One of the reasons that beach weddings are so popular here in Naples, Florida is of course, the scenery! Not only do we have the very best sunsets this side of the state, but we also the best and most fabulous wedding vendors in the area! Our only mission: to create the best most memorable day for brides and grooms!

I think we photographers have the best job though….we get to capture it all forever!

Congratulations Jane and David! What a beautiful family you both have…

~ The Details ~

Location: Naples, Florida
Venue: La Playa, Betsy Tucker
Wedding Coordinator: Stephanie Shaffer – Weddings Made Simple
Stylist: Roni Fields
Florist: Mark Fessenden with Gene’s 5the Avenue Florist
Cake: Ella’s Cakes
Gown: Vera Wang
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Entertainment: Kevin Smith – Florida Talent Consultants
Chocolatier: Norman Love’s Chocolates

Tags: Florida Weddings, Naples Florida weddings, gowns, cakes and shoes by Astrid
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Rene and I had a wonderful time photographing one of the naples wine festival dinner’s hosted by festival trustees Linda & Jim Malone and John Scot Mueller & Judith Liegeois Mueller at the Malone’s Pelican Marsh home.

The dinner theme for the evening was Birds of a Feather. On hand to bring the vision to life was designer Gary Shanabarger, partner at 50Fifty Flowerphilosophy.

Celebrity chef for the evening was Richard Reddington of Redd and the vintners for the evening included Piero Incisa della Rocchetta of Bodega Chacra in Rio Negro, Argentina and Marc Perrin of Château de Beaucastel in Courthezon, France. Unfortunately, Mr. Perrin was detained in France but his wine made it all the way to Naples safely!

Aside from the fabulous smells emanating from the kitchen, the senses were flooded with beautiful bright shades of emeralds and burgundys, bright vivid reds and regal whites. Two peacocks graced the dinner providing a beautifully elegant backdrop and a visual feast for the eyes!

 

One of the centerpieces included a delicate wooden bird cage with bright red and black feathers intertwined around the cage, raising a few feet above the center of the table. Crystal birds atop gilded branches adorned two other tables.

 

With an absolutely incredible full moon out that night and perfect weather, what more could you ask for? How about fire art entertainment from Blaze Naples? Wow….talk about really lighting up a dinner party (ok, I know, totally cheezey but I had to say it).

 

And of course, the wine and the food and executive chef Reddington….

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