Florida Rustic Barn Wedding – Plant City – Desiree & Sam
Wedding and Reception Location: Florida Rustic Barn
Introduction:
Desiree and Sam hail from Jacksonville and were planning an intimate wedding with just their closest family and friends at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings. This gorgeous wedding venue in Plant City features a tree canopy-lined ceremony venue and a whimsical barn reception space, with the natural setting just what the couple was after.
Taylor Falcon from Florida Rustic Barn Weddings was their planner for the day, with plenty of time scheduled in for us to utilize the venue’s beautiful details. From the charming tree swing to the driveway framed by towering trees, there was no shortage of inspiration. We were also inspired to discover that the venue is owned by wedding photographers, which gave us a few ideas about what we might do in the future!
Getting ready photos at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings
The day began at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings where Desiree was getting ready in an elegant suite with her bridesmaids. We captured reflective shots as she secured her earrings in one of the ornate mirrors and another in a glass table top, as well as a candid photo as her bridesmaid slipped on Desiree’s garter.
We then had time for a few portraits of the beautiful bride in her stunning dress by Hayley Paige. Aside from a close-up portrait incorporating Desiree’s engagement ring, we also grabbed a black and white as she stood beside the suite window.

A reflective shot of Desiree getting ready in one of the elegant suite mirrors at Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel in Florida.

A close-up portrait of Sam looking towards the camera during his relaxed wedding photo session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A portrait of Desiree securing one of her earrings in the suite mirror while getting ready at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings

A casual portrait of Sam leaning up against the rustic barn of his whimsical wedding venue in Plant City, Florida.

Capturing a special moment as one of Desiree's bridesmaids helps to fit her garter while getting ready for her wedding at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings

Sam adjusts his tie during his casual wedding portrait session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

A creative photo of Desiree and one of her bridesmaids getting ready while being reflected uite table.

A close-up portrait of Desiree looking stunning in her wedding dress by Hayley Paige at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings

A black and white portrait of Sam at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings during his wedding photo session in Plant City.

Desiree shows off her engagement ring during her wedding day portrait session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings

A black and white portrait of the bride in her elegant getting ready suite at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings
Pre-Ceremony portraits at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings:
Once we arrived at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings where the couple’s ceremony was to be held, we captured a few more portraits of the bride on the grassy lawns in front of the barn. We also replicated the film cover of “Bridesmaids” in front of the barn door, using an off-camera flash to illuminate the girls.
It was then time for the first look session, with Sam walking up behind Desiree who was genuinely surprised. We took advantage of this loved-up moment for some romantic portraits of the two embracing, then grabbed a few shots of Sam on his own. Aside from casual shots as he leant against the barn door and adjusted his tie, we also got creative with a silhouette in the entrance to Florida Rustic Barn Weddings’ reception venue.

A dramatically-lit shot of Desiree and her bridesmaids replicating the film cover of "Bridesmaids" at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A close-up shot of Desiree and her bridesmaids replication of the "Bridesmaids" film cover during their Plant City wedding portrait session.
Ceremony photos at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings:
Desiree was escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father, who was clearly emotional during this life milestone. We captured a candid shot of the ring bearer holding a sign that read “Here comes the love of your life” and another of Sam’s reaction as he watched on.
The ceremony venue at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings is undeniably whimsical, with a canopy of trees framing the aisle and wooden pews on either side of the rustic bridal arch. We photographed the couple as they exchanged rings and vows in front of their family and friends, then sealed their marriage with a kiss. After a black and white candid shot as they turned to face their guests, we also documented their recessional walk down the aisle with beaming smiles.

A candid photo of one of Desiree's ring bearers walking down the aisle with a sign reading "Here comes the love of your life".

Desiree and her father begin their walk down the aisle during the whimsical wedding ceremony at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Capturing Sam's reaction as he watched Desiree walk down the aisle of the nature-inspired ceremony venue at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Desiree walks down the aisle on the arm of her father beneath the moss-covered trees of Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

Capturing the emotion of Desiree's father as he walked his daughter down the aisle at the ceremony venue of Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A candid photo of Sam embracing Desiree's father during the hand-off at their Florida Rustic Barn Weddings ceremony.

A wide-angle photo of the gorgeous ceremony venue beneath moss-covered trees at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

Desiree and Sam kiss after being pronounced "husband and wife" during their romantic ceremony at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Desiree and Sam look lovingly at one another while making their recessional walk down the aisle at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.
Post-Ceremony photos at Florida Rustic Barn Wedding:
We began the post-ceremony portrait session with a shot of Desiree and Sam kissing with their ring bearers surrounding them and captured a cute candid as one ran up towards the camera with his arms in the air. After a similar shot with their bridal party in front of the pink-draped bridal arch, we wandered over to a rustic fence along the driveway to continue the portrait session.
Here we captured relaxed shots of the couple leaning up against the fence and a black and white as they looked lovingly at one another, then had them stand beneath the soaring canopy of trees that frames the driveway. Florida Rustic Barn Weddings has a gorgeous tree swing in the grounds, so we grabbed a few portraits of Desiree and Sam kissing here, with moss-draped trees in the background. We finished the portrait session with a close-up black and white portrait of the bride showcasing her stunning wedding ring.

A creative off-camera flash portrait of the newlyweds framed by soaring trees at the ceremony venue of Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A relaxed portrait of Desiree leaning up against one of the rustic fences with Sam behind her during their Plant City wedding celebrations.

Desiree and Sam embrace beside a fence during their romantic wedding portrait session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

A classic portrait of Desiree and Sam on the driveway leading to Florida Rustic Barn Weddings during their Plant City wedding.

A black and white portrait of Desiree and Sam looking lovingly at one another during their Florida Rustic Barn Weddings photo session.

Capturing a tender moment between the bride and groom during their wedding portrait session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A portrait of the newlyweds framed by the arching trees along the driveway that leads to Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

A black and white portrait of Desiree and Sam on the whimsical tree swing at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

Capturing an intimate moment between Desiree and Sam during their swing portrait session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A whimsical portrait of Desiree and Sam sitting on the romantic tree swing at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.
Reception photos at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings:
Desiree and Sam’s wedding reception was being held in the rustic barn after which the venue is named, beginning with speeches and toasts from those closest to them. This was followed by their romantic first dance, with the couple happy to sneak away for some nighttime portraits as dusk set in. We captured a creative shot of them kissing behind a Kodak print that had been taken during the day and a dramatically-lit shot in the barn entranceway, then walked into the gardens for some photos incorporating the twinkling Christmas lights.
It was then time for the cake-cutting ceremony, with the couple having a multi-tiered creation by Petite Madelyn’s that was soon smashed into one another’s faces while their wedding guests cheered on. This was followed by the garter removal and garter toss before everyone hit the dance floor to celebrate. The night ended with a grand sparkler exit from the rustic barn where we grabbed a final shot of Sam kissing his bride.

A candid photo of the best man making a speech while Desiree and Sam listen in from their sweetheart table at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A creative shot of Desiree and Sam kissing behind a kodak photo of themselves at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

A dramatically-lit photo of Desiree and Sam embracing at the entrance to their reception venue at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A black and white candid photo of Desiree and Sam sharing a laugh during their wedding portrait session at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Desiree and Sam kiss at the entrance to their beautifully-lit reception venue at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

A dramatic portrait of Desiree standing in the barn doorway of her reception venue at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Capturing a tender moment between the newlyweds on the dance floor at their Florida Rustic Barn Weddings reception.

A creative shot looking through the Christmas lights towards Desiree and Sam holding hands in the garden of Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A creative black and white photo of Desiree and Sam laughing in the gardens of Florida Rustic Barn Weddings in Plant City.

A close-up photo capturing a tender moment between the bride and groom during their first dance at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Desiree and Sam feeding one another cake beside their multi-tiered creation by Petite Madelyn's at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A candid photo of Desire and Sam's wedding guests clapping during their cake-cutting ceremony at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A black and white photo of Desiree smashing cake into Sam's face during their reception at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

Capturing a playful moment as Sam removed Desiree's garter in the middle of the reception dance floor at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A candid black and white photo of Sam throwing the garter during his lively wedding reception at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings.

A group of men reach for the garter during the garter toss at his Florida Rustic Barn Weddings reception in Plant City.
Conclusion
We really want to thank Desiree and Sam for selecting Fallbrook Photography to capture their gorgeous wedding at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings and the opportunity
Wedding Ceremony Location: Florida Rustic Barn Weddings
Wedding Coordinators: Taylor Falcon
Hair Stylists: Jennifer Monzon
Florists: Florida Rustic Barn Weddings
Cake Artist: Petite Madelyn
DJ: Celebrations of Tampa Bay
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