Washington Oaks Wedding

Last Sunday was the wedding of Jennifer and Jason. They were married under a huge, old, magnificent live oak tree at Washing Oaks state park. This park is a popular and beautiful site for weddings. For just the couple and a few guests, the gazebo is a lovely site by the pond. The sea wall site overlooks the intracoastal waterway and is surrounded by tropical vegetation. The octagon is a large brick platform which the bride can approach through the rose garden. These last two sites can hold a much larger number of guests. Chairs are not necessary except for elderly or infirmed guests as with a fifteen to twenty minute ceremony, most guests are comfortable enough standing. If it is very warm, you can do what Jennifer and Jason did which was to give each guest a fan with the bridal couple's name on it, but the trees offer some shade which helps.

It's August!

I can't believe a whole month has passed. The summer is flying by. Time has been spent with our beautiful, smart and talented granddaughter Kaylie as well as working on future weddings. September is going to be a very busy month. After a vacation with family we got back to work with a wedding for a lovely couple having a sunrise wedding at the beach. The sun came up with all its glory at 7 AM but the couple did not arrive until 7:30. Their ceremony was still lovely, but it was hard for the photographer because the sun was at a point where it was glaring into his lens. Be sure to check the sunrise tables and ask the locals before planning a time for your sunrise wedding, and then be on time. The sun waits for no one.
On sunday the 27th of July, Chris and Attie had a wedding in the back yard of the beach house they rented in Ormond Beach. The weather was great but a little hot. It is important to remember that when you are having an outdoor wedding in the summer (which in this part of Florida runs from May through October), to keep the ceremony under twenty minutes. That is about as long as your guests can be expected to sit or stand in the sun. Also, if you are having the reception outdoors as well, provide shade. Chris and Attie rented tents which were a needed respite from the hot sun.