Jaima + Colby: December 19, 2021

After some 70 degree weather just days before, I didn’t think Jaima and Colby’s Christmas wedding would be much of a winter wonderland, but boy was I wrong! The weather turned out to be perfect for a winter wedding at beautiful Fiddler’s Green in Jacksonville. This charming venue is one of my favorites, as there’s so many options for beautiful backdrops. From the home itself, to the little white chapel, to the newly built grist mill where Jaima and Colby said their vows, basically anywhere you shoot on this property is going to be beautiful.

Jaima and her girls got ready in the carriage house, and her quick first look with her bridesmaids was so sweet! Have you ever seen a more gorgeous getting ready space?

Can we just take a moment to admire these boots? I was obsessing over them all day!

I knew I wanted to take advantage of the Christmas decorations on the front of the house for Jaima and Colby’s first look, and I’m so glad the light cooperated so we could make this magic happen!

Ruby’s Chapel is one of my favorite parts of the property. It’s actually where I photographed Jaima’s sister’s wedding a few years back! Not only is it perfect for photos, it also provided a nice place to warm up during breaks in shooting!

I met Jaima a decade ago when she was just a little girl, and I can’t get over what an absolutely beautiful bride she made! Colby is one lucky guy 😉

This color palette was perfect for a Christmas wedding, with the girls in berry red and the guys in dark grey sport coats and matching ties.

The grist mill looked like something straight out of a Hallmark movie! I can’t imagine a better venue for a holiday wedding.

It’s no secret I *really* love Christmas, so Jaima and Colby’s wedding was a dream come true! I’m so thankful for this family I’ve come to know and love over the years, and so excited for the new Mr. + Mrs. Smith as they start this new adventure together.