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Hi! My name is Kristen Morgan and I'm the owner of LanierStar. I photograph Weddings and Portraits throughout NE Florida and I'm available for travel. My personality is fun and laid back, which helps people feel comfortable around me. I'm also a self described laugh enthusiast (when you meet me you'll get it). At the same time my years spent managing businesses ensures that your experience will be positive and professional. My photography style is candid, using photojournalism to capture you in real life. No stuffy poses or forced smiles! The portraits I take are artistic and I use creative processing to bring them to life.

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The Ribault Club Wedding Photographers | Ft. George Island, FL | the peacock themed wedding

11.03.09 Posted in weddings 10 comments

Eye Candy warning: This is a photo filled post, so I am going to keep words to a minimum. If you love peacocks, turquoise and brown prepare for eye candy overload. This wedding was beautiful!

The first time I met Kelly and her sister Amy I knew I HAD to photograph this wedding. First off I felt like I had met up with long lost friends, gabbing the afternoon away, with so much in common. When I found out Kelly is a designer who was planning tons of fabulous details in her wedding I was smitten. Upon finding out that said details involved the use of peacock feathers, turquoise blue and brown I was completely in love.

Imran and Kelly met and live in New York, NY, but had their wedding near Kelly’s family. The ceremony and reception was held at The Ribault Club on Fort George Island, FL. There were many fabulous vendors, so please check out the links at the end of the post.

wedding ceremony under oak tree at ribault club

And, here is just a sampling of the fabulous details that Kelly so carefully planned out-

wedding floral arrangements bouquets centerpieces peacock feathers turquoise blue brown

front door wedding decor, fireplace mantle wedding decorations

Coordinator- Amelia Occasions at The Ribault Club

Catering- The Perfect Pear Catering Co.

Florist- Connie Ross

DJ- Steven Jacobson

Cake- The Cake Shop of San Jose

Kelly & Imran- many thanks for choosing me to document your day! I hope we can all hang out in NY very soon so I can get my tour. :)

Please do not copy, download or screen capture my photos. It is stealing.

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Kelly Boyett - 01.22.10 - 11:46 PM

Wow…Kristen! Everything looks so great! It sure is eye candy. What a beautiful day and it would not have been the same without you. I just adore you, your spirit, and obviously your creativity! I am so glad that such a wonderful occasion allowed us to meet. And your right, you, Amy, and I in one room equals laughter, smiling our faces off, and pure entertainment! We sure could talk for hours! Look out!

The photos are stunning! Brilliant work!

Kelly

Amy - 01.22.10 - 2:21 AM

Love it! All of it, of course the touches of peacock feathers and colors throughout are an instant fav of mine. Not sure what it is about them but this couple looks so different, they need a reality show or something. Lovely girl!

Steven Jacobson - Do Good DJs - 01.22.10 - 7:08 PM

Hey Kelly and Irman! Thanks so much for letting us be apart of your wonderful wedding. My favorite part was when all the new family danced to the Punjabi music. I wished i had a camera at that point, with all the smiles, dancing-hand gestures, and good feelings….all reflecting the spirit of your wedding.

Lindsay - 01.22.10 - 10:24 PM

Kelly, you look amazing and I love your dress. Your reception looks so beautiful!

Allison V - 01.22.10 - 11:37 PM

Fabulous! @ Kristen….Thanks so much for posting these amazing photos. My family and I were unable to attend the wedding. It’s so wonderful to enjoy Kelly and Imran’s day from a distance in our absence. @ Kelly…love the colors you chose and all the details throughout the decor. All your design work must be amazing!

Barbara Korey - 01.22.10 - 1:46 PM

What a lovely wedding and wonderful pictures capturing it. I’ve been anxiously waiting to see pictures.

marie boyett - 01.22.10 - 11:09 PM

I could look at these everyday. Wait! I am looking at them everyday….sometimes more than once. There’s still an emotional high looming in the air that I feel will last a good long time. Hugs to everyone..again and again and again.

Shaheen - 01.22.10 - 10:34 AM

Hi Kelly and Imran, the pictures are amazing, both of you look stunning. Kelly I love all the details and the vibrant colors. You did a beautiful job!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures……

kathy anderson - 01.22.10 - 11:11 AM

kristen you did an amazing job of capturing the beauty of this day! can’t wait to see the other photos of this gorgeous couple and their amazing day.

Kim Farrah - 01.22.10 - 7:33 PM

Hey guys! You are both so lovely and these photos are amazing!!!!!!!!! It is like reliving the dream day all over : )