Rollins Chapel and Longwood Community Building

Today we had the pleasure of working at Knowles Chapel at Rollins and then off to the Longwood Community Building for a festive reception. The event was catered by Levan's Catering and as always, the food service was great. Deenice Productions provided the video coverage and they were team players which makes for a great working relationship. Congratulations to Sean and Melissa on their marriage today.

Wedding Assistance

There is no way to really rehearse the planning of your wedding unless you are in or know someone in the business. Many professional wedding vendors whether it be florists, DJ's or photographers just to mention a few, do not mind at all helping you to find the right vendors for you. It is true that some will only share their lists with you after you have contracted their services but there are many like us who believe that what goes around comes around. If you need help in planning your wedding in Orlando, Florida please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you the most beautiful wedding memories.

Time spent together.

I recently had the opportunity to spend quality time with friends in the business without having to answer a phone or an email for a couple of hours and it is something that I do not do enough of. We get so caught up in the busyness of the day every day and it becomes a habit. Take a moment to tell a friend or family member how much they mean to you. It is healthy for everyone.

Heathrow Country Club

Today I met up with so many great wedding professionals at Heathrow Country Club hosted by Sheila and Linda for the Perfect Wedding Guide monthly luncheon meetup. The food as always was excellent and it was a great 2 hours of vendor networking.

Inauguration Day

Today is inauguration day and we receive our new president. Whether you voted democrat or republican there are two very important things to remember. First, that you exercised your right to vote no matter who you voted for and second, that we should all show support for our new president. We should all be proud to be Americans, support our troops and try to continue improving this country and personally making a positive difference in the lives around us. The economy will no doubt turn around as everything goes through cycles. Life is full of change and how we deal with change is what matters. I think it was Monk who said "I don't mind change, I just don't like being there when it happens". Funny as that may sound we all probably feel that way so today, try to welcome change and look at it in a positive light.

What a day!

It is 9:30 PM and the day is finally winding down. Yes, today was a busy day to say the least. If today is any indication of how 2009 will be it should be a great year. It was one appointment after the other and couples are back into reserving dates in full force. We thank all of you for contacting Abba Photography and placing your trust in us to capture such an important day - your wedding.

Congratulations Joey and Rachel

Last night we had the great pleasure of photographing Joey and Rachel at The Courtyard of Lake Lucerne. It was a little brisk outside but it was still a great time for all. Darrin from Fun Factory DJ's did a fantastic job as he always does. Meiner's Catering provided a beautiful food setup that was described as delicious by the guests in their conversations with each other. All of the guests enjoyed their time from my perspective and this venue certainly provides a great location for an intimate wedding event. The photo ops are endless. The cake provided by Cut The Cake was beautiful and the design was custom to the bride and grooms request.

Year in review

Abba Photography would like to take this opportunity to thank so many of the Orlando and Central Florida venues and wedding vendors for making our working experience a great one. They are as follows: Embassy suites Hotel - Downtown Orlando, Embassy Suites Hotel - Altamonte, Winter Park Raquet Club, Marriott Lake Mary, Courtyard of Lake Lucerne, I.W. Phillips and Dr. Phillips House, Lake Mary Events Center, Altamonte Chapel, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Winter Park, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church of Maitland, Holy Trinty Greek Orthodox Church, Orlando History Center, Citrus Club, Wyndham Resort on Sand Lake Road, The Palace of Buena Vista, Casa Feliz, Rosen Plaza, Rosen Center, Tuskawilla Country Club, Timacuan Country Club, Leu Gardens, Windermere Country Club, Nativity Catholic Church of Longwood, Longwood Community Building, Mission Inn of Howie in the Hills, Tanner Auditorium, Maison Jardin, Weston Grand Bohemian Hotel - Orlando, Renaissance Hotel Sea World, Disney Wedding Pavilion and Grand Floridian Hotel, Shades of Green, ORLANDO VIDEO ARTISTRY, PRO ONE VIDEO PRODS., TREASURED MOMENTS, REV. JIMMY JOHNSON, DONNAKAY & CASANDRA, REV. KEVIN KNOX, TINA ROBINSON, LINDA CALDERARO, CHRISTINE MACPHAIL, CATHERINE WAY, JEFF SCOTT, HORIZON ENTERTAINMENT, DAZIGNS, INC., CREATIVE ELEGANCE, VINTAGE VINES, SPECIAL TOUCHES BY DEB, CARLY ANES, PEDDLES WEDDING FLOWERS, WHITE ROSE DJ'S, JUNCTION 88 PRODS., FUN FACTORY ENTERTAIN., CRYSTAL LAKE DJ PRODS., MARC BURGESS PRODS.,SILVA ENTERTAINMENT, WEDDINGS ONLY, LEVAN'S CATERING, PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING, JOHN MICHAEL EVENTS, Arthurs Catering, BAKE ME A CAKE, SPRINKLES cakes. The list goes on and we know it is possible your name may have been overlooked here and we apologize if that is the case. We thank you all and look forward to working with you well into the future.

Bride Wars !

Don't let an uncertain economy dash your dreams of a perfect wedding this year. You can still have a wedding ceremony in a smaller more intimate capacity. You can also host smaller gatherings at popular restaurant locations that often offer private rooms for these medium sized gatherings. We have seen this trend in our own travels and it seems to be well received. Why not throw an anniversary party celebration at a later time when finances are better rather than putting the wedding plans on hold. The Secret Garden is our exclusive location that fits this bill perfectly and there are numerous excellent restaurants in the immediate vicinity that would love your business in these unique times. All inclusive packages are available as seen on our web page titled "The Secret Garden". Call 407-617-5622 for details.

New Years Eve Wedding

We had the pleasure of working with Hadley and Brandon on 12/31/08. We captured images of this wonderful couple at the Downtown Orlando Marriott. The ceremony and reception went like clockwork and the reception room was beautifully decorated. The ceremony took place outside on the outdoor terrace overlooking a twilight lit downtown backdrop. The music was provided by Marc Burgess of Marc Burgess Productions which always insures the wedded couple with the finest music and emcee'd event. Rev. Kevin Knox officiated the ceremony with his warm personality. Laura Ball with the Marriott as always took care of every detail of the event.

Happy New Year

Well 2008 was certainly an interesting year in the news. Choosing to look at everything optimistically is certainly a choice and one that makes every day better than the last. We have all experienced growth in some way or another and we look forward to another great year ahead and wish you the same.