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Amy + Alan | Dreamy Nautical Wedding in Jupiter, FL.

A Dreamy Nautical Wedding at Out of the Blue in Jupiter, Florida

On Saturday, March 25th, 2017, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Amy and Alan's dreamy nautical wedding at Out of the Blue Waterfront in Jupiter, Florida. Amy and Alan were one of the most joyful and fun couples we have ever worked with! Their love for life and each other is genuine and warm. Every moment of their day was filled with contagious laughter, tears of joy and warm smiles.

When Amy contacted us last Summer to capture their Palm Beach engagement photos I loved that they knew exactly the locations they wanted. Bethesda by the Sea and the Palm Beach Lake Trail. They chose these locations because they wanted their engagement photos to be captured in places that are special to them. What I didn't expect was how they would incorporate one of their favorite activities--riding bikes along the Palm Beach Lake Trail. But this wasn't just any bike ride. It ended in the most epic way--with a quick dive in the in the inlet! Their shoot was the most adventurous and fun engagement shoot ever.

Their wedding day was no different. Although they didn't have bikes or end the night by jumping in the inlet, their day was filled with so much more than I was expecting. Every single moment and detail from their day told a little part of their story in the perfect way. The way Amy radiated with complete peace and joy throughout the whole day. The way their guests wholeheartedly shared in their excitement. The way their pup, Bella, handled the responsibility of ring bearer so well. And the way Alan bawled as he saw Amy walking down the isle.

Their wedding day was truly one for the books!

Special Thanks:

Amy and Alan, thank you so much for trusting us to document your amazing wedding day and for making us feel so welcomed! What a pleasure and honor it was to be a part of such a special day! We are so excited for you both and wish you all the best as you step into this new season of life!

Amy's sparkly silver bow shoes by Kate Spade were to cute for words. So many amazing floral designs by the talented Port + Palm Co.!I LOVED that each bouquet was unique. Amy's dress by Stella York was incredible! Amy, you are SO STUNNING!! Bella did such a great job during portraits so she got a treat but got really annoyed looking when we put it on her nose and told her to wait... lol. The many faces of Bella, the ring bearer:Out of the Blue Waterfront in Jupiter, Florida was the perfect venue for this nautical wedding! SO much excitement! Alan's expressions when he first saw his bride were priceless. Bridal Party portraits! My favorite time of the wedding day! Bride and groom portraits! The Loggerhead Club and Marina was the perfect place for this nautical wedding! I was pretty obsessed with Amy's bouquet (and all the flowers for that matter) by the talented Port + Palm Co.!That dreamy light, all those pastel boats and a so-in-love couple, made my heart so happy!! Their wedding portraits were so dreamy! Love these in black and white! The first dance! The father/daughter dance The mother/son dance Cake time! And they were sent off with streamers!

To see Amy & Alan's adventurous engagement shoot click here.

The creative team that brought this dreamy nautical wedding together:

Venue: Out of the Blue Waterfront in Jupiter, Florida

Coordinator: Elisa Sciallo

Florist: Port + Palm Co.

Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography

DJ: DJ Donny

Officiant: Richmond Schmidt

Wedding Cake Baker: Publix Greenwise

Favors: The Salty Turtle Candles

Lighting Designers: DJ Donny

Invitation Designer: The Windmill Paper Boutique

Makeup Artist: Liz Armstrong

Hair Stylist: Anushka Spa

Dress Designer: Stella York

Head Piece Designer: Stella York

Shoe Designer: Kate Spade

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Danae + Ricky | Breezy Bohemian Engagement in Palm Beach, FL

A Breezy Bohemian Engagement in Palm Beach, Florida

On Thursday, August 18th, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Danae and Ricky's breezy bohemian engagement on Palm Beach, Florida. It was a beautiful afternoon and the scene was so dreamy. Danae and Ricky are such a gorgeous couple and they brought their adorable puppy, Cooper! Everything about this boho-inspired engagement shoot was so stunning!

Danae decided to have their photos taken at a serene spot next to the Flagler Museum and the Palm Beach Lake Trail. We began our shoot in the late afternoon, right before golden hour. It was the perfect time of day for a dreamy engagement shoot. Danae wanted an elegant bohemian inspired engagement shoot and I believe we achieved that.

Right before the shoot we were chatting and we discovered that we are all Cuban! Ricky, like myself, was born in the United States but Danae was actually born in Cuba and came to the United States when she was just a toddler. It's not very often that I get the opportunity to work with Cuban couples so working with Danae and Ricky was so nice!

The Love Story:

Their love story starts in a very simple way. A knock on the door. They were both attending the University of Florida at the time. Danae's best friend and roommate had started dating one of Ricky's roommates, so he had been invited to come over for dinner. Danae was a graduate student at the time and had no time to even sit to have dinner with them, so she went to her room to study until she overheard someone talking about “puerco asado” (roasted pork). The Cuban in her couldn’t resist so she went to investigate. Come to find out, Ricky was Cuban too!

Soon they would come to find out they both grew up in West Palm Beach, had gone to South Olive Elementary School, and had grown up in Lake Osbourne Estates! They had grown up just a few blocks from each other but it wasn't until college that they finally met.

Eventually, they both graduated from UF, moved back home to West Palm Beach to be closer to family and bought their first home. A few days after they moved into their home they added Mr. Cooper to their little family, their YorkiePoo. He's the cutest little guy!

The Proposal:

With a strong four-year relationship they never doubted their relationship would last and always knew that one day they would share the same last name. On the last day of June, Ricky planned their beautiful engagement. He invited their families, including Danae's sister who flew in from Ohio, to a day at the Breakers in Palm Beach. After a perfect poolside breakfast with the family, Ricky had scheduled a manicure and pedicure for Danae and her sister. Towards the end of their appointment, their moms came to take Danae and her sister to the bungalows pool.

As they walked over they stopped at a lookout point in front of the ocean, where Ricky, along with both of their families, met them. That was the moment Ricky proposed. They spent the rest of the day drinking champagne, eating, and having a perfect afternoon beachside at the Breakers. Now they are planning their destination wedding for next year, and couldn’t be happier or more excited about their future together!

Danae & Ricky, thank you so much for allowing us the honor of capturing your engagement photos! It was a pleasure working with you guys and little Cooper!