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Rooftop Wedding in Downtown Jacksonville, FL | Married by the Lights of the City

11.25.09 Posted in weddings 56 comments

Steve and Charlene had an amazing wedding.  Their friend’s band played during the ceremony and it was one of the most incredible live performances I have ever experienced.  There was a roof top of people expressing love and gratitude for knowing this couple.  Everything combined to fill your heart with love and happiness- so much so that I cried during the ceremony.  I have never cried during a ceremony.  It was beautiful.

wedding day couple
wedding kiss under the bride's veil
bride and groom in downtown jacksonville florida with city skyline
bride and groom smiling in love
bride groom laughing with lights of downtown jacksonville florida at night
bride and groom lit by a street lamp on jacksonville fl riverwalk
wedding ceremony on rooftop in downtown jacksonville fl
praying over and blessing the newlyweds wedding marriage
bride lit by city lights
rose pearls rocks in vase wedding centerpiece
water lily lotus candle holder on wedding ceremony aisle
wedding table reception centerpieces

newlywed's first dance rooftop downtown

Many thanks to you all for your warm welcome.  I hope your honeymoon in Costa Rica was amazing!  :) Kristen

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Duana Brown - 01.22.10 - 9:33 AM

These pictures are absolutely stunning! Good looking couple!

Taylor Garrison - 01.22.10 - 9:40 AM

ha, this is funny, I know these two! (from church) You guys look wondeful and the pictures are fabulous Kristen! Congrats

Charlene Givilancz - 01.22.10 - 10:03 AM

Thanks for my pictures Kristen!! I love these so far. You are great and it was such a blessing to have you. You are so full of joy.

Stephen Struebing - 01.22.10 - 10:07 AM

Wow, these are great! Way more than I expected. Kristen was very fun. That bride sure does look good :)

Tesha - 01.22.10 - 10:15 AM

These photos are breath taking!!!

edward struebing - 01.22.10 - 11:27 AM

awesome pics of an awesome couple, steve and charlene

rachel struebing - 01.22.10 - 11:30 AM

WOW….you looked just like this…stunning beauty….it was the absolute best wedding ever, complete with shooting stars.

Mimi Christensen - 01.22.10 - 12:30 PM

Absolutely gorgeous and unique,every one! You captured the Spirit of this wedding beautifully.

Aidina Guerra-Craig - 01.22.10 - 12:36 PM

I also have to say WOW.. You not only looked amamzing but you and your new husband look so much in love.

Kristi Kadlubowski - 01.22.10 - 12:55 PM

I don’t think I have ever seen more beautiful wedding pictures. Totally Amazing!!! Beautiful Couple!!!

Laura Lee Ryan - 01.22.10 - 1:05 PM

Steve and Charlene – these pictures are gorgeous! Wish I could have been there in person. A truly beautiful couple.

Christine Farley - 01.22.10 - 1:11 PM

Charlene …you couldn’t look any more beautiful! The pictures are very unique and will make a beautiful album that you will always cherish. Congratulations!

Kristin Pedoulas - 01.22.10 - 1:14 PM

These are amazing….everything looked incredible!

Alyson Schneider - 01.22.10 - 1:15 PM

Charlene – These are amazing pictures. You were a beautiful bride and love the pictures with you and your husband. I can sense the love.

Siobhan O'Connor - 01.22.10 - 1:15 PM

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! The wedding looks beautiful and the two of you look stunning! Love the nightime wedding! I want to have another wedding!

Vanisha - 01.22.10 - 1:16 PM

You look amazing Charlene! Great photos!

Bridgett Luttenbacher - 01.22.10 - 1:16 PM

GORGEOUS PICTURES!!

Carolyn Nelson - 01.22.10 - 1:18 PM

What a beautiful couple! Everything looks picture perfect – I love the dress, the hair and the decor. The photography is incredible, some unique and amazing shots.

Kelly A - 01.22.10 - 1:20 PM

How awesome! Pictures are perfect. They depict what a perfect wedding should be. Charlene – you are beautiful in your pictures.

Reshma Naran - 01.22.10 - 1:29 PM

Wow! Amazing pictures and Charlene you looked stunning! Congratulations once again.

Heather Boughen - 01.22.10 - 1:50 PM

So very lovely – congrats Charlene & Steve – wishing you all the best from Canada (Paul’s sister)

Amber Bell - 01.22.10 - 2:05 PM

You both look gorgeous! Congrats again!

Linda Holfinger - 01.22.10 - 2:21 PM

WOW! So Beautiful! Amazing!

Bethany Bell - 01.22.10 - 2:32 PM

WOW!! Seriously, these pictures are fantastic! I really appreciate the one of you kissing through the veil, and the one where Char’s veil is flying behind her. God Bless you two, and you too Kristen!

sharon coblentz - 01.22.10 - 3:44 PM

These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! I cried because I wasn’t there to witness this Godly ceremony. Love u guys!

Bridgit Clinansmith (Pauls sister) - 01.22.10 - 9:43 PM

This website is truly innovative! I loved looking at the pictures of Charlene and Steve, it gave me a glimpse of thier special day! What a stunning couple, Congratulations to you both. Oh and I loved the shot of the centrepeices……I wonder if my sister in-law Kooki had anything to do with them, they were beautiful too!

Nancy Martinez - 01.22.10 - 10:41 PM

Charlene your pictures are beautiful!Stunning actually! I wish you and Steve a lifetime of happiness! God Bless you both!

Anna - 01.22.10 - 12:24 PM

Wow you guys are beautiful!

Rebecca Stepro - 01.22.10 - 12:34 PM

Love always speaks for Itself, so Beautiful.

Christa Cocilo - 01.22.10 - 3:43 PM

Great picture, great wedding, great people! Love you guys!!

vanessa - 01.22.10 - 11:46 AM

great photos – your smile is beautiful Char!

Benj Haisch - 01.22.10 - 11:46 AM

Awww! Congrats, Char! Enjoy marriage!

Yvonne - 01.22.10 - 11:49 AM

Wonderful pictures! They could be in a bridal magazine. I love the play with lights and the different perspectives. Love you guys!

Kimberly K. Echavarria - 01.22.10 - 5:40 PM

These pictures brought tears of happiness to my eyes! Char, you looked amazing! I am soooooooo happy for you! Misssss you and love you, so much! Truly wish I could have been there!

Bruce L. Hunter II - 01.22.10 - 5:57 PM

WOW!!! THAT IS AMAZING!!! Your photographer did such a good job!!! I LOVE ALL OF THEM!!! I’m taking some notes from her!

Bruce L. Hunter II - 01.22.10 - 5:58 PM

You two look so beautiful in these pictures! I’ll bet that the company can advertise with them!

Bruce L. Hunter II - 01.22.10 - 5:59 PM

That was an amazing panoramic shot of the altar surrounded by the skyline! I wish I could have done that with my camera!

Bruce L. Hunter II - 01.22.10 - 6:01 PM

Wow. I never realized that those lights on the boardwalk would serve as great photo shots. The black & white was a nice touch.

Bruce L. Hunter II - 01.22.10 - 6:02 PM

That one picture with Charlene’s veil waving in the wind really captures the emotion of the moment!

Bruce L. Hunter II - 01.22.10 - 6:07 PM

That one black & white picture of Steve in contemplation is a face that I see on him quite often in the Prayer House!

Laurie Stasi - 01.22.10 - 7:25 PM

Very nice photography. Nice job on a night wedding!

Lynn Keating - 01.22.10 - 7:32 AM

What an incredible photographer you are…to capture the love, joy and beauty of the marriage of Steve and Charlene. Wish I had been there.

Jeff & Michelle Burns - 01.22.10 - 12:23 PM

These photos of Steve and Charlene are simply breathtaking.
What a treasure of captured memories. We were blessed by being able to share in this glorious wedding.

hanna liv workman - 01.22.10 - 9:06 PM

wow char…you look so at peace…i love it! i am so happy for you guys

Jessica Kimball - 01.22.10 - 1:16 AM

Congrats to the beautiful couple. Amazing pictures and the start of a beautiful life together.

Heather Buckman - 01.22.10 - 10:06 AM

This wedding was GORGEOUS!! I love the artistic photos. Beautiful!!

Nicole Hinson - 01.22.10 - 11:19 AM

You’re GORGEOUS, Char!!!! These pics are incredible – can’t wait to see the rest!

Karen Tellmann - 01.22.10 - 11:46 AM

I love the opening picture and the lamppost picture, but the best is the almost kiss.

Davida Wright - 01.22.10 - 11:20 PM

These pictures are so beautiful. Congrats Congrats :)

sandy - 01.22.10 - 12:13 AM

amazing wedding shots of steve and charlene’s wedding..thanks for sharing them!

Lara Vruwink - 01.22.10 - 11:21 PM

Wow – it looked like an amazing ceremony. Charlene, you looked fantastic. Congrats!

Komal Patel - 01.22.10 - 5:03 PM

You look fabulous, very nice.

Peter Lemmenes - 01.22.10 - 5:31 PM

Congrats Steve! I’m happy for you both. Funny that you found my engagement pics on this website… 1/2 is coming up fast.

Emma W - 01.22.10 - 4:19 PM

This is absolutely beautiful. What venue is this? I’m wanting a rooftop ceremony and this looks amazing!

Sue Hager - 01.22.10 - 9:38 AM

Thank you very much for enabling me to see these beautiful pictures. They were absolutely stunning and you both looked so happy!

Sue Hager (Skip’s cousin)

April - 01.22.10 - 8:13 PM

These pictures are beautiful! Where did this take place?

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