Megan + Ed Step Into The Limelight | Seagate Hotel & Spa + Seagate Country Club | Delray Beach, FL

October 15, 2018

Megan & Ed met each other at the University of Florida at a dental school and nursing school social. They enjoyed a couple of drinks and danced the night away, only to meet each other the next day for breakfast {the rest, they say is history!}

Instantly we began to see the love these two share for each other. Megan is the sweetest thing ever! She is so genuine, delicate, caring and just a joy to be around. Ed is a true gentleman and cares for others in every way. Their wedding reflected ALL of those attributes as we witnessed Megan & Ed interact with each other, family and friends. It was such a delight to be a part of their day!

When I asked why they selected The Seagate Hotel & Spa and The Seagate Country Club, their answer was so selfless… they wanted a location everyone could enjoy, not only during the wedding day but also the entire weekend with different activities and great restaurants around. They made sure their guests felt welcome, comfortable and a part of the family.

With that in mind, their entire day was impeccable! Beautifully planned and executed by Your Special Day by Joni and her team and we ALL felt at ease and were able to truly enjoy each moment. I love when I can look back and say, “they truly enjoyed their wedding day” We all felt it, we were all living such great moments together. From the getting ready to the glow sticks send off… it was all elegant, meaningful and fun!

Megan & Ed, thank you so much for having us and allowing us to be a part of such a memorable day! We wish you both ALL the best life can bring,

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Hanni + Brian Step Into The Limelight | Zota Beach Resort | Longboat Key, FL

October 15, 2018

Hanni and Brian were introduced by a friend/co-worker. They immediately hit it off and began dating. At the time, Brian lived in Virginia Beach so he would drive up every other weekend for a whole year until he moved up to Northern Virginia. In mid May, Brian put a ring on a crawfish claw on a plate of crawfish and proposed to the love of his life, Hanni. They absolutely love spending time together and enjoy each other’s friendship. Together, they fly fish, enjoy bike rides, walk their two labs and enjoy traveling.

This wonderful couple got married at the Zota Beach Resort in Long Boat Key FL. Their beautiful ceremony was held on the beach. Hanni looked spectacular in her white wedding gown as her father walked her down to meet Brian who was so excitedly waiting for her. This was definitely a moment to remember since her father had recently had a couple complications but he made it down the aisle to give her away.

After this heartwarming ceremony, the new weds joined their friends and family to celebrate their love for each other inside one of the resorts banquet halls.

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Amanda + James Step Into The Limelight | The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL

October 15, 2018

In 2014, James was finishing up his residency and Amanda was working as a nurse on the orthopedic unit at a hospital in St. Petersburg. James initiated their friendship at work by coming to where Amanda’s unit to bring her coffee and conversation. They both seemed to work off the same humor and it was effortless to make one another laugh. One day James worked up the courage to ask Amanda for her phone number. They went on several dates and James swept Amanda off her feet!

James proposed to Amanda after taking her out to a romantic dinner at Armani’s. They came home and Amanda went to pet their dog Stella when she discovered that James had placed an engagement ring around her collar. When James saw that she noticed the ring, he got down on one knee while holding Stella and asked Amanda to marry him! What made it even more memorable was that The University of Florida baseball team won the College World Series National Championship! They are huge Gators fans…so they celebrated their engagement with champagne, laughs, love, and a National Championship!

James and Amanda originally planned on getting married on Duck Key in The Florida Keys, however, Hurricane Irma damaged their wedding venue and they were forced to relocate. James and Amanda love sea life, so after touring The Florida Aquarium they knew it was where they wanted to say their wedding vows.

Congratulations Amanda + James we are very excited for this new chapter in your lives together as husband and wife!

Lead Photographer | Stephanie Duffany
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Elizabeth + Mathieu Step Into The Limelight | University of Tampa + The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL

October 4, 2018

Tinder + Honesty + Cats = Elizabeth & Mathieu

Are you wondering how it all ads up?

Elizabeth & Matthew are a result of modern love, they met on Tinder in 2016. They can both truthfully say, they can be themselves around each other and they both are amazed on how they are still together! They are so silly together and they really do enjoy being around each other. They both share a LOVE for cats!

They love traveling together, trying new restaurants and cuisines and going to the movies.

Oh and did I mention, Mathieu is french? Yes! And they both live in Paris! How amazing is that?

Their wedding was so charming, modern yet vintage with a touch of class. We LOVED Elizabeth’s dramatic wedding gown, the additional lace detailed cape was absolutely everything! And then, for the ceremony Elizabeth added the most gorgeous cathedral veil… we were in awe of the gorgeousness!

Their unique style led them to select The Florida Aquarium as their ceremony + reception venue. It was pure perfection! They danced the night away with the fishes and all was well with the world.

Elizabeth & Mathieu we wish you both all the JOYS life can bring. You deserve LOVE and everything NICE.

Lead Photographer: Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer: Audrey Clifford

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