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Brittany + Jeff : St. Timothy Catholic Church Ceremony and The Vault Reception in Tampa, Florida

June 28, 2016 by Jensey 1 Comment

This. Wedding. <3

It feels like just yesterday we were shooting Brittany and Jeff’s engagement session around the Boardwalk Inn, and then bam! Getting ready for their wedding day!

Brittany and Jeff were married at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Tampa. Nate and I frantically flipped between our 3 weather apps on the way to Tampa, worried about rain during post-ceremony portraits. But lucky for us, the rain stayed away until dinner when we were all safe and sound inside one of my new favorite wedding venues, The Vault! Tim from Story Book Weddings was the videographer by our side all day and brightening the moods of everyone around him!

Nate’s favorite moment of the day (he just corrected me- Favorite moment from our weddings this year!!) was watching everyone on the dance floor rock it out to “Go Ninja Go Ninja GO!”

My favorite part of their wedding day? This little munchkin. <3 <3 <3 <3

I. MEAN.

Brittany was flawless.

I love that Jeff wore white, too!! So dapper. :)

Photobombs during bridal portraits are ONLY encouraged when they’re by the groom! ;)

After we left St. Timothy Catholic Church, it was off to The University of Tampa for some just-married portraits! Brittany told me she used to run through this campus during college and see brides taking their photos on campus, and it was her dream to come back here for her portraits. <3

One of my faaaaaavorites. <3

THE VAULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First built in 1923 as The Exchange National Bank, this space has now been reconstructed with a contemporary feel for an event space. The 35 foot ceiling makes for such a dramatic feel! :)

TRUTH. <3

I love the little second story room that the bride and groom used to peek on their guests before coming down for their introductions. This is definitely a new favorite Florida venue for us!! <3

THIS FIRST DANCE LIGHT, Y’ALL. Best reception hall in Florida!!

Grant Hemond and Associates kept the party going all night. We always look forward to working with that team when we’re in the Tampa area! :)

Brittany and Jeff let us steal them away for some end of the night photos outside of the historic Tampa Theatre, which happens to be my dream Florida venue to shoot someday!

Brittany and Jeff, we wish the very best for your mawage and so hope we keep in touch- Brittany, I never got to bond with you over our mutual love of “King Tut!” <3 Wishing you the happiest honeymoon and excited to share more photos soon!! :)

Sarah + Michael : Wedding Part 2

February 23, 2011 by Jensey 12 Comments

Continued from Sarah and Michael : Wedding Part 1

Love their “just married” faces!!

Another view of the huppah. :)

Why have normal table numbers at your reception? The “00” table was by far the best. :)

The bridal party got really into their introductions into the reception hall…

… See what I mean? :)

Michael’s dance with his mom to “You Are My Sunshine” had everyone in the room tearing up. :)

The craziest thing? They’re not related. ;)

The end. :)

Sarah + Michael : Wedding Part 1

February 22, 2011 by Jensey 21 Comments

Ever since Sarah and Michael’s engagement session at the St. Pete Time’s Forum, we knew their wedding day was gonna be amazing.

Just some of the reasons I’m obsessed with these two :

– Michael popped the question to Sarah at Steak n’ Shake, where they first met.

– They have an adorable pug, Lugnut, who is just as loved as Huckleberry. And that’s saying a lot.

– They were married 10-10-10.

– Did I mention part of our engagement session with them was on ice?!

– I quickly fell in love with their event planner, Jamie Morton. Not only was she “good friends” with Snow White back in the day at Walt Disney World, but she had the sweetest, calmest demeanor all day. Yes, much like Snow White, herself! Everyone fed off of her energy, every detail was perfect, and everything ran on time. On top of it all, she was assisted by her sweet mother, who was equally wonderful. We’re so excited to recommend them to our brides in the future!

– I LOVE THEIR BRIDAL PARTY. There, I said it! Within minutes of me publishing their wedding preview photos, Sarah, Michael, their moms, and bridesmaids were flooding our blog and Facebook with comments. I usually get excited if just the bride comments on her blog post, but an entire bridal party? Yes, please!

Scary!

All of our “First Look” couples hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, guys. <3

CHAMPION “FACE SNUGGLERS”! :)

FAVORITE!

Oh yeah, Sarah’s mom is a fellow photographer… We even caught her snooping through our lenses during the group photos!

Probably my favorite wedding detail, ever… Their huppah was made with patches decorated by their wedding guests. After the wedding, it became a keepsake quilt. So perfect. :)

Their ceremony was held at the Straz Center in Tampa, Florida.

Their rabbi was the best officiant we’ve ever seen – If you’re looking for a rabbi to officiate your ceremony in Florida, let us know and we’ll send you his info!

Part Two is up next! :)