Courtney & Todd’s Wedding

My first experience with Courtney and Todd was when they came in to meet me at my South Florida Wedding photography studio in Parkland. We spent over an hour planning their day and getting to know each other.

We hit it off right a way and found our chemistry to be perfect together. It was like we had been friends for years. Although I was not the photographer scheduled to shoot their wedding day, I told them that I would be more than happy to shoot their Deerfield Beach engagement sitting.

As if it would have gone any other way, we just had the best time shooting their wedding engagement sitting at Deerfield Beach. I knew that they kept wishing I was going to be the one to shoot their Parkland wedding, and I guess I wished that too. If only the couple I was personally shooting would change their date.

Well, as luck had it, that couple did change their date. As soon as I got the call, I contacted Courtney and asked the silly question “ do you want me to be your wedding photographer?” I wished I was there to see their reaction, but my guess was that they were very happy. We just got along so well, something so important to picking the perfect wedding photographer.

The actual day could not have been any better. The weather was great, from what was supposed to be a rainy day and everyone was so perfectly on time (including the flowers). Courtney looked beautiful and had bridesmaids that all looked like they belonged on a magazine cover, which definitely made my job easy.

I was immediately drawn to her flower girl, Danielle, who was the most precious thing. Yes, I am a softy for those cute little girls. Just watching her father, watching his little girl throughout our photo ops, was a huge thrill. We shot the girls at Parkland Golf and Country Club, one of my favorite venues because of its Tuscany architecture, not to mention its five minutes from my studio. We shot images against various backgrounds including a stone tower. The Botanical Gardens made the most perfect background for the girls to stroll through, with great wedding photojournalistic shots!

 

Finally Todd showed up to meet his bride. We told him that Courtney was dying to see him, which set his heart into overdrive. Their first look was amazing and could not be any better, with Todd nearly running to put Courtney into his arms. It was an emotional moment for us all.

Next we set off to the main clubhouse where we shot the bridal party and groomsman. Followed by the ceremony, which was held outside on the Event Lawn. The picturesque setting was a true delight to their guests as they watched the sunset over the fairways.

Cocktail hour was full of delicious hors devours but when it came to the dinner reception, Parkland Golf & Country Club did it with style. Karen Meyers, Director of Catering, together with her Banquet Captain Nancy, created the most mouth-watering buffet with more food than one can imagine. The night was a huge success with music by Mike Sipe Entertainment. As I am writing this blog (almost finished) Courtney & Todd came in to meet my Office Manager, Tiffani, to pick up their wedding images. Yes, that is edited images in less than a week! I was on a conference call and missed out on seeing them.

So Courtney & Todd, when you read this, I just wanted to say “thank you” for letting me be part of your day. Your friends and family are awesome and your generosity, greatly appreciated!