National Association of Wedding Professionals | Marie Selby Gardens | Sarasota, FL

October 1, 2018

A night full of networking and education was enjoyed by all at the fabulous Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota. Selby Gardens is a tropical urban oasis amidst nature’s beauty with scenery of unparalleled botanical bliss. Heather Dorsten with The Knot presented a fabulous educational session, THE KNOT REAL WEDDINGS STUDY What Couples Want Now: Trends & Insights on Today's Couples!

Wedding industry professionals discovered the variety of benefits that will help grow our businesses with National Association of Wedding Professionals! An amazing team of talented wedding veterans will be working together diligently over the next several months to build an amazing chapter in Sarasota.

Michael’s on East provided the bar and these tantalizing tidbits:

• Steamed Bao Buns with BBQ Pork & Pickled Vegetables
• “Thai-Style” Fried Chicken Lollipops
• Steamed Vegetable Shumai with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce
• Tequila-Grilled Shrimp
• Burrata Crostini with Braised Baby Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Currants & Mint Pesto

Flowers by Fudgie provided the gorgeous flowers: kiwi hydrangea, peach spray roses, purple veronica and silver dollar eucalyptus nestled in silver cisterns.

Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

AV Sponsor: Sights and Sounds AV
Education Sponsor: The Knot
Floral Sponsor: Flowers by Fudgie
Food and Beverage Sponsor: Michael’s on East
Venue Sponsor: Marie Selby Gardens

Staci + Juan Step Into The Limelight | Carrollwood Country Club | Carrollwood, FL | Engagement Session

October 1, 2018

Soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs, Juan + Staci will be getting married in 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church, followed by their reception at the Carrollwood Country Club in Tampa. Staci and Juan decided to incorporate the Carrollwood Country Club into their engagement photographs to set the tone for their wedding, including the “save the dates,” to the invitations, even including her wedding colors in her attire for the engagement session.

Staci + Juan you both are SO wonderful…I can’t wait to meet your baby girl and I am very excited for your wedding day!

Congratulations on your 2016 engagement!

Lead Photographer | Stephanie Duffany

Nicole + Alex Step Into The Limelight | Grand Plaza Hotel | St. Pete Beach, FL

September 24, 2018

Easy to love = Nicole & Alex!

When you can just handle the small things gracefully together, say I love you and still enjoy life together to the fullest? You truly don’t need anything or anyone else to have fun, you just do!

Nicole & Alex enjoy spontaneous weekend trips and movie nights in, they love mimosa Sundays and doing home projects together. She is from the city of Chicago and he is from Saint Pete Beach and Nicole’s love for the beach made the decision for a beach wedding simply perfect. The nautical theme tied it all together so nicely.

One very unique thing about Nicole & Alex is that they truly LOVE DIY projects. From the seating chart to the card box, to the table numbers all beautifully thought out and handmade.

We truly loved meeting this sweet couple, Chanel {their doggie} and all their family. So many emotions, so much detail and most importantly lots of love.

We wish nothing but the best for Nicole & Alex! Congratulations.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Ariel + Barath Step Into The Limelight | Waldorf Astoria Orlando | Orlando, FL

September 11, 2018

Ariel + Barath first met each other while working at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Barath was the night manager and Ariel was a front desk agent. Immediately after meeting, they felt like they were drawn to each other. It enabled them to develop a close friendship and eventually they fell madly in love.

Barath proposed to Ariel by tricking her into thinking they were going to an Art Basal Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. He told her one of his good friends was in town and would meet us at the pool of the Waldorf Astoria. Barath led Ariel down to the cabana’s on the pool deck and signaled for her to follow him into one of the cabanas. When Ariel entered, she was amazed that the cabana was extensively decorated with hydrangea flowers, candles, champagne, Christmas lights, and photos of their friends and family. As Barath got down on one knee, Ariel noticed her family enter the cabana, in the most incredible proposal ever!

Ariel + Barath’s wedding day was magical as they became husband and wife in a romantic wedding ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria. Their altar was one of a kind with beach wood pillars and flowers accents holding up the most important detail of the ceremony, the huppah. The huppah was very important to Ariel because it is her late fathers Tallis…and with it at the altar, she knew her father would be there with her in spirit.

Ariel + Baraths wedding reception had top notch hospitality as each table had personal butlers waiting for them upon the their guests arrival. It was so heartwarming to watching Ariel + Barath together with their family. Some guests came as far as 10,000 miles away to spend this very special moment with them!

Congratulations on your happily ever after Ariel + Barath and may you continue to fall madly in love with each other every day!

Lead Photographer | Stephanie Duffany
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Carol Ann + Arnie Step Into The Limelight | St. Raphael's Catholic Church + The Birchwood | St. Petersburg, FL

September 10, 2018

What an amazing time we had with Carol Ann and Arnie here in the city of St. Pete. Our day started out at St. Raphels Catholic Church where the beautiful Ann and handsome Arnie got ready for their big day. Carol Ann wore a stunning dress with laced train and sleeves while Arnie wore a classic black suit with a red bow tie. The catholic ceremony was classic and tradition and had the sweetest moment between the two. They could not stop smiling at each other! Once they said their I-Do’s, the newly wed and all their guests had an elegant and timeless reception dinner at The Birchwood. The reception room was filled with red and white roses with black linens that added just the right amount of contrast. The cake and sweetheart table were also full of natural floral and different sized candles.

Carol Ann and Arnie’s love story began about 2 years ago when they fist met each other at a Catholic Matching website. Their seemlier interests and faith in the Lord brought them close and while on a Royal Caribbean cruise on New Years, Arnie proposed. A couple months later, The Birchwood, which was where they first dined together, would be the perfect place to celebrate their love towards each other.

Very happy for this wonderful and sweet couple. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

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