Immediately prior to the ceremony the sprinkles started as the wedding parties arrived. Fortunately, everyone was able to get in without too much rain damage. For nearly the entire ceremony, rain came down in sheets with the rumble of thunder nearby. The beautiful ceremony went off without a hitch in the safe haven of the majestic St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Built in 1940, St. Paul’s resides within the historic Riverside area of Jacksonville in the shadows of downtown. The Church exhibited the history and the beauty of the time…simply classic.
The rain ended as the couple said their “I do’s” and the skies promptly cleared for the receiving line. The post ceremony portraits were taken at Memorial Park in Riverside. The park nestled along the St. Johns Rivers is the scenic focal point of area and served as a gorgeous backdrop for the photos. With the wind blowing off the St. John’s, Ashley’s flowing veil made for some charming pictures. The radiant couple and their wedding parties withstood the increasingly hot, muggy and windy conditions allowing me to capture this special day.
After a quick break, the festivities moved a few blocks north, but still on the shores of the river, to the Garden Club. The reception was preceded by a cocktail hour in the garden and fountain area of the Club. This was a great time to kick back and meet everyone without all the activities associated with the reception itself.
The reception kicked off in a big way with the introduction of the wedding parties NBA style. Each party was introduced by name, height, school attended and hometowns. Josh and Ashley finished out the introductions running the line of couples with high-fives!
The reception was enjoyed by all with plenty of food and dancing to go around. The most touching moment of the reception was the toast by Ashley’s brother, Jamie. You couldn’t help but shed a tear in his emotional toast honoring his big sister.
Click here to see the slideshow of their beautiful day!
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