Dawn & Harry's Elegant Backyard Micro Wedding in Lakeland, FL

Dawn & Harry's Elegant Backyard Micro Wedding in Lakeland, FL

Such a blessing as a Lakeland area wedding photographer to photograph the absolute sweetest backyard micro wedding of The Durhams at a local Airbnb here in Lakeland, FL. The sweetest group of friends and family surrounded Dawn & Harry as they exchanged their wedding vows over looking a gorgeous lake and blueberry farm here in Central Florida. There were touches of Disney magic and whimsey on display in everything from the colorful Lilo & Stitch inspired wedding cake to the custom made wedding sign designed with Mickey Mouse Bottle openers….just adorable!

It’s always a pleasure as a wedding photographer in the Lakeland area to see the different ways my clients incorporate who they are as a couple into their wedding pictures. Picking such a gorgeous Airbnb set the perfect tone for their simple, elegant backyard wedding. From the sophisticated chandelier to the deeply polished hardwood floors and the dark toned wall art everything was absolutely dreamy!

Hope you enjoy this small glimpse into the wedding photos of The Durham’s backyard wedding in Polk County, FL and if you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Plant City, Lakeland, Winter Haven, or Lake Wales areas, I would love to be there for you on your wedding day!

Webster, FL Wedding at Wild Hearts Ranch & Events

Webster, FL Wedding at Wild Hearts Ranch & Events

In the summer of 2019, Coni reached out to me with her incredibly sweet love story and asked me to photograph her whimsical, fall 2020 wedding at the family owned and operated Wild Heart Weddings & Events in Webster, FL. The story of her relationship with Stephen is one of persistence & heartfelt acceptance. The deep fall colors were just gorgeous and the weather was perfect to photograph their sweet Southern wedding. With catering from https://mission-bbq.com/ and the wonderful house DJ, the new Lawless Family celebrated with friends & family until late in the evening. Thank you for allowing this Lakeland, FL Wedding Photographer be there to capture your sweet barn wedding in Central Florida.

Downtown Lakeland Wedding, Magnolia Building on Lake Mirror

Downtown Lakeland Wedding, Magnolia Building on Lake Mirror

Gorgeous, gorgeous late summer Magnolia Building wedding on Lake Mirror in Downtown Lakeland, FL. Erin & Michael chose to do the sweetest first look before their Lakeland wedding and then saved time to go to the stunning Florida Southern College for newlywed pictures. As we strolled around the grounds of Florida Southern College for their wedding portraits, it seemed almost like we had stepped back in time and were strolling through the streets and squares of Old Savannah on a humid August evening. There was a magnolia adorned fountain here and an old brick building there all topped off with the sweet heavy smell of blooming garden roses.

Anna Maria Island Wedding Photographer, Intimate Backyard Beach Wedding

Gorgeous backyard Beach wedding on Anna Maria Island. Love Sarina’s art deco dress and Steve’s paisley cuffs. Everything about their wedding combined their unique styles into a distinctive event all their own. Loved being able to photograph their magical day!

Sabrina & Steve had such an outpouring of love at their Anna Maria Island Wedding. Surrounded by 30 of their closest friends and family as they walked through the sand and surf for their gorgeous natural light, sunset photos, they laughed arm in arm together. Thank you to The Black Pearl Inn for putting together such a wonderful beach elopement package!

Backyard Wedding Photography in Lakeland, FL

Such a joy to be part of Chayanne & Yissel's sweet backyard micro wedding in Lakeland, FL last week. Every single time they looked at each other, laughter and love lit up their beautiful faces and their sweet wedding photos reflect the emotion-filled day.

Venice Florida Wedding Photographer, Carmela Blackwell Photography

"So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover’s life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God.". Philippians 1:9-11 The Message

I have no words to describe the kindness and love of yesterday's sweet wedding. Thank you Patricia & Zach for allowing us to witness all the joy surrounding your union. Wishing you so much sunshine, laughter, & grace on your journey through life together. 📷💗 @ Venice, Florida

Lakeland Wedding Photographer, Oak-K Farm Wedding of H&F

"If you're lost, you can look and you will find me, time after time. If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting, time after time."

Perfect first dance song as Mr. & Mrs. Galletti at the always gorgeous, rustically elegant Oak-K Farm. Beautiful weather and perfect fall colors along with two incredibly sweet families surrounded the sweethearts. Thank you so much for putting your faith in me to capture such a wonderful day for the two of you. Many blessings for a sweet, joyful future. 📷💗