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From Michael Masi of JCG Events LLC… Jeff and Megan are art lovers. From our very first meeting with them it was evident that this needed to be a focal point of the conceptual design of their wedding. We started by selecting a venue in the heart of Miami’s trendy art centric neighborhood of Wynwood. Wynwood is world renown for it seamlessly endless walls with murals from the world’s best street artist. All the wedding activities were to take place at the Gary Nader Fine Art Gallery. This venue set the perfect foundation for the wedding.

It was important to Jeff and Megan that their guests get a sense of how personalized and unconventional their wedding would be. We accomplished this by designing a completely customized invitation suite that included the couples favorite murals from the Wynwood neighborhood. The invites were so popular with guests that most actually kept the RSVP postcards, and sent back photocopies of their responses. That was a first!

On the day of the wedding, Jeff and Megan’s guests were greeted at the gallery entrance by butler passed welcome drinks and were free to peruse the gallery until all the guest arrive. Guests were then invited to the upstairs gallery where the ceremony was to take place. We went with a very modern simple styled ceremony with an acrylic chuppah and ghost chairs to let the art speak for itself. The location of the ceremony was select to take place in front of the gallery’s largest painting, providing a one of a kind backdrop for the nuptials.

After the ceremony guests proceeded to the cocktail receptions. The modern styling from the ceremony flowed into the cocktail receptions space. To personalize the cocktail reception, Jeff and Megan selected a number of their favorite paintings from the gallery’s collection; we then made replicas to hang on a gallery wall with gallery tags with the paintings information along with guests’ names. These served as the weddings escort cards and informed guests where they would be sitting for the dinner reception. In addition to the gallery wall escort paintings, we also provided an artist to sketch and paint portraits of guests during the cocktail reception, serving as an interactive and fun favor for Megan and Jeff’s guests.

The dinner and dancing reception took place in the main gallery. The space was kept out of the guests sight until the end of cocktail hour, when illuminated and revealed the space and invited guest to find their seats. For this section of the evening we created a more natural, earthy design to contrast with the gallery’s stark modern ambiance. We utilized natural reclaimed wood farmhouse tables, with natural flowing garland and candle centerpieces, combined with a mixed seating of ghost chairs, wood benches, and eclectic vintage chairs. The use of bistro lighting and amber up-lighting around the room provided a warm feeling for the remainder of the evening. The room was centered around a parquet wood dance floor, and anchored by live orchard trees we had brought into the gallery.

One of my personal favorite elements to this wedding was the personalization of Jeff and Megan’s wedding cake, again they choose an element that was reflective of themselves and incorporated another one of the neighborhoods murals onto their cake. The cake was placed on a pedestal in the middle of the gallery making it appear as a work of art, in its own right.

Guest were entertained by one of the couples favorite bands and enjoyed a menu reflective of their tastes. The personality and passion for art that Jeff and Megan wanted to express through their wedding created a truly memorable evening for all their guests. As well as a wedding that they can truly call their own.

When I close my eyes and think of the perfect beach wedding, I see a soft, ocean-inspired palette, classic yet nautical-driven details and shoreline views of days. It’s exactly the idea behind this Rosemary Beach affair, chock-full of timeless design moments by Christina Gillon and pin-worthy blooms by Myrtie Blue. The always fabulous Lauren Kinsey told the story just all sitting right here.

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From Lauren Kinsey… Rosemary Beach, Florida is the perfect backdrop for any couple’s wedding, but was especially lovely for Megan & Phil’s classic and elegant Town Hall wedding. While the beach is often a popular choice for many brides, this sweet couple wanted to venture away to the Mediterranean inspired town for a bash sure to please all their guests. They were married on the side lawn next to the Town Hall with a candlelit, seated dinner inside Town Hall.

From The Bride… Phil proposed on a Sunday afternoon walk with our dog, Miles. He took me to a nearby park to the pop the big question. It was very sweet and sincere. Once he had the ring on my finger, he rushed me to our house where many of our family and friends were waiting with champagne.

When planning our wedding, I wanted a wedding that was timeless. I was inspired by clean lines, rich fabrics, and simple statements. We always knew that we wanted a destination wedding. I grew up vacationing along 30A and thought Rosemary Beach was one of the most beautiful places. Phil and I visited and he loved it as much as I did. Rosemary Beach is intimate and elegant, just as we had pictured our wedding to be.

I was really looking forward to our “first look” before the wedding. Throughout the busy week of final touches, finishing work, and entertaining guest, we barely saw one another. The “first look” is not just about Phil seeing me in a wedding a gown but, a moment for us to be together without distractions. In a world of constant communication, updates, and notifications, the “first look” is an unforgettable moment to just be… happy in love!

Honestly, everything about our wedding was perfect; flowers, decorations, cake, band, food, pictures and weather, but being surrounded by our closest family and friends was the most special part.

Weddings at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

Fact: LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is the type of place that just makes your soul happy. The perfect combo of luxury and elegance, it’s glistening beaches meets amazing accommodations meets that sweet Florida sun. In other words? It’s the ideal setting for your wedding, vow renewal or honeymoon.

Located against a stunning Gulf of Mexico backdrop, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort knows a thing or two about throwing a perfect party. From that intimate vow renewal to that 200-person affair, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort has the venue just right for you and yours. Think grand ballrooms, poolside spaces and sandy beaches that will wow you and your guests with their awesomeness. Not to mention an amazing team of wedding professionals that will make sure each and every moment of your day is simply flawless. Add all of that to the peace and tranquility of a Naples vacation and it’s the wedding of your dreams… and then some.

Sunny St. Augustine Engagement Session

When I think of engagement sessions, I think of sweet kisses in romantic settings and this pretty little party by Brooke Images is the perfect example. I’ve bookmarked it as one of my favorites, and I’m pretty sure once you’ve peeked at this gallery of gorgeous, you’ll do the same. See it all here!

From The Bride-to-be…It was a beautiful Fall day in St. Augustine Florida, just over a year out from our BIG DAY! It was the first time meeting our photographers, the amazing Brooke Images. We all hit if off so well, even running over our time limit because we were all having so much fun! Ashley and Greg made us feel so comfortable and captured every bit of us so well.

As an offbeat couple, we love to be a little different, yet still show the world who we are together. Lovers of Jack Johnson, we were inspired by his song “Better Together” because, honestly my fiancé, Alain, is my other half, my best friend, and we really are better together. After 7 amazing years together, this session was all about our quirky love story and how far we have come. It was a celebration of our love and one step closer to our biggest adventure yet! We wanted to include all of our family so we incorporated our little pomeranian, Tika, she was the happiest little pup on the planet since “mommy and daddy are getting married.” When we started planning for the shoot, we really just wanted to showcase our love, our personalities, the beautiful city we are getting married in, and the feel/colors of our wedding. It all just came together so flawlessly and was so much fun to plan together. We are a laid back couple who loves having fun and Brooke Images captured our love perfectly!

There’s a quote I feel is very fitting for our engagement shoot:
Piglet- “How do you spell ‘love’?”
Pooh: “You don’t spell it…you feel it.”
And you can definitely feel the love in our shoot.

Photography: Brooke Images | Make Up: Hopcraft Collective | Balloon: One Stylish Party | Location: Flagler College | Location: Downtown St. Augustine

Courtyards & Cobblestones 2015

Fact: if you’re tying the knot in Wilmington, NC, I am sooo jealous. And not just because Wilmington happens to be a place known for magical + oh-so beautiful I do’s. Nope, it’s also the home to the fab Courtyards & Cobblestones event, a walking tour through several downtown wedding venues. It’s a glamour-filled night of good food, yummy drinks, amazing vendors and a whole lot of inspiration.

At Courtyards & Cobblestones, you can leisurely stroll through all that downtown has to offer, making it that much easier to select a wedding venue. And your self-guided tour doesn’t just include fabulous locales, you’ll also be meeting some of the finest wedding professionals Wilmington has to offer, from awesome photogs to cupcake masters to floral pros that will take your breath away. Soak in each space that has been meticulously crafted by an amazing Wilmington designer, and munch on the yummy samplings from some seriously talented caterers. Oh, and did I mention the live entertainment? Sooo awesome. Call it date night or even a girl’s night out, but seriously don’t forget to mark your calendar for January 17th, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Tickets are $18 online or $25 at the door.

For day to day updates go to the Courtyards & Cobblestones Facebook page… and don’t forget to check out the amazing film below!

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Modern Glam Wedding Inspiration

We’re counting down the minutes until midnight, but before we slip on our sparkly frocks and pop the champagne, we’re perfectly content swooning this festive eye candy from Chelsey Boatwright, Simply Couture Weddings, J Morgan Flowers, Weddingstar and so many more. It’s a modern-glam take on the outdoor “I do,” and you can see the whole shebang right this way.

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From Chelsey Boatwright Photography… Our glam shoot highlights a new aspect of floral and decor by bringing in black sequined linens and different mixed pieces like acrylic meshed with new uncommon patterns, colors, and textures. By mixing our love of black and white stripes, and a beautiful blush and pink lush floral, with pops of gold made the color palette so unique and inviting. Having the shoot at the International Polo Club gave us a wonderful backdrop full of lush greens, some spontaneous airstream fun with polo mallets as a reception look after the wedding, and beautiful scenery with loads of sunlight and blue skies.

For the dessert table, Janderyn from Earth & Sugar, wanted to incorporate texture while keeping our vision in mind. She decided on a three tier blush cake with edible white feathers along the entire bottom tier, and another two tier pastel cake with a gold glitter dipped marzipan fruit. She added in some glam accents with her beautiful macarons displayed on metallic gold and white platters, along with some perfect meringues in apothecary jars. My personal favorites were the chocolate dipped cookies with edible gold rose accents in the mini bell cloche jars atop none other than a black and white display box. Perfection!

Luxury Garden Wedding in Winter Park, Florida at Casa Feliz

This wedding truly has it all. It’s elegant yet inviting and overflowing with details designed by An Affair To Remember that will leave you in awe. So whether it’s the glided touches on the tables, the sparkling chandeliers, or the stunning hand-lettered chalkboards – there is no doubt in my mind that these images from Kristen Weaver will leave you inspired. See even more here.

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From Kristen Weaver Photography…Ashley and Greg’s wedding was probably one of my favorite Casa Feliz weddings to shoot! I have never seen the back reception patio look so beautiful – and it was completely unique to any other time I’ve photographed there! In what was also the brightest days known to mankind here on the “surface-of-the-sun-Florida”, I also managed to sweat off about 10 lbs… so yay!

Ashley and Greg met at work on Ashley’s first day at her new office. Greg woo-ed her with lots of chit-chat over things like cars and Jersey Shore (editor’s note: yes, seriously). They bonded over a broken elevator and 26-flight of stairs walk, and made it official on their first date at Dexter’s – a local favorite! Greg proposed on a surprise getaway to Amelia Island where he asked Ashley to marry him on an evening walk along the beach. They celebrated with a private fire pit, champagne and strawberries!

Since they’re both super family-oriented, they were the most excited to share their wedding day with everyone that means so much to them! They talked so much about this family member and that one, I felt like I knew them all by the end of the evening! The venue had a beautiful garden theme with long eucalyptus and lemon leaf table runners and wreaths, plus lots of really cute chalkboard signs made by Chalk Shop Events! As a favor, they gave out adorable little kitchen towels with their signature colors. Ashley’s bridal style was vintage lace keyhole back Maggie Sottero gown and vintage metallic accents, and her bouquet had antique brooches and a perfect combination of lavender roses and eucalyptus. The bridesmaids had sage bridesmaid gowns with white rose and eucalyptus.

You will absolutely obsess over the gorgeous tented reception. Even though there wasn’t a drop of rain for miles, Ashley requested a clear tent with market lights and chandelier – made possible by some absolutely incredible vendors! The bride and groom dined in armchairs from AFR Furniture rental and the guests sat at farm tables and gold chiavari chairs with plenty of candles and gold accents!

And I can’t finish this without mentioning their cake and dessert bar. To say that it was “sweet” – from the flavors to the design to the signs – would be a complete understatement!

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Holiday cheer is here, and we’re kicking off the celebrations with this festive e-sesh captured by Debra Eby Photography. Ringing in the season with a St. Augustine Horse And Carriage ride complete with gorgeous blooms by Amber Veatch, this darling duo brings joy to the world. With each detail perfectly placed by Amber Veatch, you have to see the full love story unfold here.

From Debra Eby Photography… Saint Augustine Florida illuminates during the holiday season. This coastal, historic, town is overflowing with charm and elegance. It inspires the true romantic with breezy sunset walks along the Gate of Lions, a cozy ride on a horse drawn carriage, an intimate boardwalk dinner-for-two, and stolen kisses beneath glowing palm trees.

With this dream in mind, our team of artists joined forces to make a little holiday magic. We did this with the gorgeous real-engaged couple, Ben and Sarah, to celebrate their romance in style.

Sarah wore a glamorous midnight Allison Parris gown accessorized with Kendra Scott earrings and a CC Skye pyramid bracelet. Ben doned a classic tuxedo, for the look of a timeless gentleman.

This enchanted evening began with a little Christmas shopping at the lovely Declaration Boutique. Of course, what would Christmas shopping be without shiny packages tied up in bows?! A cozy horse and carriage ride is the perfect way to take in the seasonal light displays. Lovely prepared greenery by Amber Veatch Design graces the crimson and white carriage.

As the sky transitions to a blush hue, they walk hand-in-hand along the water. Sailboats dot the horizon gliding in the coastal breezes. A private dinner is the perfect retreat from wedding planning. Time to soak in moments with each other over champagne and the delicacies of a custom sweetheart cake-for-two.

The evening ends with a stroll down the cobblestone streets illuminated with the glow of Christmas bulbs. Trolley bells ring in the background. The December chill inspires the warm embrace of the one we hold dearest.

Christmas Tree Farm Engagement Session

Having grown up in the Christmas tree capital of the world, this sweet Lauren Kinsey e-sesh literally speaks to my hometown roots. Alee Willis Creative was behind the scenes crafting up this Whispering Pines Christmas festive shoot. Complete with seasonal sweet kisses while picking their perfect tree, every image will have you wishing for a little mistletoe moment with your someone special.

From Lauren Kinsey Fine Art Wedding Photography…The first Christmas spent together, whether you are married or just engaged, is by far one of the sweetest holidays you will have. I decided to follow along as Saron and Neal chose their first Christmas tree together. This session was so sweet and I love the idea of incorporating some traditional or really meaningful activity into your session! Saron & Neal were married just this past April on Saron’s family farm in Mississippi.

Photography: Lauren Kinsey Fine Art Weddings | Venue: Whispering Pines Christmas | Styling & Creative Direction: Alee Willis Creative

Romantic Islamorada Beach Wedding

At first glance, I could’ve sworn this wedding took place on a tropical island far from the States. So, you can imagine my surprise when I learned that The Moorings Village is an American gem! This Floridian affair captured by Elaine Palladino will completely transport you from winter to a sunny and serene day complete with Parrish Designs bouquets and a dreamy low-back Reem Acra gown. Relive it all here!

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From Elaine Palladino Photography… Amy and Nick wanted their wedding to feel natural, classic, beachy, and effortless. It was all of these things and more. Islamorada in the Florida Keys gave them a beautiful sunny day that not only matched the decor, but their joy.

From The Bride… Our advice for future bride and grooms is to take a few moments to sit back and absorb your surroundings at each segment of your wedding day to remember the details and how it feels.

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Whether it’s inspiration for the real Thanksgiving deal, a gathering of friends or a gorgeous dinner, this party will suffice. It covers all the basis of a magical shindig and then some with design and hostess extraordinaire Megan Martin at the helm, florals crafted by Shea Hopely and all captured by Julie Cate Photography. Find inspiration for giving thanks, champagne and good cheer right here.

From Megan Martin… As a business owner, I have so much to be thankful for. And in the wedding industry, there are many people who I hope to express all year long how thankful I am for them. But for fun, I wanted to host a gathering for a group of creative vendors local to the Jacksonville area who have been an integral part of my journey and who inspire me with their beautiful work, so I decided to host a “Frindsgiving” for these sweet friends.

My goal for the party was for each guest to feel special and inspired to share gratitude beyond the evening. That goal shaped the design of the evening with luxe touches of farmhouse tables lined with gold chivaris and accented with tons of candlelight and soft full florals. One of my favorite details brought to life was framing the handmade wooden bar with birch branches adorned with a eucalyptus garland and long flowing ribbon tails. As wedding professionals, we often work so hard to set the stage for a night of love and intentional details for our clients, so I wanted each vendor to be able to come to the table and really enjoy a beautiful meal in their honor. And in hopes of spreading the gratitude forward, each place setting held an empty card for our guests to bring home with them and take a few precious moments to set aside the busy of life and write a handwritten note to someone else they are grateful for this season.

It was a magical night of friendship and fun under the twinkle lights that left me with a refreshed heart, because gratitude really does change everything.

Elegant Powel Crosley Estate & Museum Wedding

Every time the K&K Photography team sends some wedding love our way, we know we’re in for a treat. A soiree like this one, with a gorgeous marrying of lavender and chocolate brown, a glowing Bride who steals the show and all of the sweet moments layered in that are bound to make you gush and swoon with heartfelt emotion. See it all here.

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From the beautiful Bride…We got engaged in December 13′, found out we were pregnant in Feb 14′ and got married on June 28th. We had been together for 3 years prior to all of this but the pregnancy threw us for a loop! Oh, did I mention we moved houses in the beginning of June as well. Needless to say 2014 has been a year to remember! Leading up to the day of the wedding was non stop, I had never been so busy in my life before but I knew I had to keep my stress down due to a little bundle of joy growing in side of me. All of my vendors were amazing to work with and made the process very seamless. I think this day was particularly special because my husband, Chas, and I were not just making a commitment to each other that day but also to our baby. I think it really had hit me that we were getting married when Chas send me 2 dozen roses the morning of to my room saying he loved me and he couldn’t wait to be my husband. It was a day I will never forget.

You know what’s super sweet? Meeting the love of your life who happens to live two doors down. Even sweeter? Marrying them in a fashionable affair filled with blush blooms by Czes Heard Designs. The beauty is in every detail planned by E Events and the gorgeous imagery captured by Amalie Orrange Photography will have you scrolling the gallery for more.

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From Amalie Orrange Photography…Courtney and Noah had such an amazing, emotional and drop dead gorgeous wedding at the beautiful Alfond Inn in Winter Park. 120 of their closest friends and family gathered together to celebrate their big day, and it turned out to be such a great sunny day despite the 80% chance of rain that was anticipated. Not a drop fell, it was clear, perfect and there was much love was all around. Courtney and Noah included there dogs in the wedding and I must stay I had a little doggie crush on Lola, hence all the pictures:) Courtney wore a gorgeous Monique Lhuillier gown and the cutest Kate Spade shoes! Courtney also made, that super cute LOVE sign you will see at the reception, yep she’s crafty and gorgeous. All and all it was one word STUNNING!

From The Bride…Noah and I met when we were neighbors in the same apartment complex. We lived two doors down from each other! Kismet I must say. Noah proposed on a random week night he told me that he had to run an errand for work. He talked me into riding along with him. This errand happened to be on Park Ave in Winter Park and as we were walking he stopped in the rose garden in the park and got down on one knee. The errand was all a lie that he used to get me to the park. I was so surprised!

Noah was funny, laid back and handsome. Noah said that Courtney was loving and was there when you needed her the most. She also amazes him and will get a laugh out of him for the most random of things!

From Lisa with E Events…What I particularly loved about working with Courtney is that she trusted my suggestions with the use of mixed metals, {we used silver and gold} and different textures and coordinating colors with the linen , rather than just one linen and napkin color. Also, if you can, drape or conceal service entrance walls! I think you can see how it can make all the difference! The layout on the lawn made for an intimate ceremony, and “layering” the table with sweet details is always key for me. {Linen, table runner, charger plate, napkin fold, menu card, bow accent, etc.}

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Inspired by the beauty of her family’s lake house in Italy, this Bride was determined to bring that same sense of romance to her Miami Beach wedding. Combined with a nod to her fiancé’s own upbringing and the creative vision of Guerdy Abraira and Ocean Flowers, the day that resulted is one for the books. I’m calling it “beachy ballroom gone glam” and Shea Christine so kindly shared every last bit.

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Black and Gold Winter Wedding in Orlando

From The Bride…My vision for my wedding was an intimate affair that was reminiscent of my family’s lake house on Lago Maggiore, Italy. We chose the Vanderbilt Mansion on Fisher Island to exude the charm and romance of Italy. With Miami Beach as our backdrop we embraced the city that raised us and where we met. We incorporated lace, candelabras and lots of candles to set the tone. Our focus of the evening was family as we embraced Jared’s family history during the ceremony and my family history with opera singer during the reception. We had personal touches by using hydrangeas that are in the garden at my home in Italy, serving oysters which are Jared’s favorite food during cocktail hour, Affogato for dessert which is a traditional italian treat, and our favors were maple cookies from where we lived in Toronto. The toasts were long, the dance floor was sweaty and the champagne was endless. We would not have had it any other way!

As the owner of a letterpress business, this bride is a girl after my own stationery-loving heart. She put her creative touch on every bit of this winter wedding, transporting guests away to a gold sequined wonderland, all captured by Stoffer Photography and White In Revery. So let’s grab a cup of coffee, a blanket, and dive into some glam winter inspiration right this way.

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From The Bride… The day I got married turned out to be one of the coldest days in Florida. As someone who prefers scarves, boots, hats and coats, the temperature drop turned out to be a sweet surprise. From the beginning, Andrew and I had wanted to get married outside and we’d found the perfect place and now we had great weather, if a little chilly.

Bella Collina is a picturesque, Tuscany inspired club house situated in the hilliest part of Central Florida. The buildings are made of these beautiful golden hued cobblestones which proved to be a lovely backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Since the weather dropped, we ended up getting a large, clear tent which actually enabled us to get a giant chandelier to hang on top of our dance floor. Not to mention kept the heat in.

By the time guests arrived, it was in the mid-forties. At the last minute we added hot apple cider to be served along with an assortment of cheese, breads and crackers. I’m told it was a life saver.

For the wedding, I wanted a classy, gold sequined affair. The groomsmen wore black suits and ties (Andrew wore a gold tie with his black suit) while my maids wore different dresses in varying shades of gold. I encouraged gold sequins. Everywhere. The cake table had a gold sequined table cloth, my bouquet was wrapped in it and several of my maids were donning it.

I’m the owner of a design + letterpress studio based in Winter Park, Florida. I had so much fun designing our wedding invitations and made sure to include lots of gold foil ;)

My husband is from Portland and he is a coffee enthusiast. We dated long distance and every week I received a batch of his favorite coffee from Cannon Beach. I designed coffee bags with our wedding date, monogram (just the letter D) and Andrew letterpress printed them right in our studio.

A word about how Andrew and I met… About a year ago, a sweet girl named Katie moved to Florida from Seattle for a boy. Just a month after she left everything back home and trekked across the United States they realized it wasn’t meant to be. It was at that point she needed to make a decision; should she move back or attempt a life here in Florida? She decided to stay and promptly looked for a roommate.

I was that roommate. We were introduced randomly at a bar and I decided that she’d make a great roommate; sweet, ordinary, and heartbroken. We spent that first month becoming friends, watching lots of Pride and Prejudice and eating dark chocolate. It was then she told me about her cousin Andrew, who lived in Portland. I was a little concerned at the distance, but Katie gave my email address to Andrew and it wasn’t long before he and I wrote novel length emails back and forth…the emails turned into phone calls and the phone calls turned into FaceTime dates. We talked every day for two months before he came to visit me on July 2nd. We met at the Orlando International Airport. We got engaged that September and were married in January. If you knew me better, you’d know I’m a raving sentimentalist and a romantic. I couldn’t have asked or expected a better love story.

Pink St. Pete Beach Wedding

When I first laid eyes on this stunner from Autumn Cutaia Photography, I instantly fell in love with these two. They have a love that floats in the air and warms you like sweet sunshine, and surrounds every inch of this pink-filled gallery. In between the slightly preppy, totally romantic vibe of this soiree, you’ll catch yourself swooning over those wide pearly-white smiles and soft embraces. See it all here!

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From the beautiful Bride…Zack and I met at the Apple Store. He trained me when I started working there, and was my very first friend in Chicago. He went from first friend, to best friend, to i-am-completely-in-love-with-you-and-you-have-no-idea friend. Thankfully, the feeling was mutual and he proposed to me over Lake Michigan with screaming and fist pumping to follow. We planned our wedding together, and as a wedding planner myself (post Apple store employment), it really should have been a breeze. However, add emotional attachment to your own wedding (let’s be real) and it can be more of a challenge. I am however thoroughly thrilled with how our entire wedding panned out.

I could not have really asked for a more beautiful venue, it looks like an updated Great Gatsby set. The Don Cesar was so kind and accommodating to me and all my guests. When we arrived in Florida, I was outside for about three seconds and the humidity made my hair explode, they moved the entire ceremony inside with no complaints.

Our wedding was based off a love of J. Crew. We wanted clean lines and dark colors complimented with blush tones and hints of gold. All of the details were made by Zack and I in our one bedroom apartment. We traded movie dates for making paper flowers and perfected the art of napkin folding instead of taking downtown strolls.

My favorite parts of our wedding were speeches from our best friends. The way our bridal party didn’t know each other but became close friends over a weekend. The fact almost 90% of the people invited actually showed up, even if 80% of them lived in other states. My hair pin, it’s adorable and I’m in love with it still. Our timeline which by magic actually went on time. I thank my wedding planner stars for that miracle, and finally the way our photographer captured how Zack looked at me the entire night, and the way I still catch him looking at me like that months later. We are forever grateful for each other and each person who was a part of our wedding.

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Florida is home to miles and miles of gorgeous shoreline, so I shouldn’t be surprised that so much pretty comes out of that state. But when I see a wedding as stunning as this one from Cameron Leung beautifully planned and designed by Megan K. Events, I can’t help but be in complete awe. From start to finish, it’s pure seaside chic goodness, and you can see it all here.

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Romantic Florida Wedding at Powel Crosley Estate

From Cameron Leung Photography…We are thrilled to share this Beach Chic wedding with you guys today that took place in Pensacola Beach, Florida in May 2014. The couple, Deborah and James planned their wedding all the way from sunny SoCal. With the groom, being from Pensacola originally and his and Deborah’s love for the beach, having their wedding there was the perfect backdrop. We loved how Deborah and James incorporated their backgrounds by intertwining them into their celebration. James and his groomsmen wore traditional Filipino formal wear (barong) that was custom made in Debbie’s home town of Cebu, Philippines. Also, we loved how the sand ceremony incorporated the sands of California and Florida, symbolizing Debbie and James’ unity. This wedding just had some gorgeous details that shows off the style of the couple and keeping it beachy too. The couple celebrated the night with a surprise firework show off the beach, and a sparkler exit as they left for the evening. Debbie was really hands on in the planning process and together with the team from Megan K. Events, they pulled off a gorgeous beach chic wedding that the couple dreamt of.

Ladies and gents, this Florida fête at the Powel Crosley Estate is one to behold. It beautifully blends classic styling with an utterly romantic vibe, with gorgeous florals and planning from One Fine Day Inc. that couldn’t be more perfect if they tried. Top it all off with a stunning black and gold color palette, and we are giving this gallery from Kallima Photograph one heck of a standing ovation.

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Romantic Garden Wedding at Villa Woodbine

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From Kallima Photography…Bianca and Giovanni took their wedding day and made it their own. A little bit classic, a lot romantic, with a theme centered around “xoxo” and a custom monogram for their day. The monogram showed up on all the paperie and banners. XOXO confetti spilled out of the invitation suite, and was scattered on top of most of the decor tables.

The Circle Room at the Powel Crosley provided the most gorgeous backdrop for Bianca to slip into her stunning lace Allure trumpet gown. Giovanni stayed classic in a black Vera Wang tux with the always stylish bow-tie.

Sarah at One Fine Day coordinated the entire day flawlessly, and also provided the gorgeous florals that enveloped the white tent for the reception. Whites, greens, blacks, crystal and sparkle. I loved the anemone’s in the bridesmaids bouquets, and the black and white striped accenting picture frames on the welcome table. Instax cameras were set out for guests to take photographs of themselves, and you could also write a note and hang them on a gold painted wood tree.

The dessert table was covered with a variety of yummy cupcakes, and succulents in vintage gold vases made the tables shimmer in the sunset light. The menu’s were simply white with black lettering, with a rosemary sprig accenting the top.

Bistro lights lit the dance floor under the stars, and heartfelt toasts didn’t leave a dry eye in the place. One toast especially by the best man, paid tribute and a moment of silence to Giovanni’s father who passed away unexpectedly within the year.

After hours of dancing and the dance floor was still going strong, McDonald’s cheeseburgers and hot Apple Pie’s arrived for guests to refuel..it was literally the best idea ever. For the exit, the bride and groom ran through a shower of rose petals while the best man followed behind them with a boom-box playing their favorite tune. All in all, a completely magical and personal event.

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I love it when a couple really personalizes their day, and for this garden romance that meant a nod to their South American heritage. A celebration filled with dreamy blooms from Designs By Sean, it’s easy to get lost in the gorgeous imagery by Merari Photography. See even more pretty details right here.

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Glamorous Boca Raton Courtyard Wedding

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From Merari Photography…If I had to describe Alexis and Abraham’s wedding in three words they would be classic, warm and fun. Alexis and Abraham are both from South America. They wanted to incorporate their cultures into their garden-inspired wedding celebration. Everything from the bridesmaid’s blush gowns to Abraham’s blue suit and bowtie were tied in to make the event as low key but classic as possible. They partied the night away in a garden-inspired reception filled with lush greens and hints of pink and coral. The reception was a South American love fest with lots of flags, traditional hats and shot glasses. At the end, the sweet couple left to party some more on a Colombian Chiva, an artisan rustic Colombian bus.

Oh, to be a guest at this Boca Raton wedding. To experience a day filled with seamless details and old world charm, all nestled in the stunning courtyard of The Addison. Of course, soaking in the florals by Xquisite Events and that Momofuku Milk Bar cake wouldn’t hurt one bit, either. Luckily Kallima Photography captured the whole affair and I can live vicariously in the full gallery here.

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