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Wow, what a whirlwind it was for Elizabeth and Nathan to make it to this day. These two were supposed to be celebrating their wedding in March of 2020, but I think we all know what was happening during that time. From covid, to moving cross country, and navigating the military restrictions, Elizabeth and Nathan did not have it easy when it came to planning their big day. After waiting almost 3 years to tie the knot, you could just feel how excited they were to finally make this day happen! We were so honored to be part of this celebration and work with all of the AMAZING vendors who came together to execute this day flawlessly. There were so many favorite moments from this day, but I’ve got to say, their choreographed first dance was one of the best that we’ve seen. (If you don’t believe us just scroll down and check out those moves!) 

We hope you enjoy this peek into Elizabeth and Nathan’s best day ever! 

Peach and Dusty Blue Wedding invites
Peach and dusty blue wedding details
Groom flatlay details

Bowing Oaks has such a beautiful, spacious bridal suite for the perfect “getting ready” photos! 

Bowing Oaks Wedding, Jacksonville Florida | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bowing Oaks Wedding, Jacksonville Florida | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
The grounds of Bowing oaks, Jacksonville wedding
Groom getting ready for wedding at Bowing Oaks
Black and white photo of bride getting ready for wedding at Bowing Oaks | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bride with bridesmaids in blue robes

Is it really even a wedding day if you don’t pop champagne with your bridesmaids?

Bride popping champagne with bridesmaids
Bride with mother helping her into her dress
Bride with bridesmaids tending to her dress

We LOVE a good pop of color in the bride’s shoes! And seriously how cute is Elizabeth?! P.S. She is just as beautiful inside as she is on the outside!

Bride showing blue shoes under dress
Black and white picture of Groom with groomsmen

We love when the groomsmen let their personalities come through in the photos… This group took that to the next level… Haha!! Apparently these shorts have some sort of story behind them… We weren’t given details, but I’m sure it’s QUITE the story…?

Groom and groomsmen sharing a joke
Bride and groom preparing for first look | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bridal portraits
Bride and groom first look at Bowing Oaks Wedding
Bride and groom portraits at Bowing Oaks Wedding
Bride and groom portraits at Bowing Oaks Wedding
Bride and groom embracing
Groom with groomsmen at Bowing Oaks wedding

I fell in LOVE with this color palette! I feel like peach and dusty blue isn’t a super common color scheme… Can we make that a thing? Because I’m slightly obsessed.

Bride with bridesmaids at bowing oaks wedding | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bride with bridesmaids in dusty blue
Groom sharing an embrace
Black and white image of wedding guests
Groom watching bride come down the aisle at Bowing Oaks wedding
Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bride and groom exchanging vows at at Bowing Oaks wedding

Can we just talk about how GORGEOUS this ceremony spot is under the trees? I mean, come on…..

Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks
Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks
Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks
Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer

That feeling of “We did it! Finally!”

Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Groom kissing bride in the middle of the aisle
Bride and groom at Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Bowing Oaks
Bride and groom portraits at Bowing Oaks | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bridal party at Bowing oaks wedding
Bride and groom, bridesmaids in the grounds of bowing oaks
Bridal and groom with flowing veil at Bowing oaks wedding
Bridal and groom with flowing veil at Bowing oaks wedding | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bride with peach and cream florals
Black and white close up shot of bride and groom
Wedding reception set-up at bowing oaks
Wedding reception set-up with dusty blue and peach accents
Wedding reception set-up with dusty blue and peach accents
Wedding reception set-up with dusty blue and peach accents
Black and white shot of bride and groom at wedding reception
Black and white image of bride chatting with guests
Guests enjoying wedding reception

These two had the best reception. Everyone was so happy, and we got some of the best smiles/laughs from this crew! Also, footloose entertainment brought the house down, as usual.

Guests dancing at wedding reception | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bride and groom dancing
Groom dipping bride at wedding reception
Bride and groom dancing
Black and white image of groom carrying bride
Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer
Bride and groom wedding exit, sparkler send off
Bride and groom wedding exit in a car | By Nikki Golden, Jacksonville Wedding Photographer

Congratulations you two! We wish you guys many years of wedded bliss! So thankful we got to be your photographers! 

XO, Nikki

Vendors

Photographer: Nikki Golden Photography

Videographer: Day Eight Studios

Catering: 4 Rivers Catering

Florist: Rose of Sharon Florist

Lighting: St Johns Illumination

Beauty: Studio Bride

DJ: Footloose Entertainment

Officiant: First Coast Ceremonies

Venue: Bowing Oaks Plantation

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