Ellen + Jack | Naples Bay Resort Wedding

If you want one example of how your wedding day is about the love you share, and not the uncontrollable circumstances, look no further than Ellen & Jack’s Naple Bay Resort wedding. These two had a beautiful day planned for months, and the Hurricane Milton hit just DAYS prior. Which meant so many things had to be re-arranged and their church had no power. But despite having a darker (and hotter) church to say “I Do”, these two kept their love front and center… and celebrated the day away!

Being a Florida bride has its unique set of challenges, and unfortunately hurricanes have become something we have to navigate around. Whether it’s rescheduling your date, or rolling with the punches of having no power… my brides and grooms have been nothing short of flexible and amazing. It really puts into perspective what your wedding day is all about.

Ellen & Jack had a beautiful traditional ceremony with all their family and friends. We made a point to take some portraits with the elaborate stained glass features because they were a favorite of the bride. (Not featured? The many fans we used to keep cool!) Ellen was glowing the entire day, and Jack was beaming with happiness and pride. You can just tell these two were SO in love and SO excited about their day.

Their wedding party wore different shades of blue, and it created this beautiful coastal vibe for their day at Napes Bay Resort. We made sure to take bridal party photos outside by the water so the full vibe was on display.

After the happy couple said “I do”, and officially became man & wife (!!!) they snuck away for some couples portraits, while their guests kicked off the reception with a little cocktail hour. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: this is one of my favorite parts of the day. Do you know what an honor it is?? To stand next to you and document those moments you JUST GOT MARRIED. The noise of the day fades away for a few minutes, and the two of you just get to revel in this moment as husband and wife. It’s so fun to capture!

After their couples portraits, these two kicked off an epic celebration at Naples Bay Resort!

There was dancing! There were toasts! Shoes were kicked off! Cake was cut! It was a night to remember. There is so much JOY in these receptions, and it’s something I’ll always love about being a Florida wedding photographer. Seeing you let loose and celebrate with your closest people never gets old. And Ellen & Jack’s day was no exception. We were able to forgot the hiccups of the day (talking about you, Hurricane Milton) and just enjoy the moment.

The newlyweds made a grand exit through a sparkler line, and you could feel their love in the air! Make sure you scroll to the bottom to see all the amazing details from their day!

And their big celebration would not have been possible without our incredible vendors! Faithful Weddings was their planner (and the lead planner is a past bride of mine! Love that!!). Here’s a list of the rest of our amazing team:

Ceremony Venue: Saint John the Evangelist Church @sjeccnaples
Reception Venue: Naples Bay Resort @naplesbayresortweddings
Cake: @sassycakesinc
Hair & Makeup: @intriagos.artistry
Florist: @grace_lakes_florist