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We traveled to Palm Beach, Florida for this beautiful engagement photo shoot. Brandy and Jason could easily be models for high end fashion magazines. Brandy is lifelong resident of Palm Beach County who was raised by her Cuban grandparents. She is the Director of Marketing for an orthopedic surgery practice. Jason just so happened to be an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at the very same practice, and as fate would have it, their paths crossed about two years ago. They have been inseparable ever since. Jason was born and raised in New Jersey and is of Trinidadian decent. These two lovebirds share a passion for the arts, travel, the ocean, and of course, red wine. Their favorite travel destination? Spain! For it's unique blend of ancient and modern culture, stunning architecture, museums, and unrivaled cuisine. One of their recent adventures took them to the Napa Valley. By the way, if you have never been, Brandy and Jason highly recommend checking out The Caneros Resort and Spa. It is a luxury retreat nestled in the vineyard laced foothills of wine country. There, enjoy five star service along with your own private cottage, complete with outdoor showers, decks, and fireplaces. Amidst Napa's undeniable beauty, it was the perfect opportunity for Jason to propose. He popped the question at one of their favorite spots, the historic Del Dotto winery known for their cave aged wines since 1885. Together, they recently purchased a brand new home in Palm Beach Gardens in a vibrant community which continues grow with lots of young families. They have a furry four-legged child named Sawyer who also enjoys long walks on the beach and afternoon siestas. Following their mutual love of Spanish architecture, they chose the Addison in Boca Raton for their June 23, 2018 wedding venue. Brandy and Jason are looking forward to continuing their journey together and are very excited for what the future holds. We could not be happier for the both of you and cannot wait to photograph your wedding next year!!! Congratulations Brandy and Jason!!   
               
   
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Sunset Key Destination Wedding. Mary and Matt said their "I do" at this beautiful private island.7/31/2017 Sunset Key Destination Wedding. Mary and Matt said their "I do's" at this beautiful private island. Sunset Key is ranked the number one resort in the continental US by Travel+Leisure and once you see this hidden gem, you'll understand why. Powdery white sand beaches, deep azure seas and a profusion of tropical flowers setting the perfect stage for a wedding celebration. Plus everything is just a short boat ride away from Duval St. When I asked Mary about their love story, she said: " For me it was love at first sight, I knew he was my soul mate from the moment I saw him." Matt proposed on a trip down to West Palm, Florida. He set up a date at a local restaurant and while Mary was getting dressed, she decided that maybe they should stay home. Matt asked if she was sure and if she would like to change jewelry and, when they were about to leave the hotel room he showed Mary the engagement ring and asked what she thought about this accessory? Mary said: "I completely lost it." The answer was of course "Yes" "We adore Key West and always new that this will be our wedding destination." Family, love and island vibes. I couldn't agree more. What a perfect combination and Sunset Key Island provided this intimate setting for their special celebration. Mary had a lovely lace ivory wedding dress with an open back and loose hair while Matt wore a pink button down shirt with blue pants and a vest. I think all of the photos speak for themselves and the love is pouring out of every single one of them. I had really hard time choosing only a few of them for the blog. Congratulations Mary and Matt, it was our pleasure to be a part of your wedding day!! We loved every minute we spent with you.  
 
          
      
                 
     
     
    Venue: Sunset Key Cottages
Photography: Weddings By Romi Make Up: Studio Marrie- Pierre Flowers: Milan Event Officiant: Rev. Steve Torrence Beach destination wedding at Casa Marina Resort and Spa, Key West with Christine and Chuck7/18/2017 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!!!          What could be more romantic than standing on a tropical beach, toes in the sand, cool turquoise waves lapping at your ankles, a gentle ocean breeze caressing your hair, your favorite song playing in the background, surrounded by your closest friends and family as you promise your life, your heart, and your future to each other? Pier House Resort, Key West provided the perfect setting for such a romantic getaway and wonderful destination wedding ceremony on the beach for Reggie and Michael. From the moment I was contacted by Reggie and Michael I was very excited to be a part of their wedding day. It's amazing to see that marriage is now a universal right for everyone in the U.S. Love is love. Reggie surprised Michael (who was preparing his own surprise proposal in Paris) with his proposal at their favorite spot in Lincoln Park Zoo. While blindfolded, Reggie led Michael through the park to the lit sign that said, "Marry Me?" held up by their friends and family. Michael of course agreed. With Chicago skyline as the backdrop it was the perfect location to get engaged. Our day started early with a beautiful drive around the island for pictures in various locations. We visited Bahama village with all the pretty murals on the walls, Fort Zachary Beach Taylor for the beach and park, as well as the well known Key West post card mural at the Cuban Coffee Queen. This was followed by their whole family gathering before the ceremony for photos around the beautifully landscaped Pier House Resort. Reggie and Michael’s ceremony included some heartwarming traditional Filipino rituals such as presentation of the veil, rope and coins. Family is very important in a Filipino wedding. Instead of the bridal party, there are sponsors. They are close friends or family and are similar to the best-man and maid of honor. Sponsors are chosen by the family and the couple. The three items symbolize unification between them, two becoming one. What a pleasure it was to be there for this especially wonderful wedding day. We wish you the happiest of marriages and look forward to seeing your love grow! Thank you Reggie and Michael for sharing your love with us!      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 Natalie and Paul Got Married at the beautiful Fort Zachary Taylor beach, Key West, Florida5/22/2017 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. 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 Romantic Destination Beach Wedding at Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West with Allyson and Amir.12/11/2016 A beach wedding was on the top of Allyson and Amir's list. 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. 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 It's my biggest pleasure to introduce you, Minjoo and Norman! One of my favorite wedding days of all times had finally arrived and I'm really happy to share at least a glimpse of this beautiful couple and their destination wedding. Minjoo and Norman met during their undergrad years. Fate brought them together at the university library when Norman sat down to share a study table with Minjoo, and the rest was history, as the saying goes. Norman proposed to Minjoo at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. On several occasions, Minjoo had shared with Norman all of the fond memories she had there with her parents, watching the amazing whale sharks in awe. This inspired Norman to plan an incredibly romantic surprise for Minjoo where, not only would they visit her favorite aquarium together, but would also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the entire facility, which he had helped coordinate. Being the largest aquarium in the western world, Minjoo was far beyond excited to suspect any more surprises waiting for her at the end of the tour. With the help of the scuba divers inside the whale shark tank, Norman, amongst a picturesque backdrop of aquatic life, gave Minjoo the surprise of a lifetime when she turned around to find the divers holding up a sign reading "Will you Marry Me" and Norman on one knee. Minjoo and Norman both wanted a location for their wedding that was unique, warm, sunny, and just far enough away for the location to serve as a vacation spot for their friends and families. Casa Marina Resort in Key West offered just that. Minjoo looked absolutely stunning in her ivory Nicole Miller wedding gown and Norman looked sharp and handsome in his custom fitted tuxedo from Combatant Gentlemen and bow tie from Burberry. Norman was gifted the cuff links from MJ's dad, who received them at his wedding as a gift from his father-in-law. Norman designed and made leather boutineers for himself and all of his groomsman, and presented the guests and wedding vendors with beautifully custom made luggage tags as a sweet thank you for being for part of their special day. Congratulations Minjoo and Norman! You treated us all as your family from the beginning to the end and your wedding felt like being home!!! Thank you!!! We wish you long life of happiness and love!!! Until next time...... 
 
              
           
         
             
        
  
                     
   
                                Venue: Casa Marina, Waldorf Astoria Resort
Photography: Weddings By Romi Wedding Planner: Soiree Key West ( Nika Stroble ) Make Up/ Hair: Studio Marie-Pierre Flowers: Duarte Floral Design Band: 30Vice Officiant: Kendell Ali Ring bearers: Havoc + Photon Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller Wedding shoes: Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo Wedding Rings: Cartier Tuxedo: Combatant Gentlemen Bowtie: Burberry What a wonderful day and wedding celebration we had with Lisa, Steve and their close family and friends. Lisa and Steve planned a trip to their favorite place, Napa Valley, right after San Francisco and Steve plotted his proposal at their favorite winery, Far Niente. However Steve got so nervous carrying the engagement ring around that he proposed the first night at their arrival to San Franciso at a roof top lounge overlooking the city. Shortly after they started to plan their destination wedding. Lisa and Steve got married in Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort situated on 1,100 feet of private beach, only 0.6 miles from Duval Street nightlife but enough of privacy for a perfect escape and wonderful marriage ceremony. We also had the opportunity to drive to 2 locations ( Fort Zachary Taylor and Key West Lighthouse ) for more photography from this special day. Country chic and classic elements were just a perfect fit with the Casa Marina Hotel and wonderfully executed by Duarte Floral Design. I couldn't get enough of these beautiful color pallets used for the bridal bouquet and wedding table decorations. Lisa wore Badgley Mischka wedding shoes and had a stunning lace spaghetti strap mermaid ivory wedding gown with subtle crystals. Lisa's wedding veil combined with light winds during the day worked their magic and we couldn't stop photographing. Big Congratulations to Lisa and Steve. We wish you a long life of happiness!! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! 
    
   
      
  
  
 
      
           
      Photography: Weddings By Romi
Venue: Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Key West Wedding Planner: Swankey Events Wedding Officiant : Rev. Steve Torrence Music: Soundwave Wedding Flowers: Duarte Floral Design Cake: Key West Cakes Hair/make Up: Studio Marie- Pierre Rentals: Eventfully Yours |
