Highland Manor Dubsdread Wedding Photographer

We had such an incredible time capturing Paulina and Tilman’s wedding day at Highland Manor Apopka, and our very own Photographer Nelson was the lead for this special celebration, with Jenn as our second shooter! Our good friend Tony with Cona Studios was the videographer for the day, which made this team a dream team! The day kicked off bright and early with wedding prep at Hilton Garden Inn Apopka. One of the most touching moments from the morning was seeing Paulina’s mom tear up as she watched her daughter getting ready for the big day with hair and makeup done by About Face Design Team, which was a moment Nelson was lucky enough to capture, and you could definitely feel the emotion! Once Paulina stepped into her dress by Calvet Couture Bridal & Seamstress Sew Beloved, it was time for a series of first looks. First up was her brother and father, followed by the big reveal with Tilman, the groom, and let us just say, his reaction was absolutely priceless! You could see just how amazed and emotional he was the moment he saw Paulina. It was such a sweet, heartwarming exchange that even had Nelson tearing up behind the camera! We took some time right after for bride and groom portraits along with the full bridal party. Just as Florida weather tends to do, a quick storm rolled in… but perfect timing, because we were headed off to the ceremony anyway!

The couple tied the knot at the always-beautiful St. James Cathedral in downtown Orlando with Father Phillp Mills. We love photographing here, the natural lighting and classic backdrop make it a dream setting for wedding ceremonies. After the “I do’s,” Nelson stayed behind to photograph family formals, while Jenn headed to the reception space at Highland Manor to capture all the stunning details and guests enjoying cocktail hour. The reception design was centered around a heartfelt theme: Generations of Love. Each table featured framed photos from family weddings over the years, and it turned out SO sweet and sentimental. What a perfect way to honor the love stories that came before! The reception space was beautifully decorated by Pixies and Petals (Jennie) and Meister Productions. Paulina and Tilman made their grand entrance and shared their first dances, followed by some touching toasts. One of our favorite interactive touches was a scratch-off lotto ticket at each place setting which was a super fun way to get guests involved! Once the formalities were over, Orlando DJ Group (Justin Korkaker) kept the dance floor full all night long! Instead of a traditional bouquet toss, the couple opted for a fun t-shirt toss to get the crowd excited, and it was a hit! Before we knew it, the night wrapped up with a romantic final dance and a magical sparkler exit with one last kiss to end the night! Paulina and Tilman, thank you so much for trusting us to capture this incredible day. We wish you a lifetime of love, laughter, and joyful memories!