Holy Trinity Maitland: Stephanie & Donald
Stephanie & Donald | Holy Trinity Maitland Reception Center
I first met Stephanie and Donald on the day of their Engagement Session, but Stephanie knew me from a local church that we both attended years ago. I don't remember meeting her in person while attending that church because it had a lot of members, but she also heard about me and my wedding photography through a mutual friend Melissa Cotton (who is also a #UIBRIDE). One of the things I loved about Stephanie's idea for her Engagement Session was incorporating their cultural flags. With Stephanie being of Nigerian descent and Donald of Haitian descent, this was a great way to make their session unique to their love story. WATCH THIS VIDEO: A Special Message From Anesha Collins
On their wedding day, I was so happy to see Stephanie because (along with her amazing Wedding Planner Kerline of Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, we had all been in communication about the many details of their wedding day and more. I arrived on location at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel where I was greeted by Kerline, one of her Lead Assistants for the day, and of course my beautiful #UIBRIDE Stephanie. I entered the room and saw her stunning Bridesmaids all ready to go in their Bridal Party robes. Stephanie was still getting her hair done, so I headed straight for the details! If you've read my blog for a while now you know I LOOOOOOOVE detail shots! On location for the ceremony held at Holy Trinity Maitland Reception Center, I immediately greeted Donald since I spent most of the morning with the ladies. He looked sharp in his Jos A. Banks suit. I loved the suede color he chose. You'll see exactly what I mean as you comb through some of my favorite shots from their wedding day. When Donald walked down the aisle he was all smiles as family and friends of both S