Wedding Wish-List Wednesday: Christmas Wedding

As anyone who knows me will tell you, I am a HUGE fan of Christmas!  I love it, absolutely love it.  The trees (I only get a REAL tree, thank you very much), the ornaments, the wreaths, the mistletoe, the carols...sleigh rides, hot chocolate, holiday lights, Santa Claus, greeting cards, nativities...  Oh my goodness, the list could go on.

And yet, I still have not managed to photograph a Christmas themed wedding.

This is just shameful.  I don't know how this has slipped through the cracks.

So today, I raided my Pinterest board and I thought I'd share a few (a VERY few) of my favorite ideas for Christmas weddings, and maybe one of these days some lucky bride will find me and we'll say, 'Oo, Christmas!  Isn't Christmas the best?' and we'll have way too much fun.

Try a cozy, warm, inviting setting.

Maybe with a gazebo:

 (photo courtesy of Brett Gross)

With a beautiful holiday-inspired bouquet:

And as I said, I do love ornaments!

So why not combine the ideas and use a bouquet MADE out of ornaments?!

There's some beautiful ways you can do your settings as well:

Or try this one:

(photo courtesy of Belle Photography)

And I am absolutely LOVING these holiday jars!

And then there's this truly amazing wedding cake:
(I mean, I don't think you could get any more perfect than that...)

And have some chocolate-covered strawberries as well!  Christmas is definitely the time for sweets.

And sip champagne from these awesome flutes!

I do love winter wedding themes:

And I can't quite decide WHICH of these I like best!

Or, ya know...you can just go all-out luxury and elegance to create a winter wonderland dripping in light and frost and magic:

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Wedding Wish-List Wednesday: Eau Balm Beach Resort

"Intimate or lavish, quiet or festive -- perfect for an intimate wedding reception or a glistening ceremony..."

That is what today's Wish-List wedding venue boasts for their brides.

Florida's stunning and luxurious Eau Palm Beach Resort has it all, from three exquisite ballrooms to private ocean cabanas.

(photo courtesy of Eau Balm Beach Resort)

There's the magnificent Grand Ballroom, with its SIX Austrian crystal chandeliers -- absolutely perfect for a glittering reception to celebrate your special day on a grand scale.

Bring a little more intimacy into your celebration by choosing the smaller Plaza Ballroom.  Smaller, yes, but just as gorgeous.

Of course, this is Florida, and what Florida wedding would be complete without an ocean-front view?  To that end, Eau Palm Beach has their Ocean Ballroom -- with an oceanfront terrace looking out on the beautiful Atlantic.

If you really want to get into the beach feeling -- without that pesky sand getting everywhere -- Eau's beachfront cabanas provide a great space for an intimate and memorable wedding.  Or get married in the beautiful courtyard, with the beautiful tranquility pool.

Whatever your pleasure, Eau Palm Beach will help you customize your wedding to perfection!

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Today's Wish-List

As this is a holiday weekend, I shall dispense with the usual Wedding Wish-List Wednesday.

Instead, I would wish for joy to all for this Thanksgiving.  May it be a day filled with love, laughter, and family.  This is the start of a joyous season of giving, and I hope that people will take it as such.  The holiday season is honestly my favorite time of year.  And I love that it begins with a day in which we express gratitude.

I would also wish for safety for everyone traveling.  No one wants to spend their holiday in the hospital, guys!  Be courteous and cautious on the road, and remember that everyone just wants to get to their families.  Spread the love, this day should be all-encompassing.

And, in the spirit of the season, I would like to express my own gratitude.  I have so many gifts and blessings in my life.  I am surrounded by loving friends who have become like family to me.  I have a fabulous family!  And I miss them often, I don't get to see them nearly as often as I'd like.  I have a job I love, a good home, and food on the table.  I am healthy, I am happy, and I have many opportunities to do new things and enrich my life.

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving, my friends?  And what do you wish?  Please share.

Black Friday Sale!

Truth be told, it's been a long while since I've gotten into Black Friday.  I used to get up with my little sister at 4 in the morning to head over to Michael's and buy crafty things.  But that was a long time ago, and without having my sister close by -- and therefore no one to motivate me to shop -- it was something I just stopped doing.  Still, I figure I can revitalize this holiday tradition in my own business.

To that end, I would like to announce my FIRST-EVER Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale!

So, how does it work?

First, head over to my WEBSITE!  Then choose your favorite Wedding Photography Collection.

Simply contact me using the contact form on the website, and tell me you would like to take advantage of your Black Friday deal!  We'll book your wedding and voila!  You're good to go.

If you prefer the Cyber Monday deal, let me know!  You get a free beautiful canvas print (and yes, that is an additional canvas print for collections which already include one) of your favorite portrait from any of your sessions -- engagement, bridal, or wedding.

Come and book your wedding today and take advantage of this first-ever Black Friday sale!

Wedding Wish-List Wednesday: Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Luxurious.  Elegant.  Sophisticated.  Classic.

The Waldorf Astoria has been synonymous with elegance and culture for nearly a century.  When I think of the Waldorf Astoria, I think of Ginger Rogers and Cole Porter.  (And I'm a sucker for a classic film, especially if it involves Fred Astaire and the fabulous Ginger.)

So it's no wonder I'd love to take on a wedding at Orlando's incarnation of the famed Manhattan resort.

(photos courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Orlando)

Whether you're planning a small, intimate ceremony or a grand wedding gala, this place will ensure you have a wedding in style and sophistication.

Naturally, I am always in favor of hosting an elegant wedding in an equally elegant ballroom.  The Grand Ballroom, therefore, is absolutely perfect!  Gorgeous chandeliers and soft decor, designed with versatility in mind so it can be transformed into your perfect wedding vision.

If you prefer an outdoor wedding, you can try the Waldorf Promenade -- a beautiful terrace with views of their amazing pool and golf course -- or, better yet, their Signature Island -- a private island with sweeping panoramic views that is perfect for a sunset wedding.

Can't decide?  Combine both indoor and outdoor with the Central Park Ballroom and Central Park Gardens.  This is what the Waldorf has to say of its newest addition for brides: "This new wedding venue is your own personal, private oasis -- featuring lush gardens and a covered pergola perfect for your ceremony and cocktail hour, adjacent to the lavishly tented ballroom for your reception."

So, which option would you choose?

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Just Like Sisters

I really like it when models can get along together so well.  These two were a part of a large photo shoot, and you would almost think they were sisters!

I did spend more of my time doing individuals of them, as you'll see here and in a later post, but I could not resist the adorable way they looked together.

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Wedding Wish-List Wednesday: Alfred Angelo Gowns

As an avid Disney Weddings fan, I am always looking for more ways to incorporate Disney themes.

One thing I always love about a wedding is bridal fashion.  A wedding day is the one day in her life a woman gets to truly feel like a princess!  And she should have the stunning gown to match.

I can't think of a better designer to do that than the famed Alfred Angelo -- known specifically for creating uniquely beautiful bridal gowns fashioned after the Disney princesses.

(photos courtesy of Alfred Angelo)
 
My particular wish is to photograph brides wearing these elegant gowns, embracing their princess side.

Try a soft, innocent look like Snow White:

Or let yourself feel wild and free as Rapunzel:

Be awoken by your Prince Charming with the magic of true love's first kiss, a Sleeping Beauty:

Go down the Bayou with Tiana:

Or under the sea with Ariel:

Discover a whole new world with Jasmine on a magic carpet:

Have a romantic garden wedding in a gown reminiscent of Belle:

And of course, there's my personal favorite...Cinderella.  You just cannot beat Cinderella for true love, elegance, and sweetness:

There will soon be a Frozen line out as well, and who doesn't want to have a winter-themed wedding as Elsa!  It's every girl's dream right now.

Any one of these exquisite fairy-tale gowns would be a dream come true.

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