This beautiful April 23rd wedding at The Venue at White Oaks Farm was a great start to the busiest part of my wedding season. Being a new venue, this is only my second wedding at this location. My last wedding there was in winter, so it’s nice to be back when the grass and trees are turning green. Christina, the bride, had chosen my all-day wedding package, so she had both my wife and myself for photography as well as my photo booth. I was also working with Shari of Coastal Charm Weddings, one of my favorite wedding planners.
Pajama party, first look, and pictures before the ceremony
Around noon that day, my wife dropped me off at the home where the girls were getting ready while she headed over to the venue. This way, I could ride over with the girls and take pictures of the “pajama party” on the limo bus. After getting to White Oaks Farm, I took photos around the venue and more of the girls in their pajamas. I also took some time with the bride’s details. My wife waited for the guys to arrive. Christina wanted to catch them coming with their suits slung over their shoulders. I happened to be outside when they arrived, so I got caught in one of my wife’s pictures.
We then did a first look with the bride and bridesmaids and her and her father. Then I took Christina and Jordan out for a first look with just the two of them. It was early in the day, so the sun was really harsh, but we found some nice shade right in front of the ballroom for the first look. After this, we went out by the lake for some bridal party pictures. Even when the sun is very strong like it was at this time of day, you can get some great-looking shots if you keep the sun behind the subject and use some fill flash. Christina and Jordan even did a private dance right before the ceremony began.
Pajama party on the bus ride to the venue - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
View of the reception hall - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Ceremony area - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids in pajamas before wedding - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Toasts with the bridesmaids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Touching up the makeup - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride looking at her dress - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Rings on the flowers - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Brides details - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding invitations with details - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding ring macro - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride's.bracelet - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Sweetheart table - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Table decorations - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Welcome sign - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride getting into her dress - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Mom helping bride with veil - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Picture of myself getting shots of the groomsmen - by Lizeth Smith - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Guys walking in with suits - by Lizeth Smith - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids first look at bride - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with dad - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids in front of the entrance doors - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and sister before the wedding - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and flower girl - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom helping dad with tie - by Lizeth Smith - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids having fun together - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dad helping groom with tie - by Lizeth Smith - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride walking toward groom for first look - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with bride and groom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with bride and groom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss under the veil - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Finding shade for portraits before the ceremony - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Finding shade for portraits before the ceremony - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Finding shade for portraits before the ceremony - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride by the fountain - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride by the fountain - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride with ringbearer - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom with kids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groomsmen by the fountain - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom kissing with cheering bridal party in background - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridal party walking from the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Private dance before the ceremony - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Cake topper - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Always your son - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Ceremony under the arches by the lake
They had a beautiful ceremony in the usual spot on the lawn in front of the lake, and I got a great shot of the first kiss and even a second kiss as they walked back down the aisle. The wedding videography was by Drake Imaging. It’s always great to have a friendly videographer to work with at weddings. Sometimes the angles of my pictures and some closeups will naturally be more limited because I have to use care not to stand in front of the video cameras.
After the ceremony, we took more bridal party pictures, family pictures, introductions, and first dances. I held off on doing more shots with Christina and Jordan until later, at sunset.
Ring-bearer riding in wagon - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Flowergirls - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom looking at bride walking down the aisle - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and father - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Ceremony under the arches - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Giving vows - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First kiss - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Cheers after the ceremony - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss walking down the aisle - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Flowergirl and ring bearer - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Toasts with the family after ceremony - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Large bridal party by the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the bridesmaids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the bridesmaids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the bridesmaids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the bridesmaids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids holding the flowers in the air - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride having fun with bridesmaids - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids bustleing the dress - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
The best man socks - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun wedding party entrance - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dance with father - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Toasts at sweetheart table - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Sunset pictures with the bride and groom and lots of dancing
After dinner, I took the couple back out by the lake for pictures in the sunset. Jordon was tired by this point and did not want too many photos, which I can understand. However, he kept going, and I got some romantic shots of the couple. I took more pictures by the lake backlit by sunset and in front of the octagon on the little dock. We finished up with portraits in front of the black entrance doors to the venue. Jordan even got to have some fun with one of his groomsmen and their lightsabers. I could tell he needed a break from all the formal wedding events and pictures and just to have some fun.
After this, everyone had a great time dancing, then finally a sparkler exit. This wedding was a long day of almost 12 hours for my wife and me. But I don’t mind working hard when I can make a bride and groom happy. They gave me some excellent reviews, making it all worth it. If you are planning a wedding at The Venue at White Oaks Farm, please let me know. I would be happy to give you more information.
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Portraits of bride and groom in the sunset by the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of bride and groom in the sunset by the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of bride and groom in the sunset by the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of bride and groom in the sunset by the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Touching noses under the veil - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom under the ceremony arches - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom under the ceremony arches - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wide angle kiss in front of the ceremony area at sunset - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom in front of the octagon on the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss iin front of the octagon on the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss in front of the fountain - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Closeup with sunset filtering through the trees - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss on the cheek - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride touching groom's face - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss in front of the black doors - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom in front of the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Flowers in focus - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Holding hands walking from the entrance - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Veil blowing in the wind - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom and groomsmen having fun with lightsabers - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom holding a lightsaber - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing in the ballroom - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Reception hall at night - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Everyone getting a little drunk - The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Sparkler exit - The Venue at White Oaks Farm