Carissa and David's Wedding - November 22nd - Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra, FL

Ahhh yes, the holidays are coming to an end and I am in need of catching up on my blog. It's such a whirlwind of things to do and I feel it starts right after Halloween. Christmas commercials, trees, lights, holiday parties, wrapping, visiting family, shooting weddings in between all of it....phew! I've just exhausted myself thinking about it. Although I DO LOVE the holidays and the family, friends, and food, I am very excited to ring in 2009 with a clean slate. That's what it's all about after all right? So my plan for New Year's Eve is to blow off some steam and hang out with my friends in the greatest city in the world, NYC!! I'm sitting in Laguardia airport right now taking a few minutes as I wait for my friend to get here. I figured this would be a great time to show off a little from Carissa and David's wedding. I love this couple. They held their ceremony in downtown Jacksonville and the reception was at the TPC Golf and Country Club in Ponte Vedra, FL. My favorite memory from that day was taking the wedding party on an extra long golf cart around the course for photos. Everyone was really cool, especially because it was REALLY cool outside too! I think it was my favorite memory because I got to drive the cart. ;) Congratulations Carissa and David! Hope you enjoyed the holidays as much as I did! xo-Abby

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Hoult - November 15th, 2008 - Sarasota, FL

I have to say one of the joys of photographing weddings at my youthful age is having the opportunity to photograph my friends getting married around me. Allison, an acquaintance that has become a dear friend of mine is the perfect example. We were friends in high school, lost touch in those college years, and met back up when we both moved to Orlando. Allison met Jake, her now husband, when they were working together at an engineering firm. They both came to me about a year and a half ago I believe. I was so honored and excited to be documenting probably one of their most important days. Throughout this year's span, I feel like I've built a great friendship with Ally and Jake and for that I am very thankful! I know what I am doing is what I should be doing and things like this just solidify that fact. Here are images from their wedding and a slide show. Congratulations!! I love you!! xoxo-Abby












Love this shot! I love when wind works with me!


Beautiful!


The guys...


Allison's Mother was telling me how creative Ally was with her decor ideas.


I love how organic this looks!


Jake watching Allison walk down the aisle...priceless.




One of the most emotional "giving-aways" I've seen. Allison's Mother walked her down the aisle as her Father officiated.





The color scheme was perfect!










The reception glowed with candles and green flowered center-pieces. The whole room smelled like an evergreen tree and was perfect for the cold front that came in that evening.








The speeches were so moving.


Love this shot!


Congratulations!!