Tyler + Alyssa - Angela Norton Photography

Tyler and Alyssa’s wedding pulled on the heartstrings all day long. The combination of their wonderfully joyful and loving family and the intimacy of the Sweetwater Branch in Gainesville’s historic district, was a formula for magic. When they decided to get married, they decided not to draw out a long engagement, and quickly put together this event. And you’d never know they didn’t plan for months and months. And believe me, you could tell from the smiles on every guests’ face, that they were having a great time!

Due to the brevity of their engagement, Tyler and Alyssa opted to skip the Engagement Session, which would normally scare me, because I really value that time with my couples, but it was totally fine. They are so easy going and kind, they really made my job very easy. And you will see in the images, they knocked their portraits out of the park!

When I entered the bridal suite, I was greeted with smiles and laughs. I even commented that the vibe in the room was so welcoming and calming. These ladies had been friends since they were Girl Scouts, and they made me feel so very much a part of their group. I really can’t say enough wonderful things about them. And you could feel the love they all had for each other; it was tangible.

It was the last weekend in November, and we couldn’t have custom ordered better weather. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and the temperature was a perfect 66 degrees. We just had one small setback during the day, which was an accident on the highway, which delayed several guests, so the ceremony start time was pushed back slightly. Totally no big deal since the guests were quite comfortable, and the venue allowed us to extend the exit time by half an hour. We did have to put the bridal portraits into high gear, but you’d never know (1) that they had no engagement session practice, (2) that my tempo of instructions may have rivaled an auctioneers! They were absolute champs!

You know those times in your life when you know you are a part of something special? Yea, that was this day. Tyler and Alyssa I adore you both. Your day was magic. I pray for a blessed marriage and family for you! Thank you so much for the absolute honor and privilege of getting to witness and capture your day. Enjoy this visual story of your beautiful fall wedding day!