“We always knew of each other,” Savannah said. “We went to different schools and then he finally asked me out one day. We dated for 9 months and then he proposed.”
Their families have been in the Port Orange area for 6 generations and so it only seemed right for them to get married right where their roots were planted. “It was so special to get married on his family property in the barn that his great grandfather had built years before.”
Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions. Yet our roots remain the same.
They spent the next 10 months building, crafting and working together with their families on the farm to turn a regular old barn into an elegant & whimsical wedding venue.
“My one grandfather who I call my “Pinterest Poppy” made the barn doors, signs and tables. My other grandfather married us. It was so special to have not only my dad in the wedding but both of my grandfathers a part of it too.”
Flowers – Best Wishes
Photography – Emotive Photo
Dress – Olivia Bowen Bridal
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]]>Megan & Roby spent their Sunday mornings in Winter Park, Florida at St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church and would spend their afternoons strolling the streets of Winter Park. When it came to choosing a wedding and reception venue – this was a no brainer for them.
Seeing each other for the first time at the alter, sharing their first dance to “You and Me” by Dave Matthews Band at their reception, being first in line for a bowl of their favorite ice cream from Kelly’s Ice Cream Truck and running through a sea of sparklers before walking back to the hotel together hand in hand reminiscing on their wedding day, would soon become some of their favorite memories.
We are thankful to have spent the day with Megan and Roby and honored to photograph their love!
Check out a few of our favorite images from their wedding day…
Venue – Winter Park Farmers’ Market Flowers – Simply Roses Florist
Church – St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church Wedding Dress – Lola Grace Bridal
Ice Cream Truck – Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream DJ – Sound Sensations Entertainment
Chairs – A Chair Affair, Inc. Servers – Orlando Party Servers
Photography – Emotive Photo Bridesmaid Robes – Plum Pretty Sugar
Planner – Priscilla Rose Events
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The more detailed you can make the plan, the better… and lets be honest, practically all other wedding planning will rely on this timeline. So lets get it out of the way now!
After photographing hundreds of weddings, we’ve learned the importance of helping our couples develop their wedding day timeline keeping in mind the best lighting for photos & providing our couples with a ton of time with their friends, family and guests. Everyone is there to party with you, not to see you swept away for hours of wedding photography and videography. So… lets do this!
Things To Consider:
- Ceremonies typically last 20-30 minutes (traditional) or up to 1 hour (catholic)
- Receptions typically last 3-4 hours
- Seeing each other before the ceremony for a “First Look” will not save you time after the ceremony. This is simply a beautiful moment for the two of you to share together (and makes for some KILLER photos, I might add!) This decision is completely up to you.
- The best lighting for couple photos is 30 minutes before sunset. We call this “Golden Hour.” If your wedding day doesn’t allow for photos of the two of you to fall during this time, we’ll sneak away during the reception for a few sunset photos in this EPIC lighting!
- The following timeline assumes that the ceremony and reception are being held in the same venue, which means guests wouldn’t need to travel and cocktail hour kicks off right away. (If your reception is at a different site, remember to add in some travel time for you and your guests)
Use the following sample wedding day timeline as a guide to create your own!
**Keeping in mind that sunset would be at 6:30pm**
2:00-3:00 Finishing Touches (Hair, Makeup, Shoes, Tux, Dress, Etc)
3:00-3:30 Bride, Bridesmaids & Brides Family
3:30-4:00 Groom, Groomsmen & Grooms Family
4:00-4:30 Detail Shots of The Venue
4:30-5:00 Ceremony
5:00-5:15 Family Photos
5:15 – 5:30 Bridal Party Photos
5:30-6:00 Couple Photos (Just You 2, Your Photographer + Videographer)
6:00-10:00 Reception
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You and your bridesmaids may have all your dresses picked out, fitted, and ready to go… but have you thought about what to wear before putting them on? While getting ready looks may not sound too important, if you’ve hired Emotive Photo as your wedding photographer, we’ll show up just in time to capture those final finishing touches before you step into your wedding gown and trust us, you’ll want to have something that’s not only comfy and cute, but photogenic too! Here’s a little inspiration for you… some of our own brides & bridesmaids getting ready & what they chose to wear at these beautiful Florida wedding venues.
ROBES
Want to feel comfortable and fancy while you prep for your big day? Matching robes add a dose of elegance to the getting ready room as you sip champagne and get your hair done! (don’t forget to steam the robes ahead of time for flawless getting ready photos!) Check out Plum Pretty Sugar… they have some of our favs!
ROMPERS
The most important part of choosing your getting ready look is selecting something that won’t mess up your girls’ hair and makeup when they change into their dresses! Rompers are a cute solution since you can’t take them off over your head anyway. Printed, floral, matching, or mismatched — your girls will love getting ready in rompers!
BUTTON DOWNS
Like with rompers, button down shirts or dresses solve the problem of not wanting to ruin your hair-do. Go for a comfy look with oversized button downs in any color, stripes or polka dots, or personalized monograms! They also make for creative, personalized & useful bridesmaid gifts! 
Need more inspiration? Follow us on our Facebook Page for more getting ready photos of our brides & bridesmaids!
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Estate on the Halifax
Port Orange, Florida Wedding Venue
Emotive Photo captures multiple weddings every year at this dreamy and historic wedding venue in Port Orange, Florida. View Heather + Kevin’s wedding from the Estate on the Halifax, here.
“The Estate on the Halifax is a 10 acre private estate with a “Variety of Venues for a Variety of Life’s Events”. The Estate may be reserved exclusively (this includes The Tavern, The Chapel, The Gardens & Gazebo, Snow White’s Cottage, The Club Car and a honeymoon night at Agatha’s Guesthouse with check out the next day) or reserved for one or more of our venues depending on the event and the time of year. The newest addition to The Estate on the Halifax is The Estate House, an early 1900’s grand home, perfect for a Florida wedding venue.”
contact: (386) 763-2285 http://www.estateonthehalifax.com/
Wilbur Boathouse
Wilbur by the Sea, Florida Wedding Venue
We captured Russ + Jess’ wedding at the Wilbur Boathouse and loved the small and intimate feeling that this venue provided.
“Located directly on scenic Wilbur Bay in the quiet community of Wilbur-by-the-Sea, their building has undergone a complete restoration and can provide a quality location with all of the charm and intimacy that your special occasion or meeting deserves.
The Wilbur Boathouse provides you with:
- 1500 square feet of floor space for dining, dancing and meetings.
- Central heat and air conditioning.
- 1500 square feet of outdoor Wharf (Deck).
- Plenty of Parking with a short stroll.
- Perfect for catered occassions.
- Fully handicapped accessible.
contact: (386) 761-4446 http://www.wilburboathouse.com/
The Delamater House
New Smyrna Beach, Florida Wedding Venue
Dustin and Haleigh Smith celebrated their wedding day at the Delamater House in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and we were honored to be their wedding photographers. The goal in decorating for their wedding at the Delamater House was to transport their guests to another time and place. It was the perfect venue for them and you can view more of their vintage and romantic southern wedding here.
“Central Florida’s newest wedding venue, the Delamater House is available for both outdoor and indoor weddings. For Pricing and availability email thedelamaterhouse@gmail.com”
https://www.facebook.com/TheDelamaterHouse/timeline
Winter Park Farmer’s Market
Winter Park, Florida Wedding Venue
The Winter Park Farmer’s Market was the perfect wedding venue for Hannah and Anthony and their Fall Florida Destination Wedding.
“The Winter Park Farmers’ Market building is one of the area’s most popular sites due to its unique architecture and historic nature. It is also home to the popular Saturday Farmers’ Market. Brick walls and wood sliding doors are original to this former train depot. This facility can seat up to 140 inside and features an outdoor fenced parking lot that can be utilized for tented seating as well.
Seating capacity is 140 guests. This 2800-square-foot facility is air-conditioned and equipped with a prep kitchen which includes commercial refrigeration and ice machine. Tables and chairs are included with rental. On-site parking in the fenced parking lot, which is also available for rental as an additional tented seating area, if desired. Please call or e-mail for availability.
The City of Winter Park allows you to choose your own event vendors including caterers, planners, etc.”
Contact: (407) 599-3341 https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/rental-facilities/farmers-market/
Emotive Photo’s team has captured weddings all of over the state of Florida & at over 25 wedding venues. We have years of experience working with wedding vendors and venues and would love to help create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Email today to ask us about your venue options, to find out more about our favorite wedding venues or to get information on how we can team up to capture your wedding day! We would be pleased to come alongside you at every phase of your wedding planning process.
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