The day began with the hotel suite absolutely abuzz with excitement, and two kids playing cars and keep the mood light. Just the way it should be on every wedding day.
Sarah and Matt put together a celebration filled with their favorite things (football, anyone?) and their favorite people. Emotional toasts, a boisterous reception, a wonderful bridal party, a heartstrings-tugging ceremony, and of course an incredibly-in-love couple — this was a wedding that had all the ingredients of a perfect wedding.
Matt gifted Sarah with a beautiful jewelry box.
Sarah — you were stunning.
For one of the sweetest somethings blue ever, she sewed a heart made from her late father’s uniform inside her gown.
Sarah dressed her niece . . . and then her mother and bridesmaids dressed her.
Nearby, Matt was goofing off getting ready with his groomsmen.
Sarah’s wedding gift to Matt: A compass, because “I am never lost with you by my side.” (Feel free to get all sentimental — I did!)
Then came the beautiful, tear-filled wedding ceremony at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
After a long morning prepping for a wedding and then a full mass ceremony, it was great for Sarah and Matt to get a few minutes of downtime with their bridal party outside at Dubsdread during the cocktail hour.
I love this shot with the bridal party! (And that gorgeous shade of cornflower blue that Sarah chose for her bridesmaids.)
We couldn’t have asked for a more dreamy, romantic, fiery sunset.
Inside the ballroom, it was just as beautiful. Silver Chiavari chairs, crisp white and blue linens, a classic cake — and tables the football-obsessed couple named after NFL teams.
We’re a huge fan of food stations at weddings — not only because they’re delicious, like this pasta station, but because it’s always entertaining to watch someone cook your food!
First dances are some of the best dances.
Except maybe for brother-sister dances. . . .
Or aunt-nephew dances!
And then this party got started!
Darrin from Fun Factory Entertainment — hands-down one of our favorite DJs, and one of our favorite people we’ve met in the wedding industry — kept everyone on the dance floor for the rest of the night.
Remember what I said about how much they love football?
And then they were off on a Caribbean honeymoon!
Sarah and Matt, we can’t thank you enough for trusting us to capture your memories of this incredible wedding day. You, your families and bridal party and your guests were such a pleasure to spend the day with, and we are so excited for you two as you begin your marriage!
~ Laura + Danny
Vendors:
Hotel: Sheraton Orlando North
Church: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Historic Dubsdread Ballroom
Bride’s Gown: David Tutera for Mon Cheri, purchased at Carolyn Allen’s Bridal and Tuxedo
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Groom and Groomsmen’s Tuxedos: Carolyn Allen’s Bridal and Tuxedo
Catering: Dubsdread Catering
Cake: Cut the Cake
Popcorn Bar: Mrs. Bee’s
Flowers: The Flower Lady
DJ: Darrin from Fun Factory Entertainment
Mary Jane & Brian Oxford,MA
What a gorgeous couple, the love radiates even through the pictures. We were there in spirit and may you always feel a little more love every day for the rest of your lives.
Stunning! What a gloriously happy couple captured in magnificent imagery by an amazing photographer and her assistants. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, amazing!
Fabulous pictures.
Beautiful, I love it!!! You look so pretty.. Congrats to both!
Wonderful memories
I love the photos
Amazing wedding
Awesome photos!
Looks like it was out of a fairytale! Congrats my friends. This is the beginning of an amazing journey for the two of you.
Beautiful scenery! Love the pics!
This album is fabulous! Amazing love story! Congrats Matt & Sarah♡
So pretty!
Such a pretty bride! Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Beautiful!
So happy we got to share in your special day. The pictures are amazing!
Beautiful!!! You are gorgeous!! What a great day!
The pictures were beautiful. I am so happy for you Sarah. You’re a wonderful person and I’m so glad you have Matt to spend the rest of your lives together.
Your photos of Sarah and Matt are so thoughtful and heartfelt. I will recommend you to others. Jill Soule
Beautiful pictures Sarah..Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple. May you enjoy as many years of happiness as we have (54 years and counting)
So happy for you sarah. The pictures are wonderful and you look so happy
Great photography! The wedding looks like it was absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Sarah!
just simply beautiful
Stunning photos!! Love them all!
What a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple!
Gorgeous pictures
Beautiful pictures!!!! Such a happy bride!!!!
Beautiful pictures. So happy for you both.
Absolutely stunning bride and gorgeous photos captured for such a memorable day!
Beautiful! Congrats Sarah and Matt!
Beautiful pictures!
Wow! Looks awesome
Beautiful couple!
Lovely
Felt like I was there, but wasn’t. Fenominal pics!!!!! Just precious!
Amazing couple, so beautiful, as captured in these great photos. It’s wonderful to have finally found the one 🙂 Congratulations!
Amazing memories! You made a beautiful bride Sarah! Congrats to you both.
Stunning pictures! They did a great job capturing the joy of the day and the love you two share for each other! So very happy for you both!
Love,
Brooke
Sarah, you made such a BEAUTIFUL bride, and Matt, such a handsome groom! The wedding was so so so gorgeous! Wishing you many forevers of wedded bliss! Congrats!
Amazing pictures! Congratulations!
Gorgeous wedding photos of Sarah & Matt! The happiness on both your faces has been captured in every picture. God Bless you both!
Great pictures a real joy to view
Le Roi
Absolutely stunning! So thrilled to have been part of such a magical day.
Beautiful!!
being a part of your wedding was so very special…truly a beautiful day!! love ya lotsa…
You two looked absolutely amazing, wish I was there! Congrats again. Wish you both nothing but the best. Xoxoxo
Absolutely stunning! Congrats!! Xoxo
Gorgeous Pictues!!!!
Sarah, you looked stunning and you both looked so happy! Wishing you nothing but the best! 🙂
Gorgeous pictures from what was obviously a very beautiful and special day!!
Stunning pictures!!!!!! They both look so happy!!!
Love the pictures!!!!!! They both look so happy!!!
Beautiful pictures! Gorgeous couple!
These photos are such a wonderful representation of a truly outstanding event. The photo crew was invisible all day they just captured all the moments without getting in the way. Outstanding job all around documenting a truly amazing day.
Fantastic pictures, well done. Congratulations!
What awesome pictures!! Congrats!
Your pics are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful!! So happy for y’all!!
Great photography! Fun, fun, fun!
Thank you for altering me share this special occasion!!
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations!
What an amazing event. I was truly honored to be apart of it. The pictures are simply amazing! Matt and Sarah truly deserve each other.
So many beautiful moments captured! I don’t think we ever stopped dancing! Amazing pictures to remember an incredible day!!
Very nice wedding
Simply stunning. While we couldn’t make the wedding I feel like we got a taste of the beautiful and special day. Congrats again Matt and Sarah! Hugs and hope to see you in fl in2015!
Great pictures! Congratulations again, Sarah and Matt!
Fantastic celebration of two wonderful people. Photographs are terrific!
Two of the best people getting married! What an awesome event. We wish you health and happiness and a wonderful life together.
What a beautiful event!!! By all accounts the best wedding celebration in recent memory !!! The photos are remarkable-well done!
That was the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever been to!!!
God bless! You guys are the best!
We LOVE these pictures! Hands down the best wedding we have ever been to! It was such a special day! Congrats!!!
Jesus take the wheel! Amazing photos that capture a perfect day!
Great pictures!! You two look very happy together.
The wedding pictures are absolutely amazing. Thank you for all the great memories!
Absolutely stunning wedding!! You both look amazing and was honored to be pasty of your special day
What beautiful pictures!
Such great pictures! What a great time we had!
Lisa and Mike
Beautiful pictures!!! A great day I will always remember. Thank you for letting me be a part of it all 🙂
Beautiful couple, beautiful wedding. Pictures are wonderful. It wa a joyous day.
Beautiful pictures!
The pictures were beautiful, congratulations.
It was a wonderful day! Love to you, Sarah and Matt.
What beautiful pictures! They captured that wonderful day perfectly. Sarah was glowing and Matt was so handsome…Thank you for sharing these pictures with us! Love you bunches Matt and Sarah!!!
Magnificent!!!! Gorgeous bride (who I love dearly), handsome groom, perfect weather, touching ceremony, fabulous food, lively party.. Sarah and Matt, you’ll never forget a moment of it!!!! The pictures are what last after the big day is all said and done. So, obviously, from one football lover to another, you scored a touchdown with Laura and Danny!!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing these!!!!
I apologize for my previous post. I was making a joke just to upset folks but in hindsight was in very poor taste. My apologies.
Lovely pictures.
Classy and beautiful!
Fantastic photographs of my cousin’s wedding. Very touching to see the tributes to Uncle Denis. I loved every photo! Well done!
My mom and I really enjoyed reading the blog since we were not able to attend.
Thank you from Massachusetts!
Beautiful pictures! Congratulations Sarah!
Absolutely beautiful pictures. So happy for Sarah and Matt.
Beautiful pictures; they couldn’t have been possible without a beautiful, happy and loving couple! brought together with family and friends! Thank you for making me a part of your day!
Classy and beautiful.
I love all the picture absolutely beautiful! Xo
Such a beautiful couple. So glad I could see the joyous event even though I am across the nation in California. Your photographer did a wonderful job.
What a night!! The pictures are beautiful–:)
What a great collection! So much fun!
Beautiful pictures of an amazing wedding!
The pictures are wonderful!!! It truly captured a beautiful and memorable day. Thanks for doing such a great job.
Beautiful…. So happy for Matt and Sarah
Gorgeous pictures! What an amazing day this was! So glad you captured so many great moments!
Beautiful pictures, Laura and Danny! Can’t stop looking at them!
We had such a wonderful time at your wedding…These pictures show what a great time was had by all…at very beautiful day!!!
The pictures are beautiful. You did a wonderful job of capturing the emotion and joy of the wedding.
what beautiful pictures that truly captured a beautiful day!!!
The wedding looked so beautiful and I wish I could have been there 🙂
Beautiful pictures for a beautiful couple and beautiful day
Just Beautiful.
Congrats guys! Love you.
Wow! I knew Sarah would be stunning when she tried on that dress but it was hard to imagine that photos could ever do her justice. Danny and Laura, You were amazing and wonderful and the pictures are gorgeous. Matt and Sarah, I am so honored to have been part of your special day and am overjoyed that you will have these incredible photos to look back upon. Love to you all!
Absolutely beautiful pictures great photography
Such beautiful pictures capturing everything wonderfully! So glad my family got to be a part of such a special day!
Beautiful pictures! You truly captured the essence of the day.
The pictures are beautiful!! The presentation is wonderful!!
will always recommend you to friends and family – best photographers!!!
Beautiful!
We absolutely LOVE the pictures you and Danny took! It is a perfect way to remember our special day! Thank you both so much!
This day was so amazing! Sarah and I enjoyed every moment of it and each incredible picture shows just how great everything was! Thanks Laura and Danny for capturing everything so perfectly for us! You guys were awesome!
Absolutely stunning pictures, Laura and Danny!