destination wedding

Adam & Hannah - Clearwater, FL

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I met Hannah and Adam on a Norwegian Cruise to the Bahamas in 2019. I was thrilled when they asked me to join them in Florida and capture their wedding day this February!

Their wedding took place at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater, Florida. We began the morning with the girls sipping champagne and getting ready in an upper hotel room overlooking the ocean while the guys relaxed poolside. I ADORED all of Hannah and Adam’s friends in their bridal party, they are all so kind, laid back, and so funny. I had a great time getting to know all of them!

Their first look was the sweetest. I love how Adam looks at Hannah like she is the best thing that has ever happened to him. They make the cutest couple! They shared their vows together in an intimate moment between just the two of them and then they said their “I do’s” down on the beach, amongst their family and friends.

These people know how to party. The celebration went well into the night and was filled with drinks, dancing, sunset smooching, booty shaking, limbo, jokes, cigars, laughter, and love. It was a night to remember.

Hannah and Adam, you guys are so loved. I loved meeting all of your friends and family and seeing just how special you two are to everyone around you. It’s no wonder we met on that cruise 2 years ago, you both are so outgoing, adventurous, kind, compassionate, and loving, and I’m fortunate to call you friends. Here’s to you Mr. and Mrs. DeSantis!

Venue & Catering: Sandpearl Resort

Planner: Parties A'La Carte

Florals: Bruce Wayne Florals

DJ: Events Done Right

Rentals: Gabro Event Services

Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi

Bridal Gown: Sophia Tolli

Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey

Groomsmen Attire: Indochino

Videography: J & S Videography

Paul & Maggie - Cannon Beach, OR

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Paul and Maggie hosted a beautiful wedding weekend in Cannon Beach, OR in October with their close friends and family. These two have been together for so many years, have traveled several countries together, and have already done so much life together, that this formality of a marriage ceremony was wildly overdue and finally happening! And no batter place than the Oregon Coast to make that happen.

While we rehearsed the ceremony on the beach, the evening before, in the wind and rain, the clouds opened up the next day and it was a beautiful, blue sky, Oregon Coast day for their wedding! The boys started off by spending the morning down on the beach, playing games, grilling, and drinking beer, while the ladies were up in the cabin sipping mimosas. It was a very relaxing morning.

Jaws were in the sand as Maggie walked through the beach grass towards Paul at the ceremony. They had a simply beautiful setup for their ceremony, and they said beautiful vows to each other as onlookers walked by on the beach. Afterwards, we danced, toasted, and celebrated Paul and Maggie at the McMenamins Gearhart hotel. It was such a lovely evening!

Paul and Maggie, thank you for including me in such a special weekend. All of the events of the entire weekend were so memorable, and I was honored to be a part of it all. The amount of joy that you two exude as a couple is contagious, and you love each other and others so well. I admire your love and am grateful that I had the opportunity to capture this chapter of your story. xox

Patrick & Stephanie - Portland, OR

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Patrick and Stephanie contacted me 2 short months before their wedding about photos/video. First of all, I LOVE a backyard wedding! There’s always something extra intimate and romantic about it. Secondly, I was inspired by how these two were making lemonade out of lemons when COVID destroyed all of their destination weddings plans in Hawaii. While they didn’t get to bring their loved ones to a tropical island, they brought the tropical island to their backyard in Portland, Oregon.

I think Steph and Patrick could attest, this was actually how it was meant to be. Their wedding day was PERFECT! It started with the good luck charm of rain drizzle, but ended with Kaulu pig, reggae music, and a sunset. Just like Hawaii. Twenty of their closest family and friends gathered to celebrate them, and it was a party! From the intimate ceremony and sharing of vows, to the entertaining toasts, to ending the night with good ole’ fashion karaoke - this “COVID'-19” wedding was one for the books!

While large weddings are fun, I’m not going to lie, I’m looking forward to this new trend of small, intimate celebrations. Stephanie and Patrick, thank you for including me in such an incredibly special day. I adore you guys and am excited to see what life has in store for you two!

Venue: Parent’s backyard (:

Florals: Brenna Burnett Florals
Catering:
Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe
Hair:
Kyla Whiting Hair Design

Makeup: Christina Braun
Wedding Dress:
White Dress Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids Dresses:
Lulus

Scott & Kyla - Chelan, WA

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It's not often you get to be good friends with the competition. However, in this particular industry, it's not totally out of the ordinary. Thankfully I have a very dear photographer friend in Eastern, Washington who is always down to bounce ideas off of each other, compare techniques, ask questions, and in this case - share weddings.
She is with child and due very soon, so she asked if I could take over one of her weddings for her in beautiful Chelan, WA. I am SO thankful for this opportunity, because Scott and Kyla turned out to be some of the most awesome people ever and I now consider them friends.

Scott and Kyla are from Tacoma, WA but opted for a "semi-destination" Chelan wedding for their friends and family to get to on vacation for and get away. They got married at Karma Vineyards, overlooking the valley during the ceremony, and tucked inside a romantic "wine cave" for the reception. It was so lovely!

It was a special family affair, their 2 sons were a huge part of the day, both walking down the aisle with them in the bridal party and even giving toasts! I especially loved how their dinner was a classy rendition of family-style, with the long beautiful dining tables and fine, delicious food being passed around the table. The food, the wine, the toasting, the dessert table, the dancing - I would say the reception was one of my personal favorite parts of the day. It was truly a celebration of love.

Although a close second favorite part of the day was definitely the parting of the skies and the rainbow that appeared as Kyla walked down the aisle towards her new husband. It had been sprinkling throughout the day, but everyone was hopeful it would stop by ceremony time. God even blessed us with a rainbow during the 15 minutes of the day that Scott and Kyla said their actual vows! Right as the guests made their way down to the wine cave, it started raining again, and the rest of the evening was spent all together in the wine cave anyways!

Scott and Kyla, although my friend Hillary would have done such a beautiful job capturing your wedding photos too, I am so, SO thankful that I got to meet you guys and capture this day for you. It was an honor, and I completely adore you two and your boys! Congratulations! 

Nick & Christina

Can everyone just get married at Tsillan Cellars and have epic dance parties like this?!

Christina and Nick's STUNNING Chelan, WA wedding was one of my favorites to date. The details were flawless, dainty but not over-done, the venue was magical, the planning was perfect, and this couple is the definition of couple goals. The way they love is so genuine, and intentional. And can we talk about how gorgeous they are? Please have so many beautiful children you two....

I love how they made a weekend getaway out of their wedding, and got to enjoy time on their lake front property rentals with their family and closest friends all weekend long. It made for a relaxed, laid-back, and incredibly enjoyable setting. What a wonderful way to get married!

Nick and Christina, I cannot thank you enough for choosing me to capture this day for you. It was truly the best day ever, thank you for making me feel so included and truly like a friend, not just the videographer ;) I loved every minute of your day and was completely honored to get to document it all for you. Congratulations, I just love you two!

And because I can never contain myself from snapping a few photos, even while filming a wedding day, here are just a couple stills from their day:
(Nick cracks me up in the group bridal party shots, I had to include those, ha!)

 

Venue: Tsillan Cellars  // https://tsillancellars.com/
Wedding Coordinator: Ellie Haisch  // http://www.elliehaischevents.com/ 
Florals: Fleur de Lis - Owner Lynn Tuttle  // http://lakechelanflowers.com/ 
Photography: Jenn Tai // https://weddingsbyjenn.com/
Videography: RP Imagery // www.rpimagery.com
Catering: Sorrento's  // https://tsillancellars.com/dining/ 
Makeup: Linda Crase  // https://www.facebook.com/lindacrasemakeup.1/ 
Hair: Sarah at Londons Hair Salon , Tacoma WA
Dress: Dolce Bleu - Pronovias  // http://www.dolcebleu.com/
Men's Suits: Men's Warehouse  // https://www.menswearhouse.com/
Welcome Sign/bar signs: Hey Halle, Portland Oregon, Paige Thammavong  // http://www.heyhalle.com/
DJ: Cam Smith