Morgan + Ed Step Into The Limelight | Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

February 26, 2020

Oh Morgan & Ed, I just loved meeting them so much! Here’s a little story about this awesome couple!

They actually met at a party when Morgan was visiting a friend at Ed’s university. They hit it off, but they thought they would never see each other again because they were going to different schools. Turns out that 2 years later, Ed moved closer to Morgan’s hometown of Kansas City and that same friend Morgan was visiting invited both of them to a party again. And that time Ed was very quick to get Morgan’s number and ask her on a date! Also… ps that mutual friend is going to be their officiant! How special is that?!

Ed proposed on their family vacation in July (2019) in Fort Lauderdale. Morgan’s sister was taking pictures of them by the water before they went to their dinner reservations which Morgan’s family claimed was to celebrate Morgan’s sister and dad’s birthdays that are in July. Ed got down on his knee right there on the beach and Morgan’s sister got all my surprised reactions on camera.

Morgan loves that Ed is kind to everyone he meets and he is very funny. He has witty comebacks that just make her laugh. He’s very approachable and smiles often which is her favorite sight to see! Ed loves how cool Morgan is, they are always on the same page… and then stated

They moved to Florida because the warm weather allows them to be outside year round and they both are happiest by the water. They enjoy going to the beach, kayaking, and riding our bikes. Also, they really enjoy drinking a nice cold beer and watching football games together!

How can you not just love them?

Morgan & Ed… Congratulations on your engagement! You two make my heart very happy.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Intern | Jacob Briscoe

Location | Downtown St. Petersburg | Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg | North Straub Park
Ring | Novak Jewelers

Linley + Bobby Step Into The Limelight | Fort De Soto Park | Tierra Verde, FL

February 26, 2020

We could not have asked for a better day to celebrate Linley + Bobby’s engagement with a portrait session! ☀️ Such a wonderful couple!!!!!! It was such a pleasure photographing this session! We just adore this sweet couple. 🥰 And we loved meeting their doggie 🐶 Riley and Linley’s twin Ashley as well!❣️

Linley and Bobby met at a friends pool party and hit it off immediately. Bobby worked up the courage to text her the next day and make plans for their first date. They went to see a movie in the park that they paid no attention to because there were too busy getting to know each other so well!

Bobby planned Linley's proposal by talking with her brother-in-law and getting the inside details about how to ask her parents. Bobby asked both of her parents the weekend after Thanksgiving and they were very supportive. Bobby purchased Linley’s engagement ring from Blue Nile and actually built the ring from scratch to match one that Linley liked. Bobby proposed to Linley in front of the Rockefeller Christmas tree on their first trip to New York for Christmas time! Linley was shocked and so happy to say YES!

Congratulations 🎊 We can’t wait to photograph your wedding at Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort!I

Lead Photographers | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos

Location | Fort De Soto Park
Ring | Blue Nile

Breanna + Joey Step Into The Limelight | Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast | Palmetto, FL

February 19, 2020

Breanna & Joey met on October 6th, 2017 on a first date after a couple weeks of chatting on Bumble in St. Pete (Stillwaters Tavern and The Canopy). But the story begins weeks before the first date in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Joey's condo was located in what suddenly became a mandatory evacuation zone. He was just going to stay anyway, but his family talked him into evacuated to his parent's house in Lakewood Ranch (15 minutes from where Breanna lived in Ellenton). Once he arrived he was bored and started swiping through bumble, which he had set to only a 20 mile search radius. Over the next few weeks Joey and Breanna were chatting and eventually had their first date. Without Hurricane Irma, they never would have met each other.
They were staying at the Rod and Reel resort on Anna Maria Island and Joey packed a bottle of wine in his backpack and said they should walk to Bean Point to watch the sunset. Once they got near the beach, he pulled Breanna aside near the sand dunes and started nervously telling her sweet things about their future together, then he reached into his back pack and Breanna thought he was getting more wine, but he pulled out a jewelry box and got down on one knee and asked her to marry him! It was perfect - Breanna had always dreamt of a sunset beach proposal.

Here’s what Joey had to say about his Breanna…

I love how caring Breanna is towards her friends and family. She always goes above and beyond to plan a birthday party or bake a home-made cake for her families special occasions, and she always works hard around our condo to make it a wonderful home. She is unflinchingly loyal in the same old fashion way I believe I am. She is so beautiful that I feel lucky everyday when I see her. She laughs at my jokes and she makes me laugh too.

Here’s what Breanna had to say about her Joey…

Joey is everything I've ever wanted in a husband. He's loving, caring, and always has my best interests at heart. My cousin passed away a few months before I met Joey. Throughout our relationship there have been times when I've come home upset and he would be all dressed and ready to go to the gym, but would just stay in bed with me for hours holding me. He's also very family-oriented which is very important to me. Whenever we first started dating, we were at a bar and one of his friends, who I had just met, told me 'Joey is the most genuine guy in downtown Tampa!' Haha, I didn't know at the time just how true that was. Before I met Joey, home was always a place. Now I feel at home no matter where I'm at, as long as he's there.

I mean… people! That’s some real LOVE right there!

For their wedding day, they wanted to make sure to incorporate Italia!
They went to Italy together in 2018 and had the time of their lives, plus Joey is 100% Italiano!
Italian food is their favorite so “pasta all around folks”… as well as their Italian-esque favors Jordan Almonds that represents represent the bittersweet life of a married couple. The sugar coating is added to the bitter almonds in the hope that the newlyweds will have more sweet times than bitter during their lifetime together.

We truly LOVEd being a part of Breanna & Joey’s love story! You two made our hearts so happy and seeing you both’s love for each other is inspiring. We wish you both ALL the best! Viva la Vida!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographers | Kara Lerchenfeld + Audrey Clifford

Meredith + Brantley Step Into The Limelight | The Birchwood | St. Petersburg, FL

February 14, 2020

a little something about our Meredith & Brantley…

How did he propose: (From Meredith's POV:) We were celebrating our third anniversary. As fans of wine and big band music, we decided to spend our anniversary at a Great Gatsby-themed NY Eve party at a vineyard/hotel outside of Atlanta, where we were living at the time (Chateau Elan). We went with another couple, who apparently was in on an even bigger surprise. Brantley had planned a proposal with the hotel staff - with roses and rose petals covering the hotel room, I walked into our room to see a bottle of champagne and two champagne glasses. When Brantley asked me to look at the champagne bottle, I noticed that there was a question printed on the bottle: "Will You Marry Me?". Completely surprised, I turned around to see Brantley on his knee holding a ring!!

What do you love about each other: Meredith: Brantley will put others before himself, always. He is selfless, empathetic, thoughtful, and aware. Brantley understands how important family and friends are to me, and constantly encourages us to go and visit the people that mean the most to us - one example of how he always puts others first :) He is funny, always finding ways to make me laugh even if I'm having a less-than-ideal day. He is kind and constantly challenges himself to be a better person - inspiring me to do and be better.
Brantley: Meredith makes me want to be the best version of myself. She is smart, passionate, and driven, and inspires everyone around her. She has pushed me (in a good way!) to want to lead a healthier life. She also introduced me to travel, and now one of our favorite things to do is to go explore new places either around Tampa Bay or outside of Florida.

These two were swooning the whole day… they just simply LOVE being together and that was felt around.
Their intimate ceremony at The Birchwood was perfectly filled with laughter and special moments are Meredith said their I do’s. They planned each aspect of their wedding day together, from selecting the music style to hand-selecting each flower {yes ladies, you read it correctly!}. Each detail shared their love story together and we are ALL here for it!

Meredith & Brantley… thank you so much for having us be a part of your LOVE STORY…
We wish you ALL the best in ALL you do..

xoxo

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld
Intern | Carly Eggers

Becky + Brith Step Into The Limelight | Sandpearl Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

February 14, 2020

In Fall 2016, Brith messaged Becky on OkCupid to ask if she would like to go out on a date. Brith, not knowing Becky was Jewish, suggested they go out to eat bacon (because bacon is so much cooler than coffee). Lucky for Brith, Becky was not kosher and did not take offense. Becky suggested a hip gastropub and they met up shortly thereafter. They quickly knew there was a connection and the date continued for over four hours. Brith walked Becky to her car and they both knew they wanted to see each other again. On July 4th, 2019, Brith unexpectedly got down on one knee, while the two of us were out on our balcony watching the fireworks.
Becky loves how affectionate Brith is towards her. She says he makes her feel grounded and at home and really admires how great of a person her is to her and others around him. Brith loves how Becky is giving and generous with her time, money, and energy. Becky’s intelligence and how loving and caring she is around Brith and his little boy.
Becky and Brith had their wedding at the the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach. They first say each other during their first look which was a very sweet and intimate moment for them. Ceremony time came along and they said their I do’s right on the white sand, with the water right behind them. To end the night, their family and friends all came together at Hunter’s Ballroom for dinner, drink and dancing! It was such a great time for this couple and we were more than honored to be there to capture their day.
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

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