We had so much fun with these two at the USF Botanical Gardens this past weekend! Locations like this are wonderful because they contain so many lush, shady areas for hiding from the intense Florida sun! This venue is normally only open until 4pm, so we started shooting at 3pm, wandering around the various stands of bamboo, and listening to the wind mumur through the leaves. It's a beautiful and relaxing garden, which was quiet and peaceful on the Saturday afternoon we visited. Definitely would recommend visiting!
Zachary and Krystal
Excited to be blogging this beautiful Florida Rustic Barn Wedding. Zachary and Krystal chose this beautiful new venue in Plant City. The wooden interior of the barn was strung with fairy lights and the tables were decorated with elegant white hydrangeas and soft puffs of baby's breath and greens.
It's time to get ready for the big day! The girls sipped mimosas and curled their hair while the men shared a bottle of something stronger.
Swooning over this sweet and intimate first look before the big ceremony.
The guys got ready in the lodge like mens dressroom before heading outside for photos (we mostly goofed off!).
The ceremony took place beneath a row of gorgeous old oaks, pews replaced with rough hewn log benches facing a small stage with two pillars of oak draped in floral arrangements flanking Zack and Krystal. They said their vows in rapt silence and their "I Do's" to thunderous applause before heading for the exit. Krystal was positively light on her feet and Josh was shaking hands and getting clapped on the back the whole way.
After the ceremony we snuck away for an all too brief half hour and photographed Zach & Krystal on their own. This is undoubtedly my favorite part of the day, when a newlywed couple is just overwhelmed with love for the moment and for each other.
Everyone had so much fun at the reception, with basically all in attendance salsa dancing at one point or another. Had some minor incidents along the way (Zach cut his hand instead of the cake!). Aside from that, it went smoothly thanks to the team at Florida Rustic Barn weddings and the incredibly relaxed and fun loving couple.
One more thing before you go - we also made a wedding film for Zach & Krystal! Please take a moment to view it before you go. I think it captures their kind, free spiritedness excellently. As always, be well.