Five years. Five years since we walked down the aisle, hand-in-hand, as the new Mr. and Mrs. Stoker. On a Friday the 13th, in an old rustic train depot, David and I promised our whole heart and our future to each other. We were young, fresh out of college, excited newlyweds ready to take on life together. We were anxious, slightly overwhelmed but completely ready to start our married life. And now here we are, five years later. I could never describe what these past five years have meant to me. We have explored the world, lived in 5 different cities and still enjoyed many nights at home on the couch together. Our I do has become We Still Do. We still promise to be a loving, supportive spouse that actively pursues one another. We still say thank you for cooking dinner and we take turns doing laundry. We still get excited about date nights and the opportunity to do something new. We still promise to be each other’s #1 supporter. We still do.
THANK YOU to my talented friends Emily and Thomas for these ah-maz-ing film images of us celebrating our anniversary. We met on a sunny Sunday morning and explored Philippe Park until we found the perfect spot to read our vows to each other again. Scroll down for my favorite photos from the session and a little Q&A with yours truly.
Photography: Emily Katharine Photography
Hair and Make Up: Joanna Lanzi
Dress: Macy’s
Location: Philippe Park
Flowers: Trader Joe’s
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Let me introduce you the biggest University of Florida Gator fans and the sweetest newlyweds! Elizabeth and Alex love their Gators so much and knew they wanted to incorporate it into their wedding day. They met at a UF soccer game, dated while living in Gainesville, and even traveled to the ESPY awards in LA to represent the Gators when Elizabeth won ESPNU’s 
One week ago, Megan and Nathan were having the night of their lives with their closest friends and family at the Davis Island Garden Club in Tampa. The two had exchanged vows to spend the rest of their days together and they could finally call each other husband and wife! They had perfect weather (even with predicted thunderstorms!), a gorgeous venue, hand-crafted DIY details by the bride, and love that completely filled the room. These two met three years ago while country line dancing. Who knew, you can actually meet your future spouse in a country bar!! Megan and Nate, thank you for inviting us to document your day. We loved every minute of it!! Enjoy their love story.
Katie and Ryan were married under a beautiful oak tree in his grandparent’s backyard on Saturday. Their family and friends whole-heartedly cheered as they had their first kiss as husband and wife. Their wedding day held so many special details. Katie wore her mom’s wedding garter and used lace from her veil in the bridal bouquet, they buried a full bottle of bourbon near the ceremony site a month before the date to prevent rain (it worked!), and they invited Ryan’s grandparents to dance at the reception to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary. Any wedding that has an outdoor ceremony, delicious BBQ, dancing under the stars, and a marvelous chinese lantern release is fine by me! Enjoy Katie and Ryan’s wedding day.
