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Jenna and Ben – Savannah Wormsloe Plantation Engagement

August 4, 2016 Engagement, Travel

Over the weekend, David and I took a road trip to Savannah to visit our sweet friends Jenna and Ben. I met that beautiful blondie right before my freshman year of high school. Even though Jenna is a year older than me, she quickly took me in and introduced me to all of her friends. We had the best group of girlfriends. Countless sleepovers, late night laughs, working on the yearbook spreads way past deadline, growing as young Christians, and encouraging each other all along the way. A few years ago, when Jenna told me about a boy that she met at her friend’s wedding, I could tell that this was going to be special. Being matched in her friend’s wedding party turned out to be such a life changing event. These two got engaged last year and are preparing for their wedding this fall! While spending the weekend in their home, I got to sit back and observe their relationship. Jenna and Ben flow naturally and confidently together. They fit together seamlessly. They are so ready to become husband and wife and it makes my heart so happy to see Jenna so happy. Enjoy their engagement pictures in downtown Savannah and the gorgeous Wormsloe Plantation…those trees!!

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Kristin and Zach – Carlouel Yacht Club, Clearwater Wedding

July 26, 2016 Tampa, Wedding

Kristin and Zach became husband and wife on Saturday at the beautiful Carlouel Yacht Club in Clearwater. You know those weddings where things go off schedule and it’s kinda stressful for everyone? Well, this was not one of those weddings!! Everything was so perfect! We were ahead of schedule most of the day, Kristin was so relaxed, all of the guests had a wonderful time, and the venue was everything we could have hoped for. Kristin and Zach, who met at the University of Florida’s TriGators triathlon club, currently live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Zach is an engineer at Anheuser-Busch and Kristin is a 1st grade teacher. Hmm, an engineer and an elementary teacher. Sounds familiar. 🙂 We absolutely loved this day. We loved the intricate homemade origami centerpieces created by Zach’s uncle, the naked wedding cake with a tandem bike topper, the guests who turned the reception into such a party, and most of all, the love that surrounded these sweet newlyweds! Congratulations, Kristin and Zach. Have so much fun exploring California!

Venue and Catering: Carlouel Yacht Club
Coordinator: Kelley Williams
Dress Designer: Allure Couture, CC’s Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Macy’s
Hair and Makeup: Darlene Villalobos at Michele Renee Studios
Cake: Publix
Flowers: 2 Birds Events
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Honeymoon: San Diego and up the coast of California

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Michelle and Ben – St. Petersburg Destination Wedding

July 1, 2016 Tampa, Wedding


What’s better than a destination wedding to the beautiful St. Petersburg? Michelle and Ben and 40 of their closest friends and family traveled from Connecticut to sunny Florida for an intimate waterfront ceremony and a weeklong celebration of their marriage. Michelle and Ben first met through a mutual friend at a party seven years ago. There was an instant connection and these two have been together ever since! I loved being a part of this wedding. Everyone was so sweet and treated me like family! I hope you all enjoyed your vacation!

Venue: Casa Dolphina
Hair and Makeup: Lili’s Weddings
Reception: 400 Beach SeafoodVIEW POST

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Katie and Phil – University of Tampa Engagement

June 23, 2016 Engagement, Tampa

I first met Katie (aka: Ms. Morphew to our little friends) in August 2013 when we started teaching Kindergarten together. Katie has such a calm, gentle, encouraging spirit and it is the perfect match for her hubby-to-be, Phil. I love their love story, especially what Phil said at the end of their first date! Katie told me “Two of our mutual friends worked together to set us up. One of our friends went into his workplace and showed him my picture! They were trying to convince me to go watch a softball game he was playing in but I didn’t know it was a set-up to meet Phil. Later, I got his phone number to tell him I wasn’t interested in dating but we talked for a bit on the phone and he convinced me to go out on a date. We haven’t been apart since! After our first date, he told the girl who set us up that he was going to marry me!” Phil was convinced from the very beginning! SO sweet!! These two fit perfectly together. Their smiles came effortlessly, their joy was contagious, and their love was evident. A few days ago, we explored the University of Tampa for their engagement session.
Can’t wait for their Lange Farm wedding in January!

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Samantha and Adam – Powel Crosley Estate, Sarasota Wedding

June 20, 2016 Tampa, Wedding

Samantha and Adam met in the summer of 2013 and knew right away that their relationship was something special. After only a month of dating, Sam and Adam decided to take an adventurous trip together. Not just a road trip down the coast or a quick flight to another state… these two went across the world to to Asia! 24 hours on a plane and exploring a new country was either going to make or break their relationship and not surprisingly once you meet this couple, they only grew closer! A little over a year later, Adam proposed to Samantha in front of the Golden Gate Bridge on another one of their adventures. On Friday, these two had their biggest adventure yet. Along with their closest friends and family, Sam and Adam became husband and wife at the gorgeous Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota. They had an emotional First Look, crafted special Harry Potter details into their day, guests tossed lavender after their First Kiss, passed around plates family style at dinner, and danced all night under the twinkling stars. Everything was beautiful and filled with joy. Enjoy their special day!

Venue: Powel Crosley Estate
Coordinator: Two Peas Events – Paige Nethers
Dress: Brides Against Breast Cancer – Sarasota
Caterer: Milan Catering
Cake: Whole Foods
Band: Manatee Performing Arts Jazz Band
Flowers: The Tampa Wedding Studio
Honeymoon: Costa Rica
Officiant: Peter Urscheler
Hair: Carrie     Makeup: Karen     DJ: DJ Blaze

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