JENNIFER AND CRAIG FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | INDIGO HARVEST EVENTS AT D&J BLUEBERRY FARMS | INVERNESS, FL

We had such a beautiful experience with the sweetest couple on this fine November day. Craig and Jennifer had their wedding at Indigo Harvest Events located at D&J Blueberry Farm. This couple’s love and affection touched our hearts and their laughter and joy on this day was contagious - we could not get enough of them!! The couple said their I-Do’s under the shade of mother nature’s trees at this farm while family and friends were present. Their reception took place inside the beautiful barn house located right in the middle of a vast blue berry field, Rustic wood detailing and natural flowers filled the reception. As night fell, the lights of the barn lit up the warm cozy room where guests enjoyed drinks, and dinner. Such a great wedding full of funny and sweet moments with these two love birds. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Band/DJ | Travis with Elite Sounds
Bridesmaid Dresses | David's Bridal
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Katch Twenty-Two
Ceremony Site | Indigo Harvest Events at D&J Blueberry Farms
Event Designer | Tara Figueroa with White Elm Creative
Event Planner | Tara Figueroa with White Elm Creative
Florist | Allen's Florist of Brooksville
Invitations | Elegant Wedding Invites
Reception Venue | Indigo Harvest Events at D&J Blueberry Farms
Wedding Gown | CC's Bridal
Bartender | Mix It Up

AMY AND AARON FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | PALM LAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

We had the wonderful opportunity to join these two gorgeous individuals once again this November day to capture the two getting joined in marriage as one.

We had met Amy and Aaron before to shoot their engagement session and honestly fell in LOVE with their personality and just how precious they were together. The same great energy from this lovely couple was present throughout their entire wedding and it was just A-MA-ZING!

They both met in 2015 at the University of Florida when one of their programs overlapped. They found interest in each other and began a beautiful and adventurous relationship. Aaron fell in love with Amy’s spontaneous, silly, caring, smart and random character and Amy loved just how kind, genuine, romantic and sweet Aaron is. Their love escalated and one day, while at Central Park, Aaron proposed to Amy in the middle of the skating ring!

They enjoy having brunch, traveling, bowling and of course, talking about teeth!! The are PERFECT for each other and this translated so beautifully into their wedding day!!

Amy and Aaron said their I-do’s at Palm lake Christian Church in front of their close friends and family and made their way to the Museum of Fine Arts to celebrate their marriage. Black and white details with silver accented pieces filled their reception room along with touches of natural flowers.

Aaron and Amy, it was truly a pleasure to join both of you on this marvelous, very classy and overall fun wedding day. I wish both of you the best of the best and so many more great years together! Congratulations!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Ela Raveling

Band/DJ | Inpulse Entertainment
Bridesmaid Dresses | BCBG dresses
Cake | Olympia Catering
Caterer | Olympia Catering
Ceremony Site | Palm Lake Christian Church
Event Planner | Enchanted Journey
Florist | Wonderland Floral Art
Hair Stylist | Keith De Frain / Mikey Bessette
Invitations | Carlson Craft
Make-up Artist | Carey Hinrichs
Reception Venue | Museum of Fine Arts
Wedding Gown | CC's bridal boutique

 

ALLYSON AND MAX FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | THE VINOY RENAISSANCE ST. PETERSBURG RESORT AND GOLF CLUB | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Allyson and Max are High School sweethearts. They met when Allyson was a Freshman and Max was a Junior in a Gym class they had together. Max proposed at a tower overlooking the lake at sunset and had a surprise engagement party afterwards. These two are truly best friends; they laugh a lot and are just two happy peas in a pod. They enjoy traveling, hanging out with family and friends, looking at French Bulldog puppies, watching football, movie nights and living room dance parties!

Their wedding was a vintage glam extravaganza! Their guests truly felt like they were in a glamorous magical place. Think “Beyonce meets Great Gatsby.” Inspiration for the color palette evolved from Allyson’s life-long love of purple. Deep purple is especially beautiful for fall and adding the glitter of course took the bling factor up a level! As for the location, Allyson toured The Vinoy with her sister when she got married and she fell in love. The hotel exemplifies that they both are “old souls.” Their wedding was one one big "Living room dance party" with family and friends.

The highlight of the ceremony was when Allyson walked down the "runway" and when the couple exchanged their vows.

The first dance was such a magical, incredibly intimate moment that encompassed the couple’s aura. A very special detail are the name place cards, handmade by the bride’s best friend and Bridesmaid Elie.

We are so honored to capture this wedding for such a loving and sweet couple. They were truly surrounded by a supportive group of endearing family and friends.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Kay Kennedy

DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates | Michael Planas
Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Cake | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Caterer | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Ceremony Site | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Event Planner | Artistry Designs Group
Florist | Artistry Designs Group
Hair Stylist | Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group
Invitations | Inviting Business Paper Boutique
Make-up Artist |  Jamie Stehlin Artistry
Reception Venue | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Videography: JL Video
Wedding Gown | The White Magnolia

NICOLE AND ARJUNE FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | MARIE SELBY GARDENS | SARASOTA, FL

Nicole and Arjune had an elegant, very romantic and intimate wedding within the greenery of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. Nicole’s Grandmother was the officiant who married this gorgeous couple which was a surprise to very the sweet and loving family. Between laughter, Arjune and Nicole read their personal vows to each other and tied the knot with a kiss while the sun set behind them.

Nicole and Arjune enjoy cooking, traveling, having fun and being outdoors as much as possible. They love and support each other in every way possible and try to make the best out of every situation good and bad. They had always planned to incorporate nature into their wedding day and they did just that by having and outdoors ceremony and most beautiful outdoor candle lit dinner under one of their favorites trees at the garden - the Banyan tree.

It was such a pleasure it was to be part of this spectacular wedding. Nicole and Arjune, I wish you both a wonderful life full of many more happy moments and even more reasons to laugh and have fun! Congratulations to the newly weds!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Band/DJ | DJ Fitz Otis
Caterer | Michael's on the East
Ceremony Site | Marie Selby Gardens
Hair Stylist | Michele Renee The Studio
Make-up Artist | Michele Renee The Studio
Reception Venue | Marie Selby Gardens

DAWN AND SEAN FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | ST. BRENDAN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH AND HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH | CLEARWATER BEACH, FL

Dawn and Sean were married in a beautiful ceremony at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church and celebrated in a formal and elegant reception at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach!  The couple’s wedding suited them perfectly as both Dawn and Sean are catholic and wanted their wedding ceremony to be traditional and meaningful to them as well as their families.  Dawn wanted to be married somewhere in her home state of Florida and Clearwater Beach was the perfect choice not only for it’s gorgeous views but so that their out of town guests could be provided a wonderful vacation spot!  It was a beautiful day for this amazing couple surrounded by their closest friends and family who traveled from all over to support the newlyweds on their special day! 

I loved the story that the bride shared with us about how she and Sean met and how he proposed! 

“After graduating college, we both moved to New York City to get our first jobs, he moved down from upstate New York and I moved up from Florida. After a few moths of odd jobs, I was a temp and he worked at a golf course, we randomly - and luckily - got our first real full time offers to work at a media planning company called PHD. We started two weeks apart in February and March 2010. We both joined the softball team right away, him because he is great at sports and loves to play everything, and me because my boss (Lane Sorkin who will be attendind) was the team captain and they needed more girls to play. Also, he lured me in via the social aspect because after the games we all went to a bar called Ship of Fools to hang out. We met on the softball team, the Birds, where Sean was elected MVP and I was elected MIP for learning how to throw a ball properly. Our fondest early dating memories are from hanging out after softball games on Randal's Island. We even had our first kiss after playoffs! We dated in secret for about a year while we worked together but it wasn't a well-kept secret and most people knew. Once Sean left the company we kept dating and 5 years later were engaged!  For my 30th birthday last year, we planned a big trip to California. I wanted to go to Napa one day so Sean suggested we split up making the reservations, he'd make the first, I'd make the second and we would go from there. The first one was at a tiny family run winery called Viader.  He made a reservation for first thing, 10:30am. When we arrived there was no one there except one other couple and we were seated at our own terrace for a private tasting. Having not been to a nice winery I thought this was the norm - not that he had reserved the space. After the tour and tasting, Sean got out his phone and fake called an Uber. He said one was on the way but a few minutes away so why don't we walk along the vineyard and take some pictures. Walking along, he stopped about half way and embarrassingly got out a selfie stick to take our photo because no one else was around. Afterwards he started a little speech of how glad he was PHD brought us together and so on (I don't actually remember anything once I saw him going into his pocket) and got down on one knee to propose! We spent the rest of an amazing day visiting different wineries and calling family members in between stops.”

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Reardon!

Lead Photographer | Sarah McDonald
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Band/DJ | Grant Hemond
Bridesmaid Dresses | Weddington Way
Cake | Chantilly Cakes
Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach
Ceremony Site | St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
Event Planner | Simply Divine Events
Florist | 2 Birds
Hair Stylist | Collective Creations
Invitations | Debbie Hassan
Make-up Artist | Collective Creations
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach
Videographer | Voila Cinematic
Wedding Gown | Romona Keveza