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Vintage Orlando Lake Lucerne Wedding

Today will forever be the day that I fell in love with the sweetest vintage wedding, complete with polka dot invitations, a type writer guest book, and a bouquet filled with beautiful blooms and raw cotton. Oh, and just the cutest couple I’ve ever seen. All courtesy of Claudette Montero from Alucinarte Films.

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From the stunning bride… Trevor and I met in college where we were both studying their passions. Though our fields are very different, we found something familiar and inspiring in one another. After five years as a couple, Trevor proposed to me under the same weeping willow where I played as a child. Our wedding was a reflection of what matters most: Our southern roots and the timeless values that will guide us on their new journey as husband and wife.

From the Down the Aisle Weddings & Events… We absolutely adored this couple, and are elated that they loved every detail of their big day as much as we did.

Ashley and Trevor are a true vintage couple! Their home, fashion, and likes are all influenced by a classic, throwback style, and that is what we wanted to bring into their wedding day, our plan was to create an aesthetic that was truly romantic and soft, drawing on a color palette that accents the beauty of our bride and groom and the rich settings that surround them, making for visually arresting images of this timeless couple.

During our first consultation, Ashley said she wasn’t set on a color scheme or flowers, but rather wanted every decorative element to compliment their venue, an historic inn in the heart of downtown Orlando. Being familiar with the venue’s existing decor, we suggested doing a bridal bouquet consisting of natural cotton and some blush blooms and assorted berries. She loved the idea, so with this in mind, we suggested a mix of ivory, blush, and soft yellow florals offset with rich gold accents. We are in love with the bridal bouquet– it was amazing to see our vision brought to life so beautifully!

As the sun set, the DJ kept the wedding guests dancing the night. The cake, had a lovely vintage cake topper selected by the bride and was accompanied by a selection of mini desserts that were a big hit with the guests.

Alpine Grove Park Engagement

Sometimes we plan and God laughs. And guess what? It turns out even better than we hoped. Like this adorable duo who planned to have their e-session shot in a canoe on the St. John’s River. But thanks to some rough waters, they had to settle for a little 50’s inspired, oh so sexy goodness in the gardens and the result? Was all. out. romance. Click here for more from Flora + Fauna.

Jade & Ben knew they wanted a canoe for their engagement session. After weeks and weeks of searching for the perfect canoe, they finally found one. On the day of their shoot, we launched the canoe into the Saint John’s River. Only to find out, the water was too rough! We turned foiled plans into amazing photos. …And I’m actually pretty happy the water was too rough because I adore these photos! Oh, and they brought along their adorably pudgy English Bulldog. I fell in love at first sight!

Photography: Flora + Fauna | Cinematography: Fauna Films | Park: Alpine Groves Park

State Park Engagement in the Great Outdoors

Engagement sessions are such a fun way for a couple to get cozy in front of the camera and really bask in the glow of fiance-hood. And bonus, you get amazing images out of it like these beauties shot by Flora + Fauna along with the prettiest of floral crowns crafted by The Conservatorie Floral & Event Design. It’s a state park rendezvous and you can see even more right here.

Washington Oaks State Park is one of my favorite places to go, not only to photograph people — but to just empty my mind and walk through the surroundings. There is so much contrast in this park, which makes it ideal for photos. And it’s always fun to run into little critters along the way.

photography: Flora + Fauna | Floral Design: The Conservatorie Floral & Event Design | Dress: Anthropologie | Park: Washington Oaks State Park

Outdoor DIY Wedding in Florida

Want to know what the easiest way to find your wedding style on budget is? Create a wedding brand. Whether it’s a monogram or an icon or a distinct color palette, find an element that you can weave easily through your details. Like this Florida duo who used a tandem bicycle to take center stage from their engagement pictures through the I Do’s. Make sure to click here for more from Love Flora and Fauna!

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Jenny + Harley are avid bikers, not the Harley kind! Fixed gear bikes. They’re huge advocates for making Jacksonville a safer place for bikers, which we truly need here. With that said, their wedding couldn’t have gone on without the appearance of bicycles! One of their friends brought a yellow vintage Schwinn tandem bike to their wedding as a gift, so we obviously needed to use it in photos!

Photography: Flora + Fauna | Wedding Venue: San Marco Preservation Hall

Romantic Wedding at Winter Park Farmer’s Market

Sweet and southern weddings go hand in hand. That’s a given. But when you add a touch of romance and some serious style, we get a bit excited over here at SMP HQ. Which is precisely why we just couldn’t wait to share this beauty from Stephanie A Smith Photography. It’s everything we love about southern weddings wrapped up in one pretty post, and you can see it all right here.

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From Stephanie A Smith Photography…Kaley and Jeff’s wedding was one of my favorites this summer. I had an amazing time with them during their Bok Tower engagement session so I knew their wedding would be no different. This wedding was everything Southern, stylish, and fun. That, coupled with beautiful venues, families and of course Kaley and Jeff’s uh-dorable yellow lab named Mills, I truly don’t know how it could get any better. Oh wait a sec! How about the groom and one of his groomsmen jumping on the guitar and keyboard at the reception. Those boys tore it up! Brains, beauty and band skills. Kaley, hit the jackpot! Here are some of my favorites from their day.

Anthropologie Inspired Wedding

What do you get when you pair a wedding with an Anthropologie designer? Umm, you get vintage gorgeousness done so very right. And the bet part? For a girl that gets to play with pretty stuff all day, she managed to incorporate the stuff in a way that feels so loving, so thoughtful, so incredibly “right.” With photos from Beca Companion, this wedding is loveliness defined. More here!

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From the bride…As cliche as it sounds, our story can be summed up in four words: love at first sight. We met at a college bible study and the second we saw each other, we knew. There was this feeling deep down that one day we would be husband and wife. Fast forward three years, one dog and thousands of text messages, Adrian proposed–completely out of the blue. I always thought I would know the day he proposed, but when I walked over the hill at a park one Sunday, my heart stopped beating as I saw him standing in a field surrounded by candles and holding flowers. When he asked me to marry him, I could only say yes. I can’t imagine my life without him by my side.

Our day was nothing short of magical. With the help of family and friends, it was a mixture of handmade touches and Etsy findings as we tried to combine the old and the new together. We built signs for the pathway leading from the ceremony to the reception that had the traditional vows written on them, and my flower crown was handmade using the base of my mom’s veil. We loved the search that came about with our wedding to find the perfect venue, the perfect wedding cake topper (ReadyGo on Etsy), and the perfect send off. As difficult as it was to DIY most of our wedding and plan it ourselves, it made the big day that much more special.

Red Wedding Inspiration at Boca Raton Resort & Club

Inspiration like this from this beautiful set of images captured by Michelle March and dreamt up by Flutter Fete sends my head into a tailspin of pretty. It’s what I live for. With stunning (and I mean stunning) florals from Anthology Co. and a tablescape so pretty I could cry, every single thing sitting in this gallery is so pretty I could cry. See even more here.

From Michelle March…I wanted to do my own take on romantic and vivid wedding ideas that gush intense passion in a colorful setting. The Boca Resort was the perfect canvas. With it’s Mediterranean flair, lush landscape and pink walls, it was calling my name. It’s Old World charm and European feel made it irresistible. I teamed up with Danielle, from Flutter Fete, because I knew she would capture my vision effortlessly. She truly did. The rest of the team was absolutely amazing. Everyone came together and the cohesiveness really shows. Lace, velvet, reds, golds. From the dramatic and vibrant florals (by Veronica from Anthology Co.), the whimsical and full of live paper goods (by Shannon Kirsten) and stunning rentals (from Love in Vintage) — the attention to detail was wonderful. Flutter Fete searched for the perfect little bits to complete the look. She found the vintage velvet bow tie on eBay and the vintage velvet ring box on Etsy. Both from vintage dealers. I think these inspirations are great year-round – it’s sophisticated, lovely and sweet.

A Glamorous Celebration in St. Petersburg

This wedding goes beyond the standard gorgeous fare. The pretty pastel florals by Iza’s Flowers or the glamorous details by Special Moments are all making an appearance. But what really strikes a cord is that all those pretty moments were planned by the Bride-to-be while her love was deployed over seas. And the culmination of all that love and planning and waiting is so, so sweet. Have a look at all the imagery by Captured Photography By Jenny right here.

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Nick and Candi’s wedding was a celebration of their love. Nick has been deployed 3 times since their relationship began. Candi did a lot of the wedding planning and organizing while Nick was over seas. They couldn’t wait to get married to each other with their closest family and friends.

Destination Wedding at WaterColor Inn & Resort

When two fashion industry pros tie the knot, great wedding style is a given. And this WaterColor Inn & Resort soiree is all that plus much, much more. Think pink and coral colored details alongside a row of sparkling ‘maids, all set in pure, seaside romance. Lauren Kinsey snapped this stunning gallery perfect for swooning with coffee or cocktail (no judgement!) in hand. TGIF, lovelies!

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From Lauren Kinsey… Ashley and Santiago are from Bogota Colombia. They met and got engaged in Manhattan, New York. Both Ashley and Santi work in the fashion industry, Ashley at French Connection and Santi working for the family business (Bosi, a South American shoe company that his father started). Ashley has an amazing sense of style, so Ashley had all of her bridesmaids shoes custom made for the wedding, including her own shoes (I have shoe envy on this wedding!).

She also hand-made the watercolor escort cards. They chose Watercolor, Florida for their wedding because Ashley grew up in Destin, and they wanted to have a true destination wedding for their 160 guests, since most came from South America for the wedding. After the ceremony, guests were treated to some very tasty signature cocktails before walking back over the beautiful bridge at sunset where they enjoyed an evening of dancing and delicious food at the Lakehouse. Ashley and Santi even flew in the Salsa band, Tartara, from Miami Beach to entertain!

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Vintage Islamorada Wedding Film

I’m not going to lie, I basically started tearing up during the opening credits of this stunning wedding captured in film by Bridges Cinema. It’s just beautiful in every sense of the word. From the obvious love this couple shares to the sweet moments throughout, this beauty is worth the watch…

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From Bridges Cinema …TISSUE ALERT!! This is such a beautiful wedding story and we were so honored to be a part of it. When Lindsey first contacted me and told me about her wedding, all the details and how important it was to be able to capture those little moments, we knew it would be special and were thrilled to be a part of this amazing day. Take a deep breath, enjoy the sights and see this story come together in beautiful Islamorada, Florida.

Photography: Chris Glenn Photography | Cinematography: Bridges Cinema | Cinematography: Bridges Cinema | Florist: Parrish Designs

Miami Wedding Film at The Palms Hotel, Miami Beach

Bridges Cinema just made my day with this sweet as the come film, and trust me when I say you’ll want to reserve some time today to soak up every precious moment. It will give you the warm and fuzzes in no time, so it goes without saying that hitting play on this puppy is one mighty fine idea…

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From Bridges Cinema…We were so honored to have been able to capture this wedding in video but such a wonderful couple. The groom, a young looking Tom Cruise looked so dashing in his full uniform. We knew the ceremony would be so special because it would include the sword salute. South Florida was a destination wedding for this couple and they were joined by family and friends at the gorgeous beach locations, The Palms Hotel.

Cinematography: Bridges Cinema | Venue: The Palms Hotel & Spa

Eclectic Garden Wedding at Villa Woodbine

Villa Woodbine, which is gorgeous all on its own, was completely transformed into a dreamy garden landscape for this unique take on the wedding day. JCG Events crafted a cocktail garden party vibe with vintage vignettes by Unearthed Vintage, loads of white blooms by Julia Rohde Designs and all blanketed in twinkling candlelight and serenaded by a French Jazz Band. It’s magical and Katie Lopez Photography was there to capture it all. See all of her gorgeous images right here in the full gallery.

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From Michael Masi of JCG Events…We loved everything about this wedding and this couple. They wanted to create a wedding that was unconventional, free spirited and with an emphasis on amazing food and good music and this is exactly what we accomplished for them.

Villa Woodbine was the perfect setting because it offered a lush landscape, an intimate environment but enough space to create some movement for their guests throughout the evening. Guests were greeted with a signature drink as they arrived to the villa. The couple wanted to forgo the traditional Miami Mojito welcome drink, and instead went with a trendy Moscow Mule. Guests took a moment to enjoy their drink while they waited for the ceremony to begin.

For the Ceremony, we opted to forgo conventional ceremony seating. The short but very meaningful ceremony began as the bride and her daughter walked down the stairs to an instrumental version of Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. The bride and her daughter were then greeted by the officiant and the groom under the center arch of the courtyard. Guests watched from their cocktail tables and the second floor balcony of the courtyard. Since there was no conventional aisle they sealed the ceremony with a kiss, a walk around the fountain followed immediately by a champagne toast. The French Horn band then began to play spirited and lively French inspired jazz music for cocktail hour. The cocktail hour had officially begun in the same space as the ceremony and in the living room and dinning room areas adjacent to the courtyard.

After plenty of food stations and delectable passed hor’ dourves, guests were escorted to the garden area of the villa which had been transformed to a magical setting. We created an industrial eclectic vibe by utilizing farmhouse tables and combining a mixed collection of steel elio chairs, clear ghost chairs and mahogany chiavari chairs. The florals were a mix of industrial steel vases and mason jars filled with hand picked style of white florals and lots of candles. Three chandeliers hung from down the center of the clear top tent, hanging mason jars with votive candles and fairy lights lined both the trees and corners of the tent. This style also carried over to the custom bar that was created using salvaged items. Guests enjoyed a four-course dinner, while they appreciated a mesmerizing performance from an electric violinist who played alongside a DJ. Vintage furniture vignettes surrounded the reception area throughout the garden to allow for guests to be able to lounge and mingle as they enjoyed cocktails after dinner. A custom photo booth was created that was inspired by the bride’s British heritage by incorporating a traditional red British style phone booth, combined with hanging picture frames and vintage furniture. Guests were invited to take pictures using their own cameras and then post images to a wedding photo app.

Later in the evening, guests were then escorted back to the courtyard where the cake was cut and then danced the night away under the open starry sky.

Glamorous Ballroom Wedding in Naples, Florida

KT Merry and glamorous beach weddings go together like sequins and tulle; quite the delicious combo. Now pair her images with florals and decor by 50Fifty Creative Services, and planning by LUCIA PAUL Weddings + Events, for a shindig that is the prettiest mingling of sand and glamour. And you would never guess that the weather forced this couple to go with plan C. See it right here.

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From Meghan Detweiler of LUCIA PAUL Weddings + Events… I was honored to be a part of Lindsay and Scott’s destination wedding in Naples, FL. From the very beginning, Lindsay had a very clear idea of what she wanted her wedding to look and feel like: clean and modern with a few small elements of Florida. Lindsay and Scott both really had their heart set on a beach ceremony however, due to beach renourishments and bad weather, we had to change the ceremony location three times within two months. But the third time was definitely the charm! With an amazing group of vendors and supportive parents, what was plan C was decided on and executed in a matter of days and felt Lindsay & Scott’s plan A. From the romantic draped ballroom ceremony all in white to the white and silvery blue reception space, it was definitely a night to remember for all!

From the Bride, Lindsay… Scott and I have dated for over 7 years. We live in Manhattan but have always shared a love of warm weather, sun and sand. When Scott finally popped the question, we both knew we wanted to celebrate our big weekend with a beachside ceremony in Naples, Florida. Naples is home for my parents and I have been enjoying the beautiful beaches there since I was a little girl. Our goal was to create a fun, destination weeding for our family and friends to enjoy a weekend away from the cold.

As we began planning, Style Me Pretty was a fantastic resource to research vendors and find style details that I wanted to incorporate into our overall aesthetic. I could not have been more pleased with the team that we put together (see all of our vendors below)! 50 Fifty Floral was able to completely transform my many, many mood boards into a capiz shell and orchid filled dream. We could not wait to see all of our family and friends gather on the beach at the Waldorf Astoria for our sunset ceremony. The day before our wedding, however, the unpredictable Florida weather took a turn for the worse. Rain was imminent, and we had to make a last minute decision to move our ceremony set up inside the hotel.

The last minute change in plans was stressful, but the end result was absolutely stunning. 50 Fifty was able to create a gorgeous, romantic setting inside the hotel. The room absolutely glowed! They even incorporated small details such as bringing sand into the room as part of the décor. Although inside, we were still “on the beach.” Fortunately, we had a break in weather and were able to shoot all of our first look photos on the beach. We were even lucky enough to have a rainbow in our background!

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Enchanted Garden Inspiration Shoot

Thank goodness for beautiful inspiration… and talented vendors (think Love in Vintage, Ever After Floral Design and Flutter Fete), gorgeous settings and Thursdays dedicated to all of the above. Because if ever there was a perfect way to spend a work day, it’s wrapped up in this full gallery captured by Merari Photography. Join me there for more.

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From Love in Vintage… A lush and greenery farm in South Florida was transformed into an enchanting garden, which set the perfect tone for this charming and whimsical styled shoot. Our inspiration was a whimsical fairytale that celebrates and captures the beauty of a bride on her special day – a day she has been dreaming of since she was a little girl. Our focus was to showcase the dreamy bride on her day exploring her picturesque setting and enjoying a few of her favorite things: lots of sweets, beautiful flowers, books, bubbly champagne, and of course, puppy dogs!

As the bride enters this enchanted garden wearing a vintage dress that belonged to her grandmother, she finds her pups running free through a grove of trees. A table is set for the perfect wedding reception adorned with vintage china, a candelabra, and enough flowers to make any girl blush. The table setting reflects a rustic glam charm with twine wrapped embroidered napkins and rose etched glassware. Mismatched chairs offer a change of pace and a unique take on the traditional reception table. Strolling the path through the trees she finds her bouquet, a generous gathering of greens including fresh herbs accented by soft dahlias, mini roses and succulents. Following her pups she is lead to a lounge complete with a gorgeous tufted olive green sofa, a side table and seating for guests.

Love is a sweet celebration and no party is ever complete without sweets! An indulging Macaron Bar offering flavors of gold washed hazelnut, pistachio and raspberry delights for the bride and guest to enjoy. Up on the hill a more traditional approach has been taken with the cake table. A vintage desk provides a twist on the typical cake table while allowing the cake to make a statement. At the bottom of the hill, nestled by a lavish bougainvillea bush stands a dessert hutch encased with a dessert station fit for a queen. A golden cake is sitting pretty surrounded by the bride’s favorite confections and flowers. The fairytale wedding the bride has always dreamt of has become a reality. The beautiful bride is ready to see her groom and live happily ever after.

Walkers Landing at Amelia Island Plantation Wedding

Easy elegance just so happens to be my favorite kind of elegance, and this Amelia Island wedding captured by Jenn Guthrie Photography beautifully shows all the reasons why. It’s filled to the brim with all the things I simply adore about love-filled nuptials, and you can see even more here.

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From the Bride…If I were to describe Ben and I’s relationship in one word, it would be… effortless. On our first date, we talked for hours and it seemed like we had known each other all our lives. We dated for four years before we got married, and when he popped the question (which was completely unexpected and totally romantic!), I couldn’t wait to start the planning process and celebrate our commitment to each other on our wedding day.

I wanted the day to feel like “us” – effortless and fun. Ben and I met in Raleigh, North Carolina, but I’m originally from a small town in South Georgia, about 20 minutes from Amelia Island, Florida. When we pictured the perfect backdrop for our wedding day, all we could think about was being surrounded by family and friends…and GORGEOUS spanish moss-covered oak trees. As soon as we toured the property at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, we knew Walker’s Landing was the perfect place to say our “I Do’s!”

After we had the “where” picked out, the rest just fell into place. We wanted our color palette to be classic and elegant – lots of beige, pinks, and creams with pops of blues and greens. Our invitations were created by Casey Reagan, a long-time friend of Ben’s who owns her own printing company, called Lime and Ruby Designs. I wanted something very simple, but elegant. Sticking to neutral tones and classic fonts, but the pink lace bow tied around it gave it a little something extra!

Our florist, Brooke with Artistic Florist in Amelia Island, did an amazing job of making our vision a reality. I wanted the flowers to look like they had been picked fresh out of a garden. My bouquet was filled with gorgeous pinks, creams, pops of blue, and wrapped in burlap and lace and my bridesmaids all had small bouquets of baby’s breath. The arch we said our vows under was custom made by the florist, and the effortlessness of the white linen cascaded beautifully in the summer breeze. One very special detail was placing my father’s wedding band on my bouquet. He passed away a year almost two years ago, so it was incredibly special to have a part of him with me as I walked down the aisle.

One of the many things that Ben and I have in common is our belief that all people should be allowed to marry who they love. Upon entering our outdoor ceremony, we placed a framed print to show our support for marriage equality. We placed our programs on the same table, which were shaped like fans to keep our guests cool while they were waiting for the ceremony to begin. Our talented friend played our ceremony music, a sweet gift that we will cherish forever!

After the ceremony, our guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails on the deck overlooking a panoramic view of the sun setting on the marsh. We wanted our guests to feel at home, so we didn’t have a seating chart and everyone was able to mix and mingle throughout the night. Each table was set up with beautiful arrangements of vases of varying shapes and sizes, filled with simple flowers – very minimalist and classic.

Our photographer, Jenn Guthrie (along with her second shooter who happens to be her fiancé!), fit so naturally into the day. They were so professional and easy to work that it didn’t even feel like they were there. They took AMAZING, natural photos that captured the day perfectly. It felt like hanging with a friend who happened to be taking pictures. She was there for me if I needed anything and made sure that everything ran smoothly. I love looking back through my pictures and reliving the day over and over again!

The day could not have gone any more perfect. It was everything that we ever wanted. Lots of love, laughter, and dancing all night. Complete and utter effortlessness and a day I’ll never forget!

Photography: Jenn Guthrie Photography | Entertainment: KTG Music Entertainment | Venue: Walkers Landing At Amelia Island Plantation | Cinema & Video: Pure Life Videos | Floral: Artistic Florist

Coconut Grove Wedding

Give me a wedding with dark purple hues and succulents galore and I am one happy blogger. But give me a wedding styled to perfection by Tinsel & Twine with vintage goodness from Unearthed Vintage and pretty pictures by Gesi Schilling Photography and you have never seen a smile this wide. Because this is a wedding that can really start your weekend in style and you can see it all right here.

And a gorgeous film from Matthew Tynan? Yes, please.

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From Tinsel & Twine… Lee and Andrew are a super sweet, creative couple based in Brooklyn. She is an ad agency creative director, currently studying interior design. He is a classically trained chef. Originally, they had planned to invite their friends and family to a Brooklyn wedding in the Fall. To ensure that family members could attend, they ultimately decided to move the event to the bride’s hometown in the Springtime.

Our challenge was to create the same slightly moody, vintage-inspired, sophisticated atmosphere in sunny, tropical Coconut Grove.

We worked closely with Unearthed Vintage to create a city chic dinner party. We placed eight of their wood farm tables end to end with mix-matched chairs, lined with lace runners. Along the tables, we used stacks of antique books to stage a collection of brass candlesticks with black tapers, floral arrangements made in patina’d cups and amber glass bottles, and bowls of stone fruits. One of our favorite details was the collection of blue printed plates the bride sourced in the months leading up to their wedding.

The dancefloor space and dessert table were accented with unique elements like a ouija board, kitchen scale, and taxidermied alligator head.

To get from the ceremony at the Church of the Little Flower to the reception at the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, guests were invited aboard a double-decker tour bus and taken along a scenic route of the area.

Lee and Andrew spent some of their first moments as husband and wife by having an adorable impromptu picnic in the park.

At the reception, guests enjoyed a family style dinner and epic dance party. The couple got the party started with a choreographed first dance set to “Have Love, Will Travel” by The Sonics.

Guest favors were brown bags of the groom’s signature spicy trail mix.

To make their exit as husband and wife, Lee and Andrew left aboard a motorboat. The next stop in their happily ever after was a honeymoon in Thailand.

South Florida Engagement Session

For all you newly engaged lovelies out there reading this, we strongly suggest (urge, beg, plead) for you to schedule an engagement session at some point during the planning process. For so many reasons. You’ll be more comfortable in front of the camera on your big day, you’ll get to know your photographer a bit better, and if you hire someone like Sally Pinera to be at the helm of the process, you’ll end up with a gallery as gorgeous as this. See it all here.

From Sally Pinera…When our friends, Paula & Evan got engaged we were excited beyond words! This couple wanted something that was laid back yet polished with a flair for vintage. And so when deciding on the location for our shoot they chose the two things South Florida is overwhelmed with: the beach and pretty fields of greens. Both being very musically inclined folks of course we couldn’t say no to bringing a guitar as a prop! Look // See Photography offers all clients, including our friends, Paula & Evan, one handmade prop as a special gift and as a prop for their photo shoot. Paula had chosen a banner with their engagement date, which I handcrafted with rustic burlap, soft lace and twine string and they absolutely loved it! It is something to keep even days after their engagement, wedding and life together as they always remember that on this specific date, they have chosen to share their love and life as one. All throughout the shoot, there were so many dear moments, and the dear moments were when they were just simply being themselves: two love birds.

From Paula, the Bride… I couldn’t wait for our engagement shoot! From the very beginning, I felt as though Sally & Robert knew exactly what we wanted, and they were full of even more great ideas. We went to the park and to the beach, and once everything was set up, Evan and I were able to just have fun and be ourselves! I’m so happy Look//See Photography captured our photos of that day – I’ll never forget it!

From Evan, the Groom…Look//See Photography Studio did an awesome job for our shoot! They planned out the locations and spots based on our taste. They did an amazing job of talking to us throughout and setting up the shots.Very easy and fun to work with! Thank you Look//See!

Photography: Sally Pinera | Beach: Hallandale Beach | Park: Tree Tops Park

Organic Rustic Wedding Inspiration

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a wedding chock full of succulents. Big, small, we heart ’em all…and today we’re celebrating JUST that. Andi Mans, Lee James and Lanas Shop are just a few of the vendors behind this organic-rustic shoot and you can pin every last succulent filled moment in the gallery right here.

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From Andi Mans… Oh goody, I am so excited to share this shoot with you! Are you a succulent fan? Organic goodness? Well, below you will definitely find some eye candy! I had the chance to style and photograph this shoot and it was so very fun! I knew that this location would fit my inspiration + vision for the rustic setting and tablescape I wanted to bring to life. Lovely dishes with sweet accents by Dishie Rental, gorgeous flapjack succulents by Lee James that blew me away, and how can I forget the delicious local and fresh treats served by the American Bistro, Dally in the Alley. Please make sure to visit this amazing southern influenced cuisine located in Deland, as a foodie myself, you won’t be disappointed. The grouping of natural centerpieces, tying up the rustic yet simply unique wedding inspiration, the warmth of this makes my heart smile.

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Traditional Wedding at The Breakers Palm Beach

This, my friends, is what we call a drop-dead gorgeous wedding. A traditional affair created by the talented Miranda Hattie Events that is completely bathed in golden hues, and completely bathed in pretty. It’s elegant details meets breathtaking scenery (ahem, Breakers Palm Beach) meets a whole lot of happy. See it all captured by Jonathan Connolly in the full gallery.

And a beautiful film from Pabelona Studio? Yes, please.

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From Sugar(ed)… I absolutely love how Jonathan Connolly was able to capture the spirit of Bianca and Vince’s wedding in these photos. This is a couple that knows how to have fun and their goal was to make their wedding an amazing party for their friends and family–and they totally rocked it. The weather was perfect, the decor was elegant, the food was delicious, but above all, it was a celebration that reflected their joie de vivre. A gift for public speaking must be a genetic trait, because the ceremony performed by Bianca’s brother, the speech by her father, and toast by her little brother are in a three-way tie for the most entertaining and heartfelt words that I have ever heard at a wedding. It was wonderful to hear these three men express their love for the beautiful couple that I came to know over the past ten months. Congratulations, Bianca and Vince; here’s one last two-cheek kiss from me!

Hollywood Beach Engagement Session

Engagement sessions like this one from Jonathan Connolly Photography warm my heart. It doesn’t need props or themes or stunning vistas, it’s just two people totally in love in front of a camera. And in my very humble opinion, it doesn’t get better than that. See even more here.

From Jonathan Connolly Photography…Effortless is the word I would use to describe Caitlin and Lee’s Hollywood Beach engagement shoot. The best shoots are the ones when you walk away and feel as if you didn’t even work – and that’s how this one went down. The location was amazing and the weather was perfect, but most of all, Caitlin and Lee are in love and their excitement is all over these photos. Can’t wait to show off their wedding.

Photography: Jonathan Connolly Photography

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