1950'S HIPSTER STYLE WEDDING

Two of the coolest people I know, Alyssa and Jonathan, got hitched! And, what could be more fitting for this rock 'n' roll couple than a 1950s inspired wedding. They went all out and even found a venue that was perfect for them. Their wedding was also the first wedding ever done at the venue. Jonathan even got the Rebel Without A Cause James Dean jacket from the original manufacturer.

However, even after all of that, the true reason for this wedding was to celebrate the beginning of their new lives together with their families and their closest people. It was a perfect mix of intimate and untraditional. Jonathan's father performed the ceremony as well.

There was no formal reception. They had a short dinner with family and then headed out to meet many friends. These friends had jokingly threatened to crash the wedding but they didn't. Instead, Jonathan and Alyssa met their friends at Whirly Dome to play a mix of hockey, lacrosse and basketball in bumper cars.

One of the sweetest weddings so far. A super fun day! I am sure all of us will remember this day for a lifetime.

Venue: Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Planner: The Lovely Lyss

Bridal Gown: Unique Vintage

Cake and Sweets: Amanda Harget & BabyCakes Orlando

Hair and Make up: True Love Bridal Beauty

WEDDING SYNERGY - A TUSCAN WEDDING STORY

Over the last year or so I’ve seen a trend with the couples who book me. There is an energy about them that goes beyond the traditional. They are made of heart and emotion rather than logic and convention. They have a passion that has pushed me to new limits and to see weddings with a new candor.
Also over the last year, I have been working on creating a mission, a vision and a purpose statement for my business. But, for the most part, everything I have come up with felt like a carbon copy of something that is supposed to be or something I wish I could be. Not until recently I realized that what I was looking for was already there. Somewhere in the images I was taking and in the things I was trying to capture, it become obvious that once again, there was energy. This energy had to do with the people, a sort of synergy between them and me.
So, in between the romantic portraits, trendy hipster poses, pretty decor and gorgeous dresses and everything synonymous with weddings, there were these other kind of images that embody energy. These images felt more like me. They explored a sentiment, a feeling, a personal intuition and presentation of what I felt when I was present in the moments of these weddings, in these people.
I hope this collection of moments, movements, expressions, human connections, and everything from quiet to loud say everything…
Brittany and Terrance have that energy. Their beautiful bond with each other, their friends and family say just about everything you would need to know about who they are as people.
Their wedding was intimate and everyone chipped in and worked hard to make the day happen. Terrance worked at making sure everything was perfect until the last moment before the ceremony.  
I really am a sucker for father and daughter relationships, and the one between the bride and her dad could not have been sweeter. They unique sense of humor was the way they expressed everything they felt. The same went for the groom whose parents easily demonstrated his strength and gentleness.
Brittany and Terrance will do great things together. They will build a strong marriage and raise a great family.
Thank you guys for sharing this incredible experience with me. Many more photos coming your way, including cute portraits and all that jazz.

Timeless Elegance | Bella Collina | Florida Wedding Photographer

Danielle and Garth’s timeless wedding at Bella Collina was gorgeous and stylish with a feel of classic modern. The Tuscan atmosphere of Bella Collina was a perfect backdrop for their beautiful elegant and fun wedding.

Even though the ceremony was delayed by a big storm that was passing through everyone was confident and all the vendors adjusted perfectly to make sure the wedding day went on perfectly. But the rain was temporary and the breeze it brought with it made the weather so much cooler and more beautiful that anyone could have ever planned for.

The getting ready part of the day went smoothly and everyone was relaxed as they enjoyed themselves and each other. The bride and groom had not only plenty of time to get ready but lots of time to create memories that will last a life time with friends whom they already have know for most of their lives. It was truly special to see how much people love the bride and groom and how much they respect them not only for what they had accomplished but mostly due their kind and loyal personalities.

The mother of the bride found herself over-run with emotion specially when Danielle was getting into her wedding gown. Moments later the bride had a quiet moment with her mother and was also overwhelmed with the emotion of the moment. On top of all of that the groom’s father who is a Pastor was the officiant to their wedding ceremony as well.

The ceremony was emotional and filled with friends and family who’s eyes either filled with tears, or smiles that spoke a million words of what they felt they were witnessing. Danielle looked stunning in her gorgeous gown. As Duke begin to tear up during his vows Danielle joined him with here own tears of joy too.

Their reception hall at Bella Collina was decorated gorgeously. The bride had selected just about every details of her decor to fit the vision she had for her wedding. They wedding vendors involved could not have executed her vision more perfectly. It was a gorgeous and romantic night that ended up with a wild and fun party full of dancing and laughter and delicious Rum Cake made by the mother of the bride. smile emoticon

Dear Danielle and Garth, or “Duke” as you are referred to by your close friends but also the name by which I first met you by. Thank you guys so much for believing in me and for allowing me to do my thing, but more importantly thank you for working with me to be able to do it. I am absolutely impressed by who you are, not only as a couple but as individuals. I am honor to have witness and capture your wedding day.

PS: Thank you Danielle for your warmth and for your repeated offers during the reception to try some of your moms rum cake. I regrettably waited too long and missed my chance to try it. but, I am sure it was incredible.

God bless you both.

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THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER TO ALL OF WEDDING ARTIST WHO MADE THIS DAY POSSIBLE!
You are all incredible and super passionate about what you do and it shows in the incredible weddings you help create and make happen.

Thank you!

Venue: Bella Collina Events
Coordinator: An Affair to Remember
Florist: Lee James Floral Designs
Lighting: Kaleidoscope Event Lighting
Gown: Brides of Florida
Cake: Party Flavors Custom Cakes
Makeup: LeJeune Artistry
Harpist: Harpist Christine MacPhail
DJ: DJ Bambino

Special Thanks to my friend Jessica Perez who helped me. It would not have been possible without you. Thank you, you rock.
Double Coverage: Jessica Perez Photography

THE ACRE ORLANDO - DIY 1950s Vintage Wedding

Kelly and Eitel wanted to have a very intimate wedding for all of their children,  close relatives and a few of their very close friends. The Acre Orlando provides one of most perfect venues in Orlando for intimate weddings.  Their wedding theme was 1950s vintage and canary yellow was the predominant color in their decor. All of the decor was DIY and everything was made to feel organic, sweet and cute.

The 1950s vintage style fit their wedding and their personalities perfectly. The Acre Orlando’s wide open layout has the perfect atmosphere for a relax, fun and intimate wedding.

The day started at the brides’ sister house which also has a DIY 1950s vintage style to the decor. The home was full of eclectic and artistic elements that made the place feel warm and inviting. There is something intimate and natural about couples getting ready at home that translates really well in the final story being captured.

Kelly wore a 1950s vintage style ivory wedding gown. The 1950s canary yellow crinoline that showed below the gown along with the 1950s vintage stiletto yellow shoes, pearls and a beautiful birdcage veil completed a perfect vintage style.

The bride and groom decided to do a first look in order to have enough time to do their portraits prior to the ceremony. Their first look was fun and playful and it was the bride’s idea to incorporate a 1950s style canary yellow umbrella. Kelly used it to playfully hide from Eitel during the first look which made the moment more fun and memorable for them.

The bride presented the groom with a bracelet engraved with the GPS coordinates to their wedding venue, The Acre Orlando.

Their ceremony was perfect and cozy. The flower girls tossed lots flowers for the bride to walk on.  Kelly and Eitel’s children were all in the wedding party. Eitel’s son was the best man and the girls were flower girls and bridesmaids. The girls wore playful daisies arrangements on their hair.

Everyone sat in metal benches decorated with knitted blankets. The two families sat together on both sides of the aisle and the ceremony felt very intimate. The bride was super emotional the entire ceremony but specially when she read her vows to the groom. They also gave specially engraved bracelets to all their children as a symbol of their new union as a new family.

The Acre Orlando offers an array of great locations and light for portraits. I particularly loved the small barn in the back, the open ceiling room with beautiful rustic windows and mirrors. They also have a win bagel truck in the lawn and a beautiful giant cactus.

All the decor for the wedding and the reception was DIY.  And besides the venue, the make up artist which and myself there were none other vendors that contributed to the wedding.

Everyone enjoy sandwiches and other snacks as they sat on their picnic style knitted blankets. The kids and grown-ups including the newly weds had a blast playing on the merry go round carousel  thing-y. There was cake cutting and that was pretty much it.

It was very simple DIY Wedding but it was a wonderful ceremony. Congratulations to the bride and groom and thanks to The Acre Orlando.

I hope you enjoy the story I was able to captured.

VENUE: THE ACRE ORLANDO 
MAKE UP: MARCELLA CARDINAL