Hello again!  As you can see, since February,  I've failed miserably at keeping up with the blog again this year.

That doesn't mean I won't keep trying so go ahead and subscribe, you already know I won't fill up your inbox with too many posts! ;)

This has been my busiest year in business so far and yet I've taken on too many "private" clients that don't want me to share the images from their sessions and as such I've been "off the radar" so to speak.  Because of this, I'm now limiting the amount of commissions I will accept that demand privacy. This is another topic I need to tackle for a blog post at a later date....

For now, lets get to the long awaited sneak peak of Jackie and Greg's beautiful garden wedding. 

These two Key West locals are some of the most genuine, laid back, relaxed individuals I've met. When I moved here, almost 6 years ago,  I met Jackie and Greg through the dive shop they both worked at as Scuba Instructors. I was training for my advanced scuba diving certification with another instructor who became a close friend as well and the rest, as they say, is history.

  Yes, they've been dating a while now, and have experienced their share of challenges but that has only strengthened the bond they share and heightened the anticipation of their pending nuptials for the many, many people who are lucky to know and love them both.

So many of their friends pitched in to make their day special and I'll be sure to mention everyone at the end of this post.  

Enjoy this small sampling and be sure to check back in a couple weeks for their full gallery to be released. It is chock full of all of all of the "fun" photos I'm sure their guests will be glad I did NOT share here. 

Wedding Gown and bridal bouquetWedding gown in window with bouquet in front ..

Customized Wedding Dress HangerMrs. Miller custom wedding gown hanger ..

Wedding JewelryEarrings for the wedding day ..

Bride Getting ReadyJackie getting her make up done for her wedding day. ..

Bridal JewelryCrystal shell necklace the bride wore on her wedding day. ..

Bridal PortraitJackie in her wedding gown, on her way to the ceremony at West Martello Gardens ..

Outdoor Bridal PortraitJackie in her gown outside the LaMer and Dewey House with her reflection in the door showing both front and back of her wedding gown. . Beautiful Bride JackieBridal portrait at West Martello Tower .

Walk down the isleThe bride, Jackie, is escorted by her dad down the isle. This is about to be the first time her groom has seen her on the wedding day... ..

Groom's first sight of his brideThe groom, Greg, reacts to seeing his bride for the first time in her wedding gown as she walks down the isle. ..

Nervous beginnings at the altarnervous bride ..

After initial nervesBride and groom share a moment at the beginning of their wedding ceremony. ..

Time for Wedding VowsWedding vows exchanged at West Martello in Key West ..

Groom exchanges vows in Key WestVow exchange with adoring look from the groom to the bride. ..

Wedding Ceremony at West Martello Gardens in Key WestWedding ceremony ..

First kiss as husband and wifePronounced husband and wife in Key West. Wedding photography by key west photographer Mary Veal. ..

Food during cocktail hourSmall Chef At Large catered this beautiful spread at Jackie and Greg's wedding in the gardens at the West Martello. ..

Cupcake towerKey West Cakes made this beautiful and delicious cake atop a five story cupcake tower.

 .. Conch Tour Train Key WestGreat way to have a dramatic entrance or exit to your Key West Destination Wedding! Wedding centerpieces Key West styleThe bride and groom displayed pictures of themselves during various times in their history together on the tables along with candles and coasters. .. Flare Bartender Key WestStyled Photoshoot Coupon Key ..

Bagpipes played at wedding in Key West ..

First Dance handshakeJackie and Greg ended their first dance has husband and wife at Island Dogs in Key West by a cool hand shake. ..

Styled Photoshoot Coupon Key

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Miller!!!

Vendors List

Photography: Mary Veal / Mary Veal Photography

Photography Assistant: Cierra Grein

Hair and Make Up: Amber Hogue and Jackie Rann

Florist: Love in Bloom

Cake: Key West Cakes

Caterer: Small Chef at Large

Ceremony Venue: West Martello Tower

Officiant: Captain Frank Wasson

Reception Venue: Island Dogs

Ceremony Music: Tony Baltimore

Reception Music: DJ Andy Lewis

Flare Bartender: Josh Golders

Bagpipe Player:  

Menswear: Timmy's Tuxedo

Bridal Gown: Mikaella

Bride's ring: Blue Sophia

Groom's ring: Jack Daniels

Transportation: Conch Train