Honeymoon Island Wedding Photographer: Kristen and Vaughn's Wedding Day


Honeymoon Island has a way of making every wedding feel effortless, and Kristen and Vaughn's day was no exception. Soft white and cream tones, a simple floral arch on the sand, and that wide open Gulf horizon made for a beautifully relaxed beach wedding.


Honeymoon Island Beach Ceremony


Kristen and Vaughn exchanged vows under a floral arch right on the sand, with the Gulf stretching out behind them. Guests gathered close in soft neutral tones, and the open sky gave us beautiful, even light for the entire ceremony. It's a simple setup, but Honeymoon Island does most of the work when it comes to setting the scene.


Golden Hour Portraits at Honeymoon Island


As the day wound down, we headed to the water for portraits, and Honeymoon Island delivered a sunset that stole the show. Layers of pink, orange, and gold lit up the sky behind Kristen and Vaughn as they walked the shoreline together, making for some of the most striking images of the whole day.


Honeymoon Island Wedding Photography


Kristen and Vaughn's wedding is a perfect example of why Honeymoon Island is such a popular spot for Tampa Bay couples. The natural beauty, the open beach access, and that unbeatable sunset make it hard to top. If you're planning your own Honeymoon Island wedding, take a look through more of our wedding galleries or check out pricing and packages to start planning your day.


Congratulations to Kristen and Vaughn. Thank you for having me out to Honeymoon Island for your big day.


Planning a Honeymoon Island wedding of your own? Get in touch and let's start planning.

Chalkboard wedding sign reading Kristen and Vaughn's Wedding beside a wicker basket and white chairs on a beach.
Starfish tied with natural raffia ribbon decorating white chairs at a beach wedding ceremony.
Two men walking along a sandy path through coastal grassland with palm trees, one carrying a black folder.
Bride in lace gown holding bouquet walks with man in cream suit on sandy beach during outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a sandy beach path surrounded by palm trees.
Small beach wedding ceremony with guests gathered around a floral arch on white sand with calm ocean backdrop.
Mother in red dress pinning a boutonniere on her smiling son in a white shirt at a beach wedding.
A groom in a white shirt smiles at his bride during an outdoor beach wedding ceremony.
Couple holding hands at beach wedding ceremony with officiant smiling under white canopy with floral arch.
Couple sharing a first kiss at a romantic beach wedding ceremony with guests and officiant in white attire.
Smiling bride wearing a white lace dress and floral crown holding a white bouquet at beach wedding.
Groom in white shirt and blue jeans smiling at bride during outdoor beach wedding ceremony.
Couple exchanging vows at a beach wedding under a white draped bamboo arch adorned with white flowers and starfish.
Bride and groom performing a sand unity ceremony at a decorated beach wedding altar.
Couple kissing at outdoor beach wedding ceremony with white chairs and guests on sandy shore.
Bride and groom pose on sandy beach wedding venue with white draped bamboo arch and ocean backdrop.
Large family group posing together on a sandy beach at sunset with calm ocean waves in the background.
A couple in white attire celebrates on a beach, pouring champagne at sunset.
Couple in white attire pours champagne together on a beach during a romantic seaside wedding celebration.
Couple toasting champagne glasses on beach at sunset, bride in white lace dress with floral crown, groom in white shirt.
Newlyweds kissing while holding vintage Mr. and Mrs. signs at their beach wedding.
Bride and groom holding a rustic ampersand symbol together on the beach after wedding.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a sandy beach at sunset in wedding attire.
Elegant bride in lace wedding gown holding white bouquet standing on sandy beach with ocean backdrop.
Couple in wedding attire embracing at sunset on a salt flat, woman in white gown with floral crown, man in white shirt.
Bride in elegant white lace gown holding bouquet on sandy beach at sunset, wearing delicate floral hair crown.
Handsome groom in white shirt and blue linen pants smiling on beach at sunset.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss at sunset on a beach, she wearing a white dress and floral hair wreath.
Bride and groom embrace on sandy beach at sunset, woman in white gown holding bouquet, man in white shirt and jeans.