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December 2010 was a busy month for the Baisdens - full of travel, personal project development, and cool seasonal shoots - like Ballet Pensacola's annual production of The Nutcracker. We've been photographing the ballet's productions for many years now - I have a lovely little portfolio of favorites built up that I want to share with y'all as soon as we get permission. As many productions utilize community talent as well as professional dancers, we want to be sensitive and get the green light on each image - so that we aren't stepping of any parental toes :)
So, today we're taking a peek at a sweet Orlando wedding that wrapped up or 2010 season. Enjoy!
Sunday / December 19, 2010 = Nathania + Jose Wedding – Orlando |
| Bubbles down the aisle = Smarty Pants! |
| A groom that serenades his bride as she walks down the aisle = SWOON! |
| I think this cake is just precious! |
One more smarty pants award to hand out. I know everyone feels different about games at showers, parties, and especially weddings - but this cuteness got my stamp of approval. First, it passed the golden rule of 'Thou Shall Not Embarrass Thy Guests" (made up, yes, but should totally be a thing) as this 'game' didn't involve the guests. And the second test of 'Must Be Genuinely Entertaining to the Vast Majority of Guests" - which it also was. And the third and final game rule "If Most Everyone Has Seen It Before, Thou Must Forgo It." SIDENOTE: I'm totally thinking I need to make a list of wedding commandments - I've got a bajiliion ;)
Okay, so the bride is escorted out of the room by her Maid of Honor while the Best Man places a few paperclips on the groom - here you see one going in his sock. *sneaky* |
| Then, after all of the paperclips have been placed, the bride (now blindfolded) is escorted back into the room. She is tasked with collecting all of the paperclips (without any instruction from the groom) as the crowd instructed 'colder' or 'warmer' Lots of laughs and a few innocent gropes ensued. |
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Well hello again, friends. Long time - no blog, I know! It's a new year now (happy happy, joy joy) - so let's just leave the long streak of blogging absence behind us and look forward to more frequent visits in 2011, shall we?
First up, pulling us right out from hibernation, is the mega-wedding-weekend of Jessica + Jonathan in Seaside, Florida this past July. What qualifies as a MEGA wedding weekend? Well, I suppose one where you photograph FOUR back-to-back(-to-back-to-back) separate wedding celebrations for one awesome couple! In just 3 days with these wonderful new friends we photographed a rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ladies luncheon (which dripped in Vera Bradley goodness!), and of course a fantastic wedding to top it all off! Add to the three day whirlwind a bridal session and engagement session earlier in the year, and Jessica + Jonathan win the award for most camera-time EVER! Gotta love that.
So without further adieu, I give you mega-wedding-weekend...
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Jessica + Jonathan
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July 24, 2010
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Seaside, Florida
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| The intimate rehearsal dinner was held at Bistro Bijoux in Baytowne Wharf in the Sandestin Resort. |
| The too-cute-for-words ladies luncheon was held at the Vera Bradley Inn by the Sea in Seaside, Florida. Jessica is an avid collector of all things Vera Bradley, so a girlie get-together here was her idea of wedding bliss! |
| I'm adoring the vintage 'head vases' here.... they remind me of the original Barbie dolls. |
| Getting all of the girlfriends together mere hours before the wedding day in such a sweet way gets my Smarty Pants Award. Love it! |
| The welcome party was up next... with everyone flying in for this destination wedding, hosting a casual dinner the night before the wedding for all guests was a thoughtful way to say thank you to family and friends for making the trip and gave the couple a little more face-time with their loved ones. The Love Shack in Santa Rosa Beach hosted the indoor-outdoor shindig. |
| Some guests (mostly kiddos) even enjoyed a dip in the pool - but I promised I wouldn't post any of that here ;) |
| Most of the world knows what a sucker I am for out of towner baskets - and this bucket version was one of my favorites. Filled with maps, brochures, and other goodies - the couple also included some Seaside swag for their guests, so they could return home with a souvenir (or four)! |
| And now we've come to the Big Day...(cue the choir of angels) |
| How fantastic is this family Bible, dating back to 1899?! Talk about Something OLD! |
| Jessica is an only child (like yours truly) and her close relationship with her Mom is something I could really relate to... there's nothing quite like that bond. |
| HOW COOL IS THIS?! As part of their outdoor reception display, J + J had these awesome collages printed on vinyl banners to hang around the tent. They included photos from their early years all the way up to present day - and even managed to sneak in a few engagement images throughout. SOOOOO snagging another Smarty Pants Award for that. (What? I'm feeling generous!) |
| How yumm-o is that golden light? Oh, and while I'm looking at it ... I'd like to praise the whole movement we've seen in the industry for quite some time now to incorporate actual furniture pieces into the wedding design. There's something about a sofa on the grass that feels incredibly special to me - not to mention cozy and inviting! Ah, what the hey, "another SMARTY PANTS AWAAAAAARD" (to be shouted, a la Oprah)! |
| Loving the rocking sunsets and the subsequent vivid blue skies we've been getting at all of our Bentley's on the Bay weddings (Hello to the always lovely Laura & Alexa!) |
A quick shout out of thanks to Jessica + Jonathan - AND Jan (how could I leave you out?!) - for having us with you for so many wonderful celebrations. It was a complete joy to get to know you and document the festivities... we do you hope you'll keep in touch. After all, I think we've likely become unofficial members of the extended family. Much love.
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| And before I forget, a quick note of thanks to Heather with Seaside Cottage Rental Agency for always making our job so E-A-S-Y. |
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Y'all might remember meeting Lexie + Levi on the blog here at their Pensacola engagement session or here at Lexie's Pensacola Beach bridal session. They are making another appearance on the blog with their fantastic wedding from this past July in Seagrove, Florida. I'm so happy to be sharing this lovely wedding today as a peace offering, after dropping the ball with updating the blog at all last week. (October is *crazy busy* - what can I say?) I've included more eye-candy than usual to make up for my temporary absence. Enjoy the view... |
| Nouveau Flowers worked their magic on all things pretty-pretty once again. Some of their artistic touches at the reception reminded me of their work at one of my all-time favorite weddings:Laurin + Kenny. Nouveau Flowers really masters the vintage-meets-beach aesthetic like no other. |
| I'm a sucker for seersucker! ... (*groan*) ... awful joke, I know. i apologize. But don't the guys look great?! |
| Not to be outdone, the ladies looked sweet in their tie-behind-the-neck halter backed dresses. |
| Tammy of The Eventful Planner created the magic for the ceremony & reception. ANOTHER amazing wedding, Tammy! |
| The Lawn On The Beach is a great reception space for those of you currently planning Florida Gulf Coast weddings. It offers you a spacious beach house to rent out for your entire wedding party, a nice green lawn that is perfect for tenting, and it is directly on the Gulf for a toes-in-the-sand ceremony. |
| I just have to comment on the thoughtful decor - everything was so well done - from the many chandeliers, to the burlap tablecloths, to the antique sofas and settees... I just adored this outdoor reception! |
| Again, loving the 'collected' feeling of the vases and votives used throughout the reception featuring mason jars & antique silver. |
| The groom's cake was an ode to his alma matter and favorite collegiate team - the Arkansas Razorbacks. Go Hogs! |
| The father-daughter dance started out in typical fashion, and ended with a fully choreographed MC Hammer routine, complete with matching shades. Bravo! |
| A sparkler exit capped this wonderful wedding day. |
| Congratulations, Newlyweds. We've loved working with you - please look us up the next time you're in Florida! |
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