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January 27, 2023

A Wedding at the Alderman House | Paul & Alicia

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Wedding at the Alderman House in Fort Myers

A Wedding at the Alderman House.

A winter wedding at The Alderman House in Fort Myers, Florida.

Paul and Alicia are MARRIED!!!

Their dreamy wedding was held at The Alderman House in Fort Myers, Florida. Due to Hurricane Ian, Paul and Alicia had to change their venue with little notice. The Alderman House definitely did not disappoint! The elegantly detailed architecture along with beautiful landscaping made this venue an absolute dream for a wedding!

I have been dying to hang out with these two again since their Engagement Session back in August! They are the nicest couple and their family and friends are no different. The entire day I felt like I was photographing (and dancing) at my friends wedding!

The whole day was filled with sweet and sentimental moments. After spending the morning hanging out with the girls and photographing Alicia’s gorgeous bridal details, Alicia and her father shared the sweetest first look! He was instantly filled with tears and joy the moment he saw his baby girl. Alicia’s girls also surprised her with a book filled with handwritten letters.

Before the ceremony began, Paul and Alicia met and shared a first touch and exchanged personal vows. This was definitely one of my favorite moments of the day. They could not stop smiling! They both shared so much excitement knowing they were just moments from seeing each other and finally becoming husband and wife!

After their perfect Christ-centered ceremony, we took husband and wife portraits with absolute dreamy golden light, and danced the night away at their reception! Scroll to see some of my favorite moments from Paul and Alicia’s wedding day and a HUGE surprise!!!

Wedding dress hanging up at the alderman house.
the alderman house by mizner
Wedding dress handing in the doorway.
bridal details
bride getting makeup on.
Bride getting her makeup done at the alderman house.
Fort Myers bride getting ready on her wedding day.
Bridal suite at the alderman house by mizner.
Mother and daughter hugging.
Disney's Up wedding ring box.
The bride getting her dress on at the alderman house by mizner.
The bride getting her dress on at the alderman house in Fort Myers, Florida.
The bridal suite at the alderman house in Fort Myers, Florida.
The groom reading a letter from the bride at the alderman house.
The bride and bridesmaids getting ready at the alderman house by mizner.
Father and daughter first look on her wedding day.
Bride and father first look on the front porch of the Alderman House.
Bridal portrait at the alderman house by mizner.
Bride at the alderman house by Mizner.
Brides bouquet made up of white roses and blue hydrangeas.
Groom getting ready at the alderman house by mizner.
Groom getting ready at the alderman house by mizner.
The groom standing outside before his wedding.
The groom and groomsmen walking with sunglasses on.
The groom and groomsmen smiling together at the alderman house by mizner.
A close up picture of all the wedding bouquets.
The bride and bridesmaids in different shades of blue and green dresses.
Bride and bridesmaids laughing together at the alderman house by mizner.
The bride and bridesmaids smiling in different shades of blue and green.
The bride and groom sharing a first touch and reading their personal vows.
The bride and groom sharing a first touch and reading their personal vows.
Bridal party praying together before the wedding ceremony.
Wedding decor at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding decor at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride walking down the aisle at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding ceremony at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding ceremony at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
The newlywed post
Wedding at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Fort Myers wedding venue.
Three strand chord at the wedding.
The groom putting on the brides ring during the wedding ceremony.
The full bridal party wearing different shades of blue and green.
The bride smiling with the groomsmen.
The groom with the bridesmaids.
The bride with the groomsmen.
The groom with the bridesmaids.
A portrait of the bridal party.
The bride and groom kissing and the bridal party cheering.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom sunset pictures at the alderman house.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Golden hour bride and groom portraits at the alderman house.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom kissing.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House during golden hour.
Bride and groom under her veil.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom portraits at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Bride and groom nuzzling under her veil.
Bride and Groom sunset portraits in Fort Myers.
Wedding reception decor.
Wedding candy bar.
Wedding candy bar.
The bride cutting her hair at her wedding.

SURPRISE!!! Right after sunset portraits, Alicia went in the bridal suite to “bustle her dress” (our code word lol!) and CUT. HER. HAIR!!! Paul loves her hair short but she was growing it out for the wedding. She totally surprised him (and really everyone else!) and chopped her hair before the reception started!! This moment goes down as one of my all time wedding favorites! Also, doesn’t she look incredible!!

The grooms surprised reaction to the brides hair cut.
The bride cut her hair before the reception.
Reception details at the Alderman House.
Wedding reception at the Alderman House in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding reception table centerpiece.
Wedding Reception
Wedding Reception.
Bride and Groom first dance
bride and groom first dance.

One last surprise of the day… while Alicia and her daughter Kami were dancing to their mother/daughter song, Alicia realized it was her mother and sister who was singing the song! This precious moment became even sweeter!

Mother and daughter danceing at her wedding.
Wedding Reception Pictures.
Wedding Speeches.
Maid of honor speech

Alicia’s sister, Emmi and the best man Caleb gave the absolute best speeches. They had the perfect balance of sweet words and just being down right hilarious! I have never seen a group laugh so hard during speeches!!

wedding reception.
maid of honor speech.
best man speech.
Bride and groom cutting their white wedding cake.
Bride and groom eating their wedding cake.
Father and daughter wedding dance.
Mother and son dance at his wedding.
Wedding reception at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding reception at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding reception at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wedding reception at the Alderman House by Mizner in Fort Myers, Florida.
Private last dance between the bride and groom.
Private last dance between the bride and groom.
Private last dance between the bride and groom.
Sparkler exit at the Alderman House.
Deanna Grace Photography.

Congratulations Paul & Alicia!! Y’all are truly the best and we love you both!!

Venue | The Alderman House
Photographer | Deanna Grace Photography
Dress | Pure Bridal
Dress Designer | Made with Love
Tux | Men’s Wearhouse
Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Makeup Artist | Kristi Nash Stylist
Catering | So Eventful SWFL
DJ | DJ Dayve
Videography | Albey Productions
Italian Ice Cart | Sunset Slush Fort Myers
Photo Booth | Duo Booth

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My husband and second shooter, Josh, and I adore traveling, spending days at Disney with our two kids, and capturing your love story in joyful, timeless images. 

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