SANTA AND LENNY FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT |BAY PRESERVE At OSPREY AND MICHAEL'S ON EAST | SARASOTA, FL

November 30, 2017

Santa and Lenny first met each other on a blind date set up by her best friend Thuy and they have been together ever since!! Lenny set up a romantic surprise proposal earlier this year… on the beach at sunset, a candlelight picnic where he got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife.

Together they planned a perfect wedding day where they would say their vows under a beautiful oak tree with the water as their backdrop. We did have a little rain but it stopped in time for them to say their vows outside on the water just as planned!

The Bay Preserve at Osprey is such a lovely place to get married! There is a historic house with amazing architecture and amazing natural light. Followed by a reception at the amazing Michaels on East wine cellar. The reception was romantic and elegant, with candle light everywhere, wine bottles from floor to ceiling and a wonderful dinner, dancing, toasts and cake cutting. Santa and Lenny did an amazing first dance for everyone, she even changed into her special dancing dress and then back to her wedding dress to dance with her dad.

It was an amazing day and I am so honored to have been a part of their special day!

Congratulations Santa and Lenny… Thank you for being so wonderful!!

Lead Photographer | Christi Curtis
Associate Photographer | Stephanie Duffany

KIMBERLY AND CHRISTOPHER FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE BAYOU CLUB | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

November 30, 2017

They met over three years ago ~ how do I know? Well, he sent her flowers on her wedding day with three red roses for each year they dated and for the beginning of the story it was a beautiful one. Kim wanting to make a positive change in her life signed up for a personal trainer and Chris, beginning a career in his did not fathom that he would be meeting the love of his life and best friend that day. Neither were looking, both were taking positive steps and in the process found one another. Through their time together they found God and one another. A beautiful and significant dedication. And then, on 11.11.2017 they said their I do’s and I will infront of their loved ones at St. Raphaels Catholic Church where Kimberly’s family has had history in building and Kim herself had her first beginnings there.

It was a lovely day, I was so encouraged by these two as their positivity and beauty shined through the entire evening! They are both kind and are very much ying to the other’s yang. They floated their way through the day with so much love, laughter and celebration! Congratulations to Kimberly and Christopher! May God continue to shine down on you with the love and light you exude on others and more so!

Lead Photographer | Jess Orthober
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

LAURA AND MARK FEATURED IN THE LIMELIGHT | TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND RESORT | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

November 30, 2017

Laura and Mark were married in a beautiful ceremony and reception at the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort in St. Petersburg, FL! This sweet couple was a joy to work with and I loved capturing their beautiful beach wedding! The bride grew up in Florida and the groom moved here from Illinois so planning a beach wedding where their friends and family could join in as a destination made perfect sense! The couple met while working together in 2014 and discovered they had a huge love of their mutual favorite band Def Leppard!

I loved the story Laura shared about their engagement and why they love each other: “Mark Proposed at the Def Leppard concert, of course. Months prior to the proposal he had bought me a British flag to take to our next concert hoping we could get the band to sign it. In August we attended our 3rd Def Leppard concert together. After the concert was done we went to stand in line for a Meet and Greet, hoping we could get lucky and meet the members. We were the last ones in line so unfortunately we could not meet them. However the security guard, who happened to be Mark's friend, took the flag backstage for the members to sign. When we received our flag I opened it up and read, "Would you Marry Me?" Next thing I know Mark is kneeling on one knee proposing. It was the most perfect way he could have done it and a day we will never forget! We love that we can always be ourselves around each other no matter what. We can laugh at anything together and have many of the same values. We bring out the best in each other. Relationships always take hard work, but we truly have an effortless love. We love going to concerts and having fun. We also love going on adventures such as camping, biking, and fishing. We like binge watching TV series and going to the movies. We really like doing anything and everything together!”

The couple’s wedding day brought beautiful weather and clear skies! It was a gorgeous day for a beach ceremony and everything went perfectly smooth! I loved the couple’s idea of doing a private first touch where they held hands and said a prayer together prior to their ceremony without seeing each other. I also loved seeing the bride’s brother on Face Time watching the ceremony from Afghanistan where he is stationed in the military. Watching the bride speak to her brother from so far away on her wedding day was very special! We were treated to a very beautiful sunset and a fun reception where the guests danced the night away! In a nod to their love of 80’s rock the couple’s guest book was a guitar of the groom’s that he has had most of his life which also made for an amazing shot of the couple’s rings!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Johnson!

Lead Photographer | Sarah McDonald
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

PEGGY AND GERMAN STEP INTO THE LIMELIGHT | THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA | TAMPA, FL

November 29, 2017

Inspired by the 20’s and filled with love!

I had the pleasure of meeting Rocky and his humans Peggy & German as well as Peggy’s mom - Peggy! for their engagement session in Downtown Tampa. We met at University of Tampa and Rocky kept us all on our toes, he was just as excited to get his pictures taken as the couple!

We then met at the Tampa Sign by the Tampa Theater and The Vault where Peggy & German will officially say their I Do’s in June of next year. Peggy & German have been married for a year now and next year they will have their big wedding ceremony and reception alongside family and friends. I am so honored to be a part! I am looking forward to seeing this gorgeous couple say their vows and enjoy their well deserved wedding day.

Congratulations Peggy & German { and Rocky! }.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer

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

November 28, 2017

We had a wonderful evening with this classy and stylish couple. Kara and Brandon tied the knot in November at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg and enjoyed this special moment with their closest family and friends. The two could not contain their happiness while together, smiles and laughter were present as the two became one on this day.

After the ceremony, as once promised by Brandon, he surprised Kara with a cold beer and went by the waterside as husband and wife. The two then made their way to the reception hall which was lit from floor to ceiling in the most spectacular pink and purple lighting with warm glowing candles and natural pink flowers everywhere! Truly such a beautiful and elegant wedding they had in store, congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Band/DJ | Grant Hemond
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
Florist | Carter Florist
Hair Stylist | The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Invitations | Shutterfly
Reception Venue | The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Videographer | David's Bridal