Florida Weddings

Get ready SMPers, because we’ve got one seriously stunning wedding coming at you this morning! Sent into us by the uber talented Kt Crabb Photography, this wedding is guaranteed to inspire you for days. It’s simple, it’s elegant, and it’s got the prettiest florals we ever did see! Oh, and did we mention their super sweet (pun intended!) favors? LOVE it! See all the rest right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… Joe and I met at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Louisiana State University. I was on the swim team and Joe was on the football team. The Lord opened the door for our paths to cross, and after dating for four years, we knew we were to spend forever together. While visiting Joe in Virginia, where he worked after graduation, he proposed on a surprise romantic dinner cruise on the Potomac River. After graduating from LSU, I moved back to Sarasota, Florida, to work and plan the wedding of my dreams. We knew we wanted to have the ceremony at Sarasota Baptist Church, and after living in Louisiana the past four years, I wanted a venue that reminded me of the many beautiful plantation homes. After searching almost every venue available, my dad suggested we look at The Field Club, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former winter home of the Fields (of Marshall Fields retail stores) proved to be the setting I was looking for. With its 18th century Spanish villa style, front gatehouse, lush landscaped grounds and setting on Sarasota Bay, the venue was more than I could have dreamed of.

Joe and I wanted a ” first look” in order to pray together and have a quiet moment with just the two of us before the day began. The courtyard of the Field Club was the perfect setting for this! When entering the church, the guests were asked to “sign” the guest book by leaving a fingerprint on our fingerprint tree. I had printed and tied our program booklets together with satin ribbon that matched the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen ties. The church was decorated with soft florals, draped pews, a photo display, candlelit lanterns and a beautifully elegant floral-covered arch.

The Field Club is known for its amazing food, and we knew after one meeting we were in good hands. Along with the club’s specialties, we included Cajun dishes of jambalaya and Cajun chicken pasta to our menu. We had a buffet dinner so that our guests could mingle and socialize throughout the night. The timing was perfectly orchestrated by The Field Club staff, and the food was delicious. After our cake tasting with Thompson Cakes, we couldn’t narrow it down to just one flavor, so each layer of our wedding cake was a different delicious flavor. I surprised Joe with a chocolate LSU groom’s cake and display, which included his helmet, senior game football and various pictures of him in his uniform. We also had a dessert bar and ice cream sundae station. Who doesn’t love cake and ice cream!? Our favors were one of my favorite DIY details of the wedding. We filled small jars with fresh Florida orange blossom honey and decorated them with burlap, twine and a small message tag to guests.

As the reception and dancing came to an end our guests were escorted to The Field Club’s dock located on Sarasota Bay. We were showered with rose petals and well wishes as we made our way to the get-away boat. It was a romantic moonlit boat ride to the Ritz, where we spent our first night as husband and wife before leaving for our dream honeymoon in Bora Bora. Being surrounded by our closest friends and family on our special day was such an incredible blessing! I couldn’t have imagined the day being any sweeter. Kt Crabb, our photographer, was excellent in capturing the beauty of the location, the mood of the day and the wonderful details!

Wedding Photography: Kt Crabb Photography / Second Shooter: Molliner Photography / Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida / Reception: The Field Club in Sarasota, Florida / Floral Design: Bee Ridge Florist / Wedding Day Coordination: Stoney Dvornik / Wedding Cinematography: Corey Woosley / Wedding Cake: Thompson Cakes / Wedding Invitations: Write-On Sarasota / Ceremony Décor: Artistry in Elegance / DJ: Kelly Shires / Transportation: Bee Ridge Limo / Wedding Dress: Mikaella Bridal via The White Closet Co. / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jasmine Bridal via Something Blue Bridal Boutique / Men’s Attire: Sacino’s Formalwear

Every image from this stunner by Justin DeMutiis Photography and Olivier Events is take-you-breath-away gorgeous. I mean it, every.single.one is overflowing with perfect light, color and L.O.V.E. The uber-romantic florals by Events in Bloom are almost as swoon-worthy as the bride’s custom, blush Peter Langner gown and YSL heels. And the floating parasols filled with the prettiest petals? I can’t get enough! Meet me in the full gallery for the rest!

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From Ashly Olivier of Olivier Events… Amy and Joel’s intimate wedding ceremony took place at their vacation home in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The bride wore a custom, blush, Peter Langner gown, and the groom wore a dark navy suit. Amy and Joel’s three daughters served as bridesmaids and wore champagne organza dresses. Amy and Joel’s wedding colors were blush pink, pale peach, white and green. The intimate ceremony took place in front of the living room fireplace. The mantle was covered in flowers such as peonies, garden roses, hydrangea, dahlias, tulips, ranunculus and hanging amaranthus. Following the ceremony, the couple’s home was opened up for guests to mingle and enjoy the refreshments provided by Puff N Stuff Catering. The floating umbrella pool arrangements added a unique and gorgeous touch of décor to the quaint patio area. An antique trolley transported guests to the dinner reception, which took place at the Sandpearl Resort. The night ended with an amazing firework display over the Gulf Coast.

Wedding Photography: Justin DeMutiis Photography / Ceremony: The Vacation Home of the Bride & Groom in Clearwater Beach, Florida / Reception: Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida / Wedding Coordination + Décor: Ashly Olivier of Olivier Events / Floral Design: Jana Stall of Events in Bloom / Catering: Puff N Stuff Catering / Wedding Cake: Cakes Plus Tampa / DJ: Eric Harding of Grant Hemond and Associates / Wedding Dress: Peter Langner / Bride’s Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent / Makeup: Lindsay MacConnell of Lindsay Does Makeup

This drop dead gorgeous wedding is just one of the millions of reasons why we love our jobs here at SMP. Where else can you start off your Monday morning with so many layers of pretty? It’s this kind of pretty that gets us up in the morning and keeps us swooning all.day.long. And this Rosemary Beach wedding has us especially giddy today thanks to all the unbelievably beautiful details starting with the bride’s fabulous dress. And it just keeps getting better! Lauren Kinsey Photography snapped up all the goodness and there’s so much more to see right here!

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From the Bride… Our love story began back in March 2010 when we met at two of our good friends’ engagement party. A few weeks later, I went on the best date of my life with the most amazing man. I actually came home the night of our first date and wrote in my journal that I was going to marry him. I just knew it!  A year later Jason asked me to be his wife, and of course I said YES. I couldn’t wait to get started planning our wedding. Jason and I took a trip with my parents down to Florida and fell in love with Rosemary Beach. We knew this is where we wanted to get married. The beautiful beaches, the quaint town with shops and restaurants, an all-white town hall to say our vows and the green to have the reception at. My dream has always been to have a long weekend of celebrations with family and friends, and this was the perfect place to have it. Once we found the venue, everything started falling into place. My mom and I spent many hours on every detail of the wedding. We both have design backgrounds, so this was such a fun experience to have together. 

One of the best days was the day I found my dress. My mom and I were just out running errands for the wedding, and I had no intentions of looking for a dress, but we ended up driving past a bridal store so we decided to stop in and just browse. When I walked in, I saw the most amazing dress displayed inside the store. I had to try it on. Immediately once I put the dress on, I knew this was it. It was in that moment when I first saw myself in the dress that everything became very real. I felt like a beautiful bride, and I couldn’t wait to walk down the aisle to Jason. A couple weeks after I found my dress I was going through old boxes and found a page I had torn out of a magazine back in middle school. It was an Estee Lauder ad with Elizabeth Hurley in a wedding dress that was identical to my dress. I couldn’t believe that 17 years later I picked the same dress! My mom surprised me and had my favorite scripture verse embroidered on a piece of her wedding dress, and we had it sewn into my dress. She also recreated her veil for me to wear.

Everything about the wedding day was perfect. Jason and I added so many little touches that had significance to us. We had our guests sign rocks as our guest book because we wanted something we could display in our house for forever, and we also had cocktail napkins made with song lyrics on them that were meaningful to us. My favorite part of the wedding was when the church doors opened. Amazing Grace was playing, and I started walking toward Jason. 

Wedding Photography: Lauren Kinsey Photography / Wedding Venue: Rosemary Beach Town Hall in Rosemary Beach, Florida / Event Design: Christina Gillon + Kim Nicolalde of Fete Weddings & Events / Floral Design + Lighting: Christina Springfield of Events by Nouveau Flowers / Catering: Kim Pitchford of Dine by Design Catering / Wedding Cake: Confections on the Coast / Band: Second Coming Band / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Hair + Makeup: Renee Armour of Two Fishes Artistry / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew

How’s this for the perfect Friday morning?  A breathtaking all-white affair with hints of lovely lavender, the oh-so-fabulous stylings of Weddings Unique and breathtaking blooms by Botanica International Design Studio filling every last inch of gorgeous space.  Sounds amazing, no?  Well, consider this your lucky day, because the gallery is a literal wonderland of monochromatic elegance all captured in beautiful images by Liga Photography.  Ready for a morning of all caps PRETTY?  Click here for more.

Wedding Photography: Abby Liga of Liga Photography / Wedding Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando in Orlando, Florida / Event Design + Planning: Weddings Unique / Floral Design: Botanica International Design Studio / Officiant: Rabbi Robert Lefkowitz / Decor: Raining Roses / Wedding Day Paper Goods: 5 Thirteen Designs / Harp: Christine MacPhail / DJ: Liquid Entertainment / Lighting: Kaleidoscope Event Lighting / Linens: BBJ Linen / Chiavari Chairs: A Chair Affair / Favors: The Cookie Cousins / Wedding Dress: Reem Acra / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka + TOMS / Hair + Makeup: Lejeune Hair & Makeup Artistry

When I see The Breakers, I think luxury, elegance, and those iconic, beautiful hallways that remind me a lot of the castles I would dream about when I was young. This wedding from Stacey Brandon Photography & Design is exactly that, plus a few doses of charming and adorable thrown in for good measure. And when you’ve got names like Monique Lhuillier, Amsale, and Jimmy Choo dressing this bridal party you know you’re in for a good one. Visit the gallery to see the whole wedding right here.

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From the Bride… I went into the wedding planning process with a  blank slate. I looked at as many blogs and magazines that I could and flagged whatever I liked for inspiration before focusing in, and I found myself being drawn to outdoor, romantic and intimate weddings with a lot of vintage details. Knowing that we were going to have a large wedding (225 people) inside such a historic, glamorous venue, I wanted to capture the essence of being invited to an intimate dinner party and melded details such as wooden boxes, twigs and succulents with wine-colored roses and mercury glass. There were three shapes of dining tables, and each featured a different style of centerpiece that together felt eclectic yet cohesive.

Fishing with my dad on his boat has always been a great way for us to talk and catch up, starting from when I was a little girl. Anytime we were out in the ocean, I would point to The Breakers in the distance and jokingly tease, “That’s where I’m going to get married!” I thought it was the most glamorous place in the world and assumed it was completely out of reach. When my parents asked Greg and me if we wanted to get married there, our jaws dropped. We were thinking of getting married in many different locations around the U.S., but decided that The Breakers was the perfect mix of a “destination wedding” for all of our out-of-town friends and family, while also being 30 minutes from where I grew up. It was an amazing dream to have almost all of our guests stay there and enjoy such a beautiful resort together. Even the local guests got rooms and made it a “staycation!”

I really wanted to incorporate keepsakes to be used during the wedding that I would be able to hold onto forever, so we included a pewter heart wall hanging with our names and date that we used on the ring bearer’s pillow, which we now have hanging in our home. The mercury glass candle pillars that were used for the unity candle now sit on our fireplace mantle. We also had customized engraved forks that said “happy” and “together,” which we used to eat our wedding cake. Seeing all our family and friends together in one room and having so much fun together was truly a magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was everything we dreamed of and more. We had to keep looking back at the photos to believe that it actually happened.

Wedding Photography: Stacey Brandon Photography & Design / Wedding Venue: The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida / Floral + Event Design: The Breakers Design Studio / Wedding Cinematography: Well Spun Weddings / Band: Powerhouse / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bride’s Earrings: Tejani / Makeup: Pretty Suite Inc. / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale / Groomsmen’s Suits: J.Crew

One thing that always, ALWAYS makes me happy?  Drop-dead gorgeous wedding inspiration.  Add in a fabulous Dr. Seuss quote, a talented team of Florida’s finest vendors and a downright gorgeous setting and, well.  That’s a joy that can’t be described in words.  Emily Grace Design styled this dream-like wonderland to absolute perfection with bundles of vibrant hues and beautiful blooms by Taylormade Wedding & Event Flowers that will seriously rock.your.world.  Oh, and the gallery chock-full of images captured by Kt Crabb Photography?  Beyond lovely.  Join me there for more.

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Prepare yourselves, lovelies.  We’re not done yet.  We have one very stunning film from Shutter Life Productions to share with you.  Enjoy!

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From Kt Crabb Photography… This photo shoot was inspired by the Dr. Seuss quote, “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” It’s way to easy to take the little things for granted. The ability to hold a beloved’s hand, pass along a smile and share in laughter all seem commonplace after married life begins to run it’s course. It’s hard to embrace those delights when disagreements steal the moments from our grasp and leave a silent barrier. But love surely conquers all and reminds us that even though we are faced with many trials, life is certainly better shared.

Our hope for the movie piece was to show a simple disagreement that can come with any relationship. We then contrasted that of the dream the bride has that resemble moments of her wedding day. They day they officially committed to share their lives together, through thick and thin. When she returns to normal life, she is reminded of that commitment by her sweet husband’s actions and forgiveness soon follows.

Emily designed our brilliant areas with a constant theme of vibrant colors easily found through out nature in the early summer months. With a “dream” as our inspiration, Emily ran with the wonderful idea of an overall softness throughout every detail. From the baby’s breath in the bride’s hair to the fluffy white feathers on the bed, she did a marvelous job carrying the theme all the way through!

Photography: Kt Crabb Photography / Photo Shoot Location: Lake Runnymede Conservation Area in St. Cloud, Florida / Design: Emily Grace Design / Floral Design: Taylormade Wedding & Event Flowers / Cinematography: Shutter Life Productions / Music in Film: “Look Out for You” by Amy Stroup (Licensed through The Music Bed) / Makeup: Simply Makeup by Cristina

There’s so many things to love about this super pretty, super DIYed wedding. First off, hats off to the bride who literally made everything from the invitations to the adorable Velveteen Rabbit inspired cake topper! We’re also loving that they chose to include all their guest in the ceremony by doing a ring warming. Each and every person there got to hold their rings and make a silent prayer or wish for their future before the rings were placed on one the bride and groom’s fingers. ee Photography captured all the pretty details and you can see them all right here in the full gallery!

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From Tampa Wonderworks Films… Graphic designer Nicole put all her creativity and heart into the look and feel of her and Paul’s wedding day! She chose the timeless, yet modern colors — light purple, sage green, ivory and gray — to complement her Velveteen Rabbit theme. The couple wrote love letters to each other, and during the ceremony, they placed them in a wine box to be opened at a later time. The newlyweds chose to do a ring-warming ceremony too! What’s that, you say?!? As a way for each guest to give a silent prayer/blessing for Nicole and Paul’s marriage, the rings were passed guest to guest before finally making their way to the bride and groom! Terribly sweet and a great alternative to the sand ceremony or unity candle! Nicole, being very hands-on, made just about everything. What a fun day with so many clever ideas!

From the Bride… As a designer, you encounter creative restraints on a daily basis, so planning our wedding was a no-holds barred dream. I poured my heart into everything, down to the music — I really wanted the day to be a reflection of the two us. My DIY list goes on forever; from the invitations and printed materials, to the lace-wrapped candles, cake topper and my husband’s Captain America boutonniere that he wore for the reception. In the months before the wedding, our reverend requested we write letters explaining why we loved each other and our reasons for marrying one another. I remember that part of the day so vividly, while the rest seemed to go by in the blink of an eye. We also wanted to include our guests in the ceremony, and the warming and blessing of the rings was the perfect way to do it. Our friends and family were able to make a silent wish or prayer for our future together just prior to exchanging our vows. Going into it Paul had two concerns: that our guests wouldn’t be into it and that someone would drop or lose our rings. I can’t say they were totally unfounded, as my grandfather let out a muffled “Shoot! I dropped the rings” just before they were supposed to be handed off to my bridesmaids. There was a brief moment of giggling on our part as he tried to find them in the grass. Now every time I hear “Music For A Found Harmonium” by Penguin Cafe Orchestra (the song that was playing) I can’t help but smile.

Wedding Photography: ee Photography / Wedding Venue: The Lange Farm in Dade City, Florida / Floral Design: The Bride’s Bouquet / Officiant: Rev. Glynn Ferguson / Wedding Cinematography: Tampa Wonderworks Films / Catering: Catered by Vesh / Wedding Cake: Cakes by Nomeda / DJ: Grand Hemond / Wedding Dress: Modern Trousseau “Sydney” / Bride’s Veil: Modern Trousseau / Makeup + Hair: Kyle Lynn

It was love at first sight when I set my eyes on these ethereal photos by 13:13 Photography capturing the loveliest Key West wedding! The pretty-as-can-be bride is the definition of laid-back perfection in her JCrew dress + shoes and her grandmother’s vintage necklace. Milan Event Floral and Decor kept the gorgeous coming with understated arrangements and the sweetest bouquets sprinkled with white tulips. Continue your sunny escape in the full gallery!

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From Sarah of 13:13 Photography… Yessy and I could not have asked for a more fun, lovable, and welcoming couple than Francesca and Jeff! The first night we arrived in Key West, we went on a beautiful sunset sail with them and their families. It’s always so wonderful to get to know the bride and groom before their wedding day and such a treat to get to know their family and friends as well. The next day they had their ceremony and reception at the Audubon House — it was beautiful! We absolutely loved their style and their personal touches. Francesca’s stunning dress and shoes were from J.Crew. She wore her grandmother’s necklace, and they all sat down at a long dinner table that welcomed all of their friends and family. It was perfect.

Wedding Photography: Sarah + Yessy of 13:13 Photography / Wedding Venue: Audubon House in Key West, Florida /  Wedding Coordination: Erica Fuhrman of Simply You Weddings / Floral Design: Milan Event Floral & Decor / Officiant: Sue Hyde / Catering: Great Events / Wedding Cake: Key West Cakes / Ceremony Music: Brian Roberts / Reception Music: Jimmy V of Soundwave / Rentals: Florida Keys Party Rentals / Wedding Dress: J.Crew / Bride’s Shoes: J.Crew / Bride’s Necklace: Her Grandmother’s / Hair + Makeup: Studio Marie-Pierre

Prepare yourselves, lovelies – your Monday morning is about to take one giant leap up in the pretty department.  And it’s all because of an uber-stunning Miami engagement session and one of the cutest duos you will ever have the privilege to meet.  It’s an ode to laid-back weekend mornings, totally adorable puppies and lazy days in bed with your honey – and it’s all wrapped up in perfect images by Nerissa Sparkman and some beyond glamorous moments that are all kinds of amazing.  Ready for a day of serious lovely?  Click here for more.

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From Nerissa Sparkman… Tommie Lee and Paul came to me because they wanted something different. Tommie Lee was bound and determined not to have a “normal” sort of engagement shoot and wanted something that reflected her and Paul’s personalities. They are both firefighters and have a very fun and playful relationship. Her first idea was to do almost a couples boudoir shoot because they definitely wanted to include their two French Bulldogs in the pictures. They wanted to be shot laying in bed, almost as if it were a Sunday morning — coffee in one hand, the paper in the other, with the dogs all snuggled up! Of course I loved the idea, and the shoot simply organically grew from that. I often have my clients create Pinterest boards in order to better communicate visually. I like to say, “You can tell me all you want about a picture, but it’s probably better if you show me. It’s like reading a book. You say, ‘pink’ I see hot pink, but you’re envisioning bubble gum.” Tommie and Paul were very drawn to a shoot that was in GQ recently of Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, so I said, “Why not? Let’s use that as part of your inspiration and just go with it.” So that is how this particular engagement shoot came to be. I have to say, I may never get the feathers out of my studio, but it was totally worth it! 

Photography: Nerissa Sparkman / Bride’s Pink Pajamas: Cynthia Rowley / Bride’s Blue Pajamas: Ralph Lauren / Bride’s Black Dress: Forever 21 / Bride’s Shoes: LAMB / Makeup: Margo of Sephora in Pembroke Pines, Florida / Groom’s Suit: Hickey Freeman / Groom’s Shoes: John Varvatos

After the big day comes lots and lots of anniversaries with your sweetie and what better way to celebrate than with some sweet rooftop feting? Jennifer Blair Photography teamed up with Perfectly Taylor’d and Flowers by Shirley Page for a gorgeous skyline dinner built for two. Technically this is inspiration for a wedding but we thought it perfect for an anniversary shindig, maybe an uber romantic date night or incorporating friends and having an intimate dinner party under the stars. The blush colored sparkle mixed with succulents and just the right amount of twinkle lights; it makes for a party done so, so right. Catch it all right here.

From Jennifer Blair Photography… This session was birthed from my life-long love affair with my hometown, Jacksonville. The beautiful St. Johns River runs right through downtown and frames the blue skyline so well. For this session, I wanted to take advantage of my gorgeous city by creating a chic rooftop affair. I loved the idea of creating a soft, romantic feel in such an urban environment. Once I found the Badgley Mischka gown, I knew we were headed in the right direction. The fabulous, gold, sparkling gown was contrasted with green succulents, whites and soft tones. For the table, we incorporated neutrals, gold accents and simple floral designs to give a romantic feel. Over the table for two we built a canopy of hanging lights and flowing tulle. What could be more romantic than a dinner under string lights on a rooftop? (It is definitely a look that can be recreated by DIY-savvy brides! Plus, I was able to build it by myself.) As the sun began to drop, our couple danced the night away under the city lights. That beautiful dress sparkled even more as the sun began to fade. 

Photography: Jennifer Blair Photography / Photo Shoot Venue: Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida / Floral Design: Flowers by Shirley Page / Event Design: Perfectly Taylor’d / Event Planning: Jennifer Blair / Cake: Christine Andreae / Invitations: Create Like Crazy Design Studio / Dress: Badgley Mischka / Hair: Kim of Salon 210 / Models: Jordan + Chris Brantley

Backyard weddings have a magical way of touching the soul – and this drop dead gorgeous fête captured by Sarah Ashley Peters Photography?  A heart stopping masterpiece.  Set against an intimate (+ breathtaking) backdrop of sky-high trees and rustic goodness every.which.way you turn, it’s burlap ring pillows meets beyond darling DIY details meets a laid back, yet elegant vibe we can’t get enough of. Oh, and did I mention some of the prettiest paper goods you ever did see by Rifle Paper Co.?  Settle in, lovelies.  You’re in for an entire weekend of pretty.  See it all here.

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Oh, and we’re not done yet.  We have a stunning film from Jesse Beecher to brighten your day even more.  Enjoy!

From the Bride… Landson and I were married about an hour outside of Orlando in Clermont, Florida, on April 29, 2012. Our beautiful outdoor wedding site was owned by family friends and is located behind acres of orange groves, literally in middle of nowhere — in a cow pasture. During our four-month engagement, Landson and my dad were out at “the ranch” (as we nicknamed it) scooping up cow piles, fixing the fence so no more cows could get in (although they almost always managed to), trimming overgrown bushes and trees and raking leaves nearly every weekend. Because of their hard work, our wedding was even more amazing then I could have possibly dreamed. I work in Winter Park, Florida, for Rifle Paper Company, and I had the pleasure of having my lovely boss, Anna Bond, illustrate our wedding invites. Then I had them letter pressed over at Mama Sauce, a print shop near by that Rifle is good friends with. The simplicity and classiness of the invite set the mood of the entire wedding.

I knew long before I was engaged that I wanted a gorgeous outdoor wedding in a place that made you feel like you were in the middle of nowhere. Guests had to take not only a longer drive to Clermont from Orlando, but once they arrived at the ranch, they had a 10-minute scenic drive through orange groves and cow pasture before arriving at the beautiful tucked-away venue that had it all: a little “screen room,” a poured slab of cement for a dance floor and a beautiful canopy of trees, ideal for an intimate ceremony free from the hot, Florida sun. Julie Arnold, owner of the charming Florida citrus shop “Showcase Citrus,” which sits on the edge of the property that hosted my wedding, is a collector of vintage things. One of her vintage items is an old Studebaker truck! She offered to let me borrow the truck for whatever we needed for the wedding, which we used for our engagement photos, and since it happened to be vintage blue and cream with accents of red (the exact colors of my wedding) I knew it was meant to be! We decided that since the property was so big, that my dad would drive the truck in for the ceremony with me sitting in the car, and my bridesmaids and ring bearer would sit in the bed of the truck on bails of hay. It was perfect way to enter and was a wonderful piece to be sitting in the background of my wedding for the rest of the event.

After Landson proposed, my mom assigned my dad to the job of finding us used china in his obsessive garage sale hunting. Sure enough, a few weeks later, my dad found us 80 sets of china to use. My mom also started to collect a massive assortment of red, white and blue fabrics to use for table cloths, couch cushions and, most importantly, the flags that decorated the trees of the venue. She made miles of banners, which we hung everywhere! Our ceremony was my favorite part. Of course, I had dreamed about it for years. I walked down the aisle to what I think’s the perfect song – “Forget me Not” by the Civil Wars, performed live by my best friend and two of Landson’s brothers. I have always had a love for hand-written notes, and since I work for one of the greatest stationery companies ever, there were naturally some cards and writing involved. Landson and I wrote our own vows, but rather than having them on a plain piece of paper, we picked two different cards from Rifle and wrote our vows on them. Now they are in our home for us to see daily. The day couldn’t have been any better. It was so full of laughter and love, and was more than I could have ever imagined. Everyone cried in the ceremony, laughed during the speeches and danced their hearts out at the reception. It was the perfect way to start the rest of my life with my favorite person.

Wedding Photography: Sarah Ashley Peters Photography / Wedding Venue: A Private Property in Clermont, Florida / Event Planning, Floral + Event Design: DIY / Wedding Cinematography: Jesse Beecher / Wedding Invitations: Rifle Paper Co. / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Steve Madden / Bride’s Belt: J.Crew

Basking in the glow of a seriously lovely Palm Beach engagement session.  That’s exactly how I plan to spend my Thursday morning – and I suggest you do the same.  That is, if you’re the kind of person that loves adorable duos, travel-inspired details and tons of L.O.V.E.  And since I know that just so happens to be every single one of you, you’ll be happy to know the gallery is literally overflowing with gorgeous images captured by Dillon Photo and enough happiness to last an eternity.  Join me there for more.

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From Dillon Photo… When Aja and Danny told us they were interested in an airport “travel-themed” engagement session, we immediately knew we were going to absolutely love working with them! The couple loves to travel and were so excited to try something a little different for their shoot — they even brought along some fun props like their new passports and a well-worn vintage suitcase that fit right in with the theme of the day. We had so much fun planning this shoot at the Airpark in Lantana, Florida — all of the old planes and hangars provided the perfect backdrop for the pictures. We even stumbled upon a vintage red plane that perfectly matched Aja’s cute polka dot dress! After getting a taste of their fun style and creativity with their e-shoot, we sure can’t wait for their wedding this fall!

Photography: Dillon Photo / Location: Palm Beach County Airpark in Lantana, Florida / Props: Couple’s Own

We’re totally loving this pretty cobalt blue infused beach fete and the beautiful beachfront ceremony and reception that go right along with it. It’s full of personality and charm, with loads of gorgeous flowers, not to mention one ah-mazing looking cake! K&K Photography, LLC captured all the magical moments from the bride to be reading a letter from her groom to the beyond amazing sunset that initiated the start of their lives together. Click here for so much more!

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From the Bride… Eric and I had such an unexpected meeting, but we knew there was something there almost instantly. Our journey to our wedding day is that of great sacrifice and beating all the odds to be with the one you love. Fate pulled us together on the evening of May 1, 2007. We were both vacationing in South Beach when our paths crossed one night.Our initial meeting was challenging to say the least. I wanted nothing to do with Eric, especially after finding out that he was two weeks away from deploying for a year! We talked some more and quickly realized that we had a very significant connection. We didn’t know what would come of this but we knew we were falling for each other. After some last minute trips around the country, we only saw each other for a total of two weeks in the first year we were together, but that never killed our spirit. We devoted a lot of travel and phone time and spent the first 3½ years of our relationship apart until we finally found ourselves in the same city in November of 2010. When Eric was stationed in North Carolina, we discovered our favorite beach town — Outer Banks — and that is where he proposed.

Taking the time to plan our wedding was so much fun. After being at many weddings ourselves, we wanted to find a casual, yet beautiful location that would capture our spirit and let us have fun. We found the Tampa Bay Watch, in Tierra Verde, Florida, right outside of Fort DeSoto National Park, which gave us the opportunity to personalize every detail of our wedding. For our beach ceremony, our amazing wedding planner put together a beautiful setup that provided us shade from the sun but still let us enjoy the beautiful white sand and blue waters of the Gulf Coast. For the aisle, I constructed the starfish flower balls out of silk hydrangeas (which didn’t wilt in the sun) as well as the straw fans so our guests could stay cool on the hot sand. In our centerpieces, we used vintage blue mason jars that reminded us of our favorite antique shops in the Outer Banks. We filled them with my favorite flowers – blue and white hydrangeas, which reminded me of my childhood because my mother always had fresh cut hydrangeas in our kitchen in the summertime. All other aspects of our centerpieces were beach theme to match our favorite beach and where we got engaged in the Outer Banks. The white picket fence and white Adirondack chairs remind us of watching the sunset in the sand dunes. In each Adirondack chair were the table numbers along with buoys, sand dollars, star fish and blue and white sea glass to match back to our wedding colors of royal blue, Carolina blue and white. 

Just as we had sent our last boxes to Florida for the wedding, Eric and I suffered our biggest scare yet: A mere three weeks before the big day,  Eric had an unexpected seizure on a flight to California, which forced us to make an emergency landing so he could be rushed to the hospital in Denver, Colorado.  We cannot say enough about the amazing care and love we received from the flight crew, the nurses, doctor and strangers who helped us on the plane, and the outstanding ER staff at the hospital in Denver. We made it back home safe and sound, only to be side-swiped by an inattentive driver the day we got off the plane! It was an incredibly scary couple of days, to say the least, so by the time we had arrived to Florida the week of the wedding, we were so relieved to be there in good health! As I mentioned earlier, our journey to our wedding day was very stressful at times, and we were so grateful to have each other. We were so happy to have made it to our day healthy and happy, surrounded by the most supportive family & friends that anyone could ever ask for. I believe this appreciation, happiness and gratefulness for each other is truly reflected in the images that Jeff and his team took for us. There was so much raw emotion, and there was not a dry eye during our ceremony. We feel that we are the luckiest two people in the world — once you have found the one, you will do everything in your power to be together and stay together forever. And there is no greater gift than that in this world. :)

Wedding Photography: K&K Photography, LLC / Ceremony: Beach Haven in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida / Reception: Tampa Bay Watch in Tierra Verde, Florida / Event Planning: Lisa Mohyla of Exquisite Events / Wedding Cinematography: Voila Cinematic / Catering: Olympia Catering / DJ: SG Mobile DJ / Wedding Programs, Menus, Place Card Holders, Card Box, Photo Booth Prop Box, “I Do” Sign + Other Details: DIY / Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza / Bride’s Hair & Makeup + Bridesmaids’ Hair: Kara Sanchez of Fabulous Faces / Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Christine Wheaton of Femme Akoi Hair & Makeup

An intimate destination wedding on the sandy beaches of a Key West paradise… yep, we’re prettying up your Tuesday morning with one seriously amazing soiree.  One that is not only stop-you-in-your-tracks gorgeous, but is literally overflowing with beyond beautiful blooms by Mama Flowers, uber-stylish details and a bundle of heartwarming moments between a could-not-be-cuter Mr. and Mrs.  All captured in gorgeous images by 13:13 Photography, this is the kind of affair that will tug at your heart strings from the get-go.  See so much more right here.

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From the Bride… We had a beautiful destination in Key West on June 2, 2012, at Casa Marina Resort. My husband (fiance at the time) and I knew that we wanted a very intimate and personal wedding when we started planning our big day. Around 45 of our closest family and friends traveled in from Georgia and Florida, and honestly, it was our dream day. My best friend Wayne was my best man, along with my stepdaughter, Jenna. My mom and dad walked me down the aisle where I met the man of my dreams, Javier. His best man is his cousin Oscar, who had just recently returned home from serving in Afghanistan. Javier and I wrote our own vows.

Before our ceremony, we held our cocktail hour, where we served appetizers such as empanadas with frozen daiquiris and pina coladas! We had someone playing the steel pans during that time. Our reception was amazing — we had an great band called The Coal Men. They traveled to Key West from their homes in Nashville, so we were so happy and honored to have them with us. Our first dance was “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison. Before everyone started dancing, we had dinner, which included whole roasted pig, mahi mahi, chimichurri steak along with gazpacho and plantains. Our wedding cake was to die for — coconut cake with buttercream frosting. Along with the cake, we also had mini key limes pies and flan. The night before our wedding, we took everyone on a private sunset cruise.

I found my dress from BHLDN only three weeks after getting engaged — it was the first and only dress that I tried on! I added a little color with my blue shoes and had a blue sash with crystals custom-made. It was important to me to not be so typical wedding matchy-matchy, so you can see that Jenna wore a striped sundress from Anthropologie and my mom is wearing an orange and white striped dress from Nordstrom. My dad made the table centerpieces out of reclaimed saw mill flooring, and they are branded with a heart with wings design that Javier created. I searched all over for the blue, vintage mason jars. Our decor for the ceremony was very minimalistic — some round glass vases from CB2 with simple flower stems. I wore a six pence that my mom also wore at her wedding, and our cake topper was from my parents’ wedding 39 years ago! Our photographers, Ashley and Philip of 1313 Photography, did an amazing job capturing all of our special moments.We are beyond thrilled with our photos. They are amazing partners — super-friendly and great to work with.

Wedding Photography: Ashley & Philip Colhouer of 13:13 Photography / Wedding Venue: Casa Marina Resort in Key West, Florida / Wedding Coordination: Reina Todd of Casa Marina Resort / Floral Design: Mama Flowers / Wedding Cake: Key West Cakes / Wedding Invitations: Paper Source / Band: The Coal Men / Wedding Dress: BHLDN / Bride’s Sash + Veil: Nicholas Kniel / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Jenna’s Dress: Anthropologie / Bride’s Gloves: BHLDN / Bride’s Garter: Mamie+James / Groom’s + Best Man’s Shirts: Guyabera

Labor Day.  An entire day to kick back, relax and soak in some pretty, pretty inspiration… aka, one of our all-time favorite holidays.  So, when we first laid our eyes on this gorgeous Vero Beach engagement session, well.  We knew it was the perfect way to kick off all of the festivities.  From the stunning soon-to-be married duo to the white sandy beaches to an entire gallery filled with devastatingly gorgeous images captured by Vitalic Photo, it’s one big dose of holiday lovely.  See so much more right here.

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From Vitalic Photo… Elizabeth and Eric are so adorable!  Their engagement session was the first time I met them, and I was so excited to see how amazing they were in front of the camera. Elizabeth expressed that she absolutely loved some of our sessions in our “secret field location,” so we of course had to use that as a spot, but since they are from Miami, we also chose to utilize the Gloria Estefan hotel here in Vero Beach where they were staying for the weekend. Her BCBG dress looked darling, and Eric’s blue shirt went perfectly with the soft green beach grasses and light-colored sand.  Here’s a bit about their engagement story!

From the Bride… It all started with an ice cube. Eric and I met during an ice breaker (literally) activity in our college public speaking course. We’re college sweethearts who still love cheering on our alma mater FIU (Go Panthers!). About five years after we first met in Professor Watson’s class, Eric popped the question.  Everyone expected Eric to propose on our Summer 2011 trip to Europe (and so did I) – false alarm. But later that year, he surprised me with a picturesque proposal in New York City’s Central Park. We must have walked the entire park before Eric found the perfect secluded spot to propose in (minus one eccentric gentleman photographing birds!).  I was shocked (although looking back now I realize there were so many signs). When he first asked, I said nothing. I just couldn’t believe it was finally happening. Although I had hoped for this day for quite some time, I was still caught completely by surprise – which is exactly what Eric wanted all along. It wasn’t until Eric pulled out my beautiful engagement ring (which he had duct-taped to the inside of this pocket) that I truly realized what was happening. Central Park was the perfect backdrop for Eric’s loving proposal, and I’ll never forget that day. Well wishes, champagne and anticipation filled the rest of our trip – we could not help feel excited that the best was yet to come.

Photography: Vitalic Photo / Location: A Field + Costa d’Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach, Florida / Bride’s Dress: BCBG

Take unabashed outdoor elegance laced with a cool Floridian vibe and let it all play out in front of the lens of Sam Gomez Photo and you get this. This ultra pretty Orlando affair seamlessly blending citrus details with pops of orange florals and a lovely backdrop like the Cypress Grove Estate House. It’s Florida done so, so right. Easy on the eyes, full on the love and all sitting pretty in the gallery. See so much more right here.

From the Bride… Carl and I met while we were both out with friends one night in Gainesville when he mistook me for another girl he knew. The sparks flew instantly, and the rest is history! We dated for two and a half years before he proposed, then another year and a half before we were married. Carl proposed to me on the night before my 23rd birthday around midnight. We were staying at his family’s beach house on a really stormy night. He insisted that we walk down to the beach in the rain and the wind… I really didn’t feel like it, but I went anyway. As soon as we got there he dropped down on one knee in the terrible weather and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. We had almost two years to plan our wedding! We tossed around a few ideas about where to get married since we live in Philadelphia now. In the end, the choice was easy and we decided that we should get married in Florida, where we both grew up and where we fell in love.

Our ceremony was officiated by Rev. Kevin Knox. We had a traditional ring ceremony in addition to a handfasting ceremony. We loved the idea that the ribbons that were used in our ceremony will be ours to keep. My sister performed the handfasting for us, and it was truly special. While we were planning the wedding we went back and forth over whether or not we wanted to see each other before the ceremony. I was into it because I thought I might be nervous, and no one can calm me quite like Carl. He is a lot more traditional than I am and was really into the idea of not seeing me until I walked down the aisle. In the end, we decided to have a moment together right before the ceremony but Carl would wear a blindfold. That ended up being one of my favorite parts of the whole day.

We didn’t have a set “style” per se. We just really wanted the event to be unique to us and for all of our guests to have a great time celebrating with us! We tried to incorporate elements that we thought were true to the venue’s “Old Florida” charm. All of our wedding paper was designed by Kristin Weight of Mountain Paper. She was with us from the very beginning and custom-made all of our invites, save-the-dates, programs and everything in between!  We had so many people come together and offer to help us make it our dream day. All of our florals and the ceremony decor were created by a good friend and colleague Judith Campbell of Campbell Studios. Judith and Kristin somehow figured out exactly what was in my head and created it, all the while making it look easy! I feel truly blessed to have had the team of vendors that we did for our wedding day.

Everything was exactly how we imagined it and just so perfect. As a florist, I knew that if I let myself, I would get caught up in all of the little details. Throughout the planning process, whenever I would get overwhelmed, Carl was right there to help in whatever way he could. He helped remind me that in the end, no matter what the place cards look like or how many seats there were per row, we would be married and that was all that mattered. I truly felt that way on my wedding day and I am so thankful to my vendors (and my handsome groom!) for adding to that feeling.

Wedding Photography: Sam Gomez Photo / Wedding Venue: Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando, Florida / Floral Design: Judith Campbell of Campbell Studios / Wedding Coordination: Judith Campbell of Campbell Studios + Vanessa Santiago of Cypress Grove Estate House / Catering: Big City Catering / Wedding + Invitations + Paper Goods: Custom by Kristin Weight of Mountain Paper / Reception Music: The RiverTown Band / Hand-Carved Cake Toppers + Corn Hole Games: DIY by the Bride & Groom / Wedding Dress: Anne Barge via Solutions Bridal / Bride’s Jewelry: Family Heirlooms / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale / Flower Girl’s Dress: J.Crew / Men’s Tuxedos: Jos. A. Bank / Men’s Bow Ties: High Cotton Ties / Men’s Getting Ready Venue: Grand Bohemian Hotel

I’m pretty sure that this is my new favorite wedding, like in the whole.wide.world. I’m seriously obsessed with so many details of this wedding. For starters, can we talk about the bride’s gorgeous dress? Or the amazing ceremony site on the edge of the marsh? It’s like a vintage chic fairy tale only unbelievably real and the beautiful images by J. Layne Photography are all the proof you need. See it all right here.

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From J. Layne Photography… Alan and Elizabeth’s wedding day was focused around their family and close friends. Elizabeth designed the ceremony and reception to be outside on the beautiful marsh at The Outpost at North Hampton in Amelia Island. This location isn’t typically used for weddings, but it was an absolutely perfect hidden gem. We like to describe their wedding as a “vintage, southern, DIY soiree.” She wore a beautiful, lace Lazaro gown that fit so perfectly into the elegant and handmade elements in their wedding. Everything was planned out and made by hand by close friends and family. Elizabeth’s grandmother played such an important role on her wedding day, and she was there for Elizabeth every second of the day. The day felt very much like a fun, relaxed, beautiful, close-knit party with the guests mingling, drinking, dancing and just having fun. By the end of the night, we felt like a part of their family!

There were many extra special moments about their wedding day — the lady the groom is hugging in the wheelchair is the groom’s step-mother, who passed away shortly after their wedding day due to her battle lost with Huntington’s disease. It was such a special moment as he hugged her goodbye, and as photographers, it was an emotional but beautiful moment we were able to catch on camera. The diamond in the bride’s ring is a family heirloom diamond. The groom’s great-grandfather traded three cars to get that diamond to give to the groom’s great-grandmother. DIY projects include the florals, which were from Publix and designed by Carol Garrity; the cupcake stand, cupcakes, and cake, which were all handmade by Stacy Ramponi; the thumbprint tree by the bride’s sister-in-law; and the invitations and program fan. The whole set-up came to life by the help of their family.

Elizabeth says her most memorable moment was walking down the aisle with her grandmother to see her groom. Her advice for new brides: “BREATHE! This is your most important day, and it goes by so fast. Just take it all in and smile. And at some point during your reception, pull your husband aside, and together, look at all of your friends and family having a great time. And know that all your hard work and time was worth it!”

Wedding Photography: J. Layne Photography / Wedding Venue: The Outpost at North Hampton on Amelia Island, Florida / Flowers: Designed by Carol Garrity via Publix / Officiant: Robert Goyette (www.info@livingwatersouthreach.org) / Catering: Bridgett Pettingil / Wedding Cake, Cupcakes + Cake Stand: Stacy Ramponi / Cake Topper: Vintage Green Limited / Wedding Stationery: Heather Young Dolinar of FLYoung Studio / Thumbprint Tree: DIY by the Bride’s Sister-in-Law / Wedding Dress: Lazaro via The White Magnolia Bridal Collection / Bride’s Sash: Jim Hjelm / Bride’s Jewelry + Hair Brooch: From the Her Grandmother / Hair + Makeup: Abby Rich of Images Salon /Bridesmaids’ Dresses: LulaKate (Their Choice in Sand Poly-Shantung) via Bella Bridesmaid / Groom’s Attire: Sean John via Men’s Wearhouse

Modern has found a happy companion in this beach-side fête captured by Sarah Bray Photography and it’s a mash-up of two of our favorites. White and Gold. You can’t go wrong with that combo especially when it’s paired with pretty ocean views and a casual elegance that finds a happy home in wedding gowns and gilded sandals. We adore that combo too. See every last pretty picture right here.

From Sarah Bray Photography… I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth a few times prior to her wedding.  She definitely embodies what I would consider the modern bride — gorgeous, successful, and confident with an easygoing, positive attitude. When I arrived at the private residence where their wedding ceremony and reception were being held, I found Elizabeth and her bridesmaids, clad in adorable, monogrammed button-down shirts, all a-flutter with excitement and anticipation. Elizabeth wore a simple and beautiful J.Crew dress with gold Tory Burch flats and emerald tear-drop earrings. Sandy hues of linen and white were seen in the bridesmaids dresses, flowers and the groomsmen’s suits and ties. Before the ceremony, Adam and Elizabeth chose to do a first look, which was so sweet! After a few happy tears, they exchanged wedding gifts — a boudoir album for him and a beach cruiser bike for her! We also did all family and bridal party portraits before the ceremony. The shot of the groomsmen pulling the groom away was a special request from the bride — her mother had the same shot taken at her wedding! I would describe the overall vibe of their wedding as modern, elegant and sophisticated. They kept the simple color palette mostly neutral and monochromatic to complement, but not distract from, the natural beauty of the beach. They also had a few tasteful seaside touches — the cake was adorned with fondant sea grass and the guest table was decorated with a seashell card-holder and canvases from the couple’s beach-y engagement shoot.

Even though stormy skies threatened to move their ceremony indoors, Elizabeth’s smile never left her face and was met with a huge grin from her groom as she made her way down the aisle to meet him. The rain held off and resulted in some gorgeous, dramatic skies and colors.  We were thankfully able to capture some amazing sunset shots of the bride and groom before heading back to the villa for a champagne toast with their family and bridal party. One of the best parts of their venue was that they were able to spend the whole weekend there with their bridal party to relax and enjoy the beach before and after the wedding! Adam and Elizabeth were an absolute dream couple to work with, and their breezy, beachy wedding was one of my favorites!

Wedding Photography: Sarah Bray Photography / Wedding Venue: A Private Residence in Vero Beach, Florida / Wedding Coordination: Ki Fronterio of Weddings, Inc. / Floral Design: Vintage Vines Fine Florals (407-770-0855) / Wedding Dress: J.Crew / Bride’s Shoes: Tory Burch

From the moment I laid my eyes on this gorgeous bride’s stunning Christina Wu masterpiece, I knew I was done for.  The sparkly bodice, dreamy vintage vibe and layers upon layers of flowing chiffon are like a sweet touch of wedding heaven… and when you add in one seriously amazing shindig under the stars, well.  That’s a combo that can’t be beat.  The ever-fabulous K and K Photography snapped up all of the lovely, including those gorgeous blooms by Fort Myers Express Floral and some of the coolest DIY projects you will ever see.  Click here for more.

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From the Bride… From the day Brian and I got engaged, we knew we wanted to keep our wedding simple, yet personal and unique. It was most important to us to share this incredible day with our closest family and friends and make the day relaxed and extremely fun for everyone. We started planning the wedding about a year in advance, which was perfect for us because we had so many ideas we wanted to implement. Because Brian and I are very detail-oriented, we knew we needed to get some organization into our planning. So we created a “To Do” list that included everything down to the last-minute details. Our first item on the list was finding a venue and once we had that checked off, everything just fell into place.

The ceremony and reception took place outdoors at the Burroughs Home & Garden, a gorgeous southern-style home about two hours from our house. The idea was to have a shabby chic garden wedding with a slight vintage twist. Given we were on a tight budget, we did all of the decorations, favors, invitations, escort cards, table numbers, and even my jewelry, ourselves, which gave us a great opportunity to let our personalities shine. The last few weeks leading up to the wedding, we cleared out the stock of numerous items at Michaels to complete our projects. My absolute favorite pieces were the favors. To incorporate my heritage, my mom had brought 100 bars of my favorite chocolate from Germany, which we wrapped with postal paper and a lace ribbon the day before the wedding. It was very cute and incredibly delicious.

The one thing we definitely did not want to cut back on was the photography. Getting Jeff from K&K Photography was a no brainer for us. He was super fun to work with, and we are very honored to have had such an amazingly talented person capture our special day. The day ended with everyone dancing the night away under sparkling tree lights, including my parents who, in fact, I had never seen dance before! Our wedding couldn’t have been more beautiful and perfect, and we are extremely grateful for everyone who took part in it. The love and laughter that surrounded us that day will be remembered forever.

Wedding Photography: K and K Photography / Wedding Venue: Burroughs Home & Garden in Fort Myers, Florida / Floral Design: Fort Myers Express Floral / Catering: Centerplate / Wedding DJ: Chill Will DJs / Decor, Favors, Escort Cards, Table Numbers + Bride’s Jewelry: DIY / Wedding Dress: Christina Wu

You may want to take a deep breath because this wedding is about to knock your socks off with its gorgeous detail and creativity! And the images by Julie Paisley Photography? I could literally stare at them all.day.long. It took some serious discipline to not show you each and every image from this insanely gorgeous gallery. My absolute favorite part of this pretty day has to be the dessert spread of homemade cookies and milk. Beyond adorable. See that and so much more right here in the full gallery.

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From Julie Paisley Photography… Kaitlyn and her mom put their heart and soul into planning this wedding. All the decor and flowers were handmade and crafted with love. Even several family members contributed to making their favorite cookies for the milk and cookie bar. Another cute and different aspect was that  Kaitlyn hates high heels so she had special made Keds for her and her bridesmaids. I never once heard anyone complain about their feet hurting that night! Kaitlyn and Justin are very strong in their faith, and her father, who is a minister, married them. So many heart-touching moments occurred during this wedding — I must admit, I cried a lot! The wedding took place on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida, at Walker’s Landing at The Omni Plantation. Beautiful couple and it was joy to photograph.

Wedding Photography: Julie Paisley Photography / Wedding Venue: Walker’s Landing at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, Florida / Wedding Decor: DIY / Cupcakes: Bliss Cupcakery & More / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Keds