Katie + Mike Step Into The Limelight | The Resort at Longboat Key Club | Sarasota, FL

Katie and Mike met in 2016 while they were both on vacation in New Jersey celebrating the 4th of July. While out with friends, the two met and formed an instant connection. After the holiday weekend, Katie returned home to Dallas and Mike to New York City. Over the years, love prevailed over distance and Katie and Mike decided on Austin to start the next chapter in their love story. On September 21st, 2021, Mike proposed to Katie at the botanical gardens, a favorite spot of theirs for date nights and live music.
Katie and Mike balance each other out perfectly and in a beautiful way they are both very laid back… they enjoy cooking, traveling, trying new restaurants and walking with their dog Cooper.
We can describe their wedding day as classic, pure and peaceful. It all went according to plan and they were able to enjoy each moment with ease. It was just lovely {just like Katie and Mike}.
We want to wish these two sweet souls a lifetime of happiness and many many meaningful moments together as Mr. & Mrs! Cheers!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Band | No Filter
Cake | Cakes by Ron 
Caterer | The Resort at Longboat Key Club 
Ceremony Site | The Resort at Longboat Key Club | South Beach
DJ | No Filter
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree | Christina & Stefanie
Florist | Lily Bella
Hair Stylist | Brides by Kelly Anne
Make-up Artist | Brides by Kelly Anne
Officiant | Weddings by Bonnie 
Reception Venue | The Resort at Longboat Key Club | Harbourside Ballroom
Transportation | Siesta Trolley 
Violinist | Alisar Electric Violin
Wedding Gown | Jenny Yoo

Carly + Ryan Step Into The Limelight | THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB | SARASOTA, FL

Fun, classy, elegant, seamless 

Carly and Ryan both were student athletes at the university of Florida and met out at a bar at Techno Tuesday in the springtime when both of their teams had a rare midweek off day. Ironically, they ran into each other in the student athlete study hall earlier that day and didn’t speak to each other, haha! They love their little family and life they’ve built together in NC with their pup. They love that they can be totally themselves and goofy and not take life so seriously. Together they enjoy hiking with Bambino or even just going for walks around the neighborhood together (they call them family walks), cooking and traveling. 

They were in Asheville, NC and hiking the Triple Falls trail in DuPont National Forest. They we got to the first waterfall and Ryan proposed! He nearly slipped on the wet rocks. It was the best because their pup Bambino got to be there and was in all the pictures! 

Carly and Ryan always dreamed of a beach wedding! Their wedding was fun and casual but still classy and elegant. The story reflected their personalities - they know how to have fun and not be so serious all the time, but can still be put together, classy, and poised! The wedding had a beachy vibe yet it was classic, luxurious and elegant. They are both pretty easy going people and their beach wedding spoke to their personalities in that sense. They also loved their venue and truly believe it is just the absolute best and will trump all other wedding venues! 

A really cool DIY project was incorporated into their wedding. They made sand dollars with their wedding date and location on the back for favors. They had a string to hang as a Christmas ornament for people to remember their day every holiday season. 

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie 
Cake | Cakes by Ron  
Caterer | Longboat Key Club 
Ceremony Site | Longboat Key Club
DJ | Jam All Day Entertainment
Event Planner | Swanky Soirée Events
Hair Stylist | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co
Reception Venue | Longboat Key Club
Transportation | Siesta Trolley
Wedding Gown | Betsy Robinson’s Bridal 

Elizabeth + Mark Step Into The Limelight | St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church + Longboat Key Club | Sarasota, FL

Elizabeth & Mark met in 2014 at a bar in Fayetteville and the rest is LOVE!
They spending time with their dogs, they love the beach, craft beer, traveling and grilling.
Elizabeth loves how funny & easy going Mark is and Mark loves how fun, strong and beautiful Elizabeth is.

They both envisioned a classy (yet) fun beach wedding, small and low key with the people they love the most… I think they nailed it!
Their classic and elegant details made their wedding a breath of fresh air, plus they are both so gorgeous so everythaaannng looks gorgeous!

We truly loved being a part of their day and we were so honored to capture such amazing memories for Elizabeth & Mark ❤

People… truly, enjoy the gorgeousness!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer 
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Band | Bay Kings Band 
Bridesmaid Dresses | Bella Bridesmaid
Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Longboat Key Club
Ceremony Site | St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree | Christina + Stefanie 
Florist | Ivy and Vine Floral Design
Hair + Makeup | Lasting Luxe
Invitations | Minted
Tent | US Tent 
Trolley | Siesta Trolley
Reception Venue | Longboat Key Club
Wedding Gown | Norman's Bridal