Jonathan and Larissa’s LaBella Rose Ballroom wedding was a beautiful, sunlit day filled with elegance and joy.

Bride Getting Ready in LaBella Rose Bridal Suite

Held in St. Cloud, Florida, the LaBella Rose Ballroom provided a stunning bridal suite for Larissa and her bridesmaids, who shared laughter and special moments while getting ready.

Her bouquet—a breathtaking orchid arrangement by Flower Girl Designs—was the perfect touch of beauty against the classic backdrop of the venue.

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Bride and Bridesmaids Photos in Harmony Town Square

The nearby town square was ideal for portraits, with its perfect lighting and tree-lined sidewalks forming natural frames for each shot.

Larissa’s calm joy was evident, and she couldn’t wait to finally marry Jonathan.

Spending time with Larissa’s bridesmaids, many of whom are moms, added such warmth to the day.

Larissa’s gown is from Bridal Gown Studios in Orlando, FL and isn’t it stunning? She mentioned that she actually was able to meet the designer of the dress one day when she went in for a fitting!

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Groom Getting Ready & Groomsmen Photos at LaBella Rose

One of my favorite parts of this LaBella Rose Ballroom wedding was Jonathan’s thoughtful request for special photos with his parents during the getting-ready moments—his experience as a former wedding photographer was evident!

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First Touch

He and Larissa shared a sweet “First Touch” before the ceremony, exchanging heartfelt notes without actually seeing each other.

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LaBella Rose Ballroom Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony itself was held in the courtyard under twinkling market lights.

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The ceremony included touching readings, tears and laughter that made the moment unforgettable.

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You may now… you may kiss the bride!

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The ceremony arch florals were lovingly designed by a family member, and the result was absolutely gorgeous!

Bridal Party Photos at Harmony Town Square

I love how seriously this ring bearer took his security job!!

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When Jonathan and Larissa first met with me, we planned a detailed timeline together. I loved that Jonathan, with his background, already had a clear idea of how much time we’d need for photos.

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We ended up with a full 45 minutes in the sunlit town square, and even had a few minutes for them to relax have a few hors d’oeuvres.

It was easy to see how genuinely ‘into each other’ these two are—their chemistry in these photos is entirely natural!

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Oh my goodness, I’m in love with the warm glow of the sunshine! And the best part? It wasn’t even hot!

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LaBella Rose Ballroom Wedding Reception

Their reception was filled with close family and friends, creating an atmosphere of pure joy.

One of the standout features of LaBella Rose is its flower chandelier—a true show-stopper that added such a stunning touch to the photos.

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See what I meant about the flower chandelier?!

In one of the speeches, a friend shared a sentiment along the lines of, “quality people attract quality people,” which perfectly described their amazing circle.

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I always love the Parent Dances!

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DJ Matt from Event Concepts was incredible! He kept everyone energized and dancing all night with a fantastic mix of 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s hits, and even added some Brazilian tunes for Larissa’s side of the family!

Jonathan and Larissa ended the night with a private last dance…

…followed by a joyful grand exit.

Andrew and I were so grateful to be part of their LaBella Rose Ballroom wedding, and the thoughtful words from Jonathan’s parents and sister at the end of the night was so kind! We’re so excited to see where life takes Jonathan and Larissa in their marriage and future family!

If you loved Jonathan and Larissa’s wedding blog, be sure to check out more of our wedding, engagement, or family photography through the links provided! Don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to hear from you!