I fell in love with Jessica & Bryan when David and I spent the afternoon with them in Nashville for their engagement shoot. They are incredibly sweet, down to earth and deeply spiritual. Their wedding took place overlooking the bay in St. Petersburg on a perfect 75 degree Florida winter day. There were so many incredible details that made this wedding so special. Family and friends surrounded this couple with amazing love and support. The chuppah was handmade and intricately carved by Jessica’s dad, and Bryan’s dad officiated the emotional ceremony.  I feel so honored to have been a part of this celebration, and to now call these two beautiful people friends!

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I can’t think of a better way to kick off the New Year than with a New Year’s Day destination wedding in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida. Here’s a little sneak peek from Jessica & Brian’s wedding. Stay tuned for more…

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Starr & Jacques have a beautiful love story! They met in Paris, and then had a whirlwind romance that took them all over the world, and culminated in them tying the knot at the regal Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. The Moroccan Henna Party the night before at Flagler Museum was a fitting precursor to a wedding day that had all the signs of a fairy tale wedding- a stunning couple, beautiful Jewish traditions, a glamorous location and sunshine that broke through the rain clouds, almost on cue, as Starr’s dad began walking her down the aisle! It really was a glorious day!! Mazel Tov, Starr & Jacques! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing day, and all the very best to you in your new life together in Paris!!

something blue

The Donald & Melania coordinated beautifully with the wedding colors

leaving The Breakers...heading off to the ceremony in her dad's incredible vintage Rolls Royce

The GORGEOUS Starr with her father...her dress a couture creation by Kenneth Pool & Reem Acra

Starr's mom in her gorgeous dress, a beautiful replica of one Audrey Hepburn wore in one of her movies!

love this sweet moment during their ceremony

A big thanks to one of my very favorite 2008 brides & now good friend, Vicki, for referring this incredible couple!

Hair: DM Bridal Hair

Make-up: Kristin Garcia

Flowers: Always Flowers & Events

The night before Starr & Jacques’ magnificent wedding at the Mar-a-Lago Club, they had an equally magnificent Moroccan Henna Party at the historic Henry Morrisson Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It was an amazing night!

Just wrapped up Starr & Jacque’s FABULOUS 3-Day wedding affair at Donald Trump’s gorgeous private club in Palm Beach, Florida- Mar-a-Lago! Here’s a little sneak. Can’t wait to share more!!

What an amazing day!! So, I LOVE contrast! I think it’s something I am always subconsciously searching for when I shoot…contrasting light, colors, sizes, textures- you get the idea. I was beyond excited to head down to St. Augustine, Florida for Meredith & Steven’s White Room Wedding.  St. Augustine is the oldest city in America, built by the Spanish in 1740-1742. It has some INCREDIBLE architecture that’s rarely found in our country.  It was just the perfect backdrop for the youthful Meredith & Steven- CONTRAST!!  These two are beautiful, fresh, adventurous and just the sweetest people ever!! They also happen to be a part of one of my FAVORITE families from one of my favorite weddings a couple of years ago!!  Thank you Meredith, Steven and your wonderful families for allowing me to, once again, be a part of such special day!

the GORGEOUS Meredith! My Favorite!!

a lot of this going on all day!!

a super sweet mother/son dance..

You may remember Melorie & Art from their fabulous Los Angeles engagement session. I knew from the first day I met these two that their Key West destination wedding was going to be off the hook!! This wedding was ALL that and so much more!  The day began with an intimate Catholic ceremony at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, witnessed by family.  That was followed by a quick couple’s session around beautiful Key West, and then an outdoor ceremony at the gorgeous Reach Resort, overlooking the blue-green Atlantic. It doesn’t get much better than that for a destination wedding. No detail was overlooked- from a local cigar roller serving up his finest at the reception- to a custom-made ice bar- to a surprise fireworks show that Melorie & Art put on for their guests. Such an incredible wedding day with amazing friends & family. Melorie & Art, thanks for letting me be part of such a FAB day! What a great wedding! Your comments are always welcomed. I’d love to hear from you!

Love this moment that David captured during the ceremony!

Gotta love those Banyan trees. What an amazing find!

This is where Melorie & Art said their vows over the Atlantic. Amazing!

What a GORGEOUS bride!

Melorie servin' it up real proper like during the reception!

Ice Ice, Baby!

A big thanks to the vendor team for doing such an amazing job with this destination wedding!