We absolutely loved being a part of Mandi & Justin’s intimate ceremony…
They graced us with so much passion and love, we shed lots of happy tears.
They met online and have been doing life together ever since.
Justin had the biggest surprise for Mandi the day he proposed to her. Justin had their realtor call Mandi to schedule a walk through to go over some of the punch list items they had fixed. When she opened the door to the house, Justin was there on one knee in front of her. She now gets to think back to that day whenever she walks in the front door of their home (how memorable!)

They love to go out to nice restaurants, relaxing in their pool, traveling to new places and they have two dogs that they LOVE very much!
Mandi loves that Justin is so supportive and is always there for her when she needs him. He is trustworthy, reliable and an excellent leader. Justin loves that Mandi is caring, loving and supportive of him, even when it's not easy to be. He loves that she challenges him to be a better man, he loves that he knows she will be there for me no matter what the obstacle is.

Originally they had a more elaborate wedding planned. Mandi’s Grandfather had a health scare a few weeks ago and they realized that if the closest people in their lives wouldn't be able to see them get married, there was no point having it. Within 24 hours they canceled the wedding and started replanning (for the 3rd time!). Mandi & Justin were actually so excited about this intimate ceremony and that their parents and grandparents would get to be there to watch the exchange their vows.

Mandi has been coming to Longboat Key since she was 1. Her Grandparents bought a condo there and then moved there about a year after (to St. Petersburg). Mandi's Mom and Step Father moved to Bradenton when they retired. When her parents divorced when she was 13, she moved around a bit but Longboat Key has been the one constant in her life. Mandi couldn't wait to share Longboat Key with Justin because it's a such a special place to her.

Just the fact that they were able to pull it together this quickly and change on a dime actually is pretty indicative of who they are as a couple. It is a huge reason they know that they are meant to be together. Covid actually brought them closer together and even stronger as a couple. They were able to be a really good team making tough decisions and then not dwelling on them.

Their wedding day was a true example of letting love take center stage… they celebrated their LOVE beautifully and shared these beautiful moments with the ones who matter most - family!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown