Private Estate Woodland Wedding | Tampa Same Sex Wedding Photographer

Today's post is long overdue. In fact, the photos I'm sharing are from the last wedding of our 2015 season. A wedding in the woods. Mike and Tony’s wedding. Friends and family gathered beneath a canopy of trees to form a collective wedding party, all dressed in grey. The couple exchanged wedding vows just before sunset and were greeted with cheers…and their pup, Clark.

What followed was a grand entrance to Cold Play’s Yellow, a first dance beneath the setting sun that included everyone, friends and conversation under twinkle lights, selfies for #coolaro and #hastagpi, some moody Lana Del Rey, and heartfelt toasts that revealed the sweet, indelible marks Tony and Mike have left on those who witnessed the start of their marriage. Here’s a glimpse into their day.

woodland-garden-wedding-grooms.jpgSame sex wedding newlywed portraits taken in Tampa, FL by Rising Lotus Photography

same-sexwoodland-garden-wedding-tampa-parlor.jpgCandid photo of grooms taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

chic-same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-tampa.jpgPhoto of grooms having a sweet and playful moment by Rising Lotus Photography.

hipster-same-sex-garden-wedding-tampa-foyer.jpgA portrait of the grooms on prior to their wedding taken by Rising Lotus Photography. same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-tampa-sign.jpgDIY wedding details captured by Rising Lotus Photography

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-signage.jpgWedding details from a same sex wedding taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-ceremony.jpgPhotos of the grooms' processional from a same sex wedding captured by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-vows.jpgAn image of the couple exchanging vows at the family compound taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex woodland-garden-wedding-hands.jpgRising Lotus Photography took this image of a same sex couple holding hands before they recited their wedding vows.

Tony and Mike requested that all wedding attendees observe a grey and yellow dress code so that they were all served as part of their wedding party instead of merely being guests.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-guests.jpgA candid moment of various guests witnessing the wedding ceremony taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-kiss.jpgPhotos of the newlyweds kissing and celebrating after exchanging wedding vows by Rising Lotus Photography.

Mike and Tony's dog, Clark, was one of the first to enthusiastically congratulate his dads on getting married. How cute is he?

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-dog.jpgA fun, sweet photo of the newlyweds playing with their dog captured by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-newlyweds.jpgRising Lotus Photography captured this image of the dapper grooms during golden hour.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-walk.jpgRising Lotus Photography took this photo of the grooms as they walked back to their wedding reception at the family compound.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-reception.jpgPhotos of the newlyweds' grand entrance at the family's private compound taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-wedding-dance.jpgNewlyweds share their first dance with guests during sunset by Rising Lotus Photography.

The grey color scheme included an ombre cake!

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-cake.jpgPhotos of the grey ombre cake and reception details taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-cupcakes.jpgPhoto of the dessert station, featuring yellow frosted cupcakes, acorns and pine branches taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-wedding-desserts-snacks.jpgA photo of a snack and dessert station taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-cake-cutting.jpgPhoto of the newlyweds enjoying the first slice of their wedding cake by Rising Lotus Photography.

A wedding toast is a great opportunity for a roommate/best friend to spill funny secrets. Clearly, Mike and Tony didn't mind.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-speech.jpgA candid photo of the newlyweds laughing during reception toasts taken by Rising Lotus Photography.

same-sex-woodland-garden-wedding-tampa-reception-finale.jpgWedding reception image taken by Rising Lotus Photography.