John and his girlfriend are from out of state and were staying the weekend in Orlando for a little vacation. They hadn’t been to Leu Gardens but thought it’d be a great change of pace between days when they visited Disney World. It was a perfect day for a proposal and of course, she said yes! Congratulations you two!
The Harry P. Leu Gardens are semi-tropical and tropical gardens in Orlando, Florida, United States. The gardens contain nearly 50 acres of landscaped grounds and lakes, with meandering trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. They are open to the public.
Ali graduated from Oviedo High School and is a student at Rollins College. She was a natural in front of the camera 🙂 That hair! Cocoa Beach was the perfect place for her Senior Portrait session.
We had been really looking forward to Kristin and Chris’s wedding ever since their engagement shoot in DeLand (see it here.) The wedding at the DeBary Golf and Country Club was beautiful, even though the rain refused to stop for it! So many friends and wonderful family. They had the best Dollar Dance ever! Chris recorded himself singing their song to be played for Kristin at their first dance as a surprise for her (he sounded great!) We are so happy for you Kristin and Chris!
Catering – DeBary Golf and Country Club DJ – Eddie Boscana Flowers – Bouquets and Boutonnières by Floral Boutique in DeLand.
The other florals were artificial and done by Kristin and her mother Cake – Publix Wedding Dress – David’s Bridal Shoes – Nina Bridesmaid dresses – David’s Bridal Menswear – Men’s Warehouse Make up/Hair – Sepulveda Hair Studio
From Kristin: Describe your wedding day style in one sentence: Our wedding day style was simple and effortless. Wedding day color scheme: Mint, Peach, Coral, Gold, Ivory Describe your wedding planning process: The wedding planning process was unlike any other. Event planning is part of my (Kristin’s) job, but it’s different when the event is actually for you! While there were a few stressful moments, in the end everything came together just how we wanted. What advice would you give to future brides for their wedding day? Enjoy every moment. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Take a second to step back through the entire process to appreciate what you have been blessed with and all your hard work is important! Also – make sure you eat and drink the day of the wedding – you need your energy to have the best day possible. Most memorable moment during the planning process: I think the most memorable moment was finding the location. We weren’t exactly sure what we wanted when we started, but when we saw DeBary Golf and Country Club, it brought all our ideas together. It has also been special to plan our wedding the same time my future sister-in-law and cousin have been planning theirs. What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? While it’s simple, we are most looking forward to navigating what life brings us together. Which moment are you the most excited to see in photos? The first look and the bar photos. The rain kept us from doing outdoor pictures, but I think we are going to enjoy having something more unique. What was your wedding inspiration? Our wedding inspiration was to be light, simple, and elegant. I saw a few inspiration photos that had a just the right mix of simple with a touch of glamour and that’s what really drove the feel of the day. Describe some of your favorite wedding details and how you came up with them: One of my favorite wedding details were all the items I made with the help of family, including centerpieces, lanterns, and signs. After perusing the craft store multiple times I came up with a way to DIY a lot of the looks I loved and they came out fantastic! The other detail was Chris’s surprise recording of “The Way You Look Tonight” for our first dance – I had no idea what he was planning and it was such a sweet moment in our night.
We met Angela and Evan through our friend Halle – Angela was her beloved dance coach at Oviedo High School. We had a lot of fun strolling through Leu Gardens for their engagement shoot, enjoying the view and watching how great they are together, laughing a lot. We love their photos! They are so sweet to each other and so… gorgeous. We can’t wait for their wedding! I asked Angela to write about how they met and what they love about each other:
How we met: I coached Evan’s younger sister on the Dance Team at Oviedo High School. Their mother introduced us (she gave him my number) in April of 2012.
First date: Our first date was canoeing at Wekiva Island. He says he immediately fell for me because I was so easy to talk to and I loved wings, beer, and hockey! Not to mention, his family already loved me and knew me as Coach K. I love him for being the most kind-hearted and considerate man I have ever known. He still opens the car door for me every time. Evan loves my sense of humor and my passion for teaching dance. I look up to him for the courage he has as a firefighter and paramedic.
We were engaged at sunrise on March 24, 2013 on Daytona Beach.
