The Morjon family recently moved to Jacksonville from the windy city and wanted some urban shots that still reflected their new town. What Floridian doesn’t want to show off the warm climate on their family Christmas card? I know I sure did.  We had fun shooting them downtown near the Florida theater as well as at the Landing area. There are so many great places to shoot downtown and in the historic areas for those “urban” type photos so for those of you that think you are limited to the beach think again! Or you can always get the best of both worlds and do a double session! These type of locations also make for great bride and groom, trash the dress/bridals,  or wedding party shots. Thanks you guys for sharing your Saturday morning with us!

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Jordan and Becky are good friends of ours from College and they also became some of our first clients. We love them to death so needless to say we were thrilled when Becky’s twin Sister Bonnie (whom we also knew from college) contacted us about shooting her destination wedding in Lexington, Virginia. Bonnie and her man Bobby are both pilots for the Navy so it was only fitting that they wed at Bobby’s Alma Mater: the Virginia Military Institute. Lexington is in the Blue Ridge mountains and near the scenic Blue Ridge parkway so we had great scenery to work with. We had a blast getting to know Bobby and his friends and family and we also enjoyed seeing Becky and Bonnie’s family again. We were not only able to shoot the wedding, reception and rehearsal but were guests at the rehearsal dinner and Bridal brunch as well so thanks guys!

Here is a taste of their special day.

I love the mountain behind her and her slip peeking out as she walks in this shot below.

The Bride, radiant at the salon.

A sweet moment right after the “reveal.”

The beautiful and historical Jackson Memorial Hall and Museum.

We had to have her work the hat just a little ;o)

All the fabulous bridesmaids!

And Bridesmen . . . I mean Groomsmen.

This completely candid shot (they didn’t even know we were shooting them) is too cute for words.

More cuteness as the ceremony begins.

Right as the reception was starting we snapped a shot of this beautiful rainbow outside of the Lexington Golf and Country Club. What a great start to the party!

I loved her colors of Taupe, Lime Green, and Turquoise.

I wish I could remember which song they all belted out on the dance floor . . . Anyway, I’m sure you can tell everyone had a rockin’ good time.

Thanks Bonnie, Bobby and Family for letting us document this special day!

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