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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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Anna + Sam | Hutchinson Island Destination Wedding

Hutchinson Island Destination Wedding

On Saturday, March 11th, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Anna and Sam's Hutchinson Island destination wedding at Bob Graham Beach. Their whimsical Hutchinson Island beach wedding began at 10:00 o'clock in the morning. The sky was completely clear and SO blue! The vibrant teal ocean created the perfect backdrop for their gorgeous day.

Anna and Sam live in Houston, Texas but decided they wanted to have a destination beach wedding. So they choose the Hobe Sound area because Sam's parents live there. Sam's parent's helped bring a lot of the details together and they did a wonderful job. The whole day came together seamlessly.

Anna and Sam, Thank you so much for choosing us to capture your Hutchinson Island destination wedding! It was such an honor being a part of such a magical day! You both were a dream to work with and we hope to work with you again!

Many hand-made wooden signs were made that said different parts of the love chapter in the bible, 1st Corinthians Chapter 13. This day was so perfectly stunning! Anna's wedding dress by Maggie Sottero was incredible and perfect for her beach wedding! The detail on the back and the elegant cut were some of my favorite features. Allen Roberts Floral Designs created this stunning bouquet.

The creative team that brought this Hutchinson Island Destination Wedding together:

Venue: Bob Graham Beach on Hutchinson Island, Florida in Hobe Sound

Florist: Allen Roberts Floral Designs

Wedding Arch: Blue Bridals Stuart, Fl

Coordinator & Decorator: Erin Stritzinger

Officiant: Crisman Koechig

Bride's Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero

Men's Wear: Men's Wearhouse

Bridesmaids Dress: David's Bridal

Ring Designer: Navarra's

Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography

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Michelle + Alejandro | Dreamy Singer Island Beach Wedding

A Dreamy Singer Island Beach Wedding

On Sunday, February 19th, 2017 Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Michelle and Alejandro's dreamy Singer Island beach wedding at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort. This dreamy wedding was a perfect blend of whimsical feels and rustic touches. Their wedding chuppah by Kish Events brought these two elements together seamlessly. Rustic branches formed the structure while soft ivory flowers and lush greenery decorated the front.

One of my favorite details from this wedding was Michelle's wedding gown. She wore a stunning ivory gown that had a gorgeous strappy back. This was the perfect gown for a beach wedding. It flowed so effortlessly in the breeze and its simple style fit the beach feel so well.

Michelle and Alejandro, thank you for having us be a part of your gorgeous wedding day! It was such a pleasure capturing your big day!

Their Love Story:

They met on Tinder. He lived in Pembroke Pines and she lived in Palm Beach Gardens, but they both worked in Lake Worth so that's how they were matched. In Alejandro's Tinder profile, he had stated that he was from Argentina, which immediately caught Michelle's eye because so was she. They talked on the phone a few times before they met in person. But within a week of the day they matched, they went on their first date.Their first date was on September 6th, 2014, where they met halfway at Mizner Park in Boca Raton and had dinner at the Yard House. After dinner, they began to stroll the streets of the Mizner area while chatting and getting to know one another. By the time they looked at the clock, eight hours had passed.Alejandro even played guitar for her later in the parking garage. They saw each other a few more times in the week that followed, during which he formally asked her to be his girlfriend twice and actually got turned down. It wasn't until the following Saturday when they met at the beach in Hollywood and he asked again and she finally said yes!Michelle was the first to say "I love you" on their one-month anniversary of dating, on a Rubik's cube that she made him with pictures of them. One of the sides was a little note she wrote him, which said, "I love you" at the end. On their one-year anniversary, Alejandro popped the big question. One simple evening at home after dinner he pulled out the ring box. After a few heartfelt remarks, he asked her the question and, of course, she said yes!

The details that brought this Dreamy Singer Island Beach Wedding together:

Venue: Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort

Florist: Kish Events

DJ: Gaby Z Entertainment

Videography: Y & P Productions

Officiant: Rabbi Mario Rojzman

Caterers: Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort

Dessert table: Al Pan Pan Bakery

Wedding Cake Baker: Al Pan Pan Bakery

Favors: English Tea Store

Lighting Designers: Christine Coffey

Invitation Designer: Vistaprint

Makeup Artist: Emily Federico

Hair Stylist: Renee Plante of Styles by Renee

Dress Designer: Stella York

Ring Designer: Professional Jewelers

Hair Vine: Handmade by the Bride

Veil: Rosa Cruz

Shoe Designer: Ceremony footwear was handmade by the bride and reception shoes Blue by Betsey Johnson

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Jenny + Danny | Ibis Country Club Wedding

A Romantic Ibis Country Club Wedding in Northlake, Florida

On Saturday, February 18th, 2017, Andrew and I had the honor of documenting Jenny and Danny's romantic Ibis Country Club wedding in Northlake, Florida. Their wedding day was a blissful day filled with so much joy! Every single detail from the stunning venue to the elegant color palette to the many sweet laughs they share throughout the day made this wedding one of my favorites. Jenny and Danny were one of the most gracious couples we have ever worked with! Thoughtfulness and kindness flowed out of them in every second of the day. It was truly such a pleasure working with them.

Special Thanks

Jenny and Danny, thank you so much for allowing us the pleasure of documenting your gorgeous wedding day! It was truly an honor being a part of your special day! We pray that the Lord continues to richly bless your lives together!

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Reception at The Club at Ibis

The stunning new ballroom at The Club at Ibis was breathtaking! The glowing chandeliers, the large windows, and the lighty colored walls made this room ideal to photograph in! This was our first experience working at the Ibis Country Club and I have to say, we were blown away with the level of service and attention to detail they showed! We can't wait to work with the Ibis team again!