Yianni and Elizabeth Wedding

I photographed Yianni and Elizabeth's wedding last Saturday at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront and their reception at the Eau Gallie Civic Center in Melbourne, Florida. I am IN LOVE with Elizabeth's dress (the whole thing but especially the back) and really enjoyed the Greek traditions of Yianni's family during the celebration. Seriously, I have never seen that much food at any reception and Elizabeth's friend and neighbor did a beautiful job decorating the large room herself. Every table had a unique but coordinating center piece, Greek influences everywhere and did I mention crazy amounts of baked goods? I took some pastry home and it was fabulous.

Almost dress time....

This sweetie is actually my daughter's friend from school...

Yianni and Elizabeth are always having a good time, they truly enjoy each others company.

I'm not positive, but I got the feeling there might be a Gators/Noles rivalry in this marriage. I'm thinking that might have had some influence on Elizabeth's chosen colors. Love the orange.

Another special part of this wedding was the father daughter dance. I really can't explain why, but it was the sweetest I've ever seen. Elizabeth, post a comment with the name of the song please!

My ode to the reception.

Not only did they have Frederick THE entertainer, a terrific DJ,

but a Greek musician as well (dollars flying everywhere,) Greek dancers and crazy sorority sisters who in this picture are about to force me to taste Yianni's "homemade" wine... my reaction was quite similar to hers there on the left. This recipe I think may still need a little tweaking... or a little less alcohol... or maybe its a Greek thing too sophisticated

for us Florida girls?

Drew and Lindsay

Drew and Lindsay were married last weekend on the deck at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront. They are a sweet couple I got to know through their engagement shoot and of course wedding planning. Lindsay has a way of making you feel like good friends which makes me look forward to being their photographer in the future, hopefully for some baby and family sessions! The rain came on their wedding day about an hour before the ceremony and completely stopped just in time to produce a beautiful rainbow over the ocean, right in front of their ceremony! We had enough time for a few photos on the beach before the rain came back and sent us all rushing inside. It compromised our photography plans a little but we made the best of the hotel lobby and then it was time for the reception at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. The reception was gorgeous and the rain stopped to leave everything outside shiny and beautiful. I hope you guys are going to stay on that honeymoon even after you're back and enjoy being newlyweds! Here's some highlights...

Lindsay, I couldn't decide which of these was better, so you'll have to tell me...

This was the sweetest flower girl ever. Here she is hoping the rain will hold off for the ceremony.She was so well behaved and despite being part of such a big event, I never saw her get tired or cranky. I was also impressed by her mom's "Maid of Honor" skills.



The rainbow!

Added a little sass for this picture above...

Eau Gallie Yacht Club at sunset

Amy and Clint

Clint and Amy's wedding on Saturday was beautiful! They had perfect weather for the ceremony which was outside at Ryckman Park in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Such a cute, young couple with a strong Christian faith and wonderful family and friends supporting them in their new life together. Their reception was at the Hilton Rialto in Melbourne off Babcock Street. I was impressed by the staff there who worked hard to make everything run perfectly! It is always a privilege photographing a wedding, to capture all those special moments I know they will treasure forever. Clint and Amy, I hope you're having a terrific honeymoon!