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From Christina Shields Photography… Nicki and Mike’s beach wedding left you asking for a piece of this paradise. The stunning bride in Monique Lhuillier and Groom in a Versace suit, were nothing short of perfection, as they exchanged their vows on the sandy shore of Marco Island. The Bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo dress from Nordstrom in an opera mauve color.

Nicki and Mike wanted their wedding to intentionally reflect them. There were touches of class, elegance, and romance amongst a casual beach wedding. Their vision was to have all of their closest friends and family celebrate their special day in a laid-back, comfortable style, not to mention enjoy a vacation!

Simple candles, and lighting were provided at the ceremony for an intimate evening watching the sunset.

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Biltmore Hotel Wedding by Michelle March

From start to finish, this wedding at the Biltmore Hotel is perfect. So perfect, in fact, that I couldn’t possibly find words to do it justice. But that doesn’t mean I can’t gush a bit over every downright stunning image from Michelle March sitting in this gallery. Because this, my dears, is a dream wedding come true (complete with a dashing groom, gorgeous bride and adorable pup) – and you can see it all here.

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From the Bride…I honestly couldn’t wait to marry my best friend. Even though we both live in New York we always knew we wanted to get married in Florida; It’s where we met at school, Florida State, its where he is from,Tampa, and its where we eventually see ourselves starting a family. When I found the Biltmore Hotel I was completely blown away – when you are there you truly feel like you are being transported back to a Mediterranean castle in the 1920’s. Because the venue was so beautiful on its own, I knew I wouldn’t need to incorporate too much into my decor. I wanted to keep it classic; with white, gold and silver colors throughout and just a hint of sparkly. I got the amazing idea through my wedding planner to incorporate mirrored surfaces into the table designs. The mirrors reflected the candle light in the room so beautifully, giving off a very romantic but modern feel. I wanted it to feel clean and glamorous, and we achieved just that.

My wedding day was too perfect for words – I was surrounded by my best friends and my newly expanding family. We also brought our puppy, Winston, down to the wedding because Jeremy and I knew it wouldn’t feel the same to officially become a family without our third family member there. Plus a few puppy kisses always helps to ease the nerves before the big ceremony.

Being that we were married on a Friday, we were able to take Saturday to relax and reflect with our family and friends. We posted up at a large pool cabana at the Biltmore where Jeremy and I continued our wedding high by mentally preparing to leave the next day for our honeymoon in Tahiti.

The wedding and the honeymoon were perfect. I will lock those precious memories away in my heart and mind forever. I can honestly say that this was the most magical time in our lives so far…it gives me goosebumps thinking about it.

So, as you may or may not know, we recently launched our second SMP Fashion & Beauty magazine, and it was pretty darn lovely if we do say so ourselves. But, it did leave me craving baubles like nobody’s business, so I decide to round some of my favorite accessory moments on SMP. Because who doesn’t love a little bling-browsing during their workday? I certainly do. So sit back, enjoy and prepared to be dazzled – oh! and share any of your favorites in the comments!

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Pure prettiness, no? I could look at images like this for hours. Which is just how I might be spending the rest of today…See even more accessory magic right here in our galleries.

Tampa Bay Wedding from Debra Eby Photography

This is one of those days where every perfect detail you’ve ever dreamt of comes together in one fabulous wedding. Where a gorgeous Vera Wang stands hand in hand with lush florals from FH Weddings and a modern meets classic vibe planned by Elan Event Studio that is all kinds of amazing. This, my friends, is what we’re calling a “serious lesson in pretty” and you can see every last moment captured by Debra Eby right here in the full gallery.

And a little something special from 829 Films? Yes, please.

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Seaside, Florida Wedding from Lauren Kinsey

From Debra Eby Photography… Bridesmaids float in their blush Lazaro gowns doting on the bride in all her Vera Wang splendor. The VIP suite of the Grand Hyatt offers a light-filled space for laughter and tears as the girls prepare. Gifts, stories, and sentimental smiles are shared generously.

Holding to tradition, Ryan and Rachel’s first look is on the aisle as they wed. Emotion fills the sanctuary as friends and family stand. Rachel walks on air, as if in a dream, to her groom. The stained glass windows let in streams of sunlight on this perfect Florida day.

There is a quiet understanding in the love shared between Ryan and Rachel. They are full of flirtatious glances and stolen kisses. Ryan elicits beaming smiles of his bride. Rachel’s touch rouses a blush on her groom’s debonair face.

The sun sets over the bay, Ryan and Rachel begin the wedding celebration. The atmosphere is a cocktail party denoting suave elegance. A James Bond esque affair swimming with black, white, and golds. City lights twinkle as the bride and groom dance in each other’s arms.

The perfect beginning to a perfectly dreamy happily ever after.

I’m not an over-the-top kind of girl. I like simple and modern and chic. Elegance, but not overdone. So when Lauren Kinsey sent over this seaside beauty that checked every love off my list, it quickly became my favorite nautical wedding Off. All. Time. It graced the pages of our Fashion & Beauty e-mag, but today we’re going in a little deeper; poring through every moment of what I deem knot tying perfection. I could easily stare at this mint shaded lovely all day long, and I’m pretty darn certain you’ll feel the same.

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From Lauren Kinsey… I am not quite sure I could ever accurately describe how much this sweet couple means to me. From the very first moment I spoke to Brittany, we just had this kismet kind of bond that neither one of us could explain. If I had a sister, I would imagine her to be someone like Brittany. She is one of the kindest and gentlest people I know.

I loved every aspect of this wedding. Brittany is a graphic designer, so she knew exactly how she wanted her wedding to look and feel. Before the ceremony, Chris and Brittany opted to have a first look to get in some extra special portraits prior to the ceremony. Surrounded by only close friends and family, Brittany and Chris were married in the tiny Seaside Interfaith Chapel. Brittany’s sister played guitar during their devotion, and Brittany and Chris’ youth pastor performed the exchange of vows.

The color palette for the wedding was seafoam green, navy, aquamarine, and ivory. Brittany wanted to keep the florals classic and simple, opting to have lush white hydrangeas to lend to the modern/feminine feel of the wedding. Many details were DIY by Brittany. The reception was set under the quaint oaks on the Ruskin Lawn in Seaside, just steps from the Chapel, where cafe lights gave a romantic glow to the family style tables. Dinner consisted of a build your own taco and burrito bar- inspired by Chris and Brittany’s favorite food and home state of Texas! Brittany also surprised Chris by singing him her version of Ingrid Michaelson’s “The Way I Am”, which she had learned on the ukelele only days before.

Miami Engagement Session from Becca Borge

I could give you a million and one reasons why I love, love, LOVE this engagement session by Becca Borge – the style, the images, the setting – it’s all insane. But do you want to know the main reason I am head over heels in love with every image in this gallery? It’s the way he looks at her. I just couldn’t love that more. See even more here.

From Becca Borge…Danny and Monica wanted their engagement session at a quiet park for a beautifully simple shoot. I love Monica’s fun and colorful outfits and how much Danny just adored her the entire time!

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Jacksonville Engagement Session from J. Layne Photography

So this is what happens when an uber-stylish duo joins forces with a seriously talented team of photogs and frolics around the gorgeous Jacksonville countryside… pure magic. A day of drop-dead gorgeous magic, to be exact, complete with towering Spanish Moss trees and one totally adorable puppy. It’s what we’re calling a love-fest to the extreme and you can see every last glamorous moment captured by J. Layne Photography right here in the full gallery.

From the Bride… My fiance, Michael and I just recently relocated to Florida from New England. Not long after we moved he popped the question on a gorgeous August morning on Atlantic Beach. He had made engraved dog tags that he secretly placed our our dog’s collar with all of the reasons he wanted to marry me. I just about died!

After MAJOR research we came across the most amazing photographers, Chelsi and Justin, the couple that make up J. Layne Photography. We didn’t get the chance to meet until the night of our engagement photos but within minutes we were all laughing and joking like old friends. I’ve always wanted a “woodsy” feel for our engagement photos with a hint of glam and I knew I wanted to incorporate the amazing Spanish Moss trees in Florida as we don’t have anything even close to that in New England. Chelsi and Justin suggested the most amazing park in our new hometown to shoot and it was exactly what I had pictured!

I was then on the hunt for the perfect outfits as fashion is something we both love. Once I found an amazing black Free People dress I knew that Mike’s slim fit suit, J. Crew buffalo check tie and suspenders would make for the perfect glam fest in the woods! We then (well, I really) shopped for a more casual outfit to tie in some spring colors, as our wedding will be in May of next year. After realizing I had the perfect bright orange skirt in my closet already I went on a hunt for an outfit for Mike to match. Oso, our sharpei/pug mix had to be a part of this special day so we found him an adorable plaid bow tie to wear to complete the look.

We started off walking all through the park and posing in different area’s under the beautiful Spanish moss trees. Towards the end of the session we broke out the Veuve clicquot, and had a little picnic shoot under the fading sun on a pale blue blanket and cozy pillows. We then finished off the champagne with our new friends, Chelsi and Justin and shared stories until the sun went down.

Photography: J. Layne Photography | Makeup: Paulina Perez | Hair: Frangipani Hair Studio | Engagement Session: Rivertown Riverfront Park, FL

Gold & Navy Inspiration Shoot from Fabulously Chic Weddings + Jamie Lee Photography

When glamorous nautical-inspired details, a breathtaking setting (hello Hyatt Regency Coconut Point) and a team of top-notch Florida vendors combine for a dreamy inspiration shoot, this is what happens. A beautiful lesson in elegance styled to perfection by Fabulously Chic Weddings and captured in amazing images by Jamie Lee Photography. It’s stunning navy and gold hues meets all kinds of awesome, with just a touch of the Great Gatsby. See it all in the full gallery.

From Fabulously Chic Weddings… When Jamie of Jamie Lee Photography approached me about the shoot, and mentioned the Gatsby glam look, I knew I had to be a part of whatever was to come. We both agreed that we love the look, but we wanted a fresh take on the oh-so-popular Gatsy glam. We wanted the overall feel to be glamorous,but still bring in some nautical/beachy elements. I’m a huge fan of texture, and find it very fitting for a beachside affair. Gold is so hot right now, and what says nautical more than navy?

The gown was an easy choice. We knew we wanted something flowy, elegant and romantic, with a lot of texture. The Allure gown was the perfect fit. The flowly texture of the organza looked like waves… very elegant waves! We also loved that the color was a very soft taupe-gold shade.

For the groom, we wanted him to look dapper, so we had to go with the bow tie and suspenders. The excellent fitting tan tux is from a new men’s line by Allure. In addition, the navy color of the bow tie and suspenders brought in that touch of bold we were wanting.

For the ceremony location, we used the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point’s private island. We all agreed that brides are not taking advantage of this gorgeous location, but private beaches are few and far between! We wanted the ceremony to feel bold, yet still elegant, and of course, glamorous. The navy runner was a bit of a daring selection, but it looked just as fabulous as we thought it would! It ended up being a very overcast day (we almost got rained out multiple times), but the soft colors of the overcast sky ended up working really well with our vision! The white and ivory blend of florals (ivory roses, white stock, hydrangea and freesia) by Libby’s Flowers nicely framed the aisle, with the phalaenopsis orchids really bringing in the elegance.

For the cocktail hour, we were beyond excited to be able to do it right on the sand. The navy sequin linens were the perfect (over the top) touch of glam that the cocktail location on the beach needed. The cocktail tables were topped with super cute gold shells, with small floral arrangements coming out. We brought in beautiful lounge furniture, from Swanky Event Rentals, in a sandy color, with unique gold end tables. The Hyatt Regency provided ridiculously pretty hors’d’oeuvres: lobster claw cocktail, tropical ceviche in a martini glass with a plantain chip, watermelon cubes with feta cheese and brunoise of cucumber and mint, and beef carpaccio cones with truffled oil and sea salt. The Hyatt also mixed up our fun signature drinks- Fresh Mint Margaritas and Watermelon Martinis (recipe below).

Ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped mint, 2 cups crushed ice, 3⁄4 cup tequila, 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice, 1⁄2 cup triple sec
Watermelon Martini  Ingredients include: 3 oz citrus vodka, 1oz Watermelon Pucker, 1/2oz Cointreau or triple sec, 1 splash lemonade, 1 splash sprite/7up

For the reception, we really wanted to glam it up (have I used the word glam enough yet?)! We found the amazing gold chargers and coral-like candle sticks at Z Gallerie. They were so interesting and elegant, exactly what we were looking for! The La Tavola linen, Isabella in midnight blue, added a lot of texture and contributed to the elegance of the overall look, which was very important for our vision. We added a ton of gold accents from flatware, to place cards (compasses), to votives. The gorgeous cake was designed by Courtney Shaw of Fabulously Chic Weddings and created by the Hyatt. The adorable cake topper from The Pink Owl Gifts on Etsy was one of our favorite details from the day. The first dance took place under the stars and was illuminated by cafe lighting and a simple, gold chandelier.

At the end of the day, we loved the outcome of the shoot and felt it went beyond our expectations! Many thanks to all of the amazing vendors who were involved!

Central Florida Bridal Session from Kt Crabb Photography

I swear to you, I have never been more obsessed with Kt Crabb Photography. And considering that I spend most of my days literally stalking her work (it’s true), that’s saying something. Because this gorgeous bridal session she captured? This day of pure pretty? It’s mesmerizing. You know, in that oh-my-goodness, stop-you-in-your-tracks gorgeous, completely, completely jaw-dropping kind of way. In other words, it’s perfection… and you can see soooo much more in the full gallery.

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From Kt Crabb Photography… I’ve heard several times where brides look at their dresses from a few years ago and think, “its so out of style now, I could never take portraits in it at this point.” I wanted to kindly prove them wrong. Their dresses are stunning and beautiful today, just as it was the day they walked down the aisle. Kim was one of those sweet gals, one that wasn’t sure it was worth taking any more portraits in her dress. She stepped in and a smile immediately sprung on her face. That same feeling she felt on her wedding day had crept back in and reminded her why that was the dress. This shoot was simply tto inspire that feeling to return.

Photographer: Kt Crabb Photography | Venue: Bellemoor Plantation

Rosemary Beach Wedding from Leslee Mitchell

There’s something so light and romantic about the way Leslee Mitchell shoots a wedding. Her captures tells a story, and turn the “everyday” into art. So whenever see sends her work our way, squeals are naturally bound to follow. *Enter* this Rosemary Beach beauty. It’s winter wedding perfection with planning by Savoir Flair Weddings and blooms (pink peonies in December, my friends!) from Nouveau Flowers. We’ve got a gorgeous spread ahead, but it’s only scratching the surface. Find every sweet capture sitting pretty right here.

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Jacksonville Wedding at Timuquana Country Club from Agnes Lopez

From the Bride… My husband is my best friend’s (since I was 11) older brother. I knew him growing up, but he was 5 years older and left for college when I was 13. We started dating almost 2 years ago, after I flew from a meeting in Dallas to Memphis (where he was living at the time) for my sister’s graduation from graduate school in Oxford, Mississippi that weekend. He knew I would be in town for the night so he took me on a date, and we have been together ever since!

It was very sweet and thoughtful, just like him. We were at Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham, so he told me that morning that he got me a facial, manicure, and pedicure at the spa as a surprise. While I was at the spa he had two dozen roses delivered, prepared champagne, and candles. He had saved mementos from our first date like a piece of paper he jotted my phone number on after his phone went dead, and tickets to an event we went to after dinner. He had also saved little notes I would leave him when I left Memphis to go home (I lived in Mobile, Alabama at the time). He said some very sweet things he would kill me if I disclosed publicly, and asked me to be his wife. I said yes of course!

My dress was the one I always thought I wanted. I often admired it online. I always said if it looked good on me I was getting it! I tried it on, and loved it immediately! Vera Wang has a way of cutting her gowns to flatter any woman’s shape to perfection. It took me about 30 minutes to decide and one stop to Ivory and White. The owner, Brooke, is amazing. She can literally look at you, and pull the perfect dress. She pulled Gemma before I even told her it was my favorite! I added a beautiful, yet subtle sparkly belt that tied in the back. I also wore some fabulous gold Jimmy Choos that I loved! Since I had some bling from my belt, I opted to wear some soft diamond drop earrings, and simple jewelry. I wore my hair half back with a simple, wispy, veil.

I just wanted everything about the wedding to be happy, elegant, and soft. I chose creams and golds. Lighting was very important to me. My florist, Christina, of Nouveau Flowers was so talented. She hung striped gold and cream drapes at the tent entrance with bistro lights. Linens were cream, and chandeliers hung inside the tent. The bridesmaids carried cream hydrangeas; and I had pink peonies, which I always wanted (and my florist pulled off despite it being December).

The day felt like my own personal fairytale. It was beautiful that morning, and unseasonably about 72 degrees. It did start to rain for about two hours, during the middle of the day. I somehow knew it would stop and didn’t get upset. Thankfully the rain cleared, and made the sky so beautiful. The sunset was amazing, and made the sky pink. I prayed for good weather, and God made it perfect and even gave me a little rain for good luck!

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Classically perfect, this wedding at the Timuquana Country Club from Agnes Lopez is the type of soiree that will stand the test of time. And the pictures are proof that a little rain won’t damper your day, it might just make it all that much more lovely. See what I mean right here.

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Miami Spanish Monastery Wedding from Dillon Photo

From Agnes Lopez...Lesley and Kyle were married in an afternoon ceremony at St. Marks Episcopal Church, safe from the rainstorm outside, and then continued to Timuquana Country Club for their reception. There were so many beautiful details from the custom straws and signature drinks to the custom lighting and wooden dance floor of reclaimed wood brought in from Charleston. The groom’s cake was modeled after his classic Austin Healey, which they used to speed off into the night.

The Ancient Spanish Monastery set the most stunning scene for this beautiful Miami wedding,and it’s a scene that will make your heart leap and your eyes thank you for stopping by SMP Florida today. It plays out like a fairytale and is all captured beautifully by Dillon Photo – leaving us with a gallery so gorgeous I could cry. See it all here.

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St. Petersburg Wedding at The Vinoy Country Club from Andi Mans Photography

From Dillon Photo…Xintian and Daniel were married in a beautiful courtyard ceremony at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach, FL. The couple met while they were both studying abroad in Germany and fell in love while traveling throughout Europe together.

In planning their wedding, Xintian and Daniel decided to have two ceremonies. The first would be in China for Xintian’s family, and the second in Florida where Daniel and his family live. Xintian wanted the overall look and feel of the day to be light and airy with hints of dusty pink and pale orange–a look I think she definitely pulled off with the beautiful flowers and lovely details.

After the ceremony, the couple and their guests headed over to Europa Restaurant in Hollywood, Florida for dinner, dancing, and fun. Guests enjoyed authentic European fare, as well as some of Xintian’s favorite sweets from China and a stunning pink ombre lace wedding cake.

Photography: Dillon Photo | Ceremony Venue: Ancient Spanish Monastery | Reception Venue: Europa Restaurant | Cake Artist: Chocolada

I’ve never met Andi Mans in person, but I am fairly certain we would be besties. That’s a knowledge that comes with the years and years I have spent getting to know her and her amazing work, and loving every last second of her heart and creativity. In other words, she’s a lady that really understands (and loves) weddings… and this pretty party she captured on her very own birthday is a prime example of just how awesome her work can be. It’s romantic stylings meets lush blooms by Josey Posey meets all kinds of St. Petersburg pretty. See it all in the full gallery.

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Preppy Palm Beach Wedding at The Colony Hotel from Vitalic Photo

From Andi Mans Photography… This beautiful day landed on my birthday! Yes, some might say “you worked on your birthday?!” But honestly, I love what I do and it’s a wedding… I love my brides! I had such a good time and my day was filled with so much love! Beautiful bride Leslie and her bridesmaids even sang “Happy Birthday” to me, it was SO sweet! I traveled to the west coast of Florida to St. Petersburg at the beautiful Vinoy resort. The two are now residing in Hawaii because Chris the groom is in the Army, nice location, eh? Both Chris and Leslie are from Florida and had their closest friends and family attend, it was filled with big smiles, fun dancing and love all around. Enjoy!

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An all white palette never fails to stop me in my tracks. Give me a crisp, clean all-white wedding, and I’ll give you one happy little wedding blogger. This beauty from Vitalic Photo is the perfect example of why I’ll never tire of such a fête. It’s refreshing and lovely from the first image to the last, and you can get your fill of all the gorgeousness right here.

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From Vitalic Photo…Palm beach is known for it’s lush tropical landscape and light and airy beach attire, and Jessie and Billy’s wedding was the perfect reflection of that. Their wedding took place at the charming Colony Hotel which was the perfect backdrop for their outdoor ceremony.

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We love Monday through Friday on SMP Florida, but Saturdays are equally special. Because that’s when we get to cozy up with some of the nearest and dearest members of our SMP family who just happen to be right in your backyard. And today, we get the pleasure of spending some serious quality time with Isabel O’Neil Bridal Collection. A bridal boutique that we couldn’t possibly adore more, and might be a tad bit jealous of all the brides-to-be that get to experience their one-of-a-kind boutique. But it gets even better lovelies, because they are hosting some note-worthy events right in their store – allowing those brides-to-be to get the dress of their dreams at a discount. Now that, my friends, is fabulous.

About Isabel O’Neil Bridal Collection…The belief at Isabel O’Neil Bridal Collection is to provide a unique and personalized shopping experience for brides that will be enjoyable and unforgettable. Isabel O’Neil carries an exclusive assortment of couture gowns, veils, and accessories. It’s is the only one in the bay area featuring wedding gown designs by Romona Keveza, Ines Di Santo and Alyne.

An Isabel O’Neil bride has an eye for detail, admires quality and design and has an appreciation of service. She is a bride who is looking to reflect her amazing style in her entire wedding. She doesn’t want to feel like every other bride and is looking for a gown that speaks to her style and personality.

The inspiration behind the design and styling of the boutique was to create a modern and luxurious space where brides and their parties would feel welcome and relaxed. It has an intimate feel with a great seating area for the brides’ loved ones.

We would love to announce two exciting events happening in our boutique! Our Romona Keveza Trunkshow will run from November 22 thru 24 , and we will be offering a 10% discount on new gown orders during the event! Additionally we have a sample sale event on November 29th with 30% to 50% off select sample gowns! We hope to see you there!

St. Augustine Wedding from Laura Yang Photography

I love the rain. Like love, love, love the rain. It’s refreshing, romantic and cozy… and when it comes to Big Day celebrations, in my world, the more rain the better. So the little downpour that occurred mid-ceremony in this sweet St. Augustine affair? Pretty much perfect, and the kind of unexpected surprise that makes this day truly unique. See so much more captured by Laura Yang in the full gallery.

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Fusion Wedding at Villa Woodbine from Bridges Cinema

From Laura Yang Photography… They came from out west, where it rarely rains, to the Sunshine State for a cozy wedding with just their closest family members. So, naturally, the skies opened and the heavens poured down on them right in the middle of their courtyard ceremony. They simply slipped under some umbrellas and ducked inside the Old City House Inn’s dining room, where they finished off their vows — with the restaurant’s guests to cheer them on.

In spite of the literal storms they had to face, this relaxed, intimate wedding was a dream of a day. From the skeleton key theme — taken from the couple’s first meeting, at a Lock and Key party — to the gorgeous stationery created by the bride’s sister, Eileen Tan, to the sweet father-daughter first look and the couple’s portraits around the puddled cobblestones of St. Augustine, everything fell perfectly into place in spite of the weather. They rolled with the punches and simply soaked in this special time as they brought their two families together, and started a new one of their own.

This film? This beautiful look into the heart of one crazy gorgeous wedding? It’s amazing. The kind of amazing that sort of takes your breath away. And then there’s this moment. This raw, emotional moment where the groom sees his bride walk down the aisle for the very first time… and it’s heart-stopping. Press play to see every last second captured by Bridges Cinema, because it’s sooo worthy of your work day break.

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Spain Inspired Engagement shoot from Shea Christine

From Bridges Cinema… There is nothing more spectacular for a filmmaker than to see through your lens the story of two people who love each other come together in one magical day. Here’s the story of that day for Parool and Karl. We were privileged to experience not only the union of two families but the fusion of two cultures come together. We love when we can capture that magic!! The magic of the words of a dad who has the privilege of marrying his son. You can feel so much emotion. You can hear the strong bond between brother and sister as you hear the brother’s giving words of advice during his toast. The beauty of this wedding is accentuated by the beauty of the bride & groom, the gorgeous venue, Villa Woodbine and all the intricate details of the wedding. Thank you Parool & Karl for choosing Bridges Cinema to be part of your magical day!

Wow. That’s literally the only word I could actually mutter when I came across this stunning session from Shea Christine Photography. Just wow. It’s absolute perfection from start to finish (and don’t even get me started on her hair, so gorgeous), and it’s all waiting for you right here.

From Shea Christine… Ashley and Adrian’s engagement session took place on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. A place rich with history and inspiration. Their outfits were lovely and they sparked with happiness.

From the Bride… Adrian and I were raised in Miami, with many mutual friends and knowing many of the same people. We always missed meeting each other and didn’t even know it until after we were already together. But you don’t force magnets together, you just put them relatively close and it just works. That’s all it took. To get us in the same room together for the first time and the bond was formed instantly, without either of us knowing. We were linked together. We had no choice. It’s science.

Fast forward four years later, we’re on a mountain top in Barcelona overlooking the beautiful Park Güell and Adrian asked me to spend the rest of my life with him and it was the greatest surprise I could ever dream of! (How he managed to keep the ring a secret for the week we had already spent in Spain, I have no idea) We’re getting married in February and are extremely excited.

Photography: Shea Christine Photography | Dress: Zara | Makeup: Miami Beauty Agency

DIY Vintage Wedding at The Mathis House from The Reason

I love when people in the industry tie the knot. Their weddings never fail to wow, and that’s just what happened when this beauty (who also happens to be the talent behind West House Photography) said I do to her handsome beau. It’s a DIY dream wedding captured beautifully by The Reason, and you can see every fabulous moment right here.

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From the Bride… Being a wedding photographer myself (West House Photography), I knew from the moment Ben proposed that I wanted a long engagement (a year and three months is what happened and it was perfect) to enjoy every second of our engagement and to take on all the DIY projects I would be doing. I knew my priority was going to be photography that would tell a story and our wedding would be very detail oriented to represent us. I made everything from our wooden people cake topper (that was made to look just like us on our wedding day, down to the camera in my hand and the soccer ball at his feet), the guys boutonnieres, photo booth props, numerous signage, tags for the candy buffet, each little jar of apple butter as a favor, smores kit favors, the hanger my dress hung on, my hair piece, monogrammed wine glasses for my bridesmaids, the mr. & mrs chair signs, hand cut/painted directional signs for the different elements of the wedding including all the states people traveled from and how far… and so much more. Family, friends and I all worked on: The doorknob table numbers, each handwritten key place card tied with keys, four long wooden tables were hand built by my father in law for the reception, the huge chandelier that was repainted and had crystals hung from it at our ceremony along with the other chandeliers hung at our reception, hunting down tree trunks for the ceremony aisle, a real tree slice for the cake stand, the hand painted/custom silhouette corn hole boards, incorporating tons of vintage pieces and furniture in the decor for an inside – outside feel. We were hands on with SO MUCH and I loved every second of it. So much love from everyone we knew went into our wedding. So many contributed their time and talents to make this happen.

We saved money on two big things without sacrificing quality: Flowers and food. We were fortunate enough to be able to order all the specific flowers I wanted to incorporate in our wedding, from a local wholesaler and then have my mother in law do all the bouquets (which turned out more gorgeous than I could have hoped). Our centerpieces were old books with the covers torn off and tied together and a mix of various mason jars and vintage bottles filled with flowers. We also did heirloom teacups and pieces from Ben’s family filled with succulents, moss and flowers. My in laws and their friends had been in the catering business and are amazing cooks to boot so we had our food all homemade with love by our family and friends. Our guests could not believe everything was homemade and raved about how delicious it was. My mother in law had all of these amazing vintage silver chaffing dishes and serving platters. It was perfect. We knew we wanted a rustic chic outdoors wedding under the stars with elements that had an eclectic feel.

Our ceremony was under a huge tree surrounded by the people we love most. It couldn’t have been a more gorgeous day weather wise and the light was stunning and made my inner photographer heart (and bride self) so happy! I wanted our guests to have a blast and always have something to do… whether it was eating, dancing, playing corn hole or our photo booth set up in a big gazebo. I wanted them to leave our wedding and say they not only had the time of their life but also know that this was “so Ben and Krystal”.

Working in the wedding industry myself… finding amazing vendors who would bring our day together wasn’t hard. Most of our vendors were people I work with for weddings I shoot and I knew exactly who I wanted to be a part of our wedding day because of their talent and amazing personalities. I don’t have enough words to describe how amazing all of our vendors/friends were for our wedding day. They helped make my vision come to life as I surrendered being a wedding photographer for the day and was just a bride marrying the love of my life. I am forever grateful to them and all of our friends and family. We feel so blessed and it truly was the best day of our lives and the wedding of our dreams!

It’s always amazing to me how I seem I get to know the couples that grace the pages of SMP. It’s like meeting a new group of friends each day, and getting a peek at their personalities through images as gorgeous as these from Jillian Tree Photography is just the icing on the cake. With a wedding this lovely, and a couple this darling this gallery is one fabulous way to spend a day. See it all here.

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