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Saxon Manor wedding photography from Orlando wedding photographer Patrick Buckley

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Fri, 03 May 2019 14:35:44 GMT

Amanda and DJ chose the Saxon Manor Shabby Chic Barn for their wedding. They loved the fact that it was in the Amanda’s home town. The couple said the air changed and it just felt magical as you walked down the dirt road to where the barn stood and I have to agree, it really does feel somewhere enchanted when you are down there.

Before the wedding the fun started off just up the road where the girls had a very large bridal suite, this was a great space for all the detail shots of her dress from The Bride in Ybor and flowers from Couture Wedding and More. As well as photos of the bride getting her hair and makeup done by Carrie at Bella Bombshells.

While I captured everything with the bridal prep, Jonathan headed over and met up with the groom and his wedding party at their air B&B. He grabbed a few shots of them getting ready and popping champagne but saved the portraits for back at the barn.

Right before the ceremony started a large dark cloud moved in and it rained (good luck, right?) but it moved away, and the sun came back out within 30 minutes and the ceremony went exactly as planned. The good luck part about this rain is that it pushed cocktail hour photos back and the sun at this time was just gorgeous the way it shown down through the trees!

The reception was inside the Barn. Where it is beautifully decorated with chandeliers and drapery across the ceiling, it is much more shabby chic than rustic. Their DJ from Fast break entertainment kept the party going and people dancing all night! Dinner was deliciously provided by Olympia.

After lots of dancing and after cutting and smashing their cake from Hands on Sweets, I snuck Amanda and DJ out for a bit to take some photos at night. The rest of the night was full of smiles, laughs and a few hand rolled cigars.

Congratulations Amanda & DJ, we wish you nothing but the best for your future! Please enjoy this preview of your amazing wedding day!

Paradise Cove Beach Wedding - Captured by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:10:46 GMT

Jennifer and Chris chose Paradise Cove for their wedding. They said they always dreamed of having a romantic beachy wedding and Paradise Cove fit that perfectly! All the upside of the beach without the drive to the coast.

Both Jenn and Chris got ready at the venue, which made it very easy for my team, second photographer Courtney and Videographer Jonathan to bounce back and forth between the couple as needed. Jenn had her makeup and hair done by Kristy’s artistry Design Team. While they put the finishing touches on Jenn we took a few moments to grab detail photos and video of her dress from David’s Bridal.

As the girls got ready, we went and met up with the guys, it was a fun group and I’m so glad they were up for posing in the canoe. Once we captured some great shots of the guys, we put them away and headed back over to the bridal area. Jenn was ready to go, so she put on her dress and we caught some great candid photos of her Mom helping her zip up her dress. Once she took a second to take it all in, we grabbed her flowers from Orlando Flower Market and headed outside for some bridal portraits.

The ceremony was beautiful, blue skies and a light breeze. When you’re getting married on a beach the best entrance is obviously from a speed boat. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Roxy from New York, she’s awesome definitely check her out. They said their I do’s and had their first kiss as husband and wife while all their guests cheered. While the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour we took family photos followed by some fun wedding party group shots and then it was on to the new couple. We took full advantage of the perfect golden hour sun to create some gorgeous wedding photos. After a ton of beautiful photos they were introduced and enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife. White Rose Entertainment kept the party going and people dancing all night! Dinner was deliciously provided by Millenia Catering.

After lots of dancing and cutting their cake from Tasty Too, I snuck the couple out for a few photos under the night sky. The rest of the night was full of smiles, laughs, a lot of dancing and a grand sparkler exit. Congratulations Jennifer and Chris, we wish you nothing but the best for your future! Please enjoy this preview of your amazing wedding day!

Paradise Cove Wedding Videography

Lake Mary Event Center Wedding - Photography from Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:58:10 GMT

Amanda and John chose The Lake Mary Event Center for their wedding. They loved the large bay windows in the rotunda that overlook the lake. And the view of the sunset out the back of the venue is one of the best in Central Florida.

Before the girls arrived at the venue Amanda had her makeup and hair done by Juliana Makeup and Hair Design. As soon as they arrived to the venue we used that opportunity before anyone else arrived to hang her dress, from David’s Bridal, in the rotunda and grab some detail photos, like her Kate Spade Keds.

As Amanda got dressed the guys arrived and we wasted no time in setting up a first look for the couple. Before they turned around and saw each other for the first time they read each other’s vow’s, it was a beautiful moment that I’m glad we were able to capture for the couple. From here my second photographer Laurie and I took portraits of the couple using all the great spots the Event Center has to offer. We also had enough time to get portraits of the bridal parties before the ceremony started. All the flowers were made from wood by Hey Bouquet!

For the ceremony the couple elected to keep the curtains closed, while there is no right or wrong answer, I love this choice because I think it creates a more intimate setting and really focuses attention on the couple. They said their I do’s and had their first kiss as husband and wife while all their guests cheered. The cocktail hour took place in the front hall of the venue next to the large ballroom. While the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour we took the new couple around to even more spots for portraits, an advantage of a first look, more epic wedding photos. After that they were introduced and enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife. Soundwave Entertainment kept the party going and people dancing all night! Dinner was deliciously provided by Magic Occasions.

After lots of dancing and cutting their cake from Publix, I snuck the couple out for one last Posed-candid photo in the rotunda that they loved. The rest of the night was full of smiles, laughs, a lot of dancing and a grand sparkler exit. Congratulations Amanda and John, we wish you nothing but the best for your future! Please enjoy this preview of your amazing wedding day!

Ballroom at Church Street Wedding by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:49:01 GMT

We were so excited to capture this magical wedding downtown at The Ballroom at Church Street. It was beautiful to see Stephen and Kate's love story play out on their wedding day.

Steve and Kate's romantic nature and elegance fit this venue perfectly. The long staircases, large stain glass windows and chandeliers in the hallways all fit perfectly with this couple to create some stunning photos. Is it just me or does Kate look a bit like Rose from the Titanic?

Before the wedding, the fun started off at The Grand Bohemian Downtown where Kate had her hair and makeup done by Jacyann Smith. While we were there we grabbed some detail photos and some fun portraits of her and the bridal party.

Shortly after this, we all headed over to the Ballroom at Church Street where Jonathan and I met up with the guys. First photo up with the guys was to get Stephen, looking great in his Men’s Wearhouse suit, with his ride for the night, then Jonathan followed them over to a local bar for some fun groomsmen photos. I stayed with the girls and grabbed photos of Kate's stunning dress and shoes from One and Only Bridal and Badgley Mischka. Flowers by Lesley added the final complement to Kate’s wedding day. We used the time before any guests arrived to capture some beautiful portraits of the bride and her bridal party.

The ceremony was set up with the couple on the staircase framed by one of the gorgeous stained-glass windows. They said their "I do’s" and had their first kiss as husband and wife while all of their guests cheered. The reception was upstairs in the large ballroom. While the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour we took the new couple around to some of our favorite locations at the Church Street Ballroom. After they were introduced and enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife, Our DJ Rocks kept the party going and getting guests dancing all night! Dinner was deliciously provided by Puff and Stuff.

After lots of dancing and cutting their cake from Sugar Suger Cake Boutique, I snuck Kate and Stephen out for a bit to take some photos on the bridge over Church Street. The rest of the night was full of smiles, laughs, a lot of dancing and a grand sparkler exit to that fancy ride Stephen was enjoying for the day.

Congratulations Kate and Stephen, we wish you nothing but the best for your future! Please enjoy this preview of your amazing wedding day!

Orlando Science Center- Fun Wedding Photos from Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:59:49 GMT

Krystin and Eric chose The Orlando Science Center for their wedding. Their fun personalities fit this venue perfectly. From a ceremony surrounded by space and science to a reception with dinosaurs, it was an extremely fun time.

Before the wedding the fun was starting off at The Double Tree Orlando Downtown. Krystin had her hair and makeup done by Amy Lynn Bass. While I was there I took some photos of her accessories and dress.

Shortly after we all headed over to the Science Center where Courtney and I split off. She attended the guys and all their super hero glory while I stayed with the girls. Krystin got into her dress by David’s Bridal and had beautiful flowers by Pine and Petal Weddings. We began taking photos of her with her bridal party and then had her dad come in to see her. Courtney was outside with the gentlemen taking photos of them and all their superhero props. Eric was rocking his Captain America shield, his suit from Men’s Wearhouse and looked like he was ready for a challenge! Luckily no real challenges came up except for maybe a faceoff with Iron Man. (No superhero was hurt during the making of this wedding.)

The ceremony took place in the Our Planet exhibit. They said their I do’s and had their first kiss as husband and wife while a full moon lit up behind them. It was a fun and unique way to start the journey.The reception took place next door in the DinoDigs exhibit. Surrounded by dinosaurs, friends and family they shared their first dance DJ’d by Emily from Our DJ Rocks. After the first dance Krystin had her dance with her dad and Eric danced with his mother right after.DINNER TIME!! Wait… I take that back. BREAKFAST TIME!! Yes, they chose to have breakfast food for dinner and it was delicious! Millenia Catering had some amazing food. Krystin told me many times how excited she was for the bacon!

After lots of dancing and after cutting their cake from Patty Ames of Cake Designers, I snuck Eric and Krystin out for a bit to take some fun photos in the elevator located at the center of the Science Center. When we finished there, Courtney and I went off and took some epic photos with their rings.

The rest of the night was full of smiles, laughs and a lot of dancing. But we made sure to end it with a fun photo in front of the mighty T-rex!

Courtyard at Lake Lucerne Romantic wedding photos by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:55:05 GMT

The wedding between Terryl and Mike was fun, romantic and relaxed. We met up with the girls in the Dr. Phillips house where they had one of the large beautiful rooms on the 2nd floor to get ready in. While the girls where getting the finishing touches on hair and make up by Holly and Nanette we found a cool spot to hang the dress. The rooms in the Dr. Phillips house are all so beautiful and unique you could pretty much hang it anywhere.

We then headed upstairs to make sure the guys were getting ready. After a few pre-game photos, we went downstairs for portraits of the guys, and as you can see we didn't take it too serious. :) Once Terryl was ready to put on her dress we put Mike and his guys away and headed to her room. I love the candid photos that can be captured during this moment. Once she was in her dress from Lilly's Bridal we set up a first look with her Dad, just outside of their getting ready room. From here we needed to get Terryl put away before guests arrived so we headed over to the Courtyard at Lake Lucerne and grabbed some awesome bridal portraits along the way.

The ceremony was held in the courtyard. This space offers such an intimate feel while still providing room for many guests. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Bill Barnes who did a great job in celebrating and uniting the love these two share. After the couple said "I do" we went through the family portraits they requested and then used the rest of the cocktail hour for wedding party photos and portraits of just the new couple.

The reception started with the new couple being introduced, then went into their first dance followed by toasts, cake cutting, dances with the parents and a bouquet toss. As the night came to a close, all of the newlyweds friends and family lined up to send them off with cheers and applause. It was at this point that the fire alarm somehow went off, nothing was wrong but since we had a fire truck there, we decided to use it for a few photos :)

Congratulations Terryl and Mike we wish you nothing but happiness and thank you again for choosing Patrick Buckley Images!

Isola Farms Wedding by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 16:55:12 GMT

Another perfect wedding captured by lead associate Jonathan, this is how he described the day.

Isola Farms is a beautiful venue surrounded by farm land and trees. Upon arriving, my 2nd shooter Courtney and I met up with Ashly. We went out front and started her detail photos and made sure to showcase Ashly’s sparkly cowgirl boots. They were a big highlight for the bridal party.

While Ashly got her make up done by her Maid of Honor Les and her hair done by The Lab of Clermont, I made my way around the venue and took some photos of the different locations where the ceremony and reception would be taking place. During this time her florist from Kim E's Flowers brought over her bouquet and other flower arrangements for the day.

Shortly after we had Ashly get into her dress from Lilys Bridal. The excitement in the room really hit at this moment.

Courtney met up with Jeff and his groomsmen before the ceremony and got some photos of them hanging out. While Courtney was downstairs with them I brought Ashly’s dad Wayne up to see his beautiful daughter. It was an emotional first look between father and daughter.

The ceremony began and they chose to do a sand ceremony between the 2 of them as well as Jeff’s daughter Emma. Once the sand was mixed Ashly and Jeff shared their first kiss as husband and wife.

After getting photos of the groom and bride we made our way to the reception where Our DJ Rocks was getting ready to introduce the bridal party. After introductions they were able to share their first dance. After their dance Ashly had her dance with her father. And lastly Jeff had a dance with his daughter Emma.

DINNER TIME!! A delicious dinner was catered by Uncle Kenny’s BBQ of Clermont. From the looks of it, everyone was really happy with the food.

The cake and cupcakes were baked by Ann Olivia’s Sweet Shop & Bakery and everyone couldn’t wait to dig in. So, we went ahead and did the cake cutting so we could help everyone’s sweet tooth out.

After some cake and some dancing Ashly and Jeff played the shoe game where everyone got to learn a little more about this fun married couple. It was a fun time and they may have even learned a little more about each other as well.

Last but not least, they ended the night with a sparkler exit surrounded by their friends and family.

Grant station Wedding Photography from Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:07:34 GMT

This past Saturday, I drove down to Grant Station in Grant-Valkaria, Florida on the east coast just south of Melbourne. I found my destination at a beautifully rustic brown barn right off of A1A. It was here that Erika & Danny were getting married. There's a small house on the property that has been split into two large sections, one for the girls and one for the guys. This split made traveling between the two wedding parties a breeze! After a quick lap around the venue to plan out a few photos and familiarize myself with the venue, I checked in with the bride and groom. Then 2 bridesmaids and I took the dress over to the barn for photos. It's an advantage to start early with the photographs because then we can utilize spots for the dress that will become busy when all the vendors start to arrive and setup. Once we had photos of the dress, I went back and grabbed all of the other little details that Erika would be wearing on her wedding day, as well as a few hair and makeup photos. After that, I went right next door and grabbed the guys so we could knock out all their portraits before the ceremony. They were a ton of fun and helped keep Danny smiling the whole time. At this point Erika had gotten in her dress and we went in to capture photos of her mother helping her fasten the back of her dress. It was starting to get close to the ceremony and guests had started to arrive so we utilized the character of the room to capture portraits of Erika and her girls before they prepared to walk down the aisle.

The ceremony was a beautiful sunny spot surrounded by tropical plants. I just loved how the sun light shone through the fabric that was hung over the wooden arch. Once the ceremony concluded we jumped right into family portraits before focusing back on the bride and groom and their wedding party. The combination of sunlight, colors and this group of people just worked so perfectly that the photos didn't need any editing. Once we were done with some fun group photos, I quickly took advantage of all the lush greenery and the train tracks out back to create some stunning portraits of the bride and groom.

The reception was held in the barn, a medium sized venue decorated with traditional rustic barn decor but accented by elegant chandeliers hanging overhead. The couple made a grand entrance through the barn doors and went right into their first dance. The maid of honor and best man gave heartfelt speeches, the couple danced with their parents, cut the cake and tossed the bouquet and garter to their friends. They also played the shoe game, that resulted in a lot of laughs. The couple set up a smore's station outside and that was a big hit. As the night drew to a close we snuck out for a few quick night portraits before the couple shared one last dance all alone in the barn. As they enjoyed this private moment their coordinator Lori from Grand Events by Lori was setting by all their guests for a beautiful sparkler exit. It was such a joy to get to know this couple and I'm so excited to share this preview of their wedding day with everyone. Congratulations Erika & Danny, we wish you nothing but the best for your future!!

Downtown Orlando Wedding by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:59:31 GMT

We had the privilege of photographing Sam & David's magical wedding at the Orchid Garden this last weekend and we couldn't wait to share some of the photos.

I started the day off meeting the girls at their hotel room in the Grand Bohemian downtown. They were just finishing hair and makeup so I quickly grabbed some photos of the finishing touches. Then I hung up the dresses and grabbed photos of all the special details Sam had laid out for her big day. Once those were done I took advantage of the natural light and unique elements the room had to offer to grab portraits of all the girls together. The hotel being only one block from the venue Sam had told me that her and her girls would walk there, using this opportunity I had the bridal party carry Sam's dress behind her as they walked down the street and I just love how the photo turned out. We took a few more fun photos as we walked to the venue, while we were doing all this Jonathan was about 15 minutes away with the guys at David's house. While he was there he captured all of David's wedding day details while also capturing the fun and excitement of the celebration that had already begun.

Once everyone was safely put away at the venue so the bride and groom didn't see each other, we took Sam's dress and grabbed some really stunning photos of it by itself before she put it on. Once she was dressed we captured the reveal to her bridesmaids, it was unanimous she looked stunning. At this point we went downstairs to grab details of the ceremony and reception and prepare for the entrances.

I love when couples get married on the stairs in Orchid Garden it makes for such a unique perspective for the guests. Once all the formalities were out of the way and the couple shared their first kiss, we moved right into family photos inside the venue while all the other guests went out to the court yard for the cocktail hour. Excited to use the gorgeous character this venue offers we quickly finished the family photos and went off with the whole wedding party to grab some group photos before just focusing on Sam & David. Everyone took direction so well and we were able to get a large variety of photos in a very short time. If you asked me to pick a favorite photo from this time I could only name about 6, it seemed like every photo was more incredible than the one before it so it was hard to stop but it was time for the reception so we went and set up for introductions and their first dance. It was a beautiful reception and a Jim from Fyer Fly Productions kept the party going and the dance floor full all night. And in my tradition after all the dances, cake cutting, speeches and bouquet toss I snuck outside with the couple for a few quick night shots. These turned out so good I'm sure you will see them all over my promo stuff 🙂

After we went back in the couple finished celebrating with all their friends and family and shared their last dance before exiting to what is now my favorite type of exit, Pizza and sparklers!! lol Thank you Sam and David for hiring Patrick Buckley Images to capture your magical wedding day we can't wait to see what the future has in store for you both!!

Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club Wedding by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:52:07 GMT

We started the day at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel a beautiful property right on the water. After taking a minute to check out the lobby and plan a few photos Jonathan and myself went up to meet Drew. Jonathan stayed with him capturing details and candids as the groomsmen arrived and began to get ready. I headed over to the bridal suite to meet Gwendi and her bridal party. They were in a beautiful room with two balconies overlooking the water, one of which was big enough to fit all 8 bridesmaids 2 flower girls and a junior bridesmaid plus the bride. We hung her dress up in front of the sliding glass doors and took advantage of the refecltions coming off the marble floors. Then using the natural light pouring into the bedroom grabbed some fun photos of her and all her girls on the bed in their matching robes. She got dressed and we captured candids as her mom helped her button up the dress.

Once Gwendi was dressed we set her up in the front hall of her room to do a first look with her Dad, it was a remarkably sweet moment and you could see her dad was beyond proud of his daughter. After that we utilized a corner just outside of the bridal suite to set up a first touch with her and Drew. It's always sweet to see the excitment and anticipation this moment brings, the big smiles and the happy tears. When they finished the first touch Jonathan took Drew and his wedding party down to the lobby for portraits while I worked with the uniqueness of the room to get some stunning portraits of Gwendi in her dress. We stopped in the lobby to grab a few more photos of Gwendi and her girls before they jumped in a limo and it was off to the ceremony.

The ceremony took place at Holy Cross Catholic Church a large church decorated with beautiful stain glass windows. We loved that they had a balcony section so we were able to get a unique perspective on the ceremony. Once the service was over and they shared their first kiss as husband and wife we headed out front for family portraits and we took just a few minutes to get photos of the bride and groom as the sun filtered beautifully down through the trees. We didn't want to take to much time at the church because we wanted to take full advantage of all the great spots the venue had to offer.

The reception was held at the Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club, which is a beautiful 2 story club house with a ton of character surrounded by a lake, golf greens and even a tree lined road way, what else could you ask for? As soon as we arrived we wrangled all 18 members of their wedding party so we could get a few bridal party photos. Once we accomplished that we used the rest of the cocktail hour to get as many photos in as many locations as we could and you can see below I think we accomplished that :). The reception got off to a jump start complete with a back flipping bridesmaid and full on dirty dancing lifts and then after the first dance literally everyone was on the dance floor! we knew we were in for a fun night and a ton of great candid photos. They had speeches form the maid of honor and best man as well as both Dads. They also did a father daughter dance and a mother son dance before cutting the cake. As is becoming our tradition we snuck the couple outside after dark to grab a few night shots. I love how magical and unique photos are at night it brings a whole new perspective to the venue or location. The dance floor never cooled off and was full of people right up to the last dance. Gwendi and Drew then made a grand exit through sparklers as their friends and family celebrated the new couple.

Thank you to Gwendi and Drew for having us there to capture and celebrate your wedding day with you, we had a blast and hope you'll enjoy this preview while we get to work on the rest of your photos :)

Tuscawilla Golf Course Wedding- From Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:14:11 GMT

This gorgeous wedding was photographed by my associate Jonathan and our 2nd shooter Courtney. Here's how Jonathan described the day...

The sky looked perfect as we pulled up to Tuscawilla Country Club. Courtney and I met up with Elba in her bridal suite (Shout out to Tiffany Danielle for providing the lovely hair and makeup!) We chatted about her big day and she expressed her excitement. Shortly after we headed down to meet with the groom, Javi, who was equally as excited. Their love for each other was obvious and I was honored to be the one to capture their day.

While the bridal party continued to get ready, I took the opportunity to take some detail shots of Elba’s wedding dress and the accessories that went along with it. Courtney went to photograph the groom and his closest friends and family. Once Elba put on her dress provided by The Bridal Gallery Orlando, she instantly lit up the room and the reality of the day began to set in. After Elba and Javi were ready, they wanted to capture that perfect moment of when they saw each other for the first time before tying the knot. A terrace right outside the reception area was the perfect spot for that moment to happen.

The ceremony took place in a secluded outside area near the golf course with a stunning view of the sunset behind them. Flowers by Oviedo Florist provided some finishing touches to the already beautiful location. The bride and groom exchanged their wedding vows and there was not a dry eye as far as I could tell.

During the cocktail hour the guests had the opportunity to get some hors d’oeuvres and some fun shots in the photo booth. We took family photos near the ceremony area which led into the start of the reception.

The reception was a great time! Thanks to Party Starters for providing the tunes and to Tuscawilla Country Club for the catering. The couple shared their first dance and both the bride and groom shared a dance with their parents. Party Starters had everyone go out to the dance floor which was the perfect opportunity for me to take a group photo from above. That was when the dancing began and the party really got started. The 3 tier Publix Bakery cake was absolutely delicious and was followed by the bouquet and garter toss.

The rest of the evening was filled with lots of laughter, dancing and joy. Elba and Javi’s love for one another was very apparent and I’m very happy for them to begin the rest of their lives as husband and wife.

Mission Inn Marina Wedding- Orlando photographer Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:35:40 GMT

I honestly have a great time with all my clients, but every now and then you really connect and click with someone. That is exactly what happened with Tina & Ida. We first met for their engagement session at Dickson Azalea Park near downtown and it wasn't long before we were deep in conversation about a wide variety of topics. Tina & Ida were so candid about everything, it was so refreshing and truly food for the soul. Naturally, I couldn't wait for the wedding.

It was a beautiful afternoon at the Mission Inn where both women got ready. I met Ida upstairs in the presidente room where we grabbed a few portraits of her, using the natural light that ethe large windows let in. After a few photos there I headed over to the marina to meet with Tina. Taking advantage of the incredible sunlight coming through the trees, we took a few portraits before getting ready for the ceremony. The ceremony was outside just in front of the giant cypress trees that anchor the edge of the lake. They had a friend officiate and with the exchanging of rings and saying "I do", they were pronounced Wife and Wife.

Right after the ceremony we grabbed a few quick family photos and then wandered off for my favorite part, cocktail hour photos! I love that Tina & Ida never take themselves too seriously and it certainly shows in the photos. :) As we were nearing the end of the cocktail hour we were greeted with a gorgeous sunset, which we took full advantage of.

The reception was fun with lots of laughter and dancing. They had their first dance, a couple of heartfelt speeches and smashed cake in each others face. After that I brought them outside for a quick wedding photo under the stars. I really love doing photos at night with my couples and this one may be my new favorite. As the night came to a close, the guests lined up outside to celebrate the couple one last time with a sparkler exit.

Thank you so much Tina & Ida for allowing me to capture your wedding day. It was an honor and I wish you nothing but the best going forward!!

Downtown wedding at Dr. Phillips house

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 02:57:02 GMT

Stacey and Max were referred to me by a friend of theirs and I'm so glad. I had an amazing time getting to know the couple and capturing the love they have for each other, which was clearly on display during their wedding day.

We started at the historic Dr. Phillips house in downtown Orlando, where Max and his wedding party got ready down in the basement ( They have a basement... so cool, I'm a Florida boy lol) And Stacey and her wedding party had one of the large rooms on the second floor. The staff was kind enough to open up the round room on the top floor so that we could hang the dress and get some great detail photos up there.

The amount of love in the air that day was remarkable and there were so many happy tears that even I couldn't keep it together. It was wonderful to watch the couple stare into each others eyes as they expressed their hand written vows. I don't think they stopped smiling at each other once the entire time.

After the couple said I do, we captured a few family portraits before using the historic mansion as a backdrop for some stunning wedding portraits. Stacey and Max were so comfortable in front of the camera that we were able to grab photos in a variety of locations. The reception was held indoors while the back porch and patio area were utilized as dance floors. Their first dance was sweet and romantic, the speeches were heartfelt and funny and everyone tore it up on the dance floor. before the night was over we were able to grab a few night portraits using the gazebo they stood under for the ceremony, I love how romantic the photo feels of just the couple together at night. Once the night was over all the guest lined up in front of the venue and said goodbye to Stacey and Max with a sparkler send off.

Thank you Stacey and Max for allowing me to capture the magic of your wedding day, I wish you all the best as you start this new journey together :)

Venue 1902 Romantic-Fun Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:27:49 GMT

We first heard about Venue 1902 last year and it more than lived up to our expectations! This is a beautiful, unique and fun venue to get married at. We are so thankful that we had such a beautiful and wonderful couple in Michelle and Pete to be our first of many weddings photographed here.

To start the day my associate Jonathan met with Pete and his wedding party in the grooms room. Where he captured some fun candid photos of them getting ready and joking around. He then took the group outside for some portraits before the ceremony.

While Jonathan did that I met with Michelle in her bridal suite, where we started by taking photos of her dress around the venue. Then I captured candids of her hair and makeup team making her look perfect for her big day. Shout out to Mosaic Hair Studio. When they were done we grabbed a few photos of her and her bridal party before everyone started to get show ready. Once Michelle was dressed we set up a sweet moment where she did a first look with her son, it was so cute. After that we arranged a 1st touch with her soon to be husband, and the kids couldn't resist peaking around the corner to see what that moment was all about.

The ceremony took place outside under a perfectly decorated pergola thanks to Edgewood Flowers. The venue also set up 2 doors at the end of the isle that made for a great reveal entrance when Michelle first appeared to her guests and Pete. The couple shared their vows, said I do and Pete broke a glass before they strolled back down the isle as husband and wife.

During the cocktail hour we used the stunning backdrops the historic building provided to capture some fantastic portraits of the couple and their wedding party. I have to say my favorites were from inside the restored school room, such a unique location

The reception was a blast as the Bay kings band kept the party going strong all night long. The couple shared their 1st dance, the best man and maid of honor gave wonderful and heartfelt speeches, they cut the cake and they were hosted up in chairs as all the guests danced around, I know Pete was very excited about that part. Before the reception was over we snuck the couple out for a few last portraits at night because the only thing cooler than a restored historic school house is one at night :)

The couple ended the night with a private dance all alone in the reception before saying goodbye to their guests with a sparkler exit. It is clearly obvious how much this couple loves each other and we are so honored to have been there to capture their wedding day. Thank you Michelle and Pete for having us we wish you all the best!!

Rustic and romantic outdoor wedding by Patrick Buckley Images

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:19:48 GMT

It was a beautiful winter day in Florida, so 72 degrees lol. I met Ericka and Jason early in the afternoon at their venue the Skyline Ranch in Groveland Fl. Ericka was getting ready with her girls in the main house while Jason and his guys prepared in the adjacent loft space over the reception area. Having everyone and everything so close made it easy to quickly move from detail photos of her dress to portraits of the guys and back to the girls for portraits, once Jason was safely out of sight.

The ceremony took place on a deck overlooking the lake, it was perfect as the sun began to slowly make its way towards the tree tops across the lake. The lake was perfectly still as the couple said "I do" and shared their 1st kiss as husband and wife. We used the last bit of natural light to grab family portraits and photos of the wedding party before dusk settled in and we brought out our lighting for some dramatic night shots.

The reception took place under a large covered outdoor area which was perfectly decorated with curtains and string lights hung from the ceiling. The couple also hired a Brazilian Steak House to do the catering. It was both entertaining and mouth watering to watch them prepare the food. We captured candids as they celebrated and danced the night away with their friends and families. And when the party was over the couple shared one dance all by themselves on the dance floor before everyone lit up sparklers and wished them the best on their new journey as husband and wife.

Orlando Wedding Photographer - Fun wedding at Brevard Zoo

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 02:19:27 GMT

Abby and Brady tied the knot at the Brevard Zoo, how cool is that? I love unique locations. I first got to work with them during their engagement session at Rollins College in Winter Park. The engagement session is not only great for getting awesome pictures of you and your fiancé before your wedding but it is also a great opportunity for me to get to know and better understand my clients.

Abby started her day at a friend’s house where her and her bridal party got ready for the wedding. Abby wanted to have a first look with her bridesmaids. As her makeup and hair were almost done, we made sure the other girls didn’t see her until her reveal to her girls. It was as sweet as it sounds. After that, we headed over to the zoo where Brady and his groomsmen had just finished up taking their groomsmen photos with my associate Tammy. Some of the highlights of getting married at the zoo include random animal sightings, my personal favorite, a llama wearing a bowtie.

Their ceremony was outdoors under a covered awning with a backdrop of giraffes roaming around their enclosure. After the ceremony we were able to walk around the entire zoo for photos. My favorite spot was the bridge heading towards the Africa exhibits. Their reception was held indoors where Abby’s friends and family had worked to not only decorate the walls but the ceiling as well, to enhance the elegance of the room. After all the formalities and a ton of great partying, we snuck outside back into the zoo for a few more photos at night before their family and friends sent them off with a beautiful bubble exit. Congratulations Abby and Brady!

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Orlando Wedding Photographer -- Melissa and Finn's Heathrow Country Club Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 19:27:55 GMT

Melissa and Finn were amazing to work with! We first got together a few months back for their engagement photos at Kraft Azalea Gardens in Winter Park. Those photos came out amazing, just look at this couple! Last month they tied the knot at Heathrow County Club, a golf course setting that offers beautiful backdrops all around the impressive clubhouse. Melissa got ready just up the street at the Westin Hotel where we started the day getting photos of her bridal party as they prepped for the big day. After that we headed to the venue where we proceeded to finish detail photos of her dress and jewelry. Once she was in her dress we went outside to capture stunning portraits of her and the girls before the guys showed up. Shortly after we finished, Finn and his wedding party met us there and we wasted no time getting the guys photos so they could relax before the ceremony. The weather was perfect and everyone looked amazing as they came down the aisle. Melissa and Finn wanted a group photo of everyone so after they said "I do" and walked down the aisle I got up on a ladder to capture a great shot of everyone cheering with the newly wed couple. With the sun setting we were able to capture some great portraits of the couple both with natural light and after dark. The reception was a party from the start! Once the speechs were done and the formal dances were over, just about everyone jumped on the dance floor and didn’t leave. We snuck out for one last photo in the gazebo where the couple got married before they exited their wedding among all of their family and friends cheering and holding sparklers. Congratulations Melissa and Finn!

Orlando Wedding photographer captures Leanna & Adams rustic wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 02:18:29 GMT

The setting for Adam and Leanna's wedding was perfection. A rustic, country wedding that was filled with love, family and friends. Leanna prepared for her big day with her bridesmaids in the guest house. She was glowing with excitement as she had her makeup and hair done and glancing over at her beautiful dress that she would meet her groom in. The ceremony was set in front of the barn with nature all around us, just as intended. Leanna walked down the aisle looking flawless and so excited to see the love of her life. They exchanged vows, lots of smiles and sweet glances and were pronounced husband and wife. The guests socialized over cocktail hour while we snuck away to take some gorgeous photos within the woods. We were surrounded by nature everywhere we turned and it was glorious just as the sunset came upon us. As Adam and Leanna walked into their beautiful barnyard reception they were greeted with lots of cheers, you could feel the love within the room. Their first dance was touching and flawless to capture because of the many sweet and candid moments they shared. The night was met with a whole lot of dancing and good times among this crowd. Luckily Adam and Leanna were willing to sneak out again during their reception to capture some really cool night images with the barn doors. This venue was absolutely gorgeous and I was thrilled to be a part of their wedding day. Thanks Adam and Leanna!!

Orlando Wedding photographer | Alana & Patrick's love filled wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:45:31 GMT

I was honored when Alana and Patrick asked me to photograph their wedding at Metro Life Church. I met both of them during my time working at Universal and always thought they were 2 of the warmest, kind-hearted people. It’s no wonder that they found each other and fell in love.

Their entire wedding day took place at their Church, Metro Life Church. We started with portraits of the wedding parties not the easiest of tasks with wedding parties of 9 people each but everyone was very cooperative and followed direction perfectly. We then took a few minutes for the couple to do a first touch, I love witnessing this sweet moment between bride and groom. The ceremony was held in the main chapel where the couple said ‘I do’ in front of a wooden cross that Patrick built himself. Once the ceremony was over we headed outside for some group shots and portraits with just the newlyweds. While we were out the wedding coordinators did a great job converting the space where the ceremony was held into a reception area. It was a wonderful party full of celebration and a garter toss that ended up with the garter lost somewhere in the ceiling…. The happy couple ended the night with a sparkler exit. Congrats Alana and Patrick thank you so much for allowing me to capture your beautiful wedding day!

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Suzzie & Crystal's Ever After Farms engagement session

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:02:43 GMT

I just had to share some images from Crystal and Suzzie’s engagement session. I had so much fun working with these two; at Ever After Farms, they were natural, energetic and fun. That is a perfect recipe for fantastic photos, as you can see from the samples below. Not to mention Suzzie did a great job picking out their outfits :) I’m so glad they chose me to photograph their wedding, I can’t wait!!

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Tawny & Scott's Romantic Bella Collina Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:47:57 GMT

The scene was set perfectly for Tawny and Scott’s romantic wedding at Bella Collina. The greenery mixed with blush colored flowers and gold finish set the tone for Tawny’s beautiful walk down the aisle with her dad. Tawny was as radiant as the sun, glowing as she was met with so many smiles from her guests, including the ear-to-ear grin from her groom, Scott. After saying their vows, we quickly set out to photograph in the most striking locations of Bella Collina, there are many to be found at this romantic and magnificent location. Upon entering the reception in the grand ballroom, we were met with candles everywhere, the greenery and blush flowers, as well as plush sofas for guests…and one for the sweetheart table! I loved the use of candles especially at the sweetheart table; it gave the romantic and elegant feel that Tawny had dreamed of. During the reception, we were able to sneak away for a bit to capture some dramatic evening photos that surely feel remarkable for Tawny and Scott to have as some of their wedding memories. After a fabulous reception where you can clearly see how much guests enjoyed themselves, we headed outside for a sparkler exit that made Tawny surely feel like the princess she looked like on her wedding day. Congratulations Tawny and Scott! I am so grateful to have been a part of your big day.

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Christa & Tim's Intimate Beach Destination Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:20:25 GMT

Christa and Tim came down to Florida for a destination wedding and chose the beautiful Hammock Beach Resort for their wedding ceremony. Accompanied only by their parents they enjoyed an intimate wedding right on the beach. I loved the orange and red flowers that adorned the arch they were married under and the bright blue sky and sea breeze made a wonderful backdrop. One of my favorite things about intimate weddings is that we rarely have a time restraint after the ceremony. In this case, I spent a little over 2 hours with the newlyweds capturing custom timeless wedding images that they can cherish forever. Luckily, the resort offers a variety of locations beach, golf course, unique architecture and elegant interiors and we were able to use them all for their wedding photos. Here is just a small sample of the romantic wedding photos we captured :)

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Lindsey & Ryan's Highland Manor Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:59:23 GMT

I first met Ryan years ago when I was pogoing at the theme parks ( Yes I made a living jumping on a pogo stick lol) He auditioned to join our show and we hired him, during training I remember thinking this guy is young and has a lot to learn but he is full of potential. After meeting his new bride Lindsey, I see that she too sees his potential and she is like a magnet drawing it out of him. I am so happy to see how much Ryan has grown and to see the beginning of a beautiful future he is starting with his new wife Lindsey. Thank you guys for allowing me to capture the memories of your wedding day at the Highland Manor in Apopka. It was a gorgeous wedding celebrating a beautiful couple, best of luck with everything in your future!!! Please enjoy this preview of your wedding photos.

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Steven & Jessica's Lake side Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:01:11 GMT

I met Steven and Jessica at a wedding in Indiana, so I was surprised and excited to find out they were engaged and called central Florida home. A few emails later we set up an engagement session and I had a great time hunting down brick walls with them in downtown Winter Garden J. Fast forward to their wedding day September 21^st out at the Pavilion on the Lake in Tavares Florida. We started at a local hotel where both parties got ready, capturing candid’s as they hung out and relaxed before the excitement of the day. Once we arrived at the Pavilion on the Lake we captured detail photos of Jessica’s gorgeous wedding dress as well as all the unique decorations they used. I loved the influence of Disney and oranges on everything from the center pieces to the top of the cake.

The ceremony was beautiful and the couple barely took their eyes off of each other the whole time. My favorite part was definitely their secret handshake just before their first kiss. We then took a few minutes to get photos with the entire bridal party and spent the rest of the cocktail hour capturing some posed candid’s of the amazing couple.

The reception that followed was a wonderful celebration of the newlyweds and had a party meets musical theater feel to it complete with impressive dance moves and harmonizing. The couple enjoyed their last dance of the evening before being sent off by family and friends ringing bells and cheering the couple on their new found happiness. Congrats Steven and Jessica thank you for choosing Patrick Buckley Images as your wedding photography, please enjoy this preview of your wedding.

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Ashley and Nick's Bohemian Wedding

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 19:19:36 GMT

Last weekend Jonathan and I had the pleasure of capturing a beautiful and very fun wedding at the Grand Bohemian in Celebration Florida. I spent time with the bride getting detail shots of her getting hair and makeup as well as portraits with her wedding party. While Jonathan took care of details for the groom and had fun capturing portraits of the guys pre-party in their hotel room. After that, it was time for a wonderful ceremony out on the terrace in the back of the hotel. Once they said, “I do” and shared their 1^st kiss as husband and wife we went out front to grab some exciting group shots. When that was done we went over to the dock next to the hotel and with Jonathan's help we were able to capture some stunning shots along the afternoon sky. Then it was time to party, the couple was introduced and shared their 1^st dance together. We were able to capture a ton of great candid’s as Ashley & Nick’s guests really knew how to party. Towards the end of the night, we were able to sneak the couple out one more time and grab some cool night shots before they had their sparkler exit. Jonathan had a great time on this one thank you Ashley and Nick for allowing us to capture your wedding day please enjoy this preview.

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Melissa & Steve's Romantic Vow Renewal

patrick@pbandjstudios.com (PB and J Studios) — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:57:17 GMT

Last weekend I had the wonderful experience of spending a few hours with Melissa and Steve at the Mission Inn Resort. The couple had flown down from up north to spend the weekend golfing and relaxing and took a little time to renew their vows. We spent about an hour together going around the resort making use of all the beautiful backdrops for photos. They then had a 15 minute ceremony just the 2 of them as they renewed their vows and love for one another. After that it was cake cutting and a champagne toast. It wasn't elaborate but it was very romantic. Best of luck Melissa and Steve I wish you many more years of happiness in your marriage.

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