Hometown Wedding Photography — Seth + Hannah Preview — Sebring, FL

This wedding...

I've know Seth since he was "yea high" as our pastor's son. We've been on missions trips to Mexico together and he always provided fun-loving entertainment in the youth group that my husband lead. Then Hannah I've known since way back when she was one of my girls I lead in that same youth group, then my high school photography intern, then a GCBI student and then GCBI RA. To say these two are near and dear to my heart is an understatement. To say watching their relationship grow has been a true blessing wouldn't quite cover it either. Their first official date was over 5 years ago in Seoul Korea on the last day of a missions trip and they've been inseparable ever since. In the words of Seth's Grandma she's "never seen a more compatible pair". When I look back on these photos from their wedding day I get goose bumps all over again. It was breathtaking, emotional, oh-so-anticipated, Christ centered and truly perfect through and through. You guys are lovely and I love you dearly! Thank you for having me capture this perfect day!

xoxo, Caroline

Montaluce Winery Wedding Photography — Landon + Kirsten Preview — Montaluce Winery, Dahlonega, GA

Just a week ago we were celebrating at the breathtaking Montaluce Winery in the foothills of north Georgia with Kirsten and Landon and their nearest and dearest. Oh what a gorgeous day it was! And I loved seeing so many familiar faces a state away! Congrats you two! Caroline

Vendors:

Planner- Christine Hawkins with Wright & Co.

Photograhy: Caroline Maxcy Photography

Paper goods (invites & Signage)- Jaye Whitehead

Florist- Gold & Bloom Floral Design (Jenna Griffin)

Dress Shop- BHLDN Atlanta

DJ- Nice Entertainment (Jeremiah Flockhart)

Guitarist- Nice Entertainment (Norm)

Venue + Caterer + Cake- Montaluce

Hair & MakeUp- HMU By Miranda

Useppa Island Club Wedding Photography — Scott + Amy Preview — Useppa Island, FL

What a gorgeous weekend it was for a private island wedding celebration with Amy + Scott! These two, their evident love and their "meet cute" story on a Southwest flight is something made for movies for sure! And the sunny day celebration on Useppa Island with family and sweet friends was nothing short of magical. Congrats you two! It was such a blessing to be there to celebrate alongside you all!

xoxo, Caroline

The Venue at Mudge Ranch Wedding Photography — Kris + Sara Preview — Labelle, FL

Yay for this gorgeous pair that tied the knot last month in the classiest of ranch affairs! I loved being there to capture the celebration and share in all the fun. Congrats Sara and Kris!

xoxo, Caroline

The Barn at Paso Fino Wedding Photography — Jake + Paizley Preview — Lake Placid, FL

Oh April. In a time when life springs forward fresh and new again April holds some of the most difficult memories for me. Seven years ago we unexpectedly on a sunny spring time day lost my rock of a father. And each year as April rolls around the memories of his sweetness, the aching to feel his hug again and the hole that is left behind in my life and heart looms large. But every year the sweet Lord gives me so many glimpses of his goodness during this time. Like the beaming, crinkled nose smile of my baby girl who a part of him lives on in and the invitation to be a part of the loveliest of springtime wedding days with the sweetest of pairs. Paizley and Jake your wedding day celebration at The Barn at Paso Fino was the sweetest gift filled with so much beauty, joy and love. Thanks for having me!

xoxo, Caroline

Kai Kai Farm Wedding Photography — Chris + Jackie Preview — Indiantown, FL

What a fun weekend celebrating Jackie and Chris at Kai Kai Farm! These two had to cancel their March 2020 wedding just days earlier as the country shut down. Luckily these two decided to officially get married on their originally wedding day and picked a date a year to get dressed up and celebrate with family and friends. It was an honor to be there to capture it all! Congrats you two!

xoxo, Caroline

Vibrant and Colorful Florida Ranch Wedding Photography — Hannah + Patrick Preview — Sebring, FL

Hannah and Patrick's vibrant and colorful hometown wedding this past weekend celebrated all things Florida, family and friends! From the custom Jayebird watercolor invitations to the lush, vibrant florals to the Citrus Moscow Mule signature drink with a twist of orange everything was a delight through and through. Add in a sentimental ceremony plus a separate private vow reading beneath the towering oaks that included a tear or two and you have a wedding celebration for the books. Thank you for inviting me (and the crew) in to capture it all! Congrats you two!

xoxo, Caroline

Vendors:
Photo: Caroline Maxcy Photography
Photo Second Shooters: Amanda Warnock & Emme Kreider
Video: Victoria Camera / Tori Camera Photo + Video
Catering: Pink Pineapple
Stationary: Jaye Whitehead
Day of Coordinator: Kim Frazer
Dress Shop: The Perfect Dress
DJ: DJ Dayve

Colorful Central Florida Ranch Wedding Photography with Caroline Maxcy Photography | Hannah + Patrick | Sebring, FL

Here’s to 41! — Birthday Musings

Condado Vanderbilt | San Juan, Puerto Rico | February 2020 | Contax 645 , Fujifilm Pro 400h 120

A year ago on my 40th bday I was arriving home from a impromptu bday trip with my best friend to Puerto Rico, recovering from a miscarriage less than a month before and getting ready to start packing for a whirlwind Italy tour we were set to jet off for in a just over a week. Little did I know how much life was about to change. Needless to say my 41st trip around the sun was quite unexpected (as 2020 was for us all). And while the change is so surreal and at times heartbreaking this past year holds some of my very fondest memories. When the world shut down, trips were canceled, fertility treatments postponed and our lives became framed within the walls of our home.

But we were the lucky ones.
We found peace there.

Home was cozy and the slower pace meant more room to breathe. The halting of work meant the release of the pressure to hustle. We didn't set a morning alarm for months on end. We slept, like really caught up on possibly decades of lost sleep. And after 3 years of unexplained delayed fertility. We got pregnant. Naturally. We marveled in wonder at the thought of it all. I walked through nine quite lovely months of glowy pregnancy in a pandemic. We said "Happy New Year" from the comfort of our cozy couch and really meant it. And then 8 days into 2021 we met our Norah, our now 6 week old doll of a baby girl... And that's just the start of it.

40 was unexpectedly so good to me.

Today I say goodbye to that 40th year of life and welcome 41. Here's to all that it may hold, in the joyfully anticipated and unexpected too.

xoxo, Caroline

P.S. You can check out that 40th Bday Puerto Rico trip on my blog by {clicking here}.

Florida Ranch Wedding Photography — Dennis + Cassandra Preview — Florida Barn Wedding and Events, Sebring, FL

This luxury Florida Barn Wedding and Event’s wedding day beneath the oaks was one for the books! I couldn't have asked for a more lovely day, gorgeous venue and perfect pair for my first wedding back after having my sweet babe. Plus the guest list was filled with some of my very favorites. Dennis and Cassandra thank you for having me and inviting me to capture these sweet memories for you all for generations to come!

xoxo, Caroline

Vendors:

Venue: Florida Barn Wedding & Events
Photography: Caroline Maxcy Photography
Second Shooter: Emme Kreider
Video: Jake Pettengill
Hair and Makeup: Brittney Fann & Ellyn Crawford w/ Beauty Fit for a Queen
Florals: Hobby Hill Florists
Planning: Carrie Triambuck