Lauren & Dylan: A Beautiful Beach Wedding at Angler’s

Wedding Blog
Written By Dani Long
A bride and groom pose for a kiss photo after saying their vows at a beachside wedding in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

If you ever find yourself searching for wedding venues in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, you might be tempted to pass over a result named “Angler’s Beachside Grill.” Sounds more like a casual dining joint than a business that could facilitate a full wedding, right?

That’s exactly what Dani and I thought when we headed to my niece’s wedding at that exact location. And it turned out to be far more stunning than we anticipated. With beach access and an event room perched on the second floor, it ended up being the perfect spot for their intimate ceremony. Plus, the food they served was a delicious way to celebrate the day!

Wedding reception table settings at Angler's Beachside Grill in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

It’s always emotional to photograph a wedding, but being Lauren’s uncle made it even more special. These two have already navigated challenges together, and their bond was clear to everyone present. Watching Lauren walk down the sandy aisle was a moment I’ll never forget. She was radiant as she walked down the sandy aisle in her gown, and Dylan’s expression said it all.

As the ceremony came to a close and the sun began to set, we took advantage of the soft evening light for portraits. If you’ve ever seen a Fort Walton Beach sunset, you know how breathtaking they can be. The beach, the sky, and the joy of the newlyweds all came together to create something truly magical.

Here’s to the newlyweds—may your future be as bright and beautiful as that sunset on your wedding day!

Venue/rentals/coordination: Angler’s Beachside Grill

DJ: James Bates

A bride and bridesmaid pose in matching getting ready outfits.
A bride applies lipstick in the mirror while getting ready for her wedding.
A bride laughs with her bridesmaids while getting ready for her wedding.
Blue and white wedding bouquet.
A bride and mother of the bride pose in the mirror as the mother zips up the bride's dress.
Three bridesmaids help each other zip and tie up their dresses.
A groom and his groomsmen pose for a photo before a beachside wedding ceremony.
A bride reads a letter her groom wrote for her ahead of their beachside wedding ceremony.
A groom reads a letter his bride wrote for him ahead of their wedding ceremony.
A bride and her bridesmaids walk across a white sandy beach.
A bride and her bridesmaids pose on the beach for photos in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
A bride walks across the sand alone in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
A bride and groom say their vows to one another before friends and family at a beachside wedding.
A wedding archway decorated with white and blue flowers.
Floral chair decorations at a beachside wedding.
Floral chair decorations at a beachside wedding.
A wedding archway decorated with white and blue flowers.
A groom gets his first look at his bride as she walks down the aisle.
A bride and groom share their first kiss at a beachside wedding.
A bride and groom walk back down the aisle as husband and wife at a beachside wedding in Florida.
A bridesmaid and groomsman celebrate their friends' marriage with a kick in the air, throwing up sand.
A bride and groom look into each other's eyes on the beach.
A bride and groom walk across a white sandy beach after getting married.
A bride and groom share a kiss on white sandy, Florida beaches.
A bride looks into her groom's eyes.
Dani Long
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