Whitney & Genesis were married last month at the Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village.  They have been one of the absolute sweetest couples I’ve have the honor of photographing. It’s not often that I get teary eyed during ceremonies but this was an exception because the emotion that both of had from the minute Whitney’s father walked her down the aisle was extremely touching.  Whitney & Genesis are beautiful people, inside and out and I know they’ll have a long and happy marriage.  I’m happy to have witnessed it and been a part of their day.

Ceremony/reception : Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village

Florals : Ruby Reds Floral

Cake : Sweet by Holly

All of my weddings are very unique for lots of different reasons and Kate & Mike’s Club Continental wedding was no exception. Early  in the day, the club lost power and was off for almost the entire day, with the exception of a few minutes during the reception.  Luckily I bring plenty of lights and seem to find light in the not so obvious places, Club Continental cooks with gas, the DJ had a backup plan and Kate’s mom brought an abundance of votives.  I have to really commend Kate because she stayed calm and the lack of power didn’t put a damper on the fact that she was about to marry Mike.   Kate has one of the sweetest mom’s I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.  Kate and her mom thought of everything and it shows in every aspect of the day.  There were so many personal details that she incorporated and it really brought a lot of personality to the event.  The weather started out very rainy but the closer it came to ceremony time, the sun came  out.   I was pretty happy about this because Kate and Mike planned to do a “first look” and most of their pictures before the ceremony.  I can’t stress how much it really helps to do pictures before the ceremony.  Kate and Mike still had their private moment together  which I think helps calm the nerves and it allowed them to move into their reception fairly quickly after the ceremony and enjoy more time with their guests.  Aside from the loss of power, the day really couldn’t have been more perfect.  Thank you to the Baileys for making me feel so welcome! It was an honor to work with such amazing people!  Have fun in Ireland!

XOXO

Dana

Ceremony/Reception: Club Continental

Kate’s gown: Park Avenue Bridal

Bridesmaid dresses: Nordstrom

Flowers: Orange Park Florist

Makeup: Gemma B makeup

Hair: Lee Hair and Nails

Cake: Publix at Hibernia

Ceremony musician: Keith Jones

Invitations: Heather O’Brien Designs

Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Cami

Coordinater: Candace Williams

DJ: Justin Frederics of Florida Wedding DJs

Allie & Scott are one of my 2012 wedding couples and it was great to finally meet them for the first time at their St Augustine engagement session.  Since we met pretty early in the morning, it seemed like we had the entire city to ourselves,  which was perfect!  Again, it seems like I always luck out with the cutest, sweetest couples and these two are no exception. I can’t wait for these high school sweet hearts River House wedding next year!      

Yes, Hope & Joe are married. . .  . again!  After 20 years of marriage, they decided to come to St Augustine and renew their vows.  It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such a delightful family for this really happy occasion.

Everything about it turned out beautifully, from their sentimental ceremony to their awesome reception!  There was no shortage of  style and personal details, which I love.

Here’s to another 20 happy years together!

XOXO

Dana

Event Planner:  St Augustine Weddings and Events

Ceremony: Lightner Museum

Reception: Casa Monica

Hope’s gown:  Maggie Sottero from Sarasota Brides

Hope’s shoes: Louis Vuitton

Makeup: Carrie Hammock

Hair: Linda Williams

Videography: Life and Love Studio

Flowers and Event Design: PRI Productions

Cake: Sweet Weddings

Ceremony Music: Rick Kuncicky

DJ: Footloose Entertainment

Hope had her late mother’s name “Elaine” sewn into her dress.
I love this garter!  Absolutely beautiful.  PRI Productions did a amazing job transforming the Flagler Ballroom at the Casa Monica.  

Brittany and Billy got married earlier in November and it was a beautiful, beautiful day.  Because of their love of golf, Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach was the perfect place for their wedding.  Thanks for having me along for the day!

XOXO

Dana

Ceremony and reception:   Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach

Bride and Bridesmaids dresses:  Love, A Bridal Boutique

Flowers:  Liz Stewart

DJ:  Footloose Entertainment