Our lovely couple met at a bar in Worcester, Massachusetts and Alison thought Chris was really funny after he started using his pick up lines. "He made me laugh" she said. 

I asked why Key West was their choice for a destination wedding...

"We chose Key West as our tropical wedding destination because we both wanted to get married in wonderful weather and we needed the time to be the off season for baseball. I have visited Key West a couple of times prior and fell in love with the fun atmosphere and beautiful views. Having such a large amount of people that we wanted to invite Key West offered many locations for large groups with the weather we were looking for for our Key West beach wedding. 

​We just wanted to throw a really fun wedding party! The beach itself is such a beautiful back drop. I wanted to use jewel tones for the statement colors and simple grey. The twinkle lights helped to make everything look  spectacular.

Our whole day was spectacular and it's hard to choose a favorite moment. From the wedding ceremony to the last wedding dance. We both loved the speeches that our friends gave for us and sharing the day with our families. 

My advise to other brides would be to be present in every moment , the day goes by so quickly!

As far as future plans, we just purchased our first home earlier this year, so we are planning  on spending as much time there with our dog as we can.  We will plan our honeymoon in the next couple of years to Italy for a long holiday where Chris grew up and we would like to visit his friends and just enjoy the Italian country."

Venue: Southernmost Beach Resort
Wedding Planner: Say Yes Key West (Anna Turowska)
Wedding Photography: Weddings By Romi
​Hair/Make Up: Studio Marie Pierre 
Flowers: Karro Events and Floral 
​Music: Soundwave entertainment 
​Wedding Dress: The White Closet
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Crystal and Chris planned their wedding for about a year and half ago after their engagement on Memorial day in 2016.  I was curious how much their plans changed after they found out about hurricane Irma. 

" Initially, our plans didn't change at all after hurricane Irma hit. We kept in contact with most of our vendors to make sure they were doing ok, especially those who stayed in town. About two weeks before we received a phone call from The Reach Resort informing us that the gazebo we planned to have for our ceremony, had structural damage and it was no longer usable. First, we were devastated and extremely frazzled as the wedding was around the corner. The staff at The Reach and the Casa Marina bent over backwards helping us come up with a solution that we would be happy with.

About one week out from our wedding day, we finalized the plans switched the entire wedding from The Reach Resort to the Casa Marina Resort, Key West. We let all of our guests know and our wedding planner Nicole made sure all the vendors were informed. We were disappointed about the gazebo part but we just kept reminding ourselves that it didn't matter, we were still getting married in Key West and to each other. Switching the venue a week before the wedding date went smoothly and a great choice. We couldn't be happier with the Casa Marina Resort. Our guests continue to rave about how perfect the day was and how delicious the food was that day. " said Crystal. 

"Our wedding day was intimate and romantic with a natural bohemian vibe. We met at the beach therefor a beach ceremony was just perfect for us.  
My favorite part of the day was seeing Chris for the first time during The First Look and hearing his vows at the ceremony. 
The most important part of the day was also Grand-mom being part of my wedding day and walking me down the isle. I had 3 people being present at that moment even those other two, my deceased parents, were there in my heart. I will cherish that moment for the rest of my life. Our wedding was perfect because we were able to share it with all the special people that are close to our hearts. 

The inspirations for the wedding were watercolors, mussels and oyster shells with accents of deep rich navy blues with hints of white and gold.
Crystal's wedding dress was designed by Hayley Paige (Leigh Gown) and she looked absolutely stunning. Shoes were made by Stuart Weitzman and engagement ring was by UNeek from Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Both wedding bands are from Milanj. Chris's choice was a blue men's suit from Suit Supply. Bridesmaids wore Bouquet Beauty printed gowns from Show Me Your Mumu and groomsman wore pants and vests by Jos A. Bank. 

Karro Events & Floral was our florist and they did an amazing job with bouquets, centerpieces and the ceremony arch. Lots of other decorations we purchased on Etsy site and had them delivered to Casa Marina Resort one week before the wedding."I tried to be as hands-on as I could be to save some money with wedding decor."  Crystal mentioned. 

"We stayed in Key West after the wedding and were able to enjoy newlywed bliss, so it was like a mini-moon for us! We're having a delayed honeymoon in Hawaii for 12 days in February and will be traveling to Garden Island Kauai and Maui. We can't wait to explore the Hawaiian Islands, relax and enjoy them together. As for the future, we plan to enjoy being happily married, with lots of trips back to Key West... our favorite place." 

"If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing except I would have insisted to have a wedding videographer, so that we could relive the day over and over again. My advice to other brides: Stay true to who you are as a couple when planning a wedding. Don't sweat the small stuff. On the actual day you'll be so excited and will overcome everything with joy, and you won't even notice those small hiccups. Lastly, give yourself a few moments to soak it all in and really enjoy your wedding day... together. "

Congratulations Crystal and Chris and thank you for letting us be a part of your amazing wedding day!!

Venue: Casa Marina beach Resort
​Photography: Weddings By Romi
​Wedding Planner: Simply You Weddings
Officiant: Steve Torrence
Wedding Gown: Designer Hayley Paige
Bridesmaids Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
Groom attire: Jos A. Bank
Engagement Ring: Bailey Banks& Biddle
​Florist: Karro Events & Floral
Wedding Rings: Milanj Dimaonds
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Beach destination weddings are the most popular kinds of weddings in the Florida Keys. One of the many great venues for a day as special as this is Casa Marina, Resort and Spa. I love photographing weddings here because of their wonderfully thoughtful resort layout, which offers a lot of creative opportunity in terms of composition.

Christine and Chuck met through their closest friends and it was love at first sight. 
Key West is one of their favorite destinations, therfore their wedding location choice was easy.
"We chose a romantic theme with colors of champagne, gold, blush and ivories." said Christine.
These colors went really well with the endlessly changing horizon and blue ocean.

Christine and Chuck said "I do" on the beach with the presence of their closest family and friends while the cellist and violinist serenaded us all  with their music in the background during the ceremony.

The reception party went on into the night with DJ Gunz playing the soundtrack for the evening. As the light faded Christine and Chuck as well as their family and friends continued to dance away on the beach surrounded by palm trees and the cool ocean breeze. Nothing but joy and radiance filled the air with all eyes on this newly married couple.

We hope you enjoy this glimpse into Christine and Chuck's wedding. We were so happy to be a part of these special moments!!

Thank you Christine and Chuck!!!

Wedding venue: Casa Marina Resort, Spa. 
​Flowers: Milan Event
​Hair/make up: Studio Marie- Pierre 
​Shoes: Badgley Mischka

I'm very excited every time I get asked about underwater photo shoot for clients. This time my beautiful bride found me by seeing my photos displayed in one of the dessert restaurants in Key West.
She told her boyfriend if they were ever going to get engaged she will have their underwater "Save The Date Cards" done by me.

The time has come and when Regan's boyfriend Dan proposed, she contacted me immediately and we set up a date to make Regan's dream come true. 

To create these images we had a make up and hair stylist on set and also a safety person who helped out through the whole day with lots preparation and changing backgrounds while the light changed throughout the day. 
Regan had a couple of pretty, light fabric dresses that she found on amazon and the fun began.
This time I used tule fabric to create a dreamy underwater background to hide the pool in some way. 

Everything is different under the water. Light needs to be stronger and clients need to adapt to shooting in a zero-gravity environment while wearing clothes. All props and wardrobes will act differently. A gorgeous, flowing dress on land could be a tangled, transparent mess underwater, and some colors just don't work under the water either.  Props that you thought would be a great idea might be downright dangerous after it gets wet or they would look way too small and silly. 

Lots of thought and email exchange goes into preparation. The most important thing for a client is to learn how to sink. Instead of holding your breath you actually have to let the air out. The less air in the lungs, the less buoyant you are, and easier it is to maneuver under water.
When the photo shoot is done lots of work goes into post processing the images. Water is a medium, and anytime you shoot through a medium, you're going to run into some issues and lots of in between shots. All of those brilliant underwater photos you see on the internet, are not entirely straight out of the camera.
Shooting through water takes away image clarity and sharpness, adds lot of background stuff to clean up.

I'm very humbled by the fact that I have my clients from all over the world and they travel to our little pretty island for such a unique experience.

I look forward for Regan's and Dan's wedding in November!!! Thank you for letting me create these images for you!!!

Jump for joy and now off the the wedding! The Pier House Resort and Spa.

Venue: Pier House Resort and Spa
Photography: Weddings By Romi
Flowers: Karro Events and Floral
Wedding Planner: Simply You Weddings


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What a beautiful wedding day with Natalie and Paul surrounded by close family and friends even on such a cloudy and rainy day in Key West, Florida. 

After knowing each other for 15 years and dating for 6 1/2 Natalie and Paul finally tied the knot in the tropical settings of Fort Zachary Taylor Beach, Key West followed by a romantic reception inside the Fort. "We both picked the location," Natalie explained, "it was our first vacation we took together and we met a couple that said they were married in Key West years ago and now go back every year for their anniversary. We decided then if we ever got married, it would be in Key West."

Paul proposed on their trip to Germany & Italy in the summer of 2015 near a magical castle in southern Germany called Neuschwanstein. One of the many majestic castles in Europe. First, Paul's plan was to propose in Venice, Italy but the day was just so beautiful and romantic that he couldn't wait any longer.

Natalie along with Duarte Floral Design chose mostly green and white flowers, succulents that were incorporated into wedding bouquets and centerpieces. The accents of gold such as gold lanterns and the gold chairs made such  beautiful decor for their reception table. 

The day went beautifully and the rolling clouds created a nice dramatic background for our wedding pictures. 
Natalie and Paul's ceremony ended with the song "What a wonderful world" performed by Jeff Clark of the Key Lime Pirates who later on lead the couple in their first dance at the romantic set up in the Fort. 

What a lovely wedding day!! Congratulations Natalie and Paul, we loved being part of your special day!!!
Thank you for treating us as part of your wonderful family!

Photography: Weddings By Romi
Videography: Docklight Production ( Matthew Dockery )
Venue: Fort Zachary Beach ( Kirsten Corpion - wedding planner )
Flowers: Duarte Floral Design
Officiant: Rev. Steve Torrence
Music: Jeff Clark ( Key Lime Pirates )
Make up: Studio Marie-Pierre 

I have to start by saying that, the love was pouring down all day long. 
I had a hard time choosing the images for the blog because between two wedding photographers we ended up with so many photographs that I wish I could share them all with you.
I can't, so at least, let me give you a little teaser from this wonderful beach sunset wedding.

Angus and Katie met 9 years ago while they both were working in the emergency department in Pittsburgh, PA. When they saw each other it was really love at first sight!! They went on their first date one month later . Now 3 states and 9 years later they are finally husband and wife!

Angus proposed to Katie 2 1/2 years ago in Key West at the Casa Marina Resort. Key West has been a very special place since then and they couldn't have imagined a better location for their wedding with all their family and closest friends!!
You can't go wrong with the combination of a Key West sunset and a beach wedding!

Their favorite moment from their wedding day: Leading their guests on the "train" down to the ocean during their reception. All barefoot, dancing in the ocean under the moonlight with the sound of waves in the backround and a fine tune by Visualize Entertainment. Followed by finally Angus as a husband dipping Katie by the sea.

Tips for other brides from Katie: If you are thinking of planning a destination wedding in Key West, it is possible to find all of your vendors on your own. It takes some time and research! We are so thrilled with the vendors we selected and happy we had the privilage of working with them!!

DIY: Angus created their wonderful cake stand.
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Congratulations Katie + Angus, we hope our paths cross in the future as well!!! The pleasure was ours!!!
 

Venue: The Reach Hotel Waldorf Astoria
Photograpahy: Weddings By Romi
Videography: Mark J. Pierson Wedding Films
Florist: Milan Event
Make Up: Studio Marie- Pierre
Dj: Visualize Entertainment 
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A beach wedding was on the top of Allyson and Amir's list.
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The original plan to tie the knot on one of the Carribean Islands was changed to a closer location, so that Allyson and Amir  could still get married on the beach while having their older dog Tito be a part of their special day as well.

Tito made Allyson's and Amir's wedding memorable and was most mesmerized by the ocean. Right after the ceremony Tito went straight for the water dragging Amir the groom with him, causing Amir to lose his sandal, but thankfully he was able to retrieve it.

The wedding was small in numbers but those few intimate friends and family made it feel much larger, full of love, excitement, and joy. Their little niece had a big personality and did not hesitate to get in front of the camera.

To top it off the bohemian fairy-tale-like decorations by Duarte Floral Design gave the wedding a very enchanted kind of feel. Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West combined with the pleasant winter weather, billowing clouds, and blue ocean was the perfect choice.

​Allyson wore a beautiful bohemian Beatrix wedding gown by Houghton Bridal and looked absloutely stunning. For the accent colors she chose orange, pink, yellow, and green. Amir wore royal blue suit with yellow/orange boutanier and these two, after seeing each other during the first look, were inseperable.
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Congratulations Allyson and Amir once again!!!

Venue : Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West
Wedding Planner :  Kirsten Corpion
Photography : Weddings By Romi
Floral Design : Duarte Floral Design
Make up : Studio Marie- Pierre 
Officiant : Reverend Steve Torrence
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