Jonathan + Renee are MARRIED <3 Powell Crosely Estate Wedding Photography – Sarasota Wedding Photographer

Jonathan + Renee first stole my heart on their engagement session. But their love was even more obvious on their wedding day. ❤ They were surrounded by an amazing group of friends and family. The Powell Crosley Estate is an amazing venue. I love how there are different rooms and patios for each event. The patio on the back lawn with the hanging chandelier and view of the gulf is breathtaking. The new Mr. + Mrs. Surprised guests with an elegant choreographed first dance. The smiles on the bride and groom’s faces were huge. But that wasn’t the only surprise of the night. The groom’s parents surprised the couple with a honeymoon trip. They played a song to reveal the secret location… ‘Viva Las Vegas’! 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris + Allison are Married <3 Casa Ybel Resort Wedding Photography – Sanibel Wedding Photographer

Love is a dance, performed by two hearts, that have the same beat…

We LOVED this venue. The Casa Ybel Resort in Sanibel is quintessential old Florida. It is southern charm… classy and welcoming. This couple was hip, funny and totally in love. I loved the personalized hanger. The flower girl even got one of her own. ❤ And the sun glasses turned into great photo props. Family and friends traveled far to enjoy the sand, sun and vows of this destination wedding. The bride and groom seemed like age old friends of ours by the end of the night.

JB + Kelly are Married <3 St. Martha’s Catholic Church Wedding Photography – Sarasota Wedding Photographer

What God has joined, let no man separate…

This wedding ceremony was held at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Sarasota. The church and grounds were gorgeous. The church has a second floor balcony that overlooks the alter which gave us a sweeping view of the ceremony. This University of Florida couple… my alma mater 🙂 … had a huge bridal party. The more the merrier! It took some planning to find areas that could accommodate so many people…  and a wide angle lens. The rockin’ reception was held at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. We LOVED the band! They played swinging classics and contemporary hits to get everyone on the dance floor! This couple surprised their guests with a beautiful choreographed first dance. Every time I see choreographed dances, I wish I had time to take ballroom lessons. It makes a huge impression on your guests… you can tell by the glossy eyes and huge smiles. There is just something so classy and magical about ballroom dancing. And that sums up this wedding, classy and magical.

Buster + Melanie are Married <3 Honeymoon Island Wedding Photography – Dunedin Wedding Photographer

Sometimes in the middle of an ordinary life, love hands us a fairytale…

 

In all the weddings we’ve done, this was our first pink wedding dress! And it was STUNNING! It just made the sunset photos. This ceremony was sweet and the reception was all fun! We love Honeymoon Island for it’s diversity in landscapes and remote feel. We had a perfect low tide that exposed all the rocks on the beach and allowed for some visually interesting shots. This couple was all energy. They were funny, quirky and sweet. You could see the admiration they had for each other… and it made our job so easy! We especially loved the vintage car and cotton candy. 🙂

 

 

Patrick + Ashley are Married <3 Hawks Cay Wedding Photography – Duck Key Wedding Photographer

You are the Key West to my Heart

Lashes Photography had the opportunity to visit a multitude of incredible venues in 2013, however one does stand out to us. Hawks Cay Resort is located on sleepy Duck Key, tucked between Key Largo and Key West. Aside from the gorgeous blue water and dolphin swimming experiences, the resort itself is beautiful and you can’t help but relax. To top it all off, the couple we were working with was ADORABLE. We felt like part of the family. Now don’t get me wrong, it was hot. The kind of hot where foreheads are dabbed every few minutes. So summer brides, don’t forget your groom will be roasting in his suit and will need a rag. Trust me, you don’t want to look sweaty in your wedding portraits. Luckily, this bride was totally prepared! The first look took place on a dock. The bride stood out on the dock back to the groom. The groom walked through a gate and midway down the dock, the bride turned to see him. WOW did the fireworks follow!

Joel + Alyssa are Married <3 Rusty Pelican Wedding Photography – Tampa Wedding Photographer

If music be the food of love… play on

We love weddings at the Rusty Pelican because it is so versatile. The gazebo offers garden elegance while the small shore area offers waterfront views of the bay. The rock faces add texture and the large fireplace adds warmth. The different ballrooms can be dressed up and down. And the view… love the sweeping views of Tampa Bay! This couple had all the luck on their side. The weather cleared just in time for a dry ceremony, family photos and bridal party photos out by the gazebo. Once we started the bride and groom photos, the skies opened up. We got a few moody photos thanks to the overcast skies, but then had to move under cover. We had the best seat in the city to watch a lightning show that night. The rest of the evening was full of dancing, dancing and more dancing.

Dan + Dawn are Married <3 Sunken Gardens Wedding Photography – St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer

Today I married my best friend…

Sunken Gardens is beautiful year long, but spring is my favorite time for weddings here! There are so many nooks for photos. We did one of my favorite first looks with this couple. The bride stood at the base of a curved slope. The bride’s face was illuminated with anticipation as the groom’s steps grew closer. Finally, the bride turned to see her groom. I love seeing how mushy couples get at the first look. There are ‘oohs’ and ‘awws’ and compliments abound. First looks are great for photos but also for taking the edge off. Walking down the aisle with all eyes on you can be nerve-wracking for some brides. Don’t forget about the groom… standing up in front of an audience can cause sweaty palms too. This way both the bride and groom are pumped full of relief and endorphins at seeing one another.

Matt + Danielle are Married <3 Sunken Gardens Wedding Photography – St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer

Write me a love letter

Another gorgeous spring Sunken Gardens wedding! This couple has a swagger about them. They are totally in tune with each other. There were times when it seemed like they were the only people in a crowded room… and it was awesome! They put a spin and style on every aspect of their wedding. The programs, wine ceremony and the MUSIC were all unique. They were all big hits with us, as I think David Bowie’s Let’s Dance should be played more often at weddings. 🙂 I especially loved the vintage typewriter where guests were asked to share some words of wisdom with the bride and groom… on CUSTOM STATIONARY! Does it get cuter?