Sometimes the simplest wedding days are the most meaningful. Olivia & Dustin’s wedding was a beautiful example of how laid-back, heartfelt celebrations can be just as moving—and just as memorable—as the biggest ballroom affairs. Set in Deltona, FL, with portraits at the lush Gemini Springs in nearby DeBary, their wedding was full of quiet moments, good food, and the kind of community support that only happens when a village comes together to celebrate love.

We recently had the pleasure to capture our first wedding at the unique and unforgettable Wanderlust Okto in Lake Nona, FL, and we already can’t wait to go back! This charming wedding venue boasts that it’s a “one of a kind experience”, and we would absolutely agree. If you’re considering getting married at Wanderlust Okto, read on for our full, unbiased review!

Located just minutes from the Orlando International Airport in the up-and-coming Lake Nona region of metro Orlando, Wanderlust Okto is part wedding venue, part staycation property. Highlights of Wanderlust Okto’s property include its Airbnb accommodations, treehouse, Airstream, and (coming soon) container house, all of which form a “you have to see it to believe it” kind of space. These multiple features allow for a truly customizable wedding day experience that’s sure to be a hit with your guests.

If you’re considering getting married at Wanderlust Okto and want to know what a real wedding at this venue looks like, read our full wedding venue review!

When you think “museum wedding”, does the phrase “affordable” come to mind? Normally these two concepts are mutually exclusive—or at least we think they are. Museum weddings evoke images of brides standing on sweeping marble staircases, stolen kisses in art galleries, and sparkling chandeliers, none of which are thought to be attainable for an affordable wedding. But did you know that it is possible to get married on a budget while tying the knot at a museum wedding venue?

We’ve searched the Orlando and Central Florida area for the most affordable museum wedding venues so you can have the elegant (or rustic, more on that later!) wedding of your dreams—without blowing your wedding budget. Looking to get married at an art museum, science museum, or historical museum without breaking the bank?

Here are our picks for the top 7 most affordable museum wedding venues in Orlando and Central Florida!

If you're dreaming of a wedding day that feels like stepping out of a romantic painting—filled with history, character, and just the right touch of magic—the Art & History Museums of Maitland might be the wedding venue you didn’t know you needed to see. Nestled in the charming town of Maitland, just north of Orlando, this Central Florida hidden gem brings together the beauty of nature, the soul of art, and the timeless elegance of historic architecture.

It’s hard to describe this place in just one word. Is it an art museum wedding venue? A historic garden venue? A micro wedding paradise? It’s kind of all of the above. We’ve had the honor to shoot a few weddings at this magnificent space, and with its ever-growing popularity as a wedding venue in the Orlando area, we’re here to share our unbiased opinion and review what it’s like to get married here. If you’re considering an art museum wedding at the Maitland Art & History Museums, read on!

Kristina & Brett’s intimate wedding at the Art & History Museums of Maitland was one of the most moving and emotional weddings we’ve had the privilege to attend. From the start, it was clear this wasn’t just a celebration of two people—it was a celebration of family, healing, and the kind of love that finds you at just the right time. The couple tied the knot during a micro wedding at this art museum garden wedding venue on a beautiful spring morning. View the full wedding photography gallery here!

Monica & Matthew’s wedding day was small by design, but the emotions, meaning, and personal touches made it an incredibly heartfelt and sentimental day. These two tied the knot in an intimate micro wedding surrounded by close family and friends in Gainesville, FL, with a beautiful church ceremony followed by a cozy reception in the charming little town of Haile Plantation. View the full wedding photography gallery here!

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” –Anne of Green Gables

So are we—especially when October is widely regarded as the most popular month of the year to get married! Given the cozy vibes of comfy sweaters, crisp leaves, and steaming cups of pumpkin spice lattes, it’s no wonder that the most heartwarming month of the year is an ideal time to tie the knot.

However, a fall wedding in Florida puts the “warm” into “heartwarming”. With hurricane season in full swing, daytime temperatures in the 80s-90s, and not an orange leaf in sight, planning an autumnal wedding in the Sunshine State can be a very different experience from planning one in cooler climates. That being said, there’s a lot to love about a fall wedding in Florida: milder weather, stunning sunsets late into the evening, and year-round vibrant greenery.

If you’re planning a fall wedding in Florida, here are some essential tips to navigating the Sunshine State’s unique autumn climate—and ways to maximize the fall vibes no matter the temperature outside.

Oak Hollow Manor sits on 20 lush acres, offering plenty of space for both your wedding ceremony and wedding reception. This rustic chic wedding venue is still developing, so if you’re a couple that likes the idea of a rustic barn venue that allows you to put your personal stamp on every detail, this is definitely one to consider. While some elements are still a work in progress, there’s a lot of potential here—especially for couples who want the flexibility to get creative.

We shot our first wedding at The Cottage on Lake Fairview in Orlando, FL back in summer 2023, so when we heard this venue had recently undergone new ownership and a fresh renovation, we couldn’t wait to visit again! Lately acquired by local hotspot Quantum Leap Winery, this quaint vintage cottage has been transformed into a modern urban winery wedding venue without losing any of its original charm. With a stunning lakeside wedding ceremony view and an indoor wedding reception space that gives all the Great Gatsby vibes, we love the new changes to The Cottage on Lake Fairview and can’t wait to share the details with you!

If your wedding style is “country, but make it classy,” then Legacy at Oak Meadows is a must-visit when shopping around for your dream wedding venue. What began as a family-owned 28-acre tree farm blossomed into a vision: a wedding venue to celebrate the sanctity of marriage and sacred new beginnings. Legacy at Oak Meadows was born from this idea, and the picturesque wedding venue has been celebrating happily-ever-afters ever since. Offering three picturesque locations for your indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, plus the jaw-dropping White Lavender Barn for indoor wedding receptions, a wedding at Legacy at Oak Meadows will certainly be one of natural beauty, elegance, and unforgettable memories.

The team at Legacy at Oak Meadows invited us to take a private tour of their lovely wedding venue, and in this post we’re sharing our honest, unsponsored thoughts. We hope to capture a wedding at this gorgeous space in the near future, but in the meantime, we took plenty of photos to capture the most important details of this Central Florida wedding venue review. We can’t wait for you to read all about it!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, we’re not talking about holiday plans, turkeys, Christmas trees, crisp leaves and the scent of pumpkin in the air…It’s wedding trend forecast season!

If you read last year’s 2024 wedding trends blog post, you may see some overlap as many 2025 wedding trends are continuing strong from 2024. However, this year we’ve put extra thought into considering micro weddings and how these trends can be practically applied to smaller weddings, notably how these trends can be done sustainably and affordably (spoiler alert: saving money on your wedding will be a big trend in 2025!).

Keep reading for our top 2025 wedding trend predictions—specifically catered towards micro weddings and small weddings!

‘Til debt do we part?

Recently the topic of going into debt to pay for your wedding has taken social media by storm. Countless TikTok videos and Instagram posts have flooded our algorithms with brides sharing the cold reality of paying off wedding debt once the honeymoon is over, with many taking on additional jobs and delaying their dreams of traveling or buying a home.

We personally avoid debt whenever possible in not only our personal lives but also our business, and we often speak this same value to our wedding photography clients. We never want a potential bride or groom to feel a need to go into debt simply to pay for our wedding photography services, nor do we think that going into debt to pay for a wedding has to be the new norm.

So is it really possible to get married without going into debt? We say yes—and we’re here to share a few helpful tips to saying “I do” without the debt.