Featured Wedding Gown: Aliza

Jenny Yoo designed this mermaid silhouette gown and the style is Aliza. It is pictured in white silk shantung. Available at The Dressing Room. The cost is $715.00. This dress can be worn as is or accented with a belt. The Swarovski crystal belt pictured below is made by Simone Carvalli. Available at The Dressing Room. Cost is $225.00.

Julie and Dan Are Married at St. John Greek Orthodox Church!

Julie and Dan had a wedding rich in heritage, tradition and culture. Julie prepared for the ceremony at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel which is reminiscent of a Mediterranean Villa or a Spanish square. Julie and Dan were each transported separately to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church for the ceremony in a classic white 1965 Silver Could III Rolls Royce by Ambassador Limousine.The Greek Orthodox wedding Ceremony consists of two parts: The Betrothal and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. It is a Christian ceremony.The ceremony includes the traditional exchange of rings and ends with a kiss. It begins with the Priest giving the Bride and Groom lighted candles which they hold throughout the service. The candles can be plain or very ornate, and indicate that Christ, the Light of the World, will light the way of their new life together. The priest places crowns on the bride and grooms heads that are joined with a ribbon. The crowns have several rich symbolisms. They express the creation of a new household, a "kingdom" which they are charged to rule wisely and with full responsibility to each other and to God. The Priest will then lead the couple around the wedding table or altar table three times. He holds the Bible in his hand, reminds the Bride and Groom that the Word of God should lead them through life. The circle represents eternal marriage, for a circle has neither a beginning or and end.

The wedding guests threw rose petals as Julie and Dan exited the church. After the ceremony, I rode in the front seat of the Rolls Royce that drove Julie and Dan to Avila Golf and Country Club for the reception. Avila Golf and Country Club is decorated in a rich, Mediterranean style with a beautiful wooden dance floor complete with an ornate emblem in the center. The tables were completed with candles and a simple centerpiece of white roses and orchids. The DJ Danny DeLeon of Deleon Entertainment had everybody up on the dance floor and of course no Greek wedding is complete without Greek dancing! Traditional Greek music was played by The Islanders band.

Julie and Dan were whisked away at the end of the evening in a white 2009 Phantom Rolls Royce, also provided by Ambassador Limousine. Event was coordinated by Sarah with One Fine Day Wedding and Event Planning.








 





















































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Anglo Couture

I was fortunate to photograph a wedding gown designed by Vicky Aglogalou of Anglo Couture on location at the Intercontinental Tampa. The name of the dress is Elena and it's made with double silk habotai lining and double layers of silk chiffon. It is accented with french chantilly lace gathered on one side to create an asymmetrical look, featuring their signature "petal" train.

Vicky was born and raised in Athens Greece. Growing up in an artistic environment with her father being a sculptor, it just came natural to follow his path. Having a good eye for fashion, the decision to become a wedding dress designer was at about the age of 13 years old when she viewed a bridal Fashion Show. With a background in Fine Arts she attended Newbury College in Boston MA, choosing fashion design as her major. After graduating she gained hands on experience working as a designer for a bridal accessory company. She enjoyed every minute and fell in love even more with the industry.

Vicky's favorite part is working with the brides and being able to create different styles depending on each bride’s vision. "Everyone is so different, and every woman should be able to be and feel exactly who she wants to be on her special day. That is my true inspiration and that's how Anglo couture was born," says Vicky.

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Alicia and Jason are Engaged in Venice!

I met Alicia and Jason in their hometown of Venice, FL for this engagement portrait session. The little downtown area was super adorable! I loved the industrial setting we found hidden in an alleyway and the red door. We also made a quick stop at the beach and then headed over to their favorite restaurant, a cute Mexican cantina nestled in a courtyard of bricks and banyan trees. Congratulations Alicia and Jason!