Weddings are unique.  Each wedding has a different vibe to it. Some are very serious. Some are romantic. Some are wild. Melinda and Daniel’s wedding can be described as hilarious. From the moment I stepped in the room to photograph Daniel, I knew I was going to be laughing a lot.  I was wondering where he got his great sense of humor, and then his dad (also his best man) walked in. It became very clear at that point. I tried to do some serious solo shots of the groom, but I quickly realized that wasn’t going to happen.  Instead I got some silly shots.
They had their first look outside the house they got ready in (which was a beautiful house by the way), and we were able to do most of the pictures before the wedding. I know doing a first look is always a big debate for many couples, and while I’ll never tell a couple what to do, it sure does give us a lot of time to get some great photos. I don’t think you’ll ever hear of a photographer who doesn’t like to do a first look:)
The ceremony and reception was held at the Belleair Beach Community Center. Â After Melinda walked in at the ceremony, I was thinking maybe we might have a serious moment or two. Instead, the minister did an absolutely perfect rendition of the wedding scene from The Princess Bride. Â I’m not sure how many people in the audience caught on, but I sure did! Â The wedding continued on through the night to be a fantastic celebration of a wonderful couple.
Here are a few of our favorite images:
