by Colleen | Feb 1, 2014 | Blog
We want your Key West wedding to be enjoyable and stress free. After all, you are choosing to have a tropical, island wedding. Hopefully, your friends and family will join in the fun! Nicole and Ron, along with their friends, had a great time on the beach and...
by Colleen | Jan 15, 2014 | Blog
Another year passes and here we are in 2014. Helpful local advice is a big part of our service. After all, we will spend about 1-2 hours together for your wedding but you will be in Key West for days. We want to be sure you enjoy your island honeymoon. Choosing a...
by Colleen | Jun 24, 2013 | Blog
Ivo and Mary-Ann, along with their 3 young sons, celebrated 15 years of marriage with a vow renewal ceremony on the beach. Vow renewals are a perfect opportunity for family photos. Also, I like to include the children in the ceremony. Ivo and Mary-Ann read the Sand...
by Colleen | Jun 19, 2013 | Blog
Yvonne and Edwin celebrated 25 years of marriage by renewing their vows at Smathers beach in Key West. They flew from Michigan to Fort Lauderdale and enjoyed a leisurely drive through the Florida Keys. During their beach ceremony they recited personal words to each...
by Colleen | May 3, 2013 | Blog
A Morning Beach Wedding Gary typically spends about 45 minutes taking posed photos after the ceremony. Most shots are of the bride and groom together but he also takes a few solos. Since the groom doesn’t have a bouquet to hold, we give him a palm tree. This...
by Colleen | Apr 27, 2013 | Blog
I love performing wedding ceremonies. Gazing into happy, sometimes nervous faces. There may be laughter and some tears. Perhaps a little trembling. The best moment is when I pronounce them “husband and wife”. The tension melts away. There’s a...
by Colleen | Apr 23, 2013 | Blog
Darryea and Rick arrived in Key West on a Carnival Cruise. Their simple wedding took place in the shade of a palm tree at Smather’s beach. The groom’s shirt was blue. The bride’s bouquet included light blue hydrangea and dark blue delphinium....
by Colleen | Apr 11, 2013 | Blog
We pay a lot of attention to the bride’s wedding dress. What about the groom? Many guys are reluctant to wear color but I think it looks great. Especially for a beach wedding. Sure, you can play it safe with khaki pants and a white shirt but why not add a...
by Colleen | Apr 5, 2013 | Blog
The Conch Republic Independence Celebration is at the end of this month. It’s a 10 day festival with lots of fun events for Key West locals and visitors. The Bloody Battle is one of the highlights. Be sure to bring a raincoat or watch from a safe distance....
by Colleen | Mar 30, 2013 | Blog
I love working with Gary. He is a great photographer and works hard to capture special moments for our wedding couples. Also his laid back personality really makes them feel at ease. Which is important for good photos. Oh, and he’s a wonderful...