Posts Tagged ‘WEDDINGS’

After a Field of Love engagement with Diana and Jake a few months ago, I was pretty psyched to come to their wedding. If anything, the engagement session was so dreamy – I couldn’t wait to see the couple finally kiss as husband and wife!

Here’s Diana while she was getting ready – so beautiful and happy!

And the back of her dress? So elegant and romantic!

Diana and Jake had the ceremony at the Bell Shoals Baptist Church. The ceremony was attended by friends and family:

I just love how their entourage look – the bridesmaids are so classy and the groomsmen so dashing:

It was a beautiful and solemn event, and I felt really blessed to have been there. There was singing and praise, and I got chills seeing how connected everyone was:

Diana looked so lovely, and the glances that she and Jake gave each other just melted my heart:

And finally, the moment that everyone was waiting for:

At the reception, here’s what greeted me that had me sighing and smiling:

The boys clowning around:

More lovely portraits:

And how cute is this little girl? I love her to bits!

I left Diana and Jake’s wedding so full of warmth and love. These two people devote so much of themselves to each other, and still have a lot left to give to the people around them. I feel lucky to have known them and to have been part of their special day.

So here’s to Diana and Jake: your love story is made for the books. It’s something to tell people about for a long, long time.

“They walked on, without knowing in what direction. There was too much to be thought, and felt, and said, for attention to any other objects.” – Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

One of the perks of living in Florida is the beach – if you love the sand and the sun, I bet you’re always by the waterfront, soaking it all up! As a photographer around this area, I often get asked to do beach weddings, which is why I was at North Redington on another sunny Florida Saturday for Amber and Chris’ fantastic destination wedding.

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

Tampa Wedding Photographer - Sandra Yu Photography

The reception was a blast! There was a lot of laughing and toasting and cheering, and yes, there was a lot of dancing, too! I think it was impossible not to groove to the music that night – there’s just this joyful atmosphere that had everybody clapping and singing and making much use of the dance floor. To see more of their wedding photos, they are available on my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/sandrayuphotography

I may be one of those people who need to work hard to get ahold of their feelings and try not to cry – it’s hard to take photos when my eyes are all blurry! But oh, it is futile to not be swept by all of it, in the end. After all, I am a wedding photographer :)

Lindsey and Ben’s wedding is such a lovely experience for me. Yes, there were tears, and lots of it – but wow, the laughter. It was just so amazing. There was so much joy and happiness, and people were cheering and smiling for the couple. The atmosphere was energizing and light, and every now and then a laugh or a giggle escapes from me because there are just so many good vibes all around.

I know their engagement photos and the teaser I posted last month weren’t enough. So, without further ado, here’s Lindsey and Ben. Welcome to their ever after:

Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Look at that gorgeous hair. I love looking at it, it’s so whimsical. And Lindsey’s shoes and gown? Very romantic.
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
More behind-the-scenes as the bride and groom prepare for their big day. Most photos are taken at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. (See Lindsey’s gown in full detail here.):
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu PhotographyTampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
At the ceremony – people were all smiles. Our hearts are so full of love for Lindsey and Ben. I would like to think it made the day just a little bit brighter :)
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Of course, who can forget that sweet moment between Lindsey and her dad? It was one of the most touching moments during the wedding:
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
One of my favorite shots of Lindsey and her dad:
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
More photos during the ceremony:
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
What a beautiful bride and groom. Afterwards we had a little photoshoot and some time alone with the family before the wedding reception:
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
At the reception – slow, sweet dances before rocking out as the night went on! (Also, we had so much fun at the wedding photo station that I set up – go check everybody’s wacky poses!)
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Congratulations, Lindsey and Ben. You are such a dear couple. Here’s to your new life ahead!
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography
Tampa Wedding Photography - Sandra Yu Photography

Hotel for Preparation: Hyatt Regency Tampa
Ceremony & Reception: University of Tampa Plant Park and Vaugh Center
Officiant: Made for Each Other Wedding
Hair & Makeup: Michele Renee
Videographer: Tampa Wonderworks
Cake: Publix Bakery
Coordinator: Swank Shindigs
Second Photographer: Valerya Ritter
Florist: Revel Design
DJ: Grant Hemond
Transportation: Ambassador Limousine
Decor: Coast to Coast

P.S. For those who want to see more photos, visit LINDSEY + BEN: EVER AFTER, a website I have created for the couple, and their family and friends.

Lindsey and Ben chose their ceremony and reception at the beautiful campus of University of Tampa. Here are just few of my favorites before and after the ceremony.

Lindsey’s tearful joy during the exchange of vows

Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Dancing at the historic Plant Hall

Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Kiss me!

Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Sandra Yu Photography - Wedding and Portrait Photographer


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