Lakeland Wedding Photographer — Carmela Blackwell Photography

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Disney Destination Wedding at Paradise Cove, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Disney Destination Wedding at Paradise Cove, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Nicola & Joseph are the absolute bees knees and it was such a sweet joy to photograph their Disney destination wedding at Paradise Cove in Lake Buena Vista. The two sweethearts could not keep their eyes off each other or keep the smiles from their faces whenever they looked towards the other. So MUCH love surrounded them! The ceremony was beautifully performed by Teresa Knox of A Beautiful Ceremony. Paradise Cove on Little Lake Bryan is such a perfect location for a destination wedding in Orlando with its elegant tropical vibe and gorgeous views of the lake. After the ceremony, champagne toast, and cake- The Greggs and I were able to journey over to Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club for their Disney newlywed photos. Such an AMAZING time spent with the two of them!

How to Have an Elopement at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL

How to Have an Elopement at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL

Joe and Cher could have written the book on how to have the most gorgeous, romantic elopement at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL. So much WOW in all their little details and the love between the two of them was almost visible in the air every time they looked at each other. Plus, they absolutely looked like classic movie stars from the 1950's.....so stunning!

What is a Micro Wedding? Gorgeous Winter Park, FL Micro Wedding

What is a Micro Wedding? Gorgeous Winter Park, FL Micro Wedding

There is something particularly magical about paring your guest list down to only the people that are closest to you. These are your cheerleaders, your confidantes, the people that wish you only joy and that energy permeates a wedding day and allows the couple to focus on their love and the love of those surrounding them. Micro weddings, when planned correctly can be a low stress, laid back affair and a fantastic way to start off married life together! So happy these sweethearts chose such a wonderful way to tie the knot!


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.

Destination Beach Wedding in Marco Island, FL

On a gorgeous Wednesday in the fall, Maddy & Darren said Forever & Ever in front of the sweetest group of friends and family at their destination wedding at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort on Marco Island, FL. It was such a pleasure to photograph their beach wedding under a tiki hut in front of the gorgeous hotel.

Maddy & Darren flew from Massachusetts to have their wedding day in perfect Florida weather with a sweet gentle breeze and a perfect sunset for newlywed photos after the ceremony. Such a wonderful, wonderful occasion!