Powel Crosley Wedding Photography | Amanda + Brad

Okay so it was high time that I had a wedding party all stack on top of each other for a group photo. I mean, I was beginning to wonder what the wedding world was coming to! πŸ˜‰ But for Amanda and Brad’s Powel Crosley wedding, wedding party dogpiles was just their version of getting this party started. What an awesome event filled with amazing vendors and artists. See below for the full list, and be sure to dive below that to see just what all the partying was about. πŸ™‚ And it would be tough to overstate how incredible Christi and her team from Winsor Event Studio was on their beautiful wedding day. I don’t like to point fingers, but THOSE girls know what they’re doing [imaginary finger pointed squarely at Christi]. πŸ˜‰

This VERY talented vendor team included:
EVENT COORDINATOR: Winsor Event Studio, Christi Winsor
CEREMONY/RECEPTION VENUE: The Powel Crosley Estate
FLORIST: Andrea Layne Floral Design
CATERING: Delectables Fine Catering
LINENS: Connie Duglin Specialty Linens
DJ: Grant Hemond and Associates
BRIDE’S GOWN: Casablanca Bridal
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: WToo Dresses
TRANSPORTATION: Clearwater Jolly Trolley
TENT: US Tents
CAKE: Publix BakeryΒ 

 


What can I say, this wedding party was awesome. πŸ™‚
Amanda’s wedding details were absolutely stunning. I love how perfectly matched each and every detail and color was to her venue and to the style and age of the venue. Stunning.
Her sisters and bridesmaids were on hand to keep the laughs coming and make the entire process so fun and photogenic. πŸ™‚
The Crosley Mansion is full of gorgeous locations and lighting, plenty of great spots to shoot portraits, details and groups together.
Julie once again was on hand to rock out with the guys. Always love her images and the moments she captures.
Amanda and Brad had a First Look. I just love how these images turned out. They’re so cute together and I just loved being able to see them view each other privately for the first time, prior to the wedding. It was perfect.
The bridesmaids were STUNNING. That is all. πŸ˜‰
Their ceremony off the back of the mansion was funny, romantic and emotional all in one. We loved it, and it afforded plenty of great photo ops throughout.
I’ve likely mentioned it before but this one one of my other favorite moments at a wedding–when the bride and groom have JUST been announced as husband and wife and they make their way down the isle with all of their guests and friends/family beaming, yelling, smiling, shouting, laughing at and with them. It’s truly a great moment that I’m always ready for, and the bride and groom are often so caught up in the excitement of the moment that they completely forget that the cameras are even there. Love it.
Stunning photo opportunities in front of the mansion as well. Love these banyans.
Lol
Amanda went inside for a quick retouch before being announced for her reception
Their reception details were fantastic. Subtle nautical theme and lots of great vintage pieces coupled with the perfect pairing of table floral arrangements.

Yes they first met at Publix and yes it’s as cute as it looks. πŸ˜‰
BEAUTIFUL cake, yes made by Publix.
We planned on snapping a few sunset photos before we departed at the end of the evening. The wedding party was just too fun to be excluded so slowly they all came out from the dance floor and piled onto the couch with Amanda and Brad. Such a wonderful group, so many smiling faces. I was honored to have been there with you all!

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Sandpearl Hotel Wedding Photography | Natalie + Bertrand

Another simply stunning event at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach, coordinated by the ΓΌber talented team of event coordinators at Event Design in Tampa (a HUGE tip of the hat to this always top-notch team). And a tremendous thank you to the rest of the vendors who helped make this event as successful as it was. Natalie + Bertrand, you’re both TOPS in our book. πŸ™‚ Drop below the break for more details from their special day.


Natalie just after prep at her home in Tampa, FL. I saw this small dock just outside their front door on the lake they live on and conceptualized this shot on the way in. So happy with how it turned out. πŸ™‚

Some of Natalie’s beautiful details from her wedding day. The touch of red throughout the day, as well as the photo broach on her bouquet, is her way of incorporating the spirit of her late younger brother. So touching, such an emotional and beautiful day.
Loved capturing these images of Natalie’s prep as she got into her gown. Thank you Julie for your incredible eye and for being there to get all of the other gorgeous angles with me.
Natalie truly rocked these. I mean c’mon… πŸ™‚
A few more from on the dock at the other side of her yard by their lake. It was so warm that day but you’d never know it, Natalie simply glowed.
The beautiful Jrs, flower girl and ring bearer. πŸ™‚
Julie absolutely nailed these portraits of Bertrand. They were such a fun group. Did anyone spot Philip Seymour Hoffman?? πŸ˜‰
Natalie on her way to the ceremony, getting out of the limo. Stunning frames once again captured by Julie as I was shooting the wedding party coming down the isle inside of the church.

The gorgeous new couple now husband and wife! Love it when the bride literally leaves the ground during their first kiss. πŸ™‚
Natalie had requested that we take a few moments to capture a few frames of the two of them that incorporated the Rolls Royce limo they had hired for their day. I was happy to oblige, loved how they turned out. πŸ™‚ Thanks to the Sandpearl valet crew for working around us for these photos at the front entrance of the hotel.

Then it was time for a few more pics of the wedding party before everyone enjoyed their cocktail hour on the Gulf Lawn outside the Sandpearl Hotel.
Gorgeous bridal party.
Loving friends. πŸ™‚ Great group, just awesome.
A few details inside the Sandpearl Hunter Ballroom before guests arrived. Thank you again to Julie and to Emily for their stunning photos of this ballroom while guests were outside enjoying their cocktails and while I was working with Natalie + Bertrand and their wedding party. πŸ™‚
A few toasts after the grand entrance and then Natalie + Bertrand were literally off and RUNNING back to the beach for more photos before sunset and last light! LOVE these running pics and love their mutual enthusiasm for more photos on their wedding day! πŸ™‚
Getting out to the beach just in the nick of time!
The stunning, loving, passionate couple. I’m in love with these pics from the beach just before sunset. So fun, so soft, so comfortable. Everything I want from a scene and a couple for their bride + groom photos.
Yeah we swooned too when we saw how loving they were with each other…
And then we were off again back to the ballroom!
I’ve said it before but the Father/Daughter dance is one of my favorite moments at a wedding. Probably because I have my own little future-bride on my hands. Gets me every time.
Having a little fun with the cake cutting before we departed for the evening!

Thank you again to Jennifer from Event Design and to all of the talented and wonderful staff at the Sandpearl Resort for making Natalie + Bertrand’s wedding a resounding success!!!

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