Mattison’s Riverside Brandenton Wedding – Kevin and Karis – by Tampa Wedding Photographers

In my last post I shared several pictures from Karis and Kevin’s engagement session at the Demens Landing Park. Today I’d like to show you few of my favorite shots from their wedding.

The ceremony took place at the Longboat Island Chapel on Longboat Key. I’ve shot around Bradenton area before, but this was my first time on Longboat Key. Just like many other Tampa Wedding Photographers would, I always welcome opportunities to shoot outside Tampa Bay area. The chapel itself was very beautiful. Light blue and yellow wood colors complimented Karis and Kevin’s wedding theme, which was navy blue and dark gold.

Right next to the chapel, there was a gorgeous white gazebo, surrounded by lots of trees. I suggested we headed there for the family pictures after the ceremony and everyone loved the idea. Afternoon sun light was so nice and soft that we ended up shooting some portraits of Karis and Kevin there as well, before heading to their reception at the Mattison’s Riverside restaurant.

I love it when couples are into picture taking. It’s fun documenting what’s going on during the “Big Day”, but I also enjoy tremendously those mini photo shoots I get to do with the bride and groom during the time between ceremony and reception. That’s when I create the kind of pictures couples later print on canvas, enlarge for their parents or put on the cover of their albums. With Karis and Kevin we had plenty of time for such session. We simply walked down the 1st Avenue, stopping at different locations, shooting and having fun.

As the reception was about to start, we decided to check out the room and were stunned – it looked amazing. I took few photos of the setup before the guests started walking in. Introductions, first dance and dances with parents were very emotional. As everybody sat down to eat I worked on getting some nice pictures of the cake for Karis and Kevin’s album. The rest of the reception pretty much revolved around the dance floor – everybody danced and had really good time. Alright, enough said, let’s see some pictures you might say – here they come. Enjoy!