Every sunrise is a chance to fall in love all over again…
Kacy and Ben had an intimate sunrise wedding ceremony. Sunrise ceremonies are the perfect way to have a private, romantic ceremony on a public beach.
Coordinator: The Wedding Shop
Ofiiciant: Minister Mary
Move over unity sand, and make way for the unity shot! Delaney and Noah got married on the Grand Lawn at The Henderson and their post-vows unity shot was the perfect way to kick off their reception. It’s a great feeling to capture a couple’s wedding day when you know they are absolutely perfect for each other. Congrats Delaney and Noah!
Coordinator: Forever I Do Weddings
Venue: Henderson Beach Respot
New Ceremony Achievement Unlocked: Secret Handshake! It seriously might be the cutest way ever to end a ceremony. Jennifer and Jimmy are one of those couples that just make you smile. And I loved how bashful her son was when walking Jennifer down the aisle and presenting her to be married. I have preteen and teenage sons so stuff like that always puts me in the feels. Plus his reaction to their kiss was golden. Their blue wedding palette put together by Barefoot Weddings matched the July evening sky and gulf coast waters perfectly. Congrats Jennifer and Jimmy!
Coordinator: Barefoot Weddings
Beach: John Beasley Park
Jennifer and Jeff had the cutest vow renewal ceremony in Navarre Beach. Tropical Beach Weddings transformed the beach into the perfect spot to celebrate this adorable couples’ 25th anniversary. I was mildly obsessed with the cloud coverage over Jennifer as she walked towards the ceremony so I couldn’t help myself and had to zoom out to capture that gorgeous sky. Congrats Jennifer and Jeff!
Coordinator: Tropical Beach Weddings
Beach: Navarre Beach Marine Park
One of the things I love about Emerald Grande is you have the choice of a doing a ceremony on one of their gorgeous decks or on their private beach. While the decks are a great way to get that beach vibe without getting sand, well, everywhere, their private beach is one of my favorite spots. I think it’s such a cool experience for your guests to get to ride a private boat shuttle to your ceremony location. It’s like a wedding and an excursion all in one! Lolita and Darian had their sunset ceremony, surrounded by family and friends, on the private beach. It was the perfect backdrop for them to share their I Do’s.
Coordinator: Forever I Do Weddings
Venue: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
Saying Rami and Andy are a chill couple is an understatement. They were the most relaxed, laid back, go with the flow couple that I’ve probably ever filmed. And their awesome vibes made their wedding ceremony such a pleasure to film. It was an overcast day in Miramar Beach, which made Rami’s dress and Andy’s jacket match the beach and sea perfectly. Here’s to beautiful weddings for perfect couples!
Coordinator: Island Sands Beach Weddings
Venue: The Venue at Royal Palm Grille
Photographer: Kelsey Alex Photography
When I got the beach to film Deena and Jeffrey’s elopement ceremony, there were huge sea turtles on a sandbar near the shore. They were doing nature’s “thang”, and the lifeguards said they’d been been there all day. I’d never been that close to sea turtles that large in the wild before so it was definitely a cool experience.
And then it was time for the wedding! Deena and Jeffrey’s kids joined them for a little elopement ceremony on the beach in 30A. I always like the vibes at elopements; there’s no pressure, and it’s so calm and happy and chill.
Coordinator: Forever I Do Weddings
Beach: Van Ness Butler, Jr. Regional Access, 30A
I filmed another gorgeous Forever I Do Weddings ceremony! Mabel & Hector had a romantic sunset ceremony on the beach at The Henderson. I’m still working on learning Spanish but even without knowing the language, you can tell these two are crazy about each other. ¡Felicidades Mabel y Héctor!
Coordinator: Forever I Do Weddings
Venue: Henderson Beach Resort
When we arrived to set up to film Ali and Deven’s wedding day, we met them on the beach. They had already done a first look and had made their way down there to check out their ceremony setup.
A lot of couples don’t get a chance to really take in all of their ceremony decor because by the time they get there, the guests are sitting and the ceremony is starting. If you’re doing a first look, I highly suggest also setting aside time to do this. It was really sweet seeing Ali and Deven’s excited reactions to their decor, including their seriously epic sand castle.
These two were so fun and so funny. Well, I should say these 3 because their doggo Ellie was a feature of the wedding day. She walked Deven down the aisle, helped inspire the cake decoration, and had her own signature cocktail.
Congratulations Ali and Deven (and Ellie)!
Photography: Lauren Kay Photography
Coordinator: Leather and Lace Wedding Co
Sandcastle Art: Dan Castles
Catering: Manny’s Mexican Grill
Hair & Makeup: Destin Mobile Makeup Box
Elopements have a special place in my heart. They’re so quiet and intimate and easy going. And when you hire a videographer to capture your elopement, you can share your ceremony with everyone! Congrats Abbie and Matthew!
Coordinator: Forever I Do Weddings
Hair: Magnolia Salon
Beach: Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach