state theatre | st. petersburg wedding photographer

I love park weddings. They always seem so ethereal. A subtle gust of wind, or the sun peeking through the clouds – I’ve often felt that we are being blessed right then, that nature and the other worldly forces at work are smiling down on us who are there to witness a very special occasion. This Saturday was one of those days when I felt so full of warmth and love, it’s a wonder I didn’t burst! And who wouldn’t, with an adorable couple like Sarah and Travis?

I was invited to shoot this wedding by Justin. The ceremony was held in North Straub Park here in St. Pete, Florida. It was around five-ish in the afternoon, quite a hot sunny day – but no one was hotter than the bride and groom!

Also had to get a shot of Sarah’s lovely bridesmaids, and their sexy shoes!

Sarah’s beautiful bouquet, perfect for the bright and sunny day (provided by her neighbor, Bev Edins):

Sarah and Travis are very down to earth, and it was reflected in how the whole wedding was prepared. The designs and overall look at the park was uncomplicated and effortless, but totally elegant and genuine.

It just felt so real – two people professing their love for each other, with friends and family celebrating their joining. It was a small but intimate wedding. It was so romantic – the park is next to a small marina, so we had some ocean breeze, too. Their friend RJ was the officiant and before you know it, everybody was cheering and clapping for the newlyweds!

The reception was held at a place called State Theatre. It’s a small old charming theatre which in recent years, has become a very hip venue for rock concerts. It has a vintage rock theme, just perfect for Sarah and Travis. Naturally, everybody had a good time! Great music was provided by DJ Lee of Tampa Bay Dream Team, and the delicious food was catered by Harvey’s 4th Street Grill in St Pete.

Here’s a close-up of the newlywed’s rings. How cool is this?

If you want to know more about how their story came about, Sarah made a website narrating their journey here.

Thanks Sarah and Travis for letting me be part of your special day!