Yesterday was the day that every Bride prays for on her wedding day…gorgeous blue skies, warm sunlight, nice breeze…Florida weather at its finest! On my way down to Palm Coast I was basking in that glorious weather myself with my sunroof back, windows down and the radio blasting. I did say to myself at one point, as I was rocking out to Mylie Cyrus’s Party In The USA (don’t kid yourself…you know you love it!) “I am so glad that other people can’t hear me sing.” ‘Cause you know how it is…you drive by someone singing their heart out and you automatically assume that they sound pretty good…that’s because you can’t actually hear them…or me. : )
As I approached the club house I was in awe of the surroundings…immaculate! I could hardly contain myself as I envisioned all of the places where I would shoot. Brian, the Groom came in calm, cool, collected. I stood on my tippie toes to hug his neck…”you nervous?” I asked. Brimming with confidence he answered me with an emphatic no. I headed off to shoot some details. Oh how I adore the details and The Lipka’s wedding was overflowing with phenomenal details…some that even melted my heart…like my very own personal place setting suggesting that I was not only a vendor but a welcomed guest.
As I stood in the clubhouse awaiting the arrival of the Bride I kept my eyes on the ceremony site below me. All of the sudden I saw the guests rise…my heart began to pound! The Bride had snuck in a different way and she was already on her way down the aisle. I took off like a derby racehorse when the gate opens. I think I was down there in less than 20 seconds flat. I couldn’t breathe but I was there. The ceremony began and ended in what seemed like 3 minutes. All of the sudden the Bride and Groom are announced but one major component was missing…the rings! Yes, the officiant had forgotten to perform the ring ceremony. Brian and Paula laughed it off and exchanged their rings. Calm, cool, collected.
I was in love with the lobby of the Hammock Dunes Clubhouse and was itching to get my Bride and Groom in there for some magazine worthy shots! I think we accomplished that. I mean after all, with a Bride and Groom that look like Brian and Paula, what publication wouldn’t want them adorning their pages? Once the golden hour arrived we headed back down to the beach for another round of fabulous! In fact…I do believe that one of these shots will be adorning my very own office walls on a gallery wrapped canvas real soon! Wowza!!! Paula was working her magic while Brian was calm, cool, collected.
I loved everything about this wedding! I dream of shooting weddings this magnificent every weekend of my life…okay…maybe every other weekend. The Lipka’s are off to Antigua tomorrow. I hope that their honeymoon weather is an exact replica of their wedding day. Brian and Paula, I cannot possibly begin to thank y’all for allowing me the pleasure of being a part of your day! I felt so welcomed and included in every way. Y’all are truly wonderful people whom I feel privileged to have met and worked with. And Paula, I hope that your Father (Paula’s Father is a wedding photographer as well…oh the pressure!) will be proud of the images that I was able to capture of his beautiful daughter on her wedding day. Much love!
You know I don’t comment often, but, you ROCKED this!! Just awesome. I couldn’t NOT say something.
WOW!! These turned out soooo good! You are so AWESOME at what you do!! VERY excited about Saturday :)
Amazing, beautiful, pictures of a gorgeous (and totally at-ease) couple! You got some great shots! And I am diggin their cake!
Love them .. great job Dawn!
Unbelievably beautiful!
Dawn I LOVE their beach theme! What amazing deails too, even on the cake! This is such a dream wedding to shoot. You really rocked the shots on the beach for sure! They will be thrilled. ;)
Love this! Your best wedding to date~ Absolutely gorgeous!
Bravo!!! :)
Beautiful! EVERYTHING! Pictures location bride/groom wow wow wow……. Stunning!
Amazing work!! Congrats to the bride and groom on a gorgeous day!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You totally rocked this wedding!!! great shots!!!
Am I too old to say OMG? Because OMG these shots are beautiful! Their cake was really cute with the little chairs on top. And you’re right…I do luv the Miley Cyrus song but shhh don’t tell anyone. ;-)
Gorgeous images from a beautiful day. How very blessed they are to have selected you to record their memories. Fabulous!
Amazing, beautiful work. They will treasure these forever. Your collages are great too!
These are just amazing, AMAZING!!!
I want to get married all over again just so you can shoot it!
Hey Dawn, it’s Jonni from Phaunt Forum. Just had to come see your awesome images! WOW!!!!!! These rock and you are so amazingly talented. Congrats and hoping you are loving your new camera.
Hugs,
Jonni
Perfection my friend, true perfection!!!
Stunning!! Just beautiful!
Oh Dawn, you rocked this wedding girlfriend! Great job hon!
Georgious!
I love them. Love all the details.
You blew it out of the water…;-) You always do, great work!!!
What can I say that is not said here
besides these images are stunning, wonderful, beautiful…. the introductory story is so amazing to read, only rests to say
FELICEDADES excelente trabajo :)
There cake was awesome!!! the Pictures and Coloring is GREAT! you are Amazing!!! Keep up the great work!
Amazing!!! Beautiful job.
GIRL………..you are something else!! These are wonderful and you had so much to work with!! These are so original!! Did you go out and get that new Cannon? I will be very jealous!! Speaking of jealous, I am jealous that I have not seen my photos yet! No pressure……just dying to see how awesome you did on ours too!! You ROCK!!
Gorgeous, Stunning, Amazing and Beautiful work girl!!! You are truly so naturally talented when it comes weddings (you are why I will never do them, lol! ) Loves ya!
S T U N N I N G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have no other words.
I am jealous.
I want YOU to be my wedding photographer.
Maybe when we renew our vows in 5 years;)
Beautiful wedding and amazing work! Wow!
Absolutely gorgeous! You are an amazing wedding photographer!
Gorgeous pictures! Looks like a great day. Congrats!!!
Dawn-
What can I say…I am at loss for words. The pictures you took are simply beautiful, you captured the day perfectly. I get chills and teary eyed everytime I look at them. We are so greatful to have had you at the wedding, your spirit and talent is so awesome! When we have our first child we would be honored to have you capture it as well. We wished you were here in Antigua to capture our honeymoon too, you have inspired our inner photographer, we have done a few “shoots” while we were here LOL nothing close to your talent though! Thank you so much for the lifetime memories you created, we are just in awe. You Rock! Love you! Paula and Brian Lipka
I love them! And really cool the way you stich images together!
I love looking at this wedding! Beautiful job!!!!