Historic Spanish Point – Osprey, FL – Amber & Christian
Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Historic Spanish Point
Introduction:
We first met Amber and Christian when we turned up to shoot their wedding at the gorgeous Historic Spanish Point. We love shooting at Osprey wedding venue, which forms part of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and offers so many stunning locations for couple portraits.
Christian works with his dad at a construction company and Amber has just completed college, with both ready to start their married life together. They were celebrating with around 100 of their closest family and friends during a day that delivered perfect weather for an outdoor wedding.
Originally, the couple had just booked one of our White Tie Photobooths but we were honored that they decided to go with Fallbrook Photography for their wedding portraits as well. The day all began at Historic Spanish Point’s White House where the bride and groom were getting ready in separate suites.
Getting ready photos at Historic Spanish Point:
After introducing ourselves to the couple, we got to work documenting Amber’s beautiful wedding dress by Beloved hanging in the gardens. We returned to her suite as she prepared to get ready, surrounded by three of her closest girlfriends. In addition to candid black and white shots and reflective portraits as she secured her earrings, we also captured a shot of the bride looking out the window to showcase the back of her whimsical train.
Once Amber was dressed and ready to go, we headed into the gardens to continue the portrait session and utilized the bougainvillea-adorned columns of the central pergola. She was joined by her bridesmaids in their soft pink dresses and we captured both classic shots and more playful portraits of the girls, including one as they held their bouquets towards the camera.
Meanwhile, Christian was getting ready with his groomsmen and we grabbed some shots as he straightened his suit in front of a mirror. It was an emotional moment as he was joined by his mom who secured his boutonniere on the patio of Historic Spanish Point’s White House. It was then the guys’ turn for some garden portraits, with their beige-colored suits working perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere.
Amber's gorgeous wedding dress from Beloved hanging on the garden pergola of Historic Spanish Point.
A black and white candid shot of Amber getting ready with her bridesmaids for her Osprey wedding at Historic Spanish Point.
A reflective shot of Christian looking at himself in a mirror as he prepared for his wedding at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
A details shot of Amber's wedding shoes in her getting ready space at the White House.
A black and white shot of the groom looking in a mirror while preparing for his garden wedding at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
Amber admires her Beloved wedding dress while preparing for her special day at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
A candid shot of Amber's maid-of-honor putting on her garter in the White House at Historic Spanish Point.
Christian smiles at his mom as she places a boutonniere on his suit while getting ready for his Historic Spanish Point wedding.
Capturing the reaction of Christian's mom as she helped the groom get ready for his wedding at Historic Spanish Point.
A reflective shot of Amber putting on her earrings as she prepared for her wedding at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
A special moment between Christian and his mom outside the White House at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida.
A portrait of the bride looking out her suite window in the lead up to her wedding at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
Amber shows off the train of her Beloved wedding dress as she stands at the window of Historic Spanish Point's White House.
A candid shot of Amber enjoying a special moment with her bridesmaids in the White House at Historic Spanish Point.
A dramatically-lit portrait of Amber in her Beloved wedding gown as she prepared for her garden wedding in Osprey.
Looking through a doorway as Amber stands in front of a mirror during her whimsical wedding portrait session in Osprey.
Pre-ceremony portraits at Historic Spanish Point:
Amber had decided to surprise Christian with a first look session by walking up behind the groom and covering his eyes. The couple was full of smiles as they got their first glimpse of one another on their wedding day, with Amber wiping away Christian’s tears when he got a little emotional.
We used the time available for a portrait session around Historic Spanish Point, taking advantage of the leafy walking trails and lush backdrops. We captured up-close shots of the couple embracing and wide-angle portraits framed by the garden’s palm trees.
A portrait of Amber in the gardens of Historic Spanish Point, which is operated by the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
A sophisticated portrait of Christian and his groomsmen during their garden wedding photo session at Historic Spanish Point.
Amber leans up against a fence during her wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida.
A portrait of Amber beside a bougainvillea-adorned pillar at Historic Spanish Point in the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
A portrait of Christian beneath the bougainvillea-adorned pergola in the gardens of Historic Spanish Point.
A candid shot of Amber laughing during her wedding portrait session beside a pillar at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
A close-up portrait of Amber showing off her engagement ring during her wedding photo session at Historic Spanish Point.
Amber and her bridesmaids in their soft pink dresses in the beautiful gardens of Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
Christian and his groomsmen embrace during their garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
A close-up portrait of Amber and her beautiful bridesmaids during their garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point.
A playful portrait of Amber and her bridesmaids in the gorgeous gardens of Historic Spanish Point in the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Amber and her bridesmaids walk through the outdoor reception area of Historic Spanish Point during their Osprey wedding portrait session.
A creative shot of Amber and her bridesmaids holding their bouquets towards the camera at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
A candid shot of Amber covering Christian's eyes during the surprise first look at Historic Spanish Point.
Capturing the emotional reactions of Amber and Christian during their garden first look session at Historic Spanish Point.
Christian smiles at Amber during their garden first look session at Historic Spanish Point in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
A creative shot of Amber and Christian during their emotional first look session during their wedding celebrations in Osprey.
Amber and Christian kiss during their romantic garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point in Florida.
A whimsical shot of Amber and Christian embracing on a pathway at Historic Spanish Point in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Christian affectionately kisses Amber's forehead during their romantic garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point.
A close-up shot of Amber wiping away Christian's tears during their emotional wedding portrait session in Osprey.
Amber and Christian kiss framed by the greenery of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens during their Historic Spanish Point wedding.
The soon-to-be-wed couple share a laugh during their romantic wedding portrait session at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
Capturing a tender moment between the bride and groom during their garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point.
Amber and Christian look lovingly at one another during their garden wedding portrait session in Osprey.
Christian lifts Amber into the air as he kisses her during their garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point.
A fine art-style portrait of Amber looking towards the camera as Christian embraces her at Historic Spanish Point.
Wedding ceremony photos at Historic Spanish Point:
Amber and Christian’s wedding ceremony was being held beneath the white pergola of Historic Spanish Point, with the bride’s father escorting her down the aisle. Throughout the garden wedding ceremony, we documented the ring exchange and the first kiss before the couple celebrated as they made their recessional walk down the aisle as “husband and wife”.
Amber's father leads her down the aisle at the start of her garden wedding ceremony at Historic Spanish Point.
The couple's son and flower girl enjoy a moment of play before the garden wedding reception at Historic Spanish Point.
Amber and Christian exchange vows beneath the white garden pergola at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida.
A candid shot of Amber placing a ring on Christian's finger during their garden wedding ceremony at Historic Spanish Point.
The newlyweds celebrate as they make their recessional walk down the aisle during their garden wedding at Historic Spanish Point.
Amber and Christian kiss after being pronounced "husband and wife" beneath the white pergola of Historic Spanish Point.
Amber is embraced by her son after becoming officially wed in the gorgeous gardens at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
A portrait of Amber, Christian and their bridal party beneath the white pergola of Historic Spanish Point in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The newlyweds stand beneath the white pergola of Historic Spanish Point during their Osprey garden wedding portrait session.
Post-ceremony portraits at Historic Spanish Point:
The post-ceremony portrait session began with a shot of Amber being embraced by her son (also the ring-bearer) before they were joined by the entire bridal party. We also had another short portrait session as the newlywed couple relaxed beside a centerpiece reflecting pool. When looking at the shots, I feel that the “golden hour” light was absolutely magical as they enjoyed this special moment together.
Looking above the greenery towards Amber and Christian during their relaxed garden wedding portrait session.
Amber and Christian share a tender moment during their garden wedding portrait session at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
The newlyweds look lovingly at one another during their wedding portrait session, backed by the bougainvillea of Historic Spanish Point.
A low-angle portrait of Amber and Christian embracing during their garden wedding portrait session at Historic Spanish Point.
A classic portrait of the newlyweds during the "golden hour" light in the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Osprey.
A creative portrait of Amber and Christian kissing during their whimsical garden wedding photo session at Historic Spanish Point.
Amber and Christian enjoy a special moment beside a centerpiece pool at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
The newlyweds embrace at one end of a reflecting pool during their Historic Spanish Point garden wedding portrait session.
Amber and Christian make their grand entrance into the garden wedding reception at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
Reception photos at Historic Spanish Point:
As with their wedding ceremony, Amber and Christian’s reception was being held outdoors, with long tables set up beneath twinkling string lights. We captured candid shots during the speeches and toasts before sneaking away with the couple for a quick portrait session on the dock. While the sun had already set, the twilight sky was stunning, transforming dramatic pinks and oranges behind them.
When we returned to the reception, it was time for the couple’s first dance before everyone got up to party. There was plenty of color and movement to document on the dance floor before a short pause in the proceedings for the bouquet toss and garter removal. The night ended with Amber and Christian’s grand exit while their family and friends blew bubbles around them.
Amber and Christian make their grand entrance into the garden wedding reception at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
A candid shot of Christian's best man making a toast during the sunset wedding reception at Historic Spanish Point.
A dramatically-lit shot of Amber and Christian kissing at the end of the dock at Historic Spanish Point.
The newlyweds share a laugh during their garden wedding reception at Osprey's Historic Spanish Point.
Christian lifts Amber into the air during their dockside wedding portrait session at dusk.
An off-camera flash illuminated portrait of Christian twirling Amber during their dusk wedding photo session at the dock.
Christian and Amber are illuminated by an off-camera flash during their romantic waterfront portrait session at Historic Spanish Point.
A silhouette portrait of Christian and Amber kissing as the sky transforms bright pinks and oranges behind them.
Christian and Amber walk hand-in-hand along the dock of Historic Spanish Point as the dusk sky transforms above them.
The newlyweds kiss during their first dance as part of their outdoor wedding reception at Historic Spanish Point.
Christian's friend enjoying the dance floor during the garden wedding reception at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
Christian looks lovingly at Amber during their first dance at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida.
Wedding guests letting loose on the dance floor at Historic Spanish Point during the garden wedding reception.
Capturing all the celebration and movement of the dance floor during Amber and Christian's Historic Spanish Point wedding reception.
Amber readies herself for the bouquet toss as a group of expectant women stand on the dance floor behind her.
A candid shot of Amber on the dance floor with her friends during the Historic Spanish Point wedding reception in Osprey.
Capturing a playful moment as Christian hunts for Amber's garter during their Historic Spanish Point wedding reception.
Amber and Christian make their grand bubble exit from their garden wedding reception at Historic Spanish Point.
The newlyweds kiss during their grand exit from their Historic Spanish Point wedding reception in Osprey, Florida.
Conclusion
Many thanks again to Amber and Christian for selecting Fallbrook Photography to capture their special day and for trusting us with our White Tie Photobooths. We hope they had an incredible time on their honeymoon and that these images bring back lots of warm memories from their wedding.
Reception Location: Historic Spanish Point
Wedding Ceremony Location: Historic Spanish Point
Cake Artist: Cakes by Ron
Officiant: Lauren Crowley
Decorator: Nellies Catering
Hair and Make Up: Hair and Make Up by Amanda Rose & Co
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