So.Much.Fun!
We LOVED meeting Keely & Kevin for their engagement session at Sand Key Park in Clearwater.
From start to finish, they laughed and just truly enjoyed being together.
Keely & Kevin will be tying the knot in January of 2023 and we cannot wait to follow along in their wedding planning process!
We wish both Keely & Kevin a blissful engagement session! Cheers 🎉
Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio
Oh how we LOVEd meeting these two precious ones!
Such sweet, peaceful and tender people…
Kathy & Luis met at work in 2017 and have been traveling. dancing and watching lots of football games together.
Luis loves that Kathy is always there for him, no matter what and Kathy loves that Luis lets her be herself and will always encourage her to keep finding more of herself.
Their wedding day was spectacular and filled with modern and elegant touches. So glam, beautiful, welcoming and full of life! We loved watching these two love on each other and take in their day with so much joy.
Family is everything for these two and their families filled the atmosphere with so much culture and pure excitement. Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil and the United States (plus many more I’m sure) were beautifully represented. Everyone danced the night away and ohh my goodness the dessert table was magical! Just truly a beautiful day ♥︎ Cheers to a sweet sweet couple!
Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz
Cake | Hands on Sweets
Caterer | The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph Collection
Ceremony Site | Harborside Chapel
Cold Sparkler | Jam All Day Entertainment
DJ | Go DJ Productions
Entertainment | Hora Loca Tampa
Event Planner | Live 2 Love Weddings & Events | Yaima
Florist | Acuarela Events
Hair Stylist | Hair & Makeup by Nereida
Invitations | TheKnot
Make-up Artist | Hair & Makeup by Nereida
Reception Venue | The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph Collection
Rentals | Gabro Events
Transportation | Imperial One Limousine
Wedding Gown | The Dressing Room
Romantic. Elegant. Modern.
Nicole & Patrick began their courtship in San Francisco in 2014. Thanks to the magic of a little app called Hinge, they matched and were excited to meet each other! After going on a few dates, while the spark was there, the timing just wasn’t right...
Fast forward 3 years: Patrick was browsing Facebook one day and saw that it was Nicole’s birthday. He remembered how much he enjoyed getting to know her in 2014 and was sure there was more to explore around a potential relationship, so Patrick decided to put himself out there and sent her a message. Much to his delight, Nicole quickly replied and said she would love to reconnect. Soon after their “second first date”, Nicole & Patrick both knew that they had found their life partner. :)
Nicole & Patrick had been working with their close friend and jewelry designer to create Nicole’s engagement ring together, so Nicole knew that something was happening. Patrick had mentioned that he wanted to take Nicole to the River Cafe, which was where Nicole’s family had taken Patrick for a special and memorable dinner during his first trip to New York. Nicole was obviously very excited and frantically tried to anticipate when and where the proposal would happen. Despite her best efforts, Patrick surprised her with a sweet and beautiful proposal at home, and Nicole eagerly said yes! They went on to celebrate their engagement with a lovely dinner at the River Cafe.
Nicole loves Patrick for his kindness, intellectual curiosity, and thoughtfulness. Patrick always knows how to make Nicole feel loved and appreciated; he regularly surprises her with flowers and makes her coffee every morning. Throughout their relationship, Nicole and Patrick have been dealt with no shortage of difficulties, yet have tackled each challenge as a team, supported each other every step of the way, and emerged stronger.
Patrick loves Nicole because she always makes him smile. To this day, Patrick still gets butterflies when he looks at Nicole, and he is constantly reminded how lucky he is to have ended up with a girl as beautiful as her. Nicole is caring, sweet, silly, passionate, loyal and authentic. Nicole always finds little ways to make Patrick feel appreciated, the most special of which is by leaving little love notes for him to find around the apartment. She is Patrick’s partner in crime, together they can tackle any challenge in front of them, and the future is bright!
Together they enjoy:
Traveling and adventuring together
Going to the park with our puppy Maya
Staying active through biking, hiking, etc.
Trying new bars and restaurants
Patrick and Nicole currently live in NYC, but always knew that their wedding would take place in Patrick’s home state of Florida. For their wedding, they both envisioned a waterfront venue near Patrick’s family’s home in Bradenton. After officially deciding on a destination wedding in Florida, they agreed that a venue overlooking the water was an absolute must. They also wanted something more formal than a beach wedding, yet more relaxed than a black-tie event. Patrick and Nicole both felt the Don CeSar strikes that perfect balance; they loved the idea of a romantic ceremony in the Courtyard, followed by a reception on the South Terrace with stunning views of Tampa Bay. The hotel is also perfect for their out-of-town guests given its historic exterior combined with a modern and newly renovated interior. Lastly, they selected a neutral color palette to tie their wedding theme together, given its timeless look and feel.
The wedding party’s attire closely aligned with their wedding colors and theme; the bridesmaids wore long, champagne-colored gowns and the groomsmen wore blue suits with champagne neckties. Nicole wore her dream wedding dress, which combined traditional wedding gown features, such as lace, a long train and veil, with a flattering silhouette and plunging neckline.
Their favorite part about their wedding was spending time with friends and family from so many different parts of their lives. Their wedding guests traveled from all over the US, including NY, Boston, San Francisco and Seattle. They could not wait for friends from different phases of their lives to come together for a beautiful evening filled with love, happiness, and laughter. They love connecting people and it was fun and rewarding to see high school friends, college friends, family and other important people in their lives come together as one people in celebration. The little details and overall ambiance created an atmosphere where guests felt overjoyed, exuberant, connected and relaxed.
Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographers | Steven McCarthy + Miranda Gates
Band | Celebration’s 24 | Kyle Kidd
Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Cake | The Artistic Whisk
Caterer | The Don CeSar
Ceremony Site | The Don CeSar
Event Planner | Lemon Drops
Florist | Lemon Drops
Hair Stylist | Michele Renee The Studio
Invitations | Zola
Make-up Artist | Michele Renee The Studio
Reception Venue | The Don CeSar
Wedding Gown | Lovely Bride
Oh my goodness… this engagement shoot was what dreams are made of! We met Lisa & Tim for their engagement photos at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina and it was absolutely amazing! 🤩🏰
We first started the shoot at the iconic Biltmore House {which by the way… wow!!} and then moved to the beautiful Biltmore gardens. After the gardens, we moved locations and found a beautiful, serene waterfall. It was a perfect moment as this couple enjoyed the scenery as well as each other. 🥰 We ended the session at Antler Hill Village were we captured that gorgeous sunset with the Smokey Mountains as our backdrop.
Lisa & Tim are truly two of the sweetest people! They were laughing all throughout our session and it was so beautiful to witness. We truly LOVED everything about this shoot and we are so thrilled for this gorgeous couple!
Lisa & Tim, we wish you a happy wedding planning season and we cannot wait to capture your wedding this November! 💍
Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Miranda Gates
This. Engagement. Shoot. Was. Everything!!
Oh my goodness, we LOVED capturing Kassidy & Aram’s engagement photos at the beautiful Barrington Hill Farm. 🥰 From puppies 🐾 to ponies 🐴, it was total cuteness overload and we loved seeing this gorgeous couple enjoy all of these special moments. It was so fun getting to know Kassidy & Aram and we cannot wait to capture their wedding at the Kapok Special Events this December! 💍
Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Miranda Gates
