The Weather Channel Crashed a Wedding! : Taylor and Austin : Destin Florida

Taylor and Austin's wedding is one definitely for the history books! It is not every weekend that The Weather Channel crashes a wedding. This in fact, was the very first wedding they crashed and it was an amazing experience to be a part of. We found out just weeks before the wedding that the couple had been picked out of hundreds of others. This laid back duo are huge fans of the weather channel, Taylor is even studying full time to be a meteorologist. And when they are not hitting the books for their education, they are both full time Paramedics, helping people everyday.

The morning of the wedding, all the wedding vendors had the opportunity to be interviewed on LIVE on The Weather Channel in their show called Weekend Recharge. We were asked about their field of work in the wedding industry and how the weather can effect how we handle a wedding day. Needless to say, I was absolutely nervous but once it began, I did my best to whiz right through it. I'm pretty sure my nerves showed, but in the end, knowing I am not great at being on the spot, everything went pretty well. The Weekend Recharge

Below is a super cute little film produced by The Weather Channel of Taylor and Austin talking about their everyday lives, how they met, and the excitement leading up to their wedding day. Below that see just a few of the highlights I captured during from their wedding! And a huge thank you to Desiree Gardner for being a second photographer capturing the Groom and Groomsman preparations as well as being another camera for the ceremony!

 

Wedding Venue : Surfside Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida
Reception Venue and Catering : Royal Palm Grille Private Event Room, Executive Chef Mark Hall
Wedding Coordinator : Island Sands Beach Wedding
Cake : Kim's Cakes
Hair and Makeup : A Grand Occasion Wedding Artistry
Officiant and DJ Entertainment : DJ Diamond Dan

Mr. & Mrs. Poland : Destin, Florida : Beach Wedding

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Jody and Jeremy had a September wedding that dreams are made of! The wind was calm, the temperature was cool, and the sunset was AMAZING! They chose a wonderful beach house in Destin, Florida with a backyard that doubled as their dance floor and dining. It was the perfect mix of sand between your toes and backyard fun!

One of the most special parts of this day was the beautiful flower girl, Jeremy's daughter. She stood up with them as they became a family. Jody shared some very special words with her that brought tears to Jeremy as he witnessed his two loves build on their bond together.

Another special moment included a first look between Jody and her grandparents. Seeing this sweet moment in person was so sweet! It was as if her grandparents saw their little girl, turn into a grown princess in an instant. The love is strong between this family!

Jody and Jeremy, thank you for inviting me into your special day to capture these memories for you! I see nothing but great things in your future.

Decor and Coordination : Island Sands Beach Weddings
Catering : Royal Palm Grille
Officiate : Pastor Neil Spencer
Videographer : Silver Shade Studios
Cake : Kim's Cakes

Robyn and Cole : Surfisde Resort Wedding : Destin, Florida

In the weeks leading up to Robyn and Cole's wedding I felt so much excitement the couple had about their wedding. Robyn would message me on Instagram saying "hello" and sharing the upcoming events for the big day! I knew without a doubt, this would be a such a fun couple to work with on their wedding day. But what I didn't know yet, was how absolutely GORGEOUS Robyn would be on her wedding day.

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For this couple, having a beach wedding was never a question "Cole and I have always had a love for the beach. We love being on the water. Being at the beach is so relaxing, and we love the atmosphere. We thought a beach wedding would be a perfect fit for us! One day we hope we are able to move to the water and start a new life there!"

She admits that the beginning stages of planning a destination wedding was stressful but once she found Surfside Resort as a venue, everything began to fall in to place. "At first I had no idea where to start. I did research on beach weddings, and tons of places popped up in my searches. I was overwhelmed and didn't really know what was best. So, I messaged a girl I went to school with that had recently got married at Surfside Resort. She talked highly of the place and Nicki!  I looked it up and noticed it was top rated one of the best places to get married, and the reviews were awesome. Best decision ever! I couldn't of picked a better place for our wedding!

She went on further to compliment Nicki, of Island Sands Beach Weddings as the planner and coordinator for the big day, "I could go on and on about Nicki! She is absolutely phenomenal! I could tell she loves what she does for a living. She is very caring and goes out of her way to make sure that your day is everything you dreamed of and more. I was so excited to finally meet Nicki. I swear I think I hugged her a million times on the day of the wedding . It was nothing short of perfect! My heart was so overwhelmed of joy. I love her dearly! She holds a special place in my heart for making my dream wedding come true."

Robyn, Cole and I began as strangers on their wedding day besides a few phone calls and messages but I think we left that day as friends. Of course since Robyn was so open about her planning process and review of the day, I couldn't help but ask why she chose me as her photographer. Her response nearly brought me to tears. " I loved your style! Nicki gave me many options but you stood out the most to me. The way you capture images is so beautiful. You capture all the precious moments that every bride wants to look back on. You also made it super fun, so I was so happy to have you with us on our special day! You will also always have a special place in our heart. You gave us gorgeous pictures that we will cherish for a lifetime!"

Thank you Robyn and Cole, as well as Nicki for a wonderful day!

Officiate: David Gardiner
Arbor Flowers: Bloom Girl
Cake: Kim's Cakes
Hair: Lenni Kelner
Bouquets/Boutonnieres: Islands Sands Beach Weddings
Catering: Royal Palm Grille