Michelle + Paul's wedding at the Confidante Hotel on South Beach was a beautiful celebration full of tropical vibes and lots of love! I loved everything from the bright colors of the tile and art work to the beautiful details like custom cuff links and new, blue, borrowed, blue jewelry. I had so much for taking their engagement photos at Mattheson Hammock Park that showing up on their wedding day was a breeze and like showing up to celebrate with friends! They are just the most loving and caring people, and hearing stories from their friends and family only confirms what a gift they are as individuals and as a couple! Thank you for letting me be a part of your gorgeous day! 

Cristi and Nick met in paramedic school and both went on to become firefighter paramedics! These two brave, selfless, full of joy and energy warriors are just so inspiring! They're beyond chill and care deeply for others. Wedding day was so easy and so much fun! Cristi made custom everything for their wedding including awesome jackets, glasses, shirts, and favors. Their first look was intimate and emotional and I loved that we had so much time for photos which let me take a few pics with the drone! Their ceremony was personal and reflective while still holding true to their light and easy going souls. My favorite was that Cristi's grandmother was her matron of honor (check out the viral TikTok post here!) SO sweet! Abuela smiled and was radiant the whole night! Drew and I loved dancing the night away with their awesome friends and family. Always so special when we feel the love too! Drew and I admire our brave first responder life saving friends and are so happy we could be a part of their well deserved celebration! 

On their 10th anniversary together, Lance and Jess tied the knot! They met at a bar and Jessica knew immediately he was the one. They flew to Miami with their two best friends and made their wedding week a honeymoon vacation with friends! I love that they made it such a celebration! They chose to have a simple and stress free elopement in the gorgeous Japanese Redland Koi Gardens surrounded by Buddah statues, foo dogs, paper lanterns, and gorgeous trees, flowers, and ponds. No decoration needed! I loved her flower crown and ombre wedding bouquet by Rose Coloured Florals and gorgeous cake set up! I love elopements because each one is so different and so personal to the couple. You can do whatever you want! They were able to soak in all the goodness and we had so much time for photos, which makes my heart so happy! Thank you for letting me be a part of your beautiful day! 

Rita + Ezequiel are the best! I first met Rita for drinks at my favorite food hall on South Beach, Time Out. We had such a great time talking about how they met, what they like to do, and planned for a super fun and personal engagement. Engagement day comes rolling around and we take pictures in their home playing board game with coffee and cookies while cuddling with their dog, and then walk to beach! (Blog post of their engagement here!) I loved being able to do something unique and special to them. Then, they modeled for me yet again as a mentored a photographer. I wanted them to be in front of the camera because their love is so natural, tangible, and of course they both super photogenic :D Wedding day arrives and even though it's raining, R+E are radiating because they get to marry each other! The barn served as a cozy back up for ceremony and reception. The rain held up just in time for some out door photos too! We loved seeing old friends from other weddings, we love that their dog was involved and running around all day, and we loved seeing two deserving souls get their happily ever after!! 

Beautiful, vibrant, easy going. This wedding was just perfect! From the chillest portrait session ever to getting family photos done before the ceremony to an awesome dance fiesta to close the night. Drew and I met Taylor and Steven at our favorite park in Miami, Mattheson Hammock. We set up Steven with his back turned and Taylor walk up behind him for the sweetest first look! We love first looks because it's really the only time of the day you two get to be alone together. You can take each other in, take in the day, and be present. Drew and I had to keep watching out clocks because we could have kept photographing these two beautiful souls all day! I love that they didn't have a wedding party. It kept things simple and streamlined. The focus was on them! We rolled right into family photos then we captured their ceremony surrounded by waterfalls and lush greenery. Their vows were joyful, personal, and full of forevers. I love that they got to enjoy their own cocktail hour too! I talked with a few of their friends who came from all over the country and they talked about how these two were glue people. They're loyal friends, they're anchors when things get tough, their unconditionally loving. And now, they're even better together! We love you T&S!

How crazy that we've know Erin for over 10 years! Erin, Drew and I all went to high school together and Erin and Drew went to college together! They played on several indoor soccer teams throughout their successful intramural careers and Erin was always the most bad ass player on the field. So we were beyond stoked when she asked us to document her wedding! We flew up from Miami to spend Christmas and my birthday in Raleigh with family and friends so we were thrilled to start off our winter holiday break with this stunning celebration. Ryan is just the coolest. Down to earth, goofy, former Marine, and knows how to make Erin throw her head back in laughter! 

We adore intimate weddings. With no formal wedding party, just a few guests, + a first look, the day was SO stress free and easy for everyone. The chilly winter air didn't stop us from exploring Dorthea Dix Park starting with a beautiful first look by the gazebo and sun setting in the background. Erin was classically elegant in her grandmothers fur shaw and Ryan looked like a rock star. We laughed and loved the whole day. From portraits together in downtown Raleigh to their candle lit ceremony with meaningful vows to one of the best dinners we've had. Thank you both for letting us document your day!! Excited for board games and soccer days in the near future! 

Miami Beach Botanical Garden is one of our favorite wedding venues because the gardens are so beautiful and peaceful! Bianca & Luis were the chillest couple ever on their wedding day! They had so much fun getting ready, enjoying that time with family and friends, and soaking up the day! Their first look was really special. They got time to just be together and be present in the moment. Lu & Bi are both runners, so they laced up the trainers and we took a jog and a jump in front of the newly finished Miami Beach Convention Center! We captured so many perfect candids, classics, and goofy moments! Their wedding ceremony was stunning with the most gorgeous flower circle arbor in the whole world. Lu really wanted a wooden circle for the ceremony, so the florist built one for them! It was the first time that I had seen colorful eco-friendly felt pompoms thrown at a ceremony too! I love that those are made of natural fibers and are easy to pick up! They had their first dance under the bistro lights outside followed by a super fun night of dancing, conga lines, maracas, limbo, amazing food, a custom "L&B" neon light, and of course the now famous and trademarked Cat Walk dance celebration. 

Drew and I love working together because we for real have so much celebrating with couples and Lu + Bi's wedding was such a fun fiesta! They are so kind, so welcoming, and have a beautiful future together! Best wishes you two on your big move soon and we hope you love these memories as much as we do :D 

Drew and I were so excited to fly back from Miami to Raleigh to celebrate with Lindsay and Kevin! The sun was out and bright for their downtown Durham wedding at Angus Barn's Bay 7 venue in the gorgeous industrial chic American Tobacco Campus. Brick on brick with the coolest architecture! I had the best time hanging out with Lindsay and her bridescrew hearing funny stories and toasting the happy couple. Their friends were so loving and supportive and L+K are so beautiful inside and out that our jobs were made easy. 

These college sweet heats were friends throughout school but senior year just happened to be perfect timing and some how K just kept coming over to L's house to "watch Breaking Bad". Eventually, they went on their first date and the rest is history!! They made it through over 2 years of long distance, raising a puppy while apart, moving multiple times, new jobs and so much more. Drew and I loved seeing them clearly ecstatic to have all their friends and family in one place and throw everyone a fantastic part including capturing several big group shots! What a fun day in honor of two wonderful souls!