Dusk Wedding – Kay and Dylan
Wedding and Reception Location: Sarasota, Florida
Introduction:
Texas-based couple Kayleigh and Dylan share a love of the moon and night sky, which is why they were planning an evening wedding ceremony. They were heading back to Sarasota where the bride grew up to celebrate at her family home with some of their closest family and friends. While it was quite a cold day, the couple brought plenty of love to their night wedding celebrations for us to capture.
Getting ready photos at private estate in Sarasota:
We began the day capturing photos of the bride making her final preparations in her parents’ master bedroom. We captured details shots of the makeup artists’ tools and brushes, as well as getting creative with some whimsical candids of the bride. She was wearing a gorgeous dress by Stella York, which we hung in an elegant lounge inside her parents’ home to capture some details shots incorporating the illuminated lamps above.
As Kay stepped into her dress, we headed outside to take some shots of Dylan and his groomsmen in the gardens. We grabbed an up-close shot showing off the groom’s U.S. Army suit and a classic portrait with his groomsmen before getting a little playful as they chased him across the lawns.
Once Kay was dressed and ready to go, we captured some beautiful reflective shots of the bride with her bouquet by Suncoast Florist, utilizing a full-length mirror in her parents’ bedroom. Her dad then arrived for the father-daughter first look and we captured a shot looking through the sheer curtains as Kay helped to adjust his boutonniere.
We stepped outside once again to grab some photos of the bride and her best friend showing off their matching tattoos before using the magical late-afternoon light for portraits of Kay. She knew how to pose and needed little instruction from us, with the changing leaves illuminated a rich hue of orange behind.
After capturing some portraits with her bridesmaids in their dusk pink dresses, we got creative with some bird’s eye views of the bride nestled in her dress. This had been the idea of Kay’s mom, with the green of the lawn really “popping” in the background.
A whimsical shot of Kay having the final touches applied to her hair and makeup while getting ready for her Sarasota private estate wedding.
A close-up details shots of the tools and brushes used by Kay's makeup artist Diy at her parents' home in Sarasota.
A creative close-up shot of Dylan adjusting the tie of his U.S. Army uniform while preparing for his Sarasota wedding.
A dramatic shot of Kay's wedding dress hanging in an elegant lounge in the lead up to her nighttime wedding ceremony.
A creative shot looking through the window as Kay admires her wedding dress hanging in her family home in Sarasota.
A whimsical portrait of Kay admiring herself in a mirror while holding her bouquet by Suncoast Florist.
A close-up shot of the groom smiling during his wedding portrait session in Sarasota at the property of his parents-in-law.
An elegant up-close portrait of Kay showing off her engagement ring during her Sarasota wedding photo session.
Capturing the reactions of Kay and her dad during their father-daughter first look session at the family home in Sarasota.
A portrait of Dylan smiling in the gardens of his parents-in-law's house during his Sarasota wedding photo session.
A reflective portrait of Kay looking away into the distance during her wedding photo session at the family home in Sarasota.
A fun portrait of Kay and her dad leaning up against one another during their playful first look session in Sarasota, Florida.
A creative shot looking through the drapes towards Kay adjusting her dad's boutonniere in preparation for her Sarasota wedding.
Pre – Ceremony photos at private estate in Sarasota:
It was then time for the first look, although this didn’t quite go how Dylan was expecting. He turned around to see his best man dressed up as a bride, with the two erupting into laughter at the practical joke. Kay then walked up to her groom for the “real” first look and we grabbed some portraits of the couple in this loved-up moment.
In addition to romantics of the couple alone and with their cute dog at the end of a flower-decorated lead, we had time for some bridal party portraits. We captured both classic and more creative shots during this sunset portrait session, as well as some playful ones as the couple kissed and their bridal party celebrated around them.
A candid shot of Dylan's best man pretending to be his bride during a playful first look session in Sarasota.
A candid photo of Dylan and his best man sharing a laugh during the pretend first look session at his parents-in-law's Sarasota property.
Capturing a special moment between the bride and groom during their first look session at Kay's parents' home in Sarasota.
An intimate portrait of Kay and Dylan kissing during their garden wedding portrait session in the late-afternoon light.
A creative shot of Kay and Dylan's dog at the end of a flower-decorated lead while the couple kiss behind.
A whimsical portrait of Kay, Dylan and their dog on the grassy lawns of the bride's family home in Sarasota.
Capturing a special moment between Kay and her flower girl in the lead up to the Sarasota wedding ceremony.
Dylan holds the couple's dog while Kay gives him a kiss during their sunset wedding day portrait session in Sarasota.
A bridal party portrait of Kay and Dylan with their bridesmaids and groomsmen at the family property in Sarasota.
A close-up shot of the bride and groom with their bridal party gathered around during their Sarasota wedding celebrations.
A playful portrait of Kay and Dylan kissing while their bridal party celebrate around them during the Sarasota wedding.
Kay and Dylan kiss while their bridal party points towards them during their garden wedding portrait session in Sarasota.
Capturing a tender moment between the bride and groom during their Sarasota sunset garden portrait session.
A romantic portrait of Kay and Dylan during their sunset wedding portrait session at the family property in Sarasota.
A classic portrait of Kay and Dylan embracing while looking towards the camera in the lead up to their nighttime wedding in Sarasota.
Kay and Dylan embrace during their dusk wedding portrait session before a nighttime wedding ceremony in Sarasota.
A creative portrait of Kay hiding behind her floral bouquet by Suncoast Florist during her Sarasota wedding photo session.
Ceremony photos at private estate in Sarasota:
By the time Kay walked down the aisle to her awaiting groom, it was completely dark, with just lanterns lighting the way. We captured wide-angle shots of this stunning nighttime wedding ceremony venue, as well as close-up candids as the couple exchanged vows beneath lanterns that were also hanging from the trees.
After being pronounced “husband and wife”, we used this magical setting for family formals and some romantic shots of the newlyweds beneath their hanging candles. We then walked over to the nearby lake for some reflective portraits, with the couple illuminated by our off-camera flash.
Looking down the lantern-lined aisle as Kay and Dylan exchange vows during their nighttime wedding ceremony in Sarasota.
A creative shot of Kay and Dylan incorporating their aisle lanterns during the nighttime wedding ceremony in Sarasota.
A wide-angle shot of the couple's nighttime wedding ceremony venue at the bride's family home in Sarasota.
Dylan's groomsmen watch on as the couple exchanged vows during an evening wedding ceremony in Sarasota.
Kay and Dylan celebrate after being pronounced "husband and wife" during their nighttime wedding at a private estate in Sarasota.
A family formal portrait taken following the nighttime wedding ceremony, with candles in glass bowls hanging above.
Kay and Dylan with the bride's parents at their gorgeous nighttime wedding ceremony venue in Sarasota, Florida.
An off-camera flash portrait of the bride and groom standing beneath gorgeous candles and lights at their Sarasota wedding veneue.
A dramatic, off-camera flash portrait of Kay and Dylan kissing during their nighttime wedding photo session in Sarasota.
Kay and Dylan illuminated by an off-camera flash during their romantic nighttime wedding portrait session in Sarasota.
A portrait of Kay and Dylan reflected in the lake waters during their nighttime wedding in Sarasota, Florida.
Dylan dips and kisses Kay while being illuminated by an off-camera flash during their lakeside nighttime portrait session.
Reception photos at private estate in Sarasota:
Kay, Dylan and their bridal party danced into the wedding reception wearing sunglasses before the couple performed their first dance. In between speeches, toasts and the cake-cutting ceremony, we grabbed a funny photo of Kay’s dad showing his empty pockets after paying for his daughter’s wedding. As everyone was busy on the dance floor, we took the opportunity to capture details shots of Kay and Dylan’s gorgeous wedding rings before calling it a night.
A candid shot of Kay, Dylan and their bridal party dancing their way into the reception at the family home in Sarasota.
A creative shot of Kay and Dylan performing their first dance during their nighttime wedding reception in Sarasota.
A funny photo of Kay's dad showing his empty pockets after paying for his daughter's Sarasota wedding.
Kay and her dad perform their father-daughter dance during the nighttime wedding reception at the family home in Sarasota.
Kay feeds Dylan a strawberry during their cake-cutting ceremony beneath a pavilion at the family home in Sarasota.
A close-up details photo of the bride and groom's gold rings during their evening wedding celebrations in Sarasota.
An elevated view of Kay enjoying the dance floor with her bridal party at the Sarasota wedding reception in Florida.
Conclusion
We can’t thank Kay and Dylan enough for selecting Fallbrook Photography to capture their special day and what was such a unique nighttime wedding. We wish them all the best as they return to Texas and start their new life together as husband and wife.
Wedding Ceremony Location: Private Estate
Hair Stylists: My Hair Stylists
Florists Suncoast Florist
Make Up: Bride
Caterer: Simply Gourmet
DJ: Rob Satori
Cake Artist: Publix
Planner – Becky Souflis
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