When Sarah called me after her wedding and said that her husband Sean (see their amazing DeLand wedding here) and his siblings wanted to do an after wedding shoot, our minds were spinning. Three beautiful brides? Three handsome grooms? All in one shoot? How great will this be! The Erwin siblings all got married within 5 months of each other. They all get along so great, truly have a lot of fun together and thought it would be a great idea to get into their wedding attire and take photos. It also was a great surprise for their mother, Sharon. We decided to run around historic Downtown DeLand with them and Nikki (Sean’s sister) and Jaron, from Jacksonville, Jason (Sean’s brother) and Rachel, from Ft. Pierce. Here are some of our favorites. Contact us today for more information on our availability and pricing.
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Despite the chilly and windy Fall day, we loved walking through historic DeLand for Lacey and Mike’s engagement session. It was a perfect backdrop for this sweet couple which included Courtney’s murals and the place where we got married, Cafe Davinci’s. Lacey and Mike were so sweet together and so quick to laugh. We even got to snap a few of their adorable son Zane. We can’t wait for their wedding! I asked them to tell us their story:
How we met:
Lacey – it was a normal night out with my best friend Rachele. We were at a local restaurant to see a local band. I saw this handsome gentleman from across the room and thought WOW!! A little after that I was told who he was and realized why he looked so familiar. On my way out of the restaurant, Mike stopped me and asked to take a picture with me. I of course was hesitant but gave in because of his amazing smile and persistent personality! After that, we went on our first date 4 days later and have been together ever since. I knew on that first date that this was the man for me. God sent me this man for a reason and I am thankful everyday that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend.
Mike – Like Lacey said, it was a normal night out at Pitmasters. You know that feeling when someone is staring at you (AKA) stalking you, yea that was a feeling I got that night. So what is a man supposed to do, well have your stalker take a picture with you. I grabbed her arm and said take a picture with me, and she looked at me like I was the stalking type. Well like she was going to deny a handsome guy a picture HAHAHAHA. I’ve come to realize that Lacey is an amazing woman and a best friend everybody should have, that’s what I have found in her. My life has been turned around so much since the good lord has put me with Lacey, I love like I have never loved before. Its a beautiful thing that two wonderful souls have found each other in this life. We now have a beautiful little boy Zane who made our lives complete. Thank you to the man upstairs for everything.
What we love about each other:
Lacey – I love Mike’s Laugh, his strength, his arms, his passion for his family, his smile. I love that he can be a goofball but also serious. I love that he protects his family. I love that he can make me laugh. I love that he makes me feel like I am the only person in the room. I love that he loves me for me. I love that he has made me a mother.
Mike – Lacey brings the best out in me, she keeps me grounded, she lets me be me, she is the best mother in the world to our son, last but not least her smile and her love towards me.
What we are looking forward most for our wedding:
Lacey – I am looking forward to walking down the aisle to meet the man of my dreams, to sharing the traditional vows and our own handwritten vows. To starting our life together as one
Mike – watching my soon to be wife walk towards me down the aisle. Listening to Lacey’s vows that she has written for me knowing that I have brought true joy to her life
What are you looking forward to the most for your life together:
Lacey – I am looking forward to raising our son Zane and growing old together. To learning more about each other every day and experiencing new adventures. To being there for one another through thick and thin and loving one another no matter what.
Mike – I love new adventures, knowing this is truly the best I will ever take. Waking up next to a beautiful woman everyday for the rest of my life. Watching our son Zane grow everyday into a man knowing that he will watch Mommy and Daddy love each other like there is no tomorrow. Teaching each other and Zane Love, Compassion, compromise everyday for the rest of our lives.
Had a fun time photographing the Grand Opening of West Volusia’s only operating microbrewery, Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
Andy Sistrunk and Robbie Carelli are home brewers who have decided to make the jump and pursue their dream of opening a brewpub and microbrewery.
The grand opening marks the culmination of years of work by the co-owners.
There was block party to celebrate on W. Georgia Ave. Deland. There was live music, Free-Will BBQ for sale, and cupcakes. And beer. Lots of beer. Brown Distributing was there pouring beer from some of their beer friends across the state. Coffee by Coffee Roasting Co. Event planning by Courtney Ford Event Design.
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Courtney and I had so much fun walking through DeLand and checking out all the very cool artists, boutiques, vintage and handmade vendors at Artisan Alley in DeLand – the city’s second Indie Market, a curated event featuring various artists and creators of handmade wares. Hope you enjoy some of our favorite shots from our just-for-fun photo tour.
The DeLand Indie Market is curated by Rusty and Courtney Hamil. It is held 4 times a year showcasing the artists along with Food Trucks and Live Music. If you are interested in being a participant in this amazing event please email Courtney at newfangled.deland@gmail.com
We had a lot of fun at the first Curated Market in Artisan Alley put on by the fabulous New Fangled Market. There were many amazing hand picked, hand made,vintage, and artist made vendors, There were Food Trucks and live music at Cafe DaVinci all day. Courtney showed some work there and we met some wonderful artists. My dear friend Shipra and I bought some art and walked around the town snapping shots – Here are some of my favorites.
If you are interested in having a space in the market email Courtney Ford Hamil at: newfangled.deland@gmail.com
