of photographing Yoni and Yamicia in St. Augustine, Florida. The weather was great, the crowds were light, and Yoni and Yamicia were dressed beautifully for formal engagement photos at sunset. Our photos started off at the Lightner Museum, a St. Augustine classic. We then walked through the Spanish Quarter, and finally wrapped up at the St. Augustine Fort, or formally known as the Castillo de San Marcos. Yoni and Yamicia are getting married in the Dominican Republic this February and we are really excited to join them for their big day! For more visit: www.bowtiephoto.com