central florida

R & F Tampa, FL

I first met Rosaleen five months ago via a phone call from Kansas where she and her fiancee are attending school. She and Frank were planning a long distance wedding here in Tampa at the incredibly stately St. Paul Catholic Church followed by a red and gold holiday inspired reception at the gracious Spartan Manor in New Port Richey. 

Rosaleen and Frank met at the University of Kansas and knew within a short few months they belonged together. And so began the wedding planning in Tampa. They managed to juggle going to school and planning a flawless,family centered event full of laughter, good wishes, and killer dance moves. It was such a joy to be chosen to document the day!

St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa. Simply stunning!

Rosaleen entering the sanctuary at St. Paul catholic Church.

This image is one of my favorites that I've ever captured. Love that I caught them in a quiet moment waiting to sign their marriage certificate. You can see their friends and family in the reflection trying to figure out where they are.

Rosaleen built a window of an hour into the day's timeline for couple formal portraits at the University of Tampa. Such a great, great idea!

So very beautiful!

So much joy and happiness. Another one of my favorites!

The University of Tampa side of the Hillsborough River...gorgeous sunset colors!

Spartan Manor in New Port Richey was still adorned with twinkling lights and Christmas colors for the newlyweds reception.

Such a great looking group!

Haha...caught on camera!

The hats and props from the photo booth provided by Josh & Christy Brown of www.mlprodjs.com were a huge success!

Killer dance moves powered by the music of Josh and Christy Brown from www.mlprodjs.com

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cabano- Thank you so much for the faith you placed in me to capture such an important ocassion! Wishing you so much joy & happiness on your beautiful walk through life together. God bless!

With Regards- C Blackwell

 

K & R Huntington Hills Country Club, Lakeland, Florida

This past May, I was able to be apart of the Fontan's fairy tale wedding at the beautiful Huntington Hills Country Club in Lakeland, Florida. So much joy and happiness in the union of these two. I loved seeing the incorporation of their children into the ceremony when Rafael gave each of the children a necklace to symbolize the family circle and his love. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. Thank you for inviting me into your special day! I hope your Disney honeymoon was outstanding!

CBlackwell