They wanted to get married in Florida, where Carleen had been vacationing since she was a teenager — since even before Robby had come into her life as her high school sweetheart.

They wanted to get married where they’d been vacationing together — since they reconnected, long after life had taken them their separate ways as young adults.

And so they came back to Florida from their home in Ohio, with Carleen’s daughter and a few of their closest relatives, and on a sunny, humid day in June, exactly five years after they’d become a couple for the second time, Carleen and Robby got married, just the way they wanted.
Their first look and ceremony were at Ormond Memorial Gardens, with the sounds of the waterfall bubbling like Carleen’s laughter behind them.One of the most beautiful moments of the day was watching Carleen watch her daughter walk down the aisle ahead of her.
After the ceremony, we had time for a few family portraits, and a few of the newlyweds!We headed down to Inlet Harbor for their celebratory dinner, and then as the sea breeze blew the worst of the day’s heat away, we headed out onto the beach for some magic.I love this next picture so much. Carleen’s expression says everything without her having to say a word.Carleen’s rings were beautiful, but Robby’s was the one that really caught my attention, because I’d never seen a wedding band decorated with steel cable before — and I loved it. It was only fitting, too, since Robby’s jobs have always involved lots of steel cables and heavy machinery.Can you tell, maybe just a little, that she was happy?Just perfect, you two!
Let’s end off with another of my favorites from the day:Carleen and Robby — and Carlee! — congratulations as you begin this new, wonderful phase of your life as a family!

~ Laura + Danny

Vendors:

Ceremony venue: Ormond Memorial Gardens
Restaurant: Inlet Harbor
Wedding gown: David’s Bridal
Flowers: Rachael Kasie Designs
Officiant: Glynn Ferguson with Sensational Ceremonies