Wedding Inspiration

 the Nuckols Wedding At the Lightner Museum Was The Definition Of Timeless Luxury. The Day Was Filled With Elegant Design, Rich Music, And Personal Touches That Elevated The Entire Day. Set Inside One Of St. Augustine’s Most Iconic Historic Venues, Every Moment Felt Grand Yet Intimate, Modern Yet Rooted In History. The Day Began With A Romantic First Look In The Courtyard, Surrounded By Arched Walkways And Lush Greenery That Created The Perfect Setting For A Quiet Moment Between The Couple. The Indoor Ceremony Followed, With Soft Lighting, Stunning Architecture, And An Energy That Felt Reverent And Warm. Throughout The Evening, Luxury Met Celebration. A Live Saxophone Player Set The Tone During The Reception, Adding A Sultry, Elevated Vibe To The Space. Later In The Night, Guests Were Surprised With Late-night Snacks, Crispy Fries And Artisan Gelato, A Fun, Elevated Twist On Comfort Food That Kept The Energy Going Strong. They Had Some Of The Most Stunning Details, Postcards From Their Travels As Their Guestbook, Thrifted Broaches For The Mens Boutonnières, The Bride Even Thrifted Long Sleeve Shirts And Embroidered Her Bridesmaids Names Onto Them, And She Even Embroidered The Inside Of The Grooms Suit Jacket With A Sweet Note. We Took Full Advantage Of The Museum’s Stunning Interior And Exterior For Couples Portraits. The Vibe Was Classic, Romantic, And Refined. Every Image Felt Cinematic, Framed By Warm Light And Timeless Backdrops. The Night Ended With A Private Last Dance, Sparkler Exit, And The Couple Walking Off To Their Hotel. From Start To Finish, The Nuckols Wedding Was A Seamless Blend Of Style And Heart, Proof That The Best Weddings Are Equal Parts Beautiful And Deeply Personal.

the Vendor Team:

Venue | the Lightner Museum - @lightnermuseumevents

planning | coastal Celebrations St. Aug - @coastalcelebrationsstaug 

photo | evergreen Photo Co. - @evergreenphoto.co

video | rene Visuals - @rene_visuals

ceremony Music | jax Strings - @jaxstrings

dj/mc/live Saxophonist | cos Celebrations - @coscelebrations

floral Design | tula Rose Florals - @tularosefloralevents

catering | chefs Garden Catering - @chefsgardenevents

beauty | the Bar Dot - @thebardot

rentals | st. Johns Illuminations - @stjohnsilluminations 

for Couples Who Want Joy Over Chaos, Champagne Over Checklists, And Presence Over Pressure.

let’s Get One Thing Straight: You Deserve To Have A Wedding Day That Feels Like You. Not Like A Pinterest Board Exploded. Not Like You’re Starring In A Reality Show Called “who’s Melting Down First?” Just You, Your Partner, Your People, And A Whole Lotta Love. As Someone Who’s Seen Weddings From The Inside Out (hi, I’m Jamie—a Colorado Wedding Photographer Who’s Third-wheeled More Love Stories Than I Can Count), I’m Here To Give You The Real, Un-googleable Tips That’ll Help You Actually Enjoy Your Wedding Day. Like, Stress-free And Fun. Yes, It’s Possible. Let’s Break It Down.

1. Mindset First: your Wedding Isn’t A Performance

one Of The Biggest Mindset Shifts I Encourage Couples To Make Early On Is This: Your Wedding Is Not A Production—it’s A Celebration. Here’s How To Start Rewiring Your Brain For That:unfollow Pressure-inducing Content: If Wedding Tiktok Or Certain Instagram Accounts Make You Feel Behind, Unworthy, Or Overwhelmed, It’s Time To Mute Or Unfollow. Create Space For Inspiration, Not Anxiety. Daily 5-minute Mindfulness Check-ins: Starting A Month Before The Wedding, Set A Timer For 5 Minutes A Day. Breathe. Visualize How You Want To Feel On Your Wedding Day (calm, Connected, Present—whatever Your Vibe Is). That Feeling Is Your North Star. Let It Guide Your Decisions. Adopt A ‘good Enough Is Great’ Mantra: Perfection Is A Myth. Let That Go Now, And Replace It With “this Is Meaningful To Us, And That’s Enough.”