Haley & Bethany's Florida Destination Wedding
I had the honor of second shooting Haley and Bethany’s destination wedding, where they traded cool Chicago weather for a sunny celebration on the Florida coast. The day moved easily between quiet, emotion-filled moments and genuine laughter, with the kind of warmth that makes travel weddings some of my favorite days to photograph.
Getting Ready for a Florida Destination Wedding
Haley’s morning was filled with the details and people she had chosen to be with her on her wedding day. From the pieces she carefully selected to the final placement of her veil, the morning gave us time to preserve it all before she headed for portraits with her soon-to-be wife.
Ceremony & Portraits, A Florida Wedding Day
Haley and Bethany’s Florida destination wedding portraits took place around the venue before they exchanged vows surrounded by their closest friends and family. After the ceremony, they celebrated their first moments as newlyweds with a confetti pop before heading into their reception.
Cocktail Hour & Reception, A Florida Wedding Celebration
Haley and Bethany’s Florida destination wedding continued with an outdoor cocktail hour featuring tropical details, colorful cocktails, and live music before guests moved inside for the reception. Their Florida wedding reception carried those details throughout the space, from lush greenery and florals to personal touches chosen for their celebration.
Golden Hour Portraits, A Florida Wedding
Haley and Bethany stepped away from their reception as the Florida sun began to set, giving us time for golden hour wedding portraits beneath the palms. The warm evening light created the perfect setting for a final set of portraits together before they returned to celebrate with their guests.
Haley and Bethany traded Chicago for sunshine, palm trees, and a Florida wedding surrounded by the people they love. From the details of the morning to their golden hour portraits, their day was full of moments worth preserving. I had the opportunity to photograph their celebration while second shooting for Patience Photography.
