✨ “Becky & Steven’s Galactic Love Story: A Pensacola Beach Wedding on the Edge of the Universe” ✨A Star Wars Day wedding. Beach views. Cold sparklers. Anime swords. Say less.
- Shawn Handrahan
- May 5
- 3 min read

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if two wildly-in-love humans threw a wedding at the intersection of rom-com magic and sci-fi fandom glory, let me introduce you to Becky and Steven.
Their wedding, held on May 4th (yes—Star Wars Day) at Pier Suites in Pensacola Beach, Florida, wasn’t just a celebration. It was a freaking experience. One part soft, boho dreamscape. One part cosmic love odyssey. And all parts real, unscripted, holy-crap-this-is-actually-happening emotion.

As a Pensacola wedding photographer, I’ve captured love on rooftops, beaches, forests, and dance floors—but this one? This one hit different.
💫 The Beginning of the Adventure

They got ready at Pensacola Beach Resort, where anticipation hung in the air thicker than Florida humidity. Becky’s girls were a glow of dusty rose and eucalyptus tones, while Steven and his crew—socks pulled tight and spirits high—prepped for a day that would rewrite the love story rulebook.

No first look? Nah. These two kept it classic with a first touch—palms pressed around a doorway, hearts thundering, breathing in a moment of intimacy before the chaos. The silence said everything. And then…
✈️ The Sky Opened Up: Blue Angels Overhead
While Becky was tucked away, hidden from view in full bridal stealth mode—heart pounding, dress perfectly fluffed, waiting for her cue—we pulled off something legendary. With the ceremony space cleared and the wind teasing through the gauze of the Gulf breeze, we brought Steven out onto the Pier Suites balcony for a portrait that didn’t just capture the light…
…it captured the weight of the moment.
There he stood—alone above the waves, in the place where he’d soon say his vows—staring out at the ocean like a man who knew the next chapter of his life was seconds away from beginning. The kind of shot you don’t pose, you just feel.

And then? As if the gods of storytelling were flexing, the Blue Angels flew by—a full squadron of jet-powered thunder roaring down the coastline. Right past the pier. Right past Steven. I snapped the shutter mid-flyby and just knew—we had something special. The kind of image that doesn’t just belong in a gallery… it belongs in their legacy.


🌊 Ceremony in the Sky

They said their vows on the balcony of Pier Suites, waves crashing behind them like nature’s applause. The guest list? Intimate. The emotion? Massive. With just 31 of their favorite humans present, every laugh, tear, and whisper of “I do” felt magnified. Steven’s grandparents—who helped raise him—were treated like royalty, their love honored front and center. There wasn’t a dry eye on that balcony. Not even mine. (I have dust in my lens, okay?)

🏖️ Couple Session: Galactic Edition

After the kiss? We hit the beach. And listen—golden hour must’ve had a crush on these two, because it showed up hard. The wind pulled at Becky’s dress like a live-action fairytale, and Steven? Let’s just say if there was a lightsaber in his hand, you’d think you were watching an alternate-universe Jedi wedding spinoff.

This is why people hire Destin and Pensacola wedding photographers who care. Because these moments? They don’t repeat themselves.

🎉 The Reception: Mayhem, Magic, and Pure Joy
Let’s talk about the reception. One word: vibes.

They kicked off with a first dance that turned into a group dance, and suddenly everyone—grandparents, flower girls, your weird cousin—was twirling under twinkly lights like it was the final scene of a movie. Then came Disney trivia(yes, really), and somehow that spiraled into a sea of laughter, fierce debates over Pixar films, and unrelenting joy.



Their gifts? Forget wine glasses and monogrammed towels. Becky and Steven got Star Wars Legos and anime swords. Legends only.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get better—they tore through a cold sparkler exit, hand-in-hand, laughing like two people who just realized they’d time-traveled into the best version of their lives.

✨ Why This Matters (And Why You Should Care)
You’re not just planning a wedding—you’re building a world. A world that feels like you. If Becky and Steven’s wedding proves anything, it’s that you don’t have to fit inside the Pinterest-perfect box.
Whether you’re planning a barefoot ceremony in Destin, a candlelit reception on Pensacola Beach, or something entirely off-the-wall and uniquely you—I’ll show up with cameras ready, eyes wide, and heart open.

I’m not just a photographer. I’m a memory maker. A chaos wrangler. A ninja with a camera and a sucker for a good cry during vows.
So, if you’re out there looking for a Pensacola or Destin wedding photographer or videographer—someone who’s down to capture your first look or your first touch, your Star Wars cake toppers, your anime sword fights, or your barefoot sunset kisses—
you’ve just found them.

Let’s make it art. Let’s make it weird. Let’s make it you.
First of all, Becky and Steven are just out of this world, amazing humans! I loved performing their ceremony!
Second, these photographers go out if their way to make capture beautiful moments. Ya'll had some INCREDIBLE shots!
I am so happy for ya'll! I truly am.
Beautiful photos.
Absolutely amazing! Captured some Star-mazing moments!! Love the story
Favorite line....."Legends Only"...had such a blast sharing your experience and May the 4th be with you forever.
So beautiful!