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Katie + Ryan | Romantic Spring Wedding at the Breakers West Country Club

A Romantic Spring Wedding at the Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida

On May 19th 2018, Andrew and I had the honor of documenting Katie and Ryan's romantic Spring wedding at the Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their elegant day was filled with soft pastel hues and romantic feels. Although their day was filled with an incredible amount of rain, it only added to the dreaminess of their romantic spring wedding!

There were so many stunning details to gush over. Katie's dress alone was a showstopper! Together, with Ryan in a classic black and white tuxedo, there was something so elegant that made this wedding really stand out. But perhaps one of my favorite details wasn't actually a detail at all, but the way Ryan would look at Katie throughout the entire day. The sweetest glances from across the room and the tender smiles he gave her when she caught his eye. These are the things that make me truly love what I do.

The Love Story

Ryan and Katie first started dating after meeting through mutual friends in high school. They continued dating through college and still couldn't get enough of each other. Ryan proposed to Katie last year, by the intracoastal of downtown West Palm Beach. Now ten years since they first met, they officially tied the knot! It is so sweet to see how they really are best friends! They have even been writing "forever & always" on notes to each other since the beginning. Katie and Ryan, may your lives together be filled with love, trust, joy and so many blessings for many years to come!

The Inspiration for their Wedding Day

When looking for inspiration for the wedding theme, Katie decided it was best to just be herself and let the style of her personality shine through. There were muted tones of green and champagne with gold accents throughout the decor. Katie's bridal look is also a reflection of her personality, with romantic beading and lace appliques, but also sleek & trendy with a deep v-neck front and an open back. The designer of the dress (Martine) actually picked the dress out specifically for Katie during a trunk show for bridal gowns. It was love at first sight--just like when she first saw Ryan!

Wedding at Hilton in Downtown West Palm Beach

The wedding day began at the stunning Hilton in Downtown West Palm Beach. Their rooms let in so much gorgeous natural light!

Romantic Spring Wedding at the Breakers West in West Palm Beach,

Ah, I love ring shots!

Then it was time for the father/daughter first look followed by Katie and Ryan’s first look! Ryan's expressions were priceless. We captured all their portraits in the main lobby of the West Palm Beach Hilton. All those windows could make even a rainy day seem bright!

One of my favorites! Then we headed over to St Ann's Catholic Church for their ceremony!

After the ceremony, we headed to the Breakers West Country Club for the reception. When the rain slowed down we grabbed a few golf carts and explored the grounds to capture a few more bridal portraits.

Reception time!

The Details the brought this Romantic Spring Wedding together:

Getting Ready Location: Hilton in West Palm Beach

Ceremony Location: St Ann's Catholic Church

Reception Location: Breakers West Country Club

Florist: The Bride: Katie with flowers from Whole Foods

DJ: Jason SalernoVideography: Lupinek Productions

Photography: Crystal and Andrew Bolin

Officiate: St Ann's Catholic Church

Priest: Father Dennis

Caterers: Breakers West Country Club

Wedding Cake Baker: Breakers West Country Club

Decorators: The Bride, Katie and Breakers West Country Club

Invitation Designer: Minted

Makeup Artist: Arielle Sanchez

Hair Stylist: Dana Bates

Dress Designer: Martina Liana, purchased at Boca Raton Bridal

Men's Wear: Groom: Vince Camuto, Groomsmen: Calvin Klein

Ring Designers: Engagement ring: Ryan's great grandmother; Wedding bands: Costco

Bridesmaids Necklaces: Kate Spade & Kelsi Dagger

Head Piece Designer: Katie Headpiece: LottieDaDesigns

Shoe Designer: Badgley Mischka

Bridesmaids Dresses: "Dessy" from Bella Bridesmaids

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Christelle + Caleb | Romantic Palm Beach Engagement

A Romantic Palm Beach Engagement on Worth Avenue

On March 18th, 2018, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing some romantic Palm Beach engagement photos for Christelle and Caleb! This engagement session might be a new favorite! The soft pastel palette and the elegance of Palm Beach add to the beauty of this absolutely stunning couple! This session was a dream to capture and edit. Now I am so excited to share it!

Christelle and Caleb are our newest CBP couple and we are beyond thrilled to be documenting their big day! We are also thrilled to be heading back to Thalatta Estates where they with be tying the knot later this year! If their engagement shoot is any indication of what their wedding will be like, I know only amazing things are in store!

Christelle and Caleb, thank you for choosing us to capture your love! You two are just the sweetest and we are honored to be working with you both! We are beyond looking forward to your big day!!

We started our session in the Tuscan part of Worth Avenue! Christelle's engagement ring is incredible!

Christelle & Caleb | Palm Beach Engagement

Next, we headed to one of my favorite spots in all of Palm Beach! This little beach home has my heart. Just LOVE everything about these shots!

The Colony Hotel was the perfect backdrop for these two! How gorgeous are all these colors!? Afterwards, we headed to the beach! As the sun was setting, we finished their engagement session with a few more dreamy photos on the rocky shoreline.

The details that brought this Romantic Palm Beach Engagement Session together:

Location: Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Florida

Photography: Crystal Bolin

Hair & Makeup: Makeup By RoseliDress: See You

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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!