Elegant Wedding in Florida

Sometimes, as a wedding photographer, I’m lucky enough to work with the same family twice. That was the case for Elizabeth and Joey’s elegant wedding in Florida. I documented their emotional day with a mix of candid portraits and editorial posing.

A bride and groom lean towards each other for a kiss at their wedding in Florida.

An Elegant Wedding in Florida

This Florida wedding took place at Rustic Oaks Ranch. This High Springs wedding venue is actually a 40-acre farm that’s been converted into a venue. It includes a large house and everything you could need for a ceremony, cocktail hour, and seated reception.

A wedding ring and invitation suite sit on a white cloth surrounded by white wedding shoes and red amaranth.

Makeup artists apply wedding makeup to a bride and bridesmaids.

Family members spread a bride's train behind her before her wedding in Florida.

A bride taps a groom on the shoulder for their first look in front of the white farm house at Rustic Oaks Ranch.

A bride and groom touch foreheads during their first look.

The landscape around Rustic Oaks Ranch is beautiful and perfect for portraits. When the sun shines through the Spanish moss, it’s absolutely dreamy. The farm house has cool architectural elements, too, including elaborate windows and warm woodwork. There are so many great places for everything from a first look to editorial portraits.

A bride spins to show off her dress featuring a bridal cape.

A bride and groom pose under an oak tree with Spanish moss before their wedding in Florida.

A bride poses in front of a vintage barn door for editorial wedding photography.

A couple exchanges vows at an outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by their wedding party.

A bride and groom stand under a wedding arch as their guests watch their Florida wedding ceremony.

Elizabeth and Joey’s Emotional Celebration

Elizabeth and Joey hadn’t been together long when they realized they’d found their always love. Just two months into dating, they moved in together. About two years later, they got engaged. Elizabeth reached out to me almost immediately. I second photographed her older sister’s wedding, and Elizabeth and I had stayed in touch over the years. It was so nice to get to work with their family again at this wedding in Florida.

Orange table runners and pink roses line tables at a Florida wedding reception.

A bride and groom listen to wedding speeches at Rustic Oaks Ranch.

A bride and groom laugh while they listen to a wedding toast.

A couple clinks champagne glasses during a wedding speech at a Florida wedding venue.

A bride and groom cut a wedding cake decorated with pink and red roses.

For Joey and Elizabeth’s wedding, I used a combination of posed portraits and candid photos to capture the emotions of the day. You can tell how glamorous Elizabeth felt in her wedding dress with its sheer cape. The couple’s joy at being together radiates from the more candid images.

Wedding guests raise their arms on the dance floor.

A bride and groom dance with blue and red lights blurring behind them.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen dance together at a wedding reception.

Are you interested in having me photograph your wedding? I’m a destination wedding photographer specializing in editorial photography. Reach out to me here!

Thank you to the wedding vendors who contributed to this incredible wedding.
Planner: Mo & Co. Studio
Photographer: Toujours
Venue: Rustic Oaks Ranch
Florals: Springvine Design
Makeup: Juliana Makeup & Hair and Kelly Ann Gleason
DJ & Entertainment: Press Play Entertainment
Food trucks: The Smoked Biscuit Company and Cilantro Tacos
Desserts: Sugar Refined Bakeshop