estate on the halifax wedding: sarabeth + dale

The vows had been spoken and the cake had been cut. Their guests emptied the room and it was just the two of them left. And there, standing in the middle of the dance floor, he took her by the hand, beginning the steps of the very last dance of the night. A song played only for them. There were moments of sweetness as he pulled her in close, and moments of silliness as he twirled her so fast her dress doubled in size. It was a perfect representation of the two of them together. The silly combined with the sweet, the oh so genuine but never too serious, and most importantly so very full of love  . . . .

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Sarabeth and Dale are married! We were so lucky to be invited up to Port Orange to document their big day at The Estate on the Halifax, and oh what a wedding this was friends! When we arrived to the venue their were literal squeals (and not just from Sarah) about how perfectly charming every bit of the property was, from the timeless chapel to the hidden paths to the little ivy filled nooks that literally felt like something out of a storybook. Sarabeth got ready in the most charming house, where she put on a classic dress that couldn’t have fit her or the setting any better. And after getting ready in a real, live train car (we told you this wedding was amazing) Dale waited for his bride to be at the front of the aisle. The two of them opted to exclude a traditional bridal party, and spoke their vows in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends.

The reception was filled with purple, gold, and marble details, as well as some nods to their feline fur kids. Cat-themed place cards helped guests find their seats, and a kitty bride and groom cake topper were the perfect accent to their floral-filled cake. And then, after all the formalities of the night were complete, a crazy fun dance party kicked off that included a playlist of songs handpicked by the bride and groom.

Sarabeth and Dale, thank you so much for inviting us to be a part of your best day ever! As always you two made it so much fun, and we loved getting to spend time with you guys again!

Love + Laughs,

Sarah & Ben

Pearls and lace with the bride's floral bouquet by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride's rhinestone and bow heels surrounded by her wedding veil by Sarah & Ben Photography The bows of the bride's shoes and a marble wedding invitation by Sarah & Ben Photography The beautiful wedding dress hanging in the private study of the estate on the halifax by Sarah & Ben Photography Custom embroidered robe worn by the bride by Sarah & Ben Photography Groom adjusting his bowtie in classic Black and White by Sarah & Ben Photography Grooms details of his suit with floral boutonniere by Sarah & Ben Photography Candid moment with the groom on front of a vintage train by Sarah & Ben Photography Groom in his dark blue tuxedo walks along the brick paths of the estate on the halifax by Sarah & Ben Photography, Tampa Florida The groom with his groomsmen in mix matched suits by Sarah & Ben Photography The bride getting into her beautiful dress with the help of her mother by Sarah & Ben Photography Timeless image of a bride in her dress sitting on a leather tufted sofa by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride holding her flowers by Sarah & Ben Photography located in Tampa, FL Bride holding her flowers against a lush greenery filled background by Sarah & Ben Photography The bride holding her cathedral veil in one hand and her bouquet in the other by Sarah & Ben Photography Gorgeous picture of a bride with her wedding train splayed out to show its size and a close up of the wedding bouquet by Sarah & Ben Photography Black and white image of the bride holding her flowers looking absolutely classic by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and her bridesmaids smiling in front of a garden right before the wedding ceremony by Sarah & Ben Photography The wedding chapel at the estate on the halifax by Sarah & Ben Photography The bride enters the wedding chapel with her mom in black and white by Sarah & Ben Photography Groom smiling as he sees his bride for the first time walking down the aisle by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Mom walk down the aisle by Sarah & Ben Photography Groom smiling at his bride during the wedding ceremony by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom up at the altar during their ceremony by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride laughing during the wedding ceremony as she holds her husbands hand Bride and Groom dip as they leave the church being covered by tossed lavender by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom stroll through the grounds of the Estate on the Halifax in Port Orange by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom portraits around the gardens of the estate on the halifax in port orange, FL by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom kiss under the archway in the koi gardens by Sarah & Ben PhotographyBride and Groom in a dramatic pose in Port Orange, Fl by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom surrounded by greenery by Sarah & Ben Photography Bridal Portraits of the bride and groom on their wedding day by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom share a quiet moment in front of their wedding chapel by Sarah & Ben Photography A beautiful image of the bride and groom reflecting in the ponds of the estate on the halifax by Sarah & Ben Photography Reception details including table numbers with statues of cats Table numbers with gold accents and beautiful floral centerpieces by Sarah & Ben Photography Gold chiavari chairs finished off the room details at this wedding reception The naked wedding cake featuring custom cat themed wedding toppers by Sarah & Ben Photography Star Wars themed chairs for the bride and groom by Sarah & Ben Photography

 

Credit Where Credit is Due:

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Estate on the Halifax

Wedding Dress Designer: Zac Posen

Wedding Dress Store: David’s Bridal

Bride Shoe Designer: Nina

Groom’s Apparel: London Fog

Caterer: Aunt Catfish

Coordinator: Emily Baskin

Florist: Amy Armstrong (Conservatorie)

Cake Design: The Pastry Studio

DJ: Joe the DJ Man

Invitation Designer: Minted

Photography: Sarah & Ben

 

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