Alex & Mike were my last couple for 2011 and I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to end the year with.  They are truly one of the sweetest couples I have worked with.  Family and friends from all over the world came to St Augustine to celebrate their special day with them.  Both being Embry-Riddle graduates, they incorporated small touches of aviation and aerospace into their reception decor.  Mike’s grooms cake from Metro Custom Cakes has got to be one of the coolest cakes I’ve seen.  He works for NASA and the space shuttle cake complete with lights was quite a hit.  From Alex’s father’s heartfelt speech to the fun time everyone had on the dance floor, everyone really enjoyed themselves and the day was perfect.

Thank you both for having me document your wedding day.  I am honored and touched to have been a part of it.

XOXO

Dana

Wedding planner : The Big Event

Ceremony : Cathedral Basilica

Reception : The White Room

Flowers : 57 Treasury

Cake : Metro Custom Cakes

Back in November, I had the privilege of traveling to Charleston, South Carolina for Ginny & Johns low country wedding.  I absolutely love Charleston so any chance I get to go there is always welcomed!  They had a beautiful southern affair with great food, music and lots of fun.  Since they chose to have a first look and do most of their pictures prior to the ceremony, it gave us the opportunity to take advantage of shooting in a few different locations in downtown Charleston while allowing them to  partake in the cocktail hour.   I adored their outside reception with tent and how they had some really great furniture for their guests to lounge on while taking a break from the dance floor.  All in all, it was a great day and I’m so happy Ginny & John brought me up to shoot their special day!

XOXO

Dana

Wedding planner : A Charleston Bride

Venue : Governor Thomas Bennett House

Caterer : Low Country Eats

Ceremony musicians : Third Generation Quartet

Band : 17 South

I loved everything about Antonia & John’s story.  During their engagement session I learned that they actually met nearly 20 years ago in Egypt but drifted apart and went their separate ways.  Thanks to the internet and social media, this October, they were finally married!  I always enjoy hearing a great love story!

The Vilano Beach house Antonia got ready at was amazing with the most beautiful light for me to work with.  One of my favorite parts of the wedding day is the “getting ready” time I get to spend with the bride and watch the transformation take place while she’s in hair and makeup.  It’s nice to connect and document the time before the big walk down the aisle.  Antonia is beautiful and has a great sense  of style.  I loved her decor selection for their Casa Monica reception because it blended perfectly with the rich tones in the hotel’s existing color scheme.   Their closest family and friends traveled to our Nation’s oldest city to be with them and enjoy their special day together and enjoyed a really great party.  Antonia’s sister and John’s brother gave the sweetest speeches during the toast.  It always warms my heart to see the love that the families have for the new bride and groom.

Thank you both for having allowing me to capture your day!

XOXO

Dana

Bridal gown : Kleinfield

Shoes : Manolo Blahnik

Makeup : Claudia More with I Love Her Makeup

Ceremony : Lightner Museum Courtyard

Reception : Casa Monica Hotel

DJ : D’Land Entertainment

Floral and reception decor : PRI Productions

Marcy & Nguyen made the drive up from Orlando to St Augustine to have their engagement session with me last week.  They are one of my 2012 couples and I’m really excited about their Hammock Beach Resort wedding being planned by April Dorsey of The D-Tales.  It’s apparent that they’ve got great chemistry between them which made them a joy to shoot.  Since they hadn’t been to St Augustine before, I enjoyed getting to know them better while showing them  around the city.  Here are a few of my favorites from the day!

XOXO

Dana

This fall has been an amazing wedding season!  Sharon & Sean’s  October wedding was no exception.  It was full of fun, great style and sophistication.  I loved the personal details incorporated into the day.  Their Catholic Mass at Immaculate Conception was beautiful, incorporating some of Sharon’s Filipino customs such as the Veil, Cord and Coin ceremonies.  This was followed by good food, fun and dancing at their reception.  They even had pictures of the pets they’ve owned over the years at each reception table.

It was a pleasure working with the ever so talented Heather of First Coast Weddings and Events, along with all of the other great vendors who helped make the day so awesome.  The day was beautiful and I’m so happy to have been a part of it all!

XOXO

Dana

Wedding Planner : First Coast Weddings and Events

Hair : Casey Powell, Casey Does Hair

Makeup : Jo El Hall, Ciao Bella Makeup

Bride shoes : Badgley Mischka

Ceremony : Immaculate Conception

Reception : Florida Yacht Club

Flowers : Rose of Sharon

DJ : McGee Entertainement

Cake : Classic Cakes