It seems that the creative bar for engagement sessions is continually being pushed further and further as many couples try to plan a shoot that truly showcases their relationship.

Kim and Michael’s engagement session with sweet photographer Corinna Hoffman was no exception. This adorable couple had originally planned an outdoor shoot, as many couples choose, but due to some severe weather, decided to relocate their shoot to the home of Kim’s parents (which is gorgeous by the way!)

Corinna’s creativity really came through in this shoot, and Kim and Michael obviously had a blast participating in all the fun poses and scenes.

We absolutely love the shots where they are making Valentine’s, and the baking scenes in the kitchen!

They did get a tiny weather break and managed to capture some outdoor shots as well.

Enjoy!

Congrats on your engagement, Kim and Michael!

xoxo,

Cassandra

So, I don’t know how I’ve been a Florida girl almost my whole life, and I still haven’t made it down to visit the Florida keys!
Well, these pictures have renewed again my desire to visit this gorgeous part of our state!

Many couples have discovered the beauty of the Florida Keys, and Jade and Aaron were no different. This Alabama couple’s lovely Marathon, FL wedding was shot by Becka and Nate of Studio 222 Photography. The location, the couple, the details, all of it is just beautiful. We love Jade’s stunning bouquet of white roses, white mini callas, and hypericum berries. The girls spiced things up with their orange bouquets, and we love the orange mokara orchids for a tropical feel.

What a beautiful setting and celebration: Jade and Aaron, we wish you all the best in your marriage!

To see more from this beautiful wedding, visit the Studio 222 Photography Blog.

I was so excited when photographer Jess Cumbie told me about these photos. The photos are fantastic of course, but even more than that, I love what they showcase. This is such a simple, sweet wedding, and it goes to show you that an elaborate, expensive production is not necessary for wedding gorgeousness. This adorable, fun-loving couple chose a Disney wedding ceremony in front of a handful of close family and friends. They didn’t have a traditional reception. But they did have some fun details, and they took the time to get some amazing pictures with Jess!

Take a peek!

Teresa and Nelson had such a beautiful wedding day, and it was all captured by the fabulous Scarlett Lillian. Teresa is such a chic bride, and we love all the amazing details she incorporated throughout the day. Her funky color scheme of bright green paired with modern black and white is perfect for the modern Florida bride. And her amazing Manolo Blahnik heels are to die for! Teresa chose her wedding venue as St. Augustine, Florida’s Casa Monica Hotel, and the ceremony was held in the stunning Sultan’s Pavilion, complete with lavish draping and accented with black chandeliers. With such a stylish bride and such fun details, we knew this was a wedding for the Florida Bride’s Blog readers! Enjoy!

Wedding Details:

VENUE: Casa Monica Hotel
COORDINATOR: The Big Event
PHOTOGRAPHER: Scarlett Lillian
FLORIST: Riverside Flowers & Event Design
OFFICIANT: The Rev. Canon Ian Anderson
MAKE UP: Kimtasha Armstrong
CAKE: Avondale Cake Shoppe 904.994.5516
CUPCAKES: Luli’s Cupcakes
DJ: Jacob Towe, Your Event Answer

Congratulations Teresa and Nelson from the Florida Bride’s Blog girls!

Florida Bride’s Blog Vendor Corinna Hoffman sent us these fun fall wedding images.

Stephanie and John were married in October and had some gorgeous fall colors. We still can’t get over the DIY flowers that the bride and her family made, and the fact that the mother of the bride made the wedding cake!

Fun Fact: Another Florida Bride’s Blog Vendor, Stephanie Lynn, was a bridesmaid in this wedding!

Wedding Details:

Ceremony and Reception Location: Embassy Suites, Jacksonville
Photography: Corinna Hoffman
Flowers: Bride, Bride’s Mother and Grandmother
Cake: Bride’s Mother
DJ: Larry Blackburn
Videographer: S&B Wedding Images

Congrats Stephanie and John! What a lovely day, and we wish you both a beautiful marriage.

When I saw this adorable session by Dana Goodson, I just knew I had to share it!!

Between an amazingly hot couple (Jenn and Adam), three outfit changes, and multiple funky Atlantic Beach locations, this shoot is brimming with fun, originality, and sexiness!

Dana Goodson did an awesome job with this session, and Jenn and Adam showed so much personality and love. While they did end with some “traditional” shots on the beach, other locations include Pete’s (a local dive bar), a cigar shop, and the gorgeous One Ocean Hotel.

Enjoy!

Congrats Jenn and Adam! Can’t wait to see your wedding next year!

Hello Lovely  Blog Readers — so sorry the Florida Bride’s Blog girls have been MIA for a few weeks!! Between both Danielle and Cassandra getting sick, craziness at work/jobs/wedding clients, and the holiday rush, we haven’t had as much time for blogging!!

BUT we are back this week with some fun sessions to share and some planning tips, and gearing up for an awesome 2010!!

Photographers, we’re on the lookout for some fun and fresh weddings from this fall — if you have a shoot you think we may like, send a teaser our way!

Brides, if you’re interested in being featured as a Real Florida Bride, send us a recent pic of you and your man, along with some details about your upcoming wedding!

And as always, feel free to email planning questions — we’d love to answer your questions in our Planning 101 series.

Stay tuned!!!

Hello Readers,

The Florida Brides Blog team wanted to wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving week!

We will be back the following week with lots of fun stuff to share!

Have a great time with your spouse, family, and loved ones and thank God for your many blessings!

Gobble Gobble, and don’t eat to much!

Love, Danielle and Cassandra

Tiffany and Josh were married on September 26, 2009. This bright, cheerful, fun, and lively wedding was shot by Brooke Images. This couple is seriously, to gorgeous for words, WOW!! They have to be models, what a stunning bride and a handsome groom! Best wishes to Tiffany and Josh!

Wedding venue : Casa Marina Jacksonville Beach FL

Wedding dress and Bridesmaid dresses : Davids Bridal

Cake : Cinotti’s Bakery

DJ : Jerry Blankenship

We love Brooke Images over here at Florida Brides Blog and they always seem the have the best clients! When I saw Ashley from Brooke Images post Jeff and Brooke’s Engagement session shoot around St. Augustine, I knew I had to share it with you all! This couple is gorgeous, they are so happily in love! They are getting married in March at the Casa Marina in Jacksonville, we will be sure to show their wedding day when the times comes!

Adina and Rudy were married in Jacksonville, Fl in the San Marco area! Adina has style, and did a great job with her wedding! We love everything about this wedding! It is tres chic and just too cute!

Dana Goodson Photography shot this bright, cheerful, and cute wedding!

The Brides in this photo shoot are just lovely! The Studio 516 Photography by Natasja are just so darling!

We just had to share these adorable photos with you all!

This gorgeous Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida wedding was shot by Florida Bride’s Blog Vendor Corinna Hoffman!

We love the elegance and simple beauty of this celebration. The bride’s bouquet of white, creamy roses and simple calla lilies provides a perfect foil to the bridesmaids’ burgundy color scheme.

Also, be sure to check out the reception pictures at the end. In addition to lots of fun dancing, this party had some awesome draping and lighting!!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony Venue: Palms Presbyterian Church
Reception Venue: Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
Hair and Makeup: Nancy Morrow, Albert Paul’s Salon at Sawgrass
Wedding Dress: Love, A Bridal Boutique
Florist: Wilson’s Limited, Inc.
Cake: Linda Weeks
Music: The Faze Band
Videographer: Turner Classic Weddings

Congratulations, Megan and Dan! We wish you all the best.

Madeline and Patrick were breathtaking at their  Carillon Beach Wedding. The one and only Vue Photography shot this amazing wedding! It is over the top and just out of this world! Love it! With flowers by NouveauFlowers and a delicious cake by  Confections on the Coast.

One of our favorite Florida Brides Vendors, Candice K Photography shot these beautiful Bridal photos of a Bride Brittany. She is georgeous and the photos are gorgeous!

If you have not noticed, it is Engagement Season in FLORIDA!

Lots of girls in the state of Florida get engaged to over the summer months and they are all taking their engagement sessions with the amazing Florida Photographers out there!

Reason why, we have SO many real enagement shoots to share with all you readers!
This adorable shoot was shot by one of the Florida Brides Blog Vendors, Kallima Photography! We love them!
Shannon and Rob are SO darling, check them out!

This adorable Engagement Session of Nora and Kelly was shot by one of the Florida Brides Blog Vendors, Stephanie Lynn Photography! We just love this cute couple!

Well, with the close of the month of September, the time has come for us to announce a winner for the Custom Aisle Runner Contest!

After reading all of the comments, Liz Rine has chosen the winner.

And her name is…

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Haley!!!

Haley wrote, “Liz’s custom aisle runner would be a beautiful compliment to our ceremony. We are getting married outside at a yacht club in Florida and our ceremony will be overlooking the water. My colors are navy blue and grass green and an aisle runner would tie in with my natural/nautical theme (nautical b/c me and my fiancee love to go boating). I would want the aisle runner to tie into the theme as resembling the sails on a sailboat with navy blue lettering and cream background with my personally designed monogram.”

Liz is super excited about working with a nautical theme, so she can’t wait to get started on this runner! Congrats, Haley! Please send us a quick email at cassandra@floridabridesblog.com and we’ll get you all set up with Liz.

Thanks again to all of you fabulous brides who participated in the contest. Your weddings sound like they are going to be simply gorgeous, filled with amazing colors and details. And, for those of you who didn’t win, be watching your inbox over the next few days. Liz has a special offer just for you that we’ll be sending your way soon.

Have an amazing weekend everyone!! We’ll leave you with a few more pictures of Liz’s lovely work!

xoxo,

Cassandra

Remember our fabulous Custom Aisle Runner Giveaway? So many of you participated and we are thrilled with the response!

Well, Liz Rine, owner of Couture Wedding, has read ALL of your comments, and has chosen a winner! We’ll be announcing that winner tomorrow, right here on the blog.

So stay tuned!!

I L-O-V-E the rocker edge of this cute couple. Their engagement session was shot by 13:13 wedding photography in South Florida!