Tag: Naples wedding photographer

This wedding at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is such a treat to share. We had so much fun photographing Nicole and Stephen, from their St. Pete engagement session with their big sweet dogs to their sparkly grand exit. In addition to the photography we set up our fotobooth for their reception and shot a foto video! Of course this was all achieved with the help and talents of Angelina and Justin. Working alongside us at this event was a dream list of wedding-pros. Kelly and her team at Weddings by Socialites put together the loveliest ceremony and dinner spaces. I could go on and on about the flowers, hair and makeup, fabulous wedding party, and smiles shared between the newlyweds, but I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Nicole and Steve, thank you both so much for including us in your celebration. Congrats!

Venue: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point | Wedding Planner: Weddings by Socialites | Hair & Makeup: Salon Tease | Florals: Botanicals on the Gulf | Ceremony Strings: Thanks You for the Dance Entertainment | Video: iheART Flims | DJ: DJ Gabel with Stereophonic DJs | Event Furniture: Niche Event Rentals

Nicole threw the bouquet as she and Stephen made their grand exit. See it in mid-air?

Hooray! Today our photography is featured on the Wedding Channel Blog as wedding of the day! We shot Jennifer and Annemarie’s Naples wedding this past spring at Stonebridge Country Club and it couldn’t have been a prettier event. Check out the post here and we’ll be sure to post more pics from their wedding day soon.

Friends, let us tell you how much we enjoyed being a part of Martha and Tom’s wedding celebration. (Picture us both with our arms outstretched.) Martha’s laughter is absolutely contagious while Tom is such a gentleman! Martha’s home was one of many destroyed by the Tuscaloosa Tornado and many of her wedding items were lost just two months before the big day. Despite the destruction it was wonderful to watch our local wedding community pull together to make sure their wedding went off without a hitch.

The couple held their July wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples. What a wonderful place to photograph a ceremony with all the stained glass and natural light available. Tom composed a song for their ceremony that he dedicated to his bride. At the church reception, Kelly McWilliams and her lovely team at Weddings by Socialites treated wedding guests to some southern charm, complete with a sweet tea bar and all! You have to love the touches of cast iron, lace, and those custom mason jar mugs. The lovely wedding flowers were done by none other than Signature Florals.

Congratulations Martha and Tom! We think it’s super cool that you honeymooned on the east coast of Canada. Be well!

A couple weeks ago we were pleased to photograph Emma and John’s beautiful wedding at the Naples Ritz-Carlton. We met Emma and her family at the Salon in the Ritz to capture hair and makeup photos. The two of them make such a handsome couple. And they couldn’t have been easier to get along with either. They were all smiles all day. How great is it that we’re able to work with lovely people like Emma and John!

Their ceremony took place in a cozy hedged garden that suited their wedding and guests perfectly. Look at the way they smile at each other as they walk down the aisle as a married couple! The guests were all good sports as we took a few quick family photos, and then it was off to cocktail hour! Emma and John held their reception in the Beach House where the sky graced them with a glowing sunset. Cute cake topper, isn’t it? We really enjoyed photographing at the Ritz, it was all just gorgeous and so well done. Congrats Emma and John and thank you for having us!

Just look at the view! It’s a beautiful place we live in, isn’t it?

Brigette & Nick’s Engagement Foto Video from Karl Rouwhorst on Vimeo.

As promised we have part two of Kylie and Brad’s wedding at The Strand to share today. The mini photos were taken with their little instant film camera, snapped at key moments as the day progressed. Karl and I enjoyed playing with it so much that we ordered one for ourselves! Aren’t their initials nicely done? The K and B graced the venue doors as the guests walked to cocktail hour. The flowers were done by Grace Lakes Florist and Botanicals on the Gulf… two that we love to recommend! Some of our favorite photos that Karl and I capture at a wedding are of the bride and her father anticipating the ceremony, as well as the groom’s expression as he anticipates seeing his bride and then finally sees her walking towards him. The expressions on each person’s face are priceless. And then comes that soft and ephemeral light that just makes everyone glow. Just look at the way Kylie and Brad are smiling at each other. We love taking the majority of our photos in this before-sunset light whenever possible.

Karl and I see quite a few receptions each year. While most parties have their moments, this group partied and celebrated all evening long. We set up our fotobooth at the room’s entrance. On the restroom doors were hung some charming childhood photos. The entire room glowed with soft light from the sconces and chandeliers. DJ Ceron made sure that the party went non stop. That dance floor was slammed and the guests were loving it all! We really enjoyed snapping tons of dancing shots at this wedding. If you want a DJ to take care of your reception please look no further, the guy is awesome at what he does. Congratulations Kylie and Brad, we wish you the best.

The dance floor stayed seriously packed all night long.

Of course every fun party has a fotobooth…

We recently photographed Lindsey and John’s easy breezy wedding at Mediterra in Naples. They began the day at Mediterra where they did a first look before the ceremony. It’s a really pretty and romantic setting for photos. Lindsey herself is a Nikon shooter. What a compliment it is for us to shoot a photographer’s wedding! We then made our way to the Beach Club at Mediterra for the ceremony and festivities. Steve Farst provided music during the ceremony and reception. He’s good folks. Congrats Lindsey and John, it was an honor to be a part of your day. We wish you well!

It’s nice to get our feet wet…

We have bunches more to show from this cute couple’s wedding at The Quarry, from their wedding to their day after shoot.

And for the numbers…

Here are photos from the second part of Nicole and Steve’s wedding at the Naples Botanical Garden. We were delighted to hear the Star Wars theme played by violins as they walked down the aisle together as man and wife. These two are so sweet and they have the coolest family. I think Karl and I both cried a little during the toasts. As mentioned, Nicole and Steve considered the environment while planning their wedding by using organic locally grown wheatgrass centerpieces, recycled invitations, conflict-free diamond wedding rings (Brilliant Earth), and low-water plants as favors. These details made the festivities that much prettier and more personal.

Not to overlook the groom’s style, Steve wore some colorful Converse sneaks, how cool is that? Then there was the R2-D2 cake. It moved and blinked, I kid you not. To light up the dance floor, Nicole and Steve reused the LOVE sign from their engagement session. We liked the way it looked reflecting color off the floor between all the dancing feet. Nicole and Steve, congratulations! We are so thankful to have been a part of your celebration.

We also had the pleasure of shooting a foto video for them on their wedding day. We’ll share that in another post.

As promised, here are more photos from Jessica and Jeremy’s wedding at The West Bay Beach & Golf Club. It Must Be Love Weddings & Events did a beautiful job setting up the beach ceremony and poolside reception sites. Isn’t the mossy monogram a cool idea? Their ring bearer was too cute for words. He didn’t want to go down the aisle, but with his mom encouraging him from behind and his dad from the seats he managed to complete the all important task!

Karl and I loved shooting Jessica and Jeremy’s reception at the West Bay Club. The light-strung palm trees and the pretty centerpieces along with the setting sun made for a stunning scene. It was fun as always to work with the video team at iHeart Films. The Steve Farst Band provided fun poolside entertainment all evening. The couple made cool use of sparklers surrounding their first dance. It was absolutely beautiful. It turned out to be one of our favorite parts of the day, watching Jess and Jeremy descend the stairs to their sparkly first dance and the awaiting party. You could tell that moment, looking at all of their loved ones below, stole Jessica’s breath for a moment. We stole the couple for a few more photos on the surrounding grounds. Their party, fotobooth and all, went strong until the end. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Ridgeo!

Not expecting them to say yes, I suggested that Jessica and Jeremy roll down a hill. Not only did they agree, but Jessica clapped her hands at the thought! It was such a playful moment. Never hurts to ask, right?

I took these photos with a neat lens that turns the blurry faraway lights into little hearts. Fun!