Mr. & Ms. Ward

Stephanie & Chad wanted an engagement shoot that really captured their personalities. We gave ourselves plenty of time that day and drove around looking for interesting street art. The result was exactly what I had envisioned for them--edgy and bold with a whole lotta sweetness. Just like them.
After a quick wardrobe change, we headed to a park on Indian Creek and then the beach!

Bouquet in one hand, camera in the other!

Stephanie and Chad were married at the charming Rusty Pelican waterfront restaurant in Key Biscayne Florida. Although I have photographed in this location many times, this wedding was near and dear to my heart.

Five years ago, I was married and so were five other ladies in my life. This year, this is the third friend's wedding I shoot and there are three more to come. What made Stephanie and Chad's wedding a bit different for me was that I was also a bridesmaid. Yup, the first time I've worked in a fancy dress and heels. Yikes! I was extremely lucky that my second shooter that day was my incredibly talented husband, George and we were also accompanied by our good friend and new to the biz wedding photographer Nestor Sanchez. I was able to relax and enjoy watching one of my best friends exchange vows with the love of her life.

Their ceremony took place in the late afternoon just outside the restaurant overlooking the bay and Miami's spectacular skyline.
The upstairs Pelican Room was decorated with native tropical flowers, candles, and white linens. Check out their Day of the Dead cake topper!
Their guests enjoyed cocktails, yummy food, and dancing with panoramic views of downtown Miami. Music was provided by the bride's cousin Javier Cadavid from Project X Media. It was a family affair!
The couple had their wedding guests sign the matt around one of the photos we shot during their engagement shoot. I'll post more from the shoot in my next blog entry!