Taryn and Jaya had a beautiful Ceremony a couple weeks ago… I actually had this up on Facebook nearly a week ago, but writing a blog post takes a while.  If you want to get even faster updates, you should definitely head over and become a Fan on Facebook so you can see the really quick previews.  :)

So, back to talking about this gorgeous wedding!  Taryn is a very laid-back hippie personality (yes, she said I’m allowed to call her a hippie).  So the morning was very relaxed, and we were late, but no one was stressed out at all… which I loved!

I started off at Jaya’s parent’s house with his family, hanging out and documenting some of their day.

The groom’s father used to have a restaurant in NYC and also lived in India for years- the whole family is vegetarian and he was making some tofu “scrambled eggs” while explaining the process.  It was really quite fascinating!

Next, I met up with Taryn at an adorable salon in downtown Alachua, “Lineless Tanning.”  From the name, I wasn’t expecting to walk into a gorgeous boutique!  The owner is a beautiful young lady who has done all of the decorating and ideas herself as well!  

And I have to note here that Taryn and her bridesmaids made their bouquets themselves.  I rarely see people that do it themselves use such a creative combination like they did with bold choices and colors!  There will be another gorgeous bouquet shot coming up soon.  :)

And now, on to the Ceremony!  Taryn had asked me what time of day to schedule the Ceremony for the best light since it was going to be outside under a huge Oak tree.  So we planned accordingly and I just LOVE when brides take lighting into account.  You are about to see why!

And of course when you plan well for light, you end up with equally (or even more) DELICIOUS lighting for your bridal portraits and portraits with your new husband afterwards.  I get SO excited looking at the gorgeous light falling in the trees behind them in these images!

Here is that promised bouquet shot again.  :)

Then we went on to the reception at the Turkey Creek Country Club...where there were some exquisite details as well- such as this cake topper which seemed to perfectly mimic the flow and design of Taryn’s dress.

Taryn also had an awesome surprise groom’s cake for Jaya with a custom Xbox.  Jaya was in the military, thus the symbol… and she even thought to add part of the “red circle of death” since that had happened to Jaya’s own Xbox just months before!  His reaction was hilarious!  :)

Maid of Honor speech:

I’ve worked with the wonderful DJs from Innovative Entertainment a couple times, and they go around the room and give other guests an opportunity to say something to the bride and groom.  It’s actually very touching to hear from some guests, especially grandparents, who don’t normally give speeches during the Reception.

Another special little part of the wedding was that it was Taryn’s little sister’s 17th birthday…so she surprised her with a little cake of her own!

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