Fort Walton Beach Weddings

Jennifer + Jimmy // Beasley Park Wedding

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

Navarre Weddings

Jennifer + Jeff // 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal

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

Destin Weddings

Lolita + Darian // Emerald Grande Private Beach Ceremony

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

Miramar Beach Weddings

Rami + Andy // Royal Palm Grille Wedding

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

30A Weddings,Santa Rosa Beach Weddings

Deena + Jeffrey // 30A Elopement Ceremony

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

Navarre Weddings

Ali + Deven // Navarre Beach Marine Park Wedding

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

Navarre Weddings

Cheyenne + Stephen // Navarre Wedding House

I know a lot of couples will stress about rainy weather on their beach wedding day, but Cheyenne and Stephen were quite the opposite. The radar was looking iffy, but they both said “Well, we got engaged in the rain so we can get married in the rain!” Their calmness was rewarded and the rain held off until later in their reception. Plus during their ceremony, the skies were full of beautiful, dramatic cloud coverage that kept it from being too hot on the beach.

Cheyenne and Stephen booked a 6 hour package with me which gave us plenty of time to capture lots of footage of them getting ready at the Navarre Wedding House, their ceremony just a short walk away at beach access 37A, and their reception back at the wedding house.

Their wedding day had a couple firsts for me:
1. Unity Branding – I’ve filmed many different unity ceremonies (sand, candles, knot tying, etc) but this was my first branding!
2. Flower Grannies – I think these were my first flower grannies…either way, what a cute way to include grandparents in the ceremony!

This was such a great wedding day for such a wonderful couple. Congrats Cheyenne and Stephen!!

Venue: Navarre Wedding House
Photographer: Christina Griffith Photography
Coordinator: Amore Beach Weddings

Destin Weddings

Shyla + Derek // Sweet Southern Destin Wedding

I hope you’re ready for a good ol’ fashioned sweet, southern wedding day! Shyla and Derek’s wedding took me back to my Tennessee videography years. They were just the nicest family; everyone was so warm and welcoming. No pressure, no stress, all smiles all around. Shyla’s mom had booked my Wedding Plus Package for her daughter’s wedding day, and they chose to use that 2 hours of coverage to capture Shyla getting ready, her first look with Derek and their ceremony at Henderson Beach State Park.

Ceremony Venue: Henderson Beach State Park

Coordinator: Sugar Beach Weddings

Photographer: Rosie Highers Photography

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