Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona at golden hour is nothing short of magical. Add in a gorgeous bride and groom and 60 of their closest family and friends bathed in the warm desert light and you have something like a dream. Sheri + James said their joyful, tearful “I dos” earlier this month canyon side and I had the honor of being there to capture it all.
Here we are in the heart of a frigid winter (even for us Floridians at times) and I’m dreaming of warmer days. So why not share a peek into Alexa and Jordan’s seaside Sanibel Island wedding from this past summer. Revisiting these images is like a treat! I can almost hear the lull of the waves and the rustle in the palm leaves and nearly feel the sweet summertime sun on my skin…
In reflecting on the last year I took some time to note things that had given me life or drained me in the past. (It’s an effort in aiding in decision making for this “decision fatigued” gal right here. And the idea is all thanks to Emily P. Freeman and her “The Next Right Thing” podcast!) Something that undeniable breathed life in to my work and inspiration was the process of shooting creatively with film. (You can check out my past blog post about the process and love affair by clicking here and here.) So I set out to spend more time behind my film camera pointing it at beautiful things and lovely light by marking down a few “inspired styled shoots” in my calendar. This is the very first of them…
Anna Grace’s Senior Session at Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch was nothing short of a dream…
Get ready for your heart to melt over this gorgeous wedding celebration I have for you all today. Chelsey and Kyle A-D-O-R-E each other. There is no doubting that. And their wedding day was nothing less than a celebration of that adoration in ever detail, ever blessed moment all. day. long. Thanks Chelsey and Kyle for having me there to capture your day!
xoxo,
Caroline
I simply adore love, so it is no question that when February rolls around on the calendar I am looking towards it's 14th day and all the ways to spread the love between now and then. Last year I was invited into a handful of some of the most precious expressions of love ever invented, the wedding day and ultimately the marriage celebration (Thank you Jesus!). And throughout the year I have shared with you glimpses into some of those glorious celebrations I was blessed to be a part of but there are still a few precious days left to share with you all. So for the next three days leading up to the beloved February 14th I will be sharing with you my final three weddings from 2013 in all their breathtaking glory.
We start things off today with Rose and Johnny's sunny seaside celebration at the Boca Bay Pass Club in Boca Grande, FL. Rose and Johnny chose to get married on the quaint and gorgeous Boca Grande Island, a special place in each of their hearts, giving their guests a chance for retreat and the space for relaxation amidst genuine celebration. From the tearful moments between a mom and daughter, to a gorgeous "first look" and a walk down a banyan tree lined lane, to a perfectly placed cloud over the seaside ceremony and a spectacular surprise fireworks display send off for the bride and groom, the day was a truly breathtaking celebration between a gorgeous pair inside and out, and I loved being their to capture it all.
xoxo,
Caroline
A few more thanks are in store for helping create such a gorgeous celebration...
Photo Assistant - Rebekah Ritchie Adams
Venue - Boca Bay Pass Club
Wedding Planner - Julianne Greenberg
Florist - Native Gardens Florist
Cake - Publix Bakery
Band - The Boca Band
Bride's Dress and Flower Girl Dresses - David’s Bridal Mall of Millenia
Bridesmaids Dresses - Nordstrom
Suits - Maxcy's Menswear
Just in case you didn't get to see Courtney and Dustin's summer time wedding on Style Me Pretty Florida (and The Southeast!) last week I thought I would share even more with you here today. Courtney and Dustin’s day and entire weekend was joyous and sweet and love-filled through and through. You couldn’t have asked for a more naturally gorgeous location nestled in the North Florida richness of Honey Lake Plantation Resort and Spa in Greenville, FL. And you certainly couldn't have asked for a more genuine, laid-back and charming pair at the center of it all. Thanks Courtney and Dusty for inviting me in to capture your beautiful celebration!
xoxo,
Caroline
So excited to have Courtney and Dustin's Honey Lake Plantation wedding featured on Style Me Pretty Southeast today! Thanks Courtney and Dusty for inviting me to capture your truly gorgeous celebration! You can check it all out on Style Me Pretty's blog by clicking here.
xoxo,
Caroline
Caroline Maxcy Photography featured on Style Me Pretty
Much love to all my 2013 brides & grooms! Thanks for letting me be there to capture the beginning of your journey together as husband and wife! May 2014 bring you lots and lots of continuous growth, true joy and unending love. xoxo, Caroline
Central Florida Wedding Photography with Caroline Maxcy Photography
Today is the day of Sneak Peeks! Here is a little glimpse into my absolutely beautiful and sweet day at the beach last weekend with Rose & Johnny...
Rose & Johnny's beachside wedding at the Boca Bay Pass Club in Boca Grande, FL with Caroline Maxcy Photography
Pretty much everything about Emily and Will's "almost" 1 Year Anniversary session from this past weekend where they got all dressed up in their wedding day duds was to die for. Here is a little peak into our dreamy, magical, love filled day...
Central Florida One Year Anniversary Photography with Emily & Will and Caroline Maxcy Photography.
Thank your Michelle Trinder Cathey for your makeup, hair and styling magic for the day.
And another thanks to Ladonna at Hobby HIll Florist for the gorgeous floral creations you dreamed up for the day, including this whimsical floral crown.
One year ago today my family grew by three when my brother and his bride (and her two dear to my heart kiddos) got hitched. And one year ago today, about this time (9:30 p.m.) I was probably about ready to kick of my shoes and fall into bed after a frenzy of planning and prepping and just all out celebrating for months on end leading up to it. The day was breathtaking and while I was there to mostly participate in the day's festivities I couldn't help but capture a few details along the way.
In honor of their one year anniversary I thought I'd share some of my favs that I captured on that day...
Happy Anniversary Chet & Jen!!!
xoxo,
your sis
So super, stunningly excited and honored to be feature on Style Me Pretty Florida today! Thanks Style Me Pretty for the feature and thanks Amber and Justin for inviting me in to capture your gorgeous, love filled wedding!
Check out the feature and leave a comment on Style Me Pretty Florida's blog by clicking here.
<3 Caroline
Amber and Justin's Central Florida wedding by Caroline Maxcy Photography featured on Style Me Pretty Florida.
I seriously love weddings. If you happened to make it over to my "about" page you would find that you could probably catch me tearing up at lease once at every wedding I photograph. Yep, I am a full fledge softy when it comes to love stories. But I am an extra sentimental person when it comes to the love stories of those near and dear to my heart, my family. Last year I sat across the table from my cousin Alaina and her fiancé Jeremiah (JJ) at a local coffee shop and gushed at their love story. Jeremiah's best friend is Alaina's older brother Zach and they had hung around each other a lot, but JJ still remembers the exact place he stood when his eyes were open to Alaina. He remembers telling Zach, "your sister looks beautiful." I think Zach probably squirmed a bit. :) Then he waited... and watched the way she interacted with people... the way she worshiped the Lord and... he fell... head. over. heels. And earlier this year, he made her his everlasting bride. Tear.
Here are a few glimpses into that beautiful day at the Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring, FL. Congrats Alaina & JJ!
You may remember my "Daddy Daughter" post from early April about the bittersweet side of Alaina & JJ's celebration where I filmed a daddy-daughter dance in November with Alaina and my uncle Dennis just a month before he passed away from terminal cancer. Check out that post and video by clicking here.
