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Ali & Philip | Intimate Backyard Wedding

bride & groom stroll into the sunset at florida elopement

I met Ali a few years ago, she was working as a graphic designer for a marketing company I did photography for. We hit it off instantly and kept in touch via downtown Mount Dora lunches. Needless to say, I was THRILLED when 1. I found out she had found her person and 2. When she asked me to photograph their intimate Florida elopement style wedding. I adore weddings that focus on what matters: the couple and the celebration of their love. This was just that, simple, elegant and the perfect start to their lives as one! Not to mention, the light was pure perfection, the backyard setting was GORGEOUS, and do you see that bouquet?!
wedding rings rest on greenery at elegant backyard elopement
mother of the bride helps bride get ready before elegant backyard elopement

Ali, you are simply stunning.
bride's mother and bridemaids finish zipping bride's Reformation dress before elegant backyard elopement
on left, bride puts on bright red lipstick before elegant backyard elopement, on right, groom checks watch
on left, groom opens Superman cuff link gift before elegant backyard elopement, on right, bride sits by bright window

Sweet first look smiles.
bride and groom laugh with each other during first look before elegant backyard elopement
bride shows off her yellow Seychelle's shoes to groom before elegant backyard elopement
groom smiles lovingly down at bride before elegant backyard elopement
groom guides bride as they walk together before elegant backyard elopement
elegant florida elopement setting and couple
macarons by Le Petit Sweet, Lanky Lassie's Shortbread party favors & french champagne wait for guests to celebrate their elegant backyard elopement

Momma’s face might be my favorite in this one. 
bride gives father emotional hug as he presents her to groom at elegant backyard elopement ceremony
sun shines through live oak tree as bride & groom exchange vows at elegant florida elopement ceremony
bride grins at groom during elegant florida elopement ceremony
groom looks lovingly at bride during elegant backyard elopement ceremony
bride wipes away tears during emotional elegant backyard elopement ceremony
bride & groom exchange emotional vows during elegant backyard elopement ceremony
bride wipes tears as bridesmaid presents wedding rings during elegant backyard elopement ceremony
loved ones look on as bride & groom exchange vows at elegant backyard elopement ceremony

so.much.love.
bride places ring on groom's finger during elegant backyard elopement ceremony
on left, bride & groom laugh as they walk down the aisle as husband & wife, on right, groom pours celebratory champagne after elegant backyard elopement ceremony
groom laughs with his mother as they toast champagne at elegant backyard elopement

One of the many reasons I adore intimate weddings is because you have time to have meaningful conversations with ALL of your guests. ♥
mother of the groom chats with guests at elegant backyard elopement
on left, bride cracks up at groom, on right, bride & groom through homemade ceremony hoop at elegant backyard elopement
bride & groom goof off together after elegant backyard elopement
gorgeous red, blue, and white bridal bouquet by Eva's Creations for elegant backyard elopement
groom laughs as bride gets cutesy at elegant backyard elopement
on left, bride looking like a model in Reformation wedding dress, on right, groom looking dapper at elegant backyard elopement

And one more boquet photo because I can’t help myself.
bride walks with gorgeous bright bridal bouquet by Eva's Creations at elegant backyard elopement
on left, bride & groom laugh together at elegant backyard elopement, on right, groom looks lovingly down at bride
bride looks lovingly up at groom as he talks to her while sun sets behind them at elegant backyard elopement
bride laughs as groom hugs her from behind at elegant backyard elopement
bride & groom run through yard at sunset at elegant backyard elopement

Ali & Philip, this was the perfect evening. I am incredibly honored to be one of the few people who got to witness it. I wish you all the happiness in the world! 

-Sierra

 

Vendor Love

Florist: Eva’s Creations

Music: Luis Alfredo Garcia

Macarons: Le Petit Sweet

Favors: Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread

Wedding Dress: Reformation

Bridal Shoes: Seychelle’s

Officiant: Pastor Marc Kappel

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