It's a wedding photographer's pleasure to shoot away from home. Lindsey and Yale always made the unfamiliar places seem like friendly places. I'll be looking forward to the post-wedding meeting with them in April!The colder the weather became in ATL, and the closer it was to Lindsey and Yale's big day - the more excited I became! They couldn't have picked a more perfect day to get married in Delray Beach FL!
The couple picked Morikami Gardens. I have to say that as far as destination weddings are concerned, Morikami has it figured out. As a photographer, I walked into a completely organized establishment with beautiful grounds for a ceremony and a well appointed ballroom. For inclement weather, they have a theater where a couple can tie the knot. The surroundings were beautiful, the food was excellent and the service the guests received was superior. If you're looking to get married in South Florida, give them a call and see what they have to offer you!
Lindsey and Yale have been easy to work with from the start. They're a bright and young couple with neat, laid-back personalities. Getting to know them in November at the engagement shoot, I was pretty excited to see where they came from. What I found was 2 very entertaining families. I am confident when they put their upbringings together, that they will raise a great family and procure a solid future.I don't think I have ever met a bride's father as cool as Lindsey's. There is no possible way you can spend any amount of time with him and not laugh yourself silly. In fact, one of the best shots of the entire wedding was his idea. Justin grabbed the shot, and when I found it I had a LOL fest. Shooting was as easy as it gets and by the end of the night, the guests were "well oiled" thanks to the open bar! There's nothing like a wet reception for entertaining photos!
Justin and I spent the preceding 4 days in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. It was very necessary to get all the relaxation we could gather (at least that's what we convinced ourselves of). The night of the rehearsal and dinner, we stumbled across a kick-butt drum line at Delray Beach. Since I hadn't had the chance, I walked the beach line. Hundreds of dead man-o-war littered the beach. I heard a couple of days later that there was some sort of chemical spill off the coast around Juno Beach.
To those who read my blog and are looking for good food in the area, check out Morikami's outdoor cafe and a place in Coral Springs called Wings Plus. Freaking incredible wings!
Congratulations to Lindsey and Yale! I wish you guys the best and truly hope that your images bring a lifetime of nostalgia, reflecting how much fun it was to work with you!
Allen Mullins - Forever Endeavors
