Shabby Chic Barn at Saxon Manor Wedding | Brooksville, Florida | R & J

Typically I start out my wedding blogs by congratulating the happy couple...but that just doesn't seem effective enough for this day {I'll still congratulate you guys any ways - CONGRATS RACHEL AND JAMES!!} My goodness, I don't think people or weddings get any more beautiful. I don't usually have the opportunity to meet with the boys before the wedding as I normally take the girls while my second shooter takes the boys. But on this occasion I got to hang out with both the girls AND guys before the ceremony! What a treat it was :) I knew that I loved both Rachel and James from their engagement session; now after experiencing their bridal party and families I know that I love all of them! From the moment I arrived at the hotel I had an awesome time with the boys - so entertaining, yet so polite and genuine. Through their formals I learned that they are even more entertaining than my initial discovery! When I met with the girls I realized they were all just as amazing as expected and Rachel made the most beautiful of brides. From the first picture I took of her I stated out loud, "I'm not going to take a bad picture of you all day!" {And I didn't!} Shot after shot, pose after pose, smile after smile, laugh after laugh...the most exquisite beauty radiated from Rachel in her timeless gown and flowing golden curls. After the girls' formals I had the opportunity to witness a first look between her and her father, and also her and her groom-to-be. Tears welled up in both men's eyes as the love and admiration poured out. After a beautiful ceremony and knot-tying it was reception time! Detail after detail: breathtaking! Rachel and James {and the Saxon Manor staff} did an amazing job creating the perfect elegant shabby chic wonderland! As the night went on I was welcomed to the dance floor once again and had a blast celebrating with the newly married couple and their friends and family! It was a chilly night, the coldest we've seen so far this fall, but everyone stayed warm with some amazing dance moves. From swing dancing, to line dancing, and even some N'Sync "Bye, Bye, Bye" in between...everyone had something to get their feet moving to! I'm so appreciative to have been a part of this day and am absolutely loving every single picture. I hope you all enjoy them as much as I do!