museum of fine arts wedding: rachel + cary

They held hands and walked to into the next room of the exhibit. Masterpieces filled the walls around them, just as the memories that had come before this one filled their minds. This was a moment that had been years in the making, but was one so perfect it could never have been planned. There, alone in a hallway that had been filled with all of their favorite faces just moments before, they wandered alone between the works of art, officially husband and wife . . . . .

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Rachel and Cary are married! On a slightly blustery Sunday in January these two gathered in St. Pete with all of their nearest and dearest, for a wedding day that maaaay just be one of the most epic dance parties we’ve been to in quite some time. But we’ll get to that part in a bit ; ) After getting ready with their families and a few close friends, these two met in the park for a first look followed by some seriously gorgeous portraits. Cary looked incredibly dapper in a navy suit with a black lapel, and Rachel was radiant in a lace-detailed sweetheart neckline gown. There was so many naturally adorable moments between these two, and that combined with the way they are constantly laughing with one another made shooting with them preeeeeeetttty darn easy.

Before the ceremony, the soon-to-be newlyweds signed the ketubah (which was hand painted and so pretty!) while guests enjoyed a champagne welcome in the garden. And then after all the formalities of the day the two newlyweds got to share a private moment alone, before we ventured into the galleries of the museum for some seriously fun portraits! The reception was stunning, with floral centerpieces and warm uplights adding to the already beautiful museum ballroom. Guests were treated to an entire cake buffet, with some of our favorite flavors of Wright’s cakes accenting the already giant wedding cake (because in the true S&B belief, you can NEVER have too much cake ; ) And once they had fueled up with dinner and dessert, everyone took to the dance floor and the party began. We loved the energy of their reception, not only because the dance floor was packed thanks to Inpulse Entertainment (seriously, there is something about live musicians that MAKES a party), but because everyone there so clearly adored Rachel and Cary. It truly felt like a celebration of all the years that had brought them to this day.

Rachel and Cary, thank you for such an incredible day! We had the absolute best time with you both and couldn’t have been more humbled to be the ones by your sides.

Love + Laughs,

Sarah & Ben

 

Invitation lay flat with bride's jewelry and florals The bride's wedding dress hanging with her florals and shoes The Bride's engagement ring inside a white flower by Sarah & Ben Photography The Bride's shoes and wedding veil The Bride smiles as her friends help her with her wedding accessories by Sarah & Ben PhotographyThe Bride laughing by Sarah & Ben Photography In timeless black and white the bride puts her earring in and a close-up of the rings and a floral touch by Sarah & Ben Photography Dad hugging his daughter on her wedding day by Sarah & Ben Photography The Groom and his mother helping put on his cufflinks by Sarah & Ben Photography The groom's father helping put his sons bow tie on before the wedding ceremony by Sarah & Ben Photography The groom's details on the wedding day including his cufflinks and his boutonniere. A classic portrait of the groom in his navy suit by Sarah & Ben Photography The bride on a balcony before the first look in black and white A modern influenced photo of the bride before the wedding ceremony by Sarah & Ben Photography A simple bridal portrait of the bride holding her floral bouquet by Sarah & Ben Photography A bridal portrait of a Bride in front of a brick wall by Sarah & Ben Photography A unique image of the groom in black and white as he looks out the window by Sarah & Ben Photography The Bride and Groom share a kiss and a first look by Sarah & Ben Photography The brides florals against the white of her dress and the blue of the grooms suit by Sarah & Ben Photography The Bride and Groom share an intimate moment by Sarah & Ben Photography Groom laughs as he holds his bride close by Sarah & Ben Photography A solo portrait of the groom and another picture of the wedding couple by Sarah & Ben Photography A classic black and white photo of the wedding couple laughing on their special day by Sarah & Ben Photography Bridal portraits in St. Pete, Florida surrounded by trees by Sarah & Ben Photography Black and white picture of a bride and groom with their heads together by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom share a kiss in the park in St. Petersburg, Florida by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom after their wedding ceremony and solo portrait of the Groom Bride and Groom in Straub park in Downtown St. petersburg by Sarah & Ben Photography Solo portrait of the Bride and a detailed look at her flowers in the Bouquet Bride and Groom enjoying a candid moment during their pre-wedding ceremonies. Champagne being poured at cocktail hour and some rose florals by Sarah & Ben Photography The Wedding Ceremony at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, FL Ceremony florals and a bottle of white wine for the ceremony The Bride being escorted down the aisle by her parents in stunning black and white The Bride circling the Groom during their wedding ceremony by Sarah & Ben Photography Wedding ceremony portraits of the Bride and Groom surrounded by their family by Sarah & Ben Photography Bride and Groom stroll the halls of the Museum of Fine Arts by Sarah & Ben Photography The Bride and Groom surrounded by a sea of color fro  a work of art in St. Petersburg, FL by Sarah & Ben Photography The new Mr and Mrs against a wall in the Museum with a mirror to the side reflecting them in it Bride and Groom standing in front of a painting by Sarah & Ben Photography Black and white photo of the bride and groom dip kissing and laughing by Sarah & Ben Photography The Bride and Groom reflecting in a vintage mirror by Sarah & Ben Photography The wedding reception with uplighting and tall floral decor by Sarah & Ben Photography The table decor of the reception with roses and hydrangeas The reception menu with rol and butter The wedding cake table with cake topper and other cakes by Sarah & Ben Photography A birds eye view of the wedding reception tables by Sarah & Ben Photography The bride and groom thrust into the air by their wedding guests by Sarah & Ben Photography The first dance as husband and wife by Sarah & Ben Photography The parent dances at the Museum of fine arts in St. pete, FL by Sarah & Ben Photography

 

 

Credit Where Credit is Due:

Photography: Sarah & Ben

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi

Wedding Dress Designer: Amy Kuschel

Bride Shoe Designer: Nina

Groom’s Apparel: Hugo Boss

Caterer: Olympia Catering

Coordinator: Kristin with Confetti Events

Videographer: Connor Halden

Florist: The Bride’s Bouquet

Cake Design: Goldie’s Goodies

DJ: Inpulse Entertainment

Invitation Designer: Minted

Additional Cakes from Wrights Gourmet House

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