We were contacted by the Knot a few months back when we featured the beautiful Jaclyn and Karl on our blog. The magazine was set to run a special edition Florida insert in the national edition of the Winter issue and wanted to showcase 6 luxury Florida weddings….and of course, when you think of luxury and Florida, the Breakers in Palm Beach is always one of the top picks.

This was our first time working at the Breakers and man. It was everything and more that we had read or heard about this wonderfully historic, stylish and luxurious venue. From the amazing chandeliers, to the fabulous architecture, to the history to the impeccable and true white-glove service…..it’s worth a visit and definitely a stay if you’ve never been!

And if you are thinking about getting married here in Florida, make sure to pick up the national Winter 2011 edition of the Knot. Along with the beautiful Florida weddings showcased, they also include coverage on their picks for the top 10 luxurious places to spend your wedding night in Florida! And along with the Breakers. the Knot also recommends one of our absolute favorite spots, right here in Naples, The Naples Grande Beach Resort.

And of course, here’s the rest of the awesome team that worked with Karl and Jaclyn on their special day:
Wedding Planner – Joni Scalzo – Your Special Day by Joni
Venue – The Breakers Palm Beach
Videography – Javier Medina – My Treasure Films
Cake and Floral Design – The Breakers Palm Beach
Quartet, band, live DJ – Alan Andai – AA Musicians

Gracing the pages in this issue are Jeffrey and Julia Woods (whose featured wedding was shot right here in our home town of Naples!), Carlos Baez and our own Cher Hanna! Having two photographers featured from Southwest Florida’s wedding industry is a testament to just how awesome the pool of talent is here!

If you haven’t taken a look at this issue, don’t wait any longer! The weddings cover a wide range of creativity, locations and details and the newlyweds featured make the images sparkle!

A special thanks to Nailah and David for trusting in our vision for their wedding day!

This edition features Liz and Sean’s awesomely beautiful and fun wedding that we shot at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club here in Southwest Florida! What a great place to shoot! At every corner we found great spots and the decor is fabulous! Lesley and the staff at Miromar did an absolutely outstanding job making sure everything flowed smoothly and everyone was happy. And we couldn’t have been happier shooting at such a refreshingly unique spot!

I know that the wedding magazine industry experienced some losses last year with the loss of Modern Bride and Elegant Bride so we are SUPER ecstatic to see such a beautiful magazine going strong and representing some of the best vendors, locations and talent here in Florida. We are also very honored to be featured in Weddings Florida.

For us, it’s really wonderful to see this area of Southwest Florida receive the recognition it deserves as being a hot spot for destination weddings. Not only is the area beautiful, but we have some absolutely fantastic talent in the area that will do everything possible to help create a bride and groom’s vision. And part of that success comes from a strong network here of industry vendors that work with each other and support each other.

Thanks again to Weddings Florida for featuring Liz and Sean and thank you Liz and Sean for trusting in our ability to preserve your wedding day.

~ Astrid and Rene ~

 

 

 

If you’d like to learn more about Weddings Florida, check out their Facebook page and their website!

If you are in the Southwest Florida area and want to get to know some of the best vendors (including us) in the industry, make sure to attend the First Annual Clearwater Beach Bridal & Fashion Show produced by Weddings Florida Magazine, Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Clearwater Beach. Check out their website for more information and pre-registration.

If you are looking for a custom-made monogram, check out Erin’s beautiful designs at her Lucky Design website. Her style is fresh and classic, which is always a hard balance to achieve. Beautiful work so make sure to visit! Thanks Erin, and I’m glad that you share our passion for Sanibel Island. It’s a true gem!

Click on the graphic below to view our featured wedding in the real weddings section or click me!

erica + tanner featured on wedding chicks