As a Central Florida wedding photographer, I have the honor sharing some of Danielle and Charlton’s truly special from their wedding day! Despite a bit of rain, they created an unforgettable day at Danville Bed & Breakfast in Geneva, FL, filled with laughter, happy tears, and so many beautiful memories.

Bride and Groom Portraits

I am so floored by Danielle’s dress and veil! Isn’t she stunning?!

I also love the array of fall colors they had at their wedding. The rich amber color of Charlton’s tie and boutonniere!

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The First Look

Charlton was so excited for their first look, and you could see how awestruck he was by Danielle the moment he saw her.

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One of the most beautiful parts of the day was when Danielle and Charlton stole moments with each other throughout the day.

Even while taking breaks from photos, they’d pull each other aside to share a sweet, intimate moment.

These small exchanges of love made their day feel so personal, reminding everyone there why they were meant to be together.

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The speeches later confirmed it—both speakers shared heartfelt stories of knowing that Danielle and Charlton were destined to find each other.

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The Wedding Ceremony

Allow me to introduce you to other VIP’s of the day… Danielle and Charlton’s boys! I just LOVE that the older brother carried his little brother down the aisle for the ceremony!

I just love the composition of this photo with Danielle and her dad!

Their love shone through, and Charlton was overcome with emotion, tearing up again as she walked down the aisle.

The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits—in fact, the slight delay ended up being a blessing!

Just ten extra minutes gave them enough time to hold the ceremony outside, where their family and friends quickly toweled off their seats so they could fully celebrate the moment.

As a Central Florida wedding photographer, I get to see some adorable moments, and one of my favorites was seeing this picture of Danielle and Charlton’s youngest son sitting on his grandmother’s lap during the ceremony.

You may now kiss the bride!

This might be my favorite picture from their whole day! To see the joy on their faces makes me so happy!

Little Mr. J | Star of these Photos

I don’t typically include pictures of Family Formals but this interaction… I just had to! Being a mom myself, I know what it’s like to have my husband holding our baby, but have him reach towards me in effort to get into my arms. Just watch as Little Mr. J. nearly jumps into his mom’s arms! The sweetest!

Bridal Party Photos

See what I mean about the fall colors that Danielle chose for their wedding! They are just so rich and warm!

The energy and personality of their wedding party were contagious!

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The guys kept everyone laughing with their quick comments and humor (though some of it might not make it into this blog post, let’s be honest!).

It’s moments like these that make working as a Central Florida wedding photographer such a joy…

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every wedding is unique, and this crew’s humor was one for the books!

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The way Charlton looks at Danielle…

… is absolutely the sweetest.

I adore this candid photo of little Mr. J. during cocktail hour!

The Wedding Reception

Check out their beautifully themed fall wedding cake!

After the ceremony, Danielle and Charlton made a grand entrance from a balcony as the doors to the hangar opened, sending their guests into a frenzy of cheers and applause.

The First Dance

This dramatic entrance set the stage for an epic evening, and the vibe only grew from there.

Their first dance was stunning, with the soft glow of café lights in the background, creating a soft, romantic ambiance for them and all their loved ones watching.

The Father Daughter Dance

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The Mother Son Dance

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The Cake Cutting!

Toasts

As the evening went on, the dance floor was packed with guests, from friends to grandparents, who all let loose and danced like there was no tomorrow.

Both Andrew AND Sylvia, our second photographer, noticed how incredible the dancing skills were among all the guests.

But probably one of the sweetest dances was Danielle with her older son! I love these so much!

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The day ended on a perfect note, with one final request from Danielle: a family photo with both of their boys. Capturing this last shot as their Central Florida wedding photographer was such a meaningful close to a beautiful day.

Danielle and Charlton, thank you for allowing H Hawkins Photography to capture your love story! Rain or shine, your wedding day was a testament to the strength of your bond, and I’m so grateful for both of you!

And thank YOU for coming by Danielle and Charlton’s Central Florida wedding blog post! If you’d like to see more of our wedding work, you can find it here or shoot me an email with any inquiries you may have here! I’d love to hear from you!