Since they got engaged December 2008 they put a lot of time into planning the wedding. Their wedding details were very unique and Vanessa made all the props for the sweet table herself. As the guest favors they handed out lemonade in very cute bottles for each guest. It was a fun and unique wedding, the guest along with the bride and groom end up in the pool during the reception

When I first met Mark and Sherrie in person, it was even more clear to me just how fun and enthusiastic of a couple they are.  The engagement session was an absolute blast to photograph and I can not wait for their wedding in St. John, Virgin Islands!!

This week NEOART’s extreme session was chosen to be the best in the country. We had the great opportunity to photograph an amazing couple Rebecca and Jim, at the construction site for the new Florida Marlins stadium in Miami. This was a fantastic location and probably a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to do such a shoot.

To view the whole session click here

Consultant: Jill Spear, Eggwhites Special Event Catering

Officiant: Stephanie Bevill, St. Paul African, Methodist Episcopal Church

Gown: Raylia Designs, Victoria’s Bridal Couture

Hair and makeup: FG Lifestyle Spa

Shoes Steve: Madden, SteveMadden.com

Wedding rings: Hannoush Jeweler

Bridesmaid dresses: Nicole Miller, Dillard’s

Stationery: Invitations by Alecia

Guest book and photography: NEOART Photography

Flowers: Vanessa Oppo, Karma Goddess

Catering and cake: Eggwhites Special Event Catering

Music Ceremony: AAMusicians, reception: ASM DJs

Favors Stones and bags: Emily Gems

Note cards: Invitations by Alecia

Transportation: South Florida Trolleys

Accommodations: Gallery One, Doubletree

Sponsors:

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Photos by NEOART photography.

We had a great time interacting with old friends and meeting new vendors. Delicious coffee from Dominick at Cafe Ala Carte along with the spa music in the background, massages, champagne and appetizers provided by Newport Beachside Resort made for a really relaxing and peaceful evening. The full-service salon and nail bar features affordable services and treatments starting at only $10. The professionally-staffed nail bar is sure to be a hot spot for companies, groups of friends and brides-to-be looking to host mani/pedi parties over a bottle of wine.  Each Elite Bridal Network guest received a $50 gift card for any spa services. We are all coming back for mani/pedi, hair treatments, massages, facials and more.

Photos by NEOART photography.

On the day of her wedding Nicole chose to get ready at her moms house in Miami. Meanwhile Richard was hanging out with the guys at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami. After he got ready there was a party limo waiting to take them all to the St. Hugh Catholic church in Miami where they held the ceremony.

After the ceremony it was time to party at the Alfred I Dupont Building in Miami. This venue is one of the most historic buildings on Flagler St. and has been used in countless movies, television shows, commercials and print advertisements. Besides it amazing history the Dupont Building is absolutely gorgeous and I love photographing wedding receptions there.

They had beautiful center pieces, lighting and decor created by The Event Firm.  All the details came together with their personalities perfectly and they had the time of their life.

Belvedere Films created incredible video of the wedding. To view it click on the link http://belvedere-films.com/?p=81

Vendors
Bridal Gown: J Del Olmo
Cake: A Piece of Cake
Caterer: Aarons Catering
Event Planner: Yessi Reyes, from the Dupont building
Venue: Alfred Dupont Building
Flowers: The Event Firm
Hair and Make up: Millers Studio
Coffee provided by Cafe ala Carte
Lighting UpLyte
Videography: Belvedere Films
Photography: NEOART photography

We all had much fun and enjoyed the beautiful beach. When Lindsay came to view her photos she was in awe. After seeing the slideshow with our favorite photos she looked at Josh and screamed “I LOVE THEM!” We were all really happy to hear this.  We look forward to her wedding coming up soon at the

W-Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.

Shannon and Sean are an amazing couple who are obviously meant for each other.  They both love to joke and have fun in everything they do, truly just enjoying life. They are true FLoridians at heart!

I got the pleasure to know them very well through their engagement session as well as prepping for their wedding.

On the day of their wedding in Key Largo, it began to rain before the ceremony.  Most brides would be upset, and Shannon was at first.  She was in the room getting ready and so she could not see the weather for herself.  It kept raining and stopping.

Because we did an engagement session and I knew Shannon and Sean’s personalities so well, I was able to go to her and suggest to do the ceremony in the rain. Shannon and Sean are lifeguards, they dive, live on the beach, and basically their whole life is about the water, it fit perfectly!  So that is what they did.  All the guest had umbrellas and joined them on the beach front for one of my favorite weddings ever.

After the Ceremony they enjoyed a beautiful and personal reception with family under a thatch roof gazebo.  Then with perfect timing it quit raining so we could go walk around and get some great pictures with the video light.