Roselle + Marcus Step Into The Limelight | Incarnation Catholic Church + Hyatt Regency Sarasota | Sarasota, FL

March 18, 2021

We LOVE Roselle & Marcus! They met 8 years ago at the gym and we are so glad they did! They SHINE so bright and make this world so much brighter with their contagious joy.

Marcus loves I love how much Roselle is a caring person who goes above and beyond for those she loves.

Roselle loves how honest Marcus is, and what an amazing Father he is to Simone (btw, Simone is the sweetest!)

They love eating out together and trying and new things together!! We also love watching sunsets together.

Marcus & Roselle’s wedding day was pure class and filled with beautiful traditions and elegance. Can we talk about Roselle’s stunning dress? Definitely a show stopper and completely perfect for her, we were all in awe.

This amazing couple planned two different wedding dates throughout the COVID pandemic and have been so gracious throughout this whole process… they have planned and dreamed of this day for a long time and February 27th, 2021 was absolutely perfect in every way… each detail was beautifully thought of and we felt LOVE everywhere we went. Marcus & Roselle took the time to visit with everyone present and made sure to love on them for being there on their special day… we cried (it as beautiful). We will forever remember this day and wish Marcus & Roselle all the goodness in the world.

Congratulations to this amazing couple! Much LOVE to you both.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Chloe Dennis
Assistant | Felicia Randle

Jessica + Koren Step Into The Limelight | The Ringling | Sarasota, FL

March 18, 2021

Get to know Jessica & Koren…

How/when did you meet each other:

Jessica and Koren met on the first day of Physical Therapy school. They became close friends when they started commuting together to Anatomy Lab. They spent hours studying together, and Koren would save Jess a seat in class and bring her snacks on their breaks. Neither Jess or Koren had intentions to date initially, however after three months of friendship, they grew close and have been together since!

How did he propose:

Koren and Jessica and their close friends were at the 2019 X-Games in Aspen to celebrate Jessica's birthday. While they were skiing, Koren and Jess took the lift to the top of the mountain where Koren got down on one knee and proposed! Koren admits that he was terrified of falling and losing the ring the whole day. Jessica was so excited that she skied down the mountain screaming "I'm engaged!"

What do you love about each other:

Jess: I love that Koren is adventurous, he is caring and generous, he always sees the best in people, he brings a sense of humor into every situation.

Koren: I love Jess’s selflessness, drive, sense of humor, patience.

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:

Skiing, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, trying new foods/beers, traveling, biking and hanging with family and friends

Describe the overall story for your wedding:

We wanted to have a weekend full of activities for our guests to enjoy and spend time with us the whole weekend. We are kicking off the weekend with a catamaran cruise, then rehearsal dinner, then wedding and then Beach BBQ the day after the wedding. We value quality time very much and wanted to celebrate with everybody we love over the whole weekend.

Inspiration for your wedding location and theme:

Koren’s family is from Florida and my grandparents are comfortable with Florida so we decided to do it there. We originally were planning our wedding to be overseas as many of our family lives internationally. We decided to keep it in Florida to make it easier on our local guests. I still wanted to have international influence and for that reason I chose the Ringling as it has a Venetian style.

Their wedding day was magic! The Ringing never ceases to amaze us… and it was the perfect background for Jessica & Koren’s romantic, classic, elegant and simply gorgeous wedding. We LOVED being a part of each part of their day, from First Looks to that stunning sunset on the terrace.

Jessica & Koren, thank you so much for having us! We wish you both ALL the happiness in the world.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld
Assistant Photographer | Chloe Dennis

Michelle + Garrett Step Into The Limelight | Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club | St. Petersburg, FL

March 5, 2021

Michelle and Garrett met at Florida State University. Right after Michelle graduated with her Masters degree, they took a vacation to Hilton Head, SC with their new puppy Westcott. Their vacation was planned to last a week and were visiting family in Raleigh NC and friends in Atlanta GA. Sunday night when they arrived in Hilton Head Michelle and Garret went to the beach for a picnic dinner. Right as Garrett was getting ready to propose on the beach, it began to RAIN! Their puppy went crazy, the beach got windy, and they had to scramble to pack up our picnic and run to the car. The entire time Michelle was oblivious but Garrett was panicking about the ring loose in his pocket. Once they got back to the Air B&B they watched one of the final episodes of their favorite show, Game of Thrones, and while were enjoying some chocolate lava cake in PJs, Garrett got down on one knee and popped the question! It was simple, intimate, and perfect.

Michelle loves Garrett’s sense of humor, competitiveness, and his grilling. Garrett loves Michelle’s infectious smile, positive attitude, and her cooking. Together, they enjoy Hiking, Cooking, Music festivals, listening to podcasts/audiobooks, taking care of their puppy, and watch all things marvel, harry potter, and Disney!

Both being from South Florida, they chose to have their beautiful wedding at Isla Del Sol. They loved the relaxing private beach and knew this is a place their guest would enjoy.

Their wedding day was Romanic, beachy, relaxing and elegant. It was a true celebration of their love, family and friends. This gorgeous couple also loved getting their photos taken so it was truly such a great time with them with some of the most epic shots captured! From first look under the gazebo, to the sparkler exit at the end, everything was simply beautiful!

We are so happy for you Michelle and Garrett! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Erika + Robert Step Into The Limelight | Hotel Zamora | St. Petersburg, FL

March 4, 2021

I had the best session with Erika and Rob, and their sweet boys! It was a beautiful, if a little windy, Sunday afternoon, and we met at the Hotel Zamora. Erika had just celebrated her birthday for the week and this was the perfect end to the festivities. Her and Rob could not stop smiling and laughing with (and at) each other and I couldn’t help but join in! I didn’t think they could be any more perfect until I saw them with the boys. They complete their little family in the best way! I’m so glad I could be a part of this big moment in their journey. Congratulations the the happy couple!

Lead Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Location | Hotel Zamora

Emily + Stephen Step Into The Limelight | Worthington On Lovelee Lake | Ellenton, FL

March 4, 2021

Get to know Emily & Stephen…

How/when did you meet each other: We were stealthily set up by a mutual acquaintance at an office holiday party.

How did he propose: My family came to visit from Florida and we took them on a boat tour of Hama Hama oyster bay and as we anchored for lunch he proposed on the bow.

What do you love about each other: We are best friends, we are more ourselves when we're together, we love to support family and friends, we communicate openly and honestly about any topic, we both value loyalty and integrity, and we make a great team.

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: We love games, especially word games. We really love to do anything with our dog, like fetch at the beach. We enjoy traveling with family. We love hosting people and creating fun memories with grieves and families. We enjoy watching and making fun of reality shows probably too much. We usually have fun no matter what we're doing as long as we're together.

We LOVED meeting these two, their families, friends and their puppy Potato! Their day included the ones closest to them and it was a good excuse for a little dressed up after a long year of quarantine (we all needed it!). Emily and Stephen’s wedding day was laid back with touches of elegance or as Emily described “simultaneously extravagant and down to earth”.

We wish Emily and Stephen ALL good things in everything they do! Thank you so much for having us!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown

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