Saige + Scott Step Into The Limelight | Clearwater Hilton Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

An Intimate Destination Beach Wedding at Hilton Clearwater Beach

Saige and Scott’s story began with an immediate sense of knowing. The kind that does not ask for time or explanation. After meeting, it did not take long for Scott to realize Saige was the one. One month later, with the help of family, he planned a surprise proposal in the mountains of Maple Grove, Utah. A quiet setting. A simple plan. A moment that changed everything. Saige had no idea what was coming. She said yes.

When they began planning their wedding, they were drawn toward something intentionally small and deeply personal. Having both been married before, they wanted a day that felt honest, grounded, and centered on meaning rather than tradition. A destination wedding had always been Saige’s dream. Because they both love beaches and sunsets, Clearwater Beach, Florida became the natural choice.

They were married at the Hilton Clearwater Beach, surrounded by just over twenty of their closest family and friends. A private stretch of white sand, the steady rhythm of the ocean, and a soft February breeze set the tone for the day. Calm. Unrushed. Effortless.

Before the ceremony, Saige shared a first look with her two sons near the hotel lobby in front of a moss grass wall. A quiet pause before everything else began.

Saige was escorted down the aisle by her boys. As Scott saw her for the first time, emotion took over. Smiles, tears, and a stillness that lingered as they stood together facing the ocean.

Their first kiss as husband and wife turned into a long hug. Guests watched with quiet smiles, wrapped in ocean air and late afternoon light.

Saige and Scott are connected by their drive for life, their love of laughter, and a shared sense of adventure. They spend their time traveling, flying in Scott’s plane, working on home projects, and building a life that feels full.

Their wedding day felt like a reflection of who they are. Intentional. Simple. Grounded in love. A quiet beginning to a lifelong story.

Lead Photographer | Jeff Mitchell
Associate Photographer | Noelle Topa

Band | Jeff Tarquinto
Cake | Corey’s Bakery
Caterer | Clearwater Hilton Resort
Ceremony Site | Flamingo Beach
Event Planner | Haily Dick
Florist | 12A’s Flowers
Hair Stylist | Hilton Spa
Make-up Artist | Hilton Spa
Reception Venue | Hilton

Allison + Aaron Step Into The Limelight | The Don CeSar | St. Pete Beach, FL

There’s something magical about getting married by the ocean, the way the wind insists on being part of the celebration, the way the sunlight hugs every smile, and the way some couples manage to turn two ceremonies into the perfect script for a romantic comedy. That’s exactly what Allison and Aaron created: an elopement filled with laughter, unforgettable moments, and the iconic charm of The Don Cesar, where the hotel’s perfect shade of pink matched the glow these two carried all day.

There’s something magical about getting married by the ocean, the way the wind insists on being part of the celebration, the way the sunlight hugs every smile, and the way some couples manage to turn two ceremonies into the perfect script for a romantic comedy. That’s exactly what Allison and Aaron created: an elopement filled with laughter, unforgettable moments, and the iconic charm of The Don Cesar, where the hotel’s perfect shade of pink matched the glow these two carried all day.

Allison and Aaron met in college at Auburn University, of course they did. Where else would two adventurous souls who love hiking, traveling, and working out together cross paths? And after many journeys side by side, Aaron proposed on top of a mountain in Asheville, NC. Truly the perfect setting… though the real plot twist of the wedding day was him not convincing Allison to jump into the pool afterward. Allison, I’m sorry… but we need to acknowledge that would have been a legendary photo. 

Their wedding day was everything they dreamed of: intimate, family-centered, beachy, and relaxed… well, almost relaxed. Because after any beautiful ceremony, there’s always that little adventure — and for Allison, it came in the form of the classic “real bride moment”: her dress got dirty in the car. And yes, Allison, I sincerely feel for you… but it was so worth it. Because we got the photo. And photos last forever, while wedding dresses go to the dry cleaners and return pretending nothing ever happened. Now you not only have gorgeous images, you also have a great story to tell every holiday from now on. 

The first ceremony on the beach was everything they hoped for, simple, emotional, full of salty breeze and surrounded by the people who matter most. For Allison, having her family there was the heart of everything. Then we headed to The Don Cesar for round two (yes, this wedding had chapters): private vows, deep emotion, and that perfect historic charm they love so much. Honestly, having two ceremonies is kind of like working out at the gym… just when you think you’re done, surprise, another set. 

What made this elopement so truly them? They didn’t want attention, spectacle, or anything extravagant. They wanted something real. Something intimate. Something meaningful. A small ceremony in a historic Florida beach town with charm, color, and a lot of personality, just like them.

Two ceremonies, one slightly dirty dress, countless laughs, and a love story that began in college and turned into a forever promise by the sea, right in front of the most iconic pink hotel in St. Pete.

Allison and Aaron, thank you for letting me capture and tell this beautiful story. And I promise… next time, I’ll be on Aaron’s side, cheering for the pool jump. 

Congratulations! 

With love, 
Natalia Fontes

Lead Photographer | Natalia Fontes
Associate Photographer | Jalyssa Ellis 

Ceremony Venue | The Don Cesar Hotel
Reception Venue | The Don Cesar Hotel
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal
Make-up Artist | Adore Bridal