One of the newest trends we’ve been seeing lately, as Orlando-based wedding photographers, is couples choosing to tie the knot in a small, private ceremony and then use their funds to throw a large wedding celebration with friends & family. Alicia & Kaleb did just that before their December wedding at The Hidden Barn Venue in Apopka, just north of metro Orlando. A few months after their private wedding ceremony, loved ones gathered for the kind of wedding reception their guests would never forget.

Karyn & Ismael’s wedding day at Villa Festa in DeLand felt intentional from the very beginning. It wasn’t about production or excess but rather about family, faith, and creating a space where the people who matter most could truly be present. Their celebration was intimate, joyful, and deeply rooted in connection, with every part of the day reflecting who they are and what they value together. View their full wedding photography gallery here!

Nothing beats the sentimentality, warmth, and emotion of a home wedding, and Brittany & Kevin’s day was exactly that. Their backyard home wedding wasn’t about production or perfection: it was about love, legacy, and letting the celebration unfold naturally, all with the deep significance of roots in family property.

Brittany and Kevin met while working at an aerospace company, and their relationship included long distance, heartbreak, and ultimately reconnection after Kevin’s mother passed away. Brittany reached out during that season, and the two found their way back to each other, in a backstory that made the emotion of the wedding day feel especially present from the moment our team arrived.

We’ll let you in on a little secret: our favorite weddings to shoot are the ones where we go home afterwards and in great detail share every unique detail about the wedding day to our spouses or loved ones. Kaitlin & Josh’s wedding was absolutely one of those kind of days!

Soft and gentle, confident and adventurous, these lovebirds share a passion for gaming, anime, and all things nerdy. Meeting at a lawyer conference in Boston, they tied the knot back home in Orlando, where their faith-centered relationship blossomed and took root. Their traditional Catholic wedding and romantic-glam art museum reception made their wedding day feel both deeply personal and elegantly sophisticated.

As Orlando wedding photographers, we get to witness a wide range of wedding styles, but every once in a while a couple fully commits to a vision in a way that feels so unique and unforgettable. Cara and Arthur’s wedding at Chapel Valley Farm in Eustis, FL was exactly that: a gothic, Halloween-inspired fantasy wedding that felt like Lord of the Rings meets Harry Potter (to use their own words), brought to life with deep personal touches and an all-black, moody aesthetic. View their full wedding photography gallery here!

Cali and Allen’s wedding was the kind of day that captures everything beautiful about choosing a small, intimate wedding. Their celebration at The Garden Villa felt warm and deeply personal from the moment we arrived. Choosing our affordable and micro-wedding friendly 2hr wedding photo & video package, Cali & Allen were able to not only capture just the most important moments of their day, but save money for their future life together! With a relaxed timeline and a focus on family, emotion, and their story, this micro wedding was filled with meaningful details rather than crowd-driven chaos. It was the type of intimate wedding day that unfolds naturally, guided by love instead of schedules.

Salena & Ejaaz’s wedding day was a vibrant, emotional, and deeply moving celebration of love, family, and heritage. With guests flying in from around the world and a jam-packed day that spanned sunrise to late night, their wedding honored their Islamic faith and Caribbean roots while blending in modern elements that were all their own. From teary-eyed parents and a packed house in Clermont to a joyful Nikah and an energetic reception with tassa music and heartfelt speeches—this day was the perfect reflection of their story: fast-moving, fated, and filled with meaning.

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.

Some wedding days are calm and steady. Others are a perfect whirlwind of laughter, tears, tequila, heat, and the kind of love that leaves your cheeks sore from smiling. Ginny & Michael’s wedding at Wanderlust Okto in Lake Nona was absolutely the latter—in the best possible way.

From an emotional first touch to guests asking us to literally jump over benches, their day was a nonstop blend of sentimental moments and full-blown party energy, with just the right amount of chaos tossed in. View Ginny & Michael’s full wedding gallery and blog write-up here!