Real Weddings: Kim and Nick Manson

Reliving the beautiful wedding day of my magnificent couples is always such a highlight and treat for me.
I've always been such a huge advocate for excellent photo and video documentation, and I think you will see why-
Your photos and video will be the one tangible memory you and your loved ones will have from that exquisite day.
Relive the happiness, the tears of joy, the gleaming sunshine, the party in all it's glory and perhaps, most importantly, relive the love...
Kim and Nick Manson had all of that on April 4, 2009, and I so enjoyed reliving this day with this beautiful slide show as compiled by their renowned photographer, Garrett Nudd and his lovely wife Joy.

The "dream team" on hand:

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Mary
Lake Mary Events Center
Flowers of Winter Park- Jay Casiano
Arthur's Catering- Charlie Putney
BBJ Linen- Rashida Erskine
Blush Paperie- Michele Lowery Davis
Garrett Nudd Photography
Jeffrey Stoner Video
The Leonard Brothers Band
Anna Cakes- Anna Hightower
American Audio Visual/Lighting- Tommy Hart
PKS Rentals
Plumb Fun Photo Booth
Knockout Artistry Makeup- Natalie Malony
Hair- Dale Dees
A Hitch in Time- Horse & Wagon
Mount Dora Trolley

Sneak Peek Snapshots!

So....FINALLY! We E-Ladies sucked it up and had new "head shots" done. This is a painful and arduous process for me, but thanks to Abby Liga with Liga Photography, all went well. She even went out to Sarasota to photograph Nancy {and her boys: How sweet!} and then got a hold of me, Brittany and Jessy.

After reviewing the hundreds of images, I just threw my hands up and asked Abby to select for us. Personally preferring the candids for myself, I think Abby did a superb job. She and Natalie with Knockout Artistry really helped us feel at ease. {That champagne helped a little too!} We hung out in our very own neighborhood, just outside the office in Winter Park.

This is all we have right now, but you can check the website soon for our re-vamped logo and "About Us" page for the final selection!

Can you tell which one is my favorite??? Why, just check the header to this very blog!!

Real Weddings: Monique and Ryan

Elegant, ethereal, romantic...

Looking back over Monique Levy and Ryan Judge's wedding day all of those words come to mind.

As Ryan was studying and training out of state, I naturally worked very closely with Monique. On very fortunate occasions, for me anyways, her mother Michelle tagged along for the planning ride. What a beautiful and special relationship they have. It was plainly clear to me where Monique gets her drive, her beauty and her confidence. Michelle Levy is such a strong and dedicated woman and mother.

Monique has such a beautiful soul. Terri and I constantly talked about her, almost in awe, at her demeanor.

To start, she's brilliant! We think she will single-handedly find the cure for Alzheimer's. She is so dedicated and talented with her work, we felt so humbled to work side by side with her.

Because her work schedule was so demanding, coupled by the fact that she lived in Lakeland, meetings and appointments became wedding planning missions.

We would ask for a day--she would give us a day. A full day later, we were beginning to build a very formidable vendor team.

The wedding was held at the grand Rosen's Shingle Creek. Look at the amazing architecture!

When my clients are natural beauties, I grow concerned over the intended wedding-day makeup. Natalie with Knockout Artistry simply *knocked* this one out of the park. Monique looked incredibly stunning; just look at those eyes!!!

Responsible for that ethereal and elegant look was the one and only Jesus Rodriguez and Chris Guglio with Raining Roses.

Damon Tucci, as I have grown quite accustomed to, captured these wonderful images of Monique and Ryan's day. My particular favorites: that close-up of Monique and the way Ryan is looking at her during their first dance which was played by their DJ, Michael Fabbiani with Above and Beyond Entertainment.

The couple have since relocated and started their married lives...

Dear Monique and Ryan,

Good luck and good love!

xoxoxo