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Brittany + Justin | Elegant Palm Beach Engagement
On November 10th, 2019, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Brittany and Justin's elegant Palm Beach engagement session! This session quickly became one for the books! Justin and Brittany invited us explore Palm Beach in their family's Rolls Royce! We stopped at a handful of the most iconic Palm Beach locations, capturing the most romantic engagement photos! Talk about a dream session!
We visited the Flagler Museum, The Breakers Palm Beach, Bethesda by the Sea and Worth Avenue. Not only did we have a gorgeous car and the dreamiest locations but also the most stunning couple! They wore such elegant outfits that worked so well with each location. Justin wore a classic black tuxedo and Brittany wore a sparkly, silver sequin cocktail dress. Together they were show stoppers!
Their entire session was filled with adventure and fun! We felt like we were just hanging out with our friends the entire time! Also, being the car girl that I am, I loved having an extra prop in their photos. That Rolls probably made it into too many shots, but boy, was it pretty! Some of my favorite shots were the ring shots taken on the car! They turned out amazingly, and I'm still obsessed.
Brittany & Justin:
Thank you so much for allowing us the honor of documenting such a special time in your lives! It was such a pleasure getting to know you both and working with you! We truly had the BEST time with you guys, and we would be elated to work together again! Enjoy this sweet season and have the best time eloping!! We are so happy for you both!
The details that brought this Elegant Palm Beach Engagement together:
Locations: The Flagler Museum, The Breakers Palm Beach, Bethesda by the Sea, & Worth Avenue
Photography: Crystal Bolin
Dress: Nasty Gal
Brides Shoes: Steve Madden
Earrings: Forever 21
Tux: Justin's grandfather's vintage tux
Alex + Joanna | Rainy Worth Avenue Engagement
Rainy Worth Avenue Engagement
On Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Alex and Joanna's rainy Worth Avenue engagement session. Even though the forecast called for mostly cloud and only 20% chance of rain, it rainy during their entire session! At times it was calm, but toward the end, it was very heavy and with so much wind! They were troopers!
Alex and Joanna chose Worth Avenue on Palm Beach Island for the elegant scene and colorful flowers. Although the day was dull and gray, we were determined to give them their dream engagement photos! It may have taken a bit more strategy and editing, but I think we delivered. In fact, I feel like the rain added an extra magical feel!
Alex and Joanna will be saying, "I do," in February of 2020! We are so excited to be a part of their day! Especially since Alex is one of our life-long friends! He is actually the one person most responsible for Andrew and I being together! That's right. In high-school, Alex played matchmaker for us. We had all been friends since middle school, and in 2009, Andrew and I were both no longer dating anyone else, so Alex did what any good friend would do and pushed 'shy' Andrew to talk to me. Alex would setup a three-way calls so we would be forced to talk! Well, all his matchmaking paid off, and we are so grateful for it! Alex, thank you for being such a great friend! We are so grateful for you!
Alex & Joanna, thank you for letting us document your love story! We are so happy for you both and are beyond excited for your wedding day! This next new season of life is so sweet! Enjoy every single minute!
The details the brought this Rainy Worth Avenue Engagement together:
Location: Worth Avenue, Palm Beach Florida
Photography: Crystal Bolin
Jessica + Trey | Dreamy Jupiter Beach Wedding
Dreamy Jupiter Beach Wedding at the Jupiter Civic Center
On September, 30th 2017, Andrew and I had the honor of documenting Jessica and Trey's dreamy Jupiter beach wedding! Where do I begin with Jessica and Trey!? They are fun, thoughtful, giving and so great to just be around. All around dream couple!
Their wedding day was absolutely breathtaking! During the weekend of their wedding, the weather was supposed to be very windy and rainy but we were all praying for a beautiful day for this beautiful couple and that is exactly what they got! The day was better than we could have ever dreamed. It was very cloudy, giving an even, dreamy light and the breeze was cool and refreshing!
Their wedding day was a beautiful reflection of their incredible love story! You may remember some of it from their engagement shoot blog post! But seriously, their story could be the next Nicolas Sparks novel! Don't believe me? Read it for yourself! ;)
The Love Story
Trey and Jessica met while working at the Ko'Olina Golf Course in Hawaii. Jessica had just moved there the month prior and was working towards her Hawaii state massage license. Trey was in the process of getting his real estate license and wanted to play a lot of free golf.
On Jessica's first day, she was so nervous because she was the only girl on the team, but Trey came up and introduced himself right away and her first thought was, “Finally! Someone close to my age who’s from the mainland!”. He ended up being one of her trainers and she had never laughed as hard in her life as when they were together. Jessica felt like they had been friends for years, and started looking forward to the days when they would work together.
They eventually started hanging out after work and spending days off together. One night they went up to the North Shore and took a bottle of wine down to the beach. The sky was incredibly clear that night and full of stars. They laid in the sand, talked, and stared at the stars. Then he said "How incredible is this universe that a guy from Maryland and a girl from Kansas met in the middle of the ocean after all of these years," and then he kissed her! Her stomach was naturally doing flips and she knew in that very moment, that it was the start of something incredible.
Special Thanks
Jessica and Trey, thank you so much for choosing us to document your gorgeous wedding day! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your big day! We wish you nothing but the best as you begin this wonderful new season of life!
The details that brought this Dreamy Jupiter Beach Wedding together:
Venue: Jupiter Civic Center
Coordinator: Bride, Jessica Catlin
Florist: Polished Petals
Officiant: Bradley Boney
Caterers: Little Moir's Catering (Food Shack)
Wedding Cake Baker: Earth and Sugar
Decorators: Superior Party Rental
Backdrop for the sweetheart table: Bride, Jessica Catlin
Favors: The Knot
Lighting Designers: Superior Party Rental
Invitation Designer: Minted
Limo Service: Molly's Trolleys
Makeup Artist: Beauty By VM
Hair Stylist: Beauty By VM
Dress Designer: Eddy K from Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon
Men's Wear: Men's Warehouse
Ring Designers:Jessica's Ring: Pacific Diamond and Swiss Watch Exchange in Honolulu, HI Trey's Ring: Koa Wood wedding band from Larson Jewelers
Jessica's Earrings: Ulyana Aster
Bride's Shoe Designer: Badgley Mischka
Trey's shoes: Lavorazioni Artigiana
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musician: Greg Reiter
Cake topper: Better Off Wed
Daniela + Renzo | Boca Raton Engagement at Mizner Park & FAU
Dreamy Boca Raton Engagement
On June 12th, 2017, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Daniela and Renzo's dreamy Boca Raton engagement shoot at Mizner Park and Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton played a special part in their love story -- how precious it was to capture their love, where it all began.
About their engagement session:
Where do I begin with these two!? Simply stated: their session was an absolute dream --- and yes, that is an understatement. They mastered my "Four Core" poses within seconds. They made lifts and dips look effortless! I must say I was impressed when Renzo cleared out his pockets before I had a chance to remind him. What a detailed groom-to-be who took the initiative and time to read through my Wedding Guide ebook!
Daniela and Renzo's engagement session began in the iconic center of Mizner Park. Their session took place on a breezy cloudy evening, which is my favorite! Lighting is so important, and we definitely had our pick of the most glorious, even light. The grand fountain in the center of Mizner Park created the perfect statement of a backdrop to document their love.
Where it all began...
Campus romance was in the air when Renzo and Daniela attended Flordia Atlantic University. So, of course it was very fitting to return to the very place where they met and fell in love! What added even more fun and love to their session? Their energetic, joy-filled pup Chuck, a chocolate lab. (What's up, Chuck!) He was beyond adorable and posed so well for me!
Daniela and Renzo, it truly was a pleasure capturing your story. Thank you so much for choosing us to document your engagement photos! This engagement shoot -- the fun, the love, and the effortless romance in spades -- makes us all the more excited for what your wedding day will bring.
Florida Atlantic University
The details that brought this Boca Raton engagement together:
Location: Mizner Park & Florida Atlantic University
Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography