OK, so I’ve been married for awhile now but I am dying to step my tootsies into another gorgeous gown these days. I blame it 100% on all of the SMP gorgeousness I stare at daily. For instance, when I see a bride in a gown like this one shoulder wonder that is just so perfectly elegant, I have a craving to stick my noggin’ through that show-stopper neckline. Are you with me on this? The entire affair, captured by Michelle Reed Photography, is equally as lovely and completely worthy of an afternoon spent in the full of gallery images, promise.
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Mr. and Mrs. James and Lauren Colantoni were married in a quiet outdoor ceremony at The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers, Florida on April 30th, 2011. Among the 140 guests who attended were the couple’s closest friends and family, all excited to be there to celebrate this very special day.
Lauren donned a luxury wedding gown designed by Romona Keveza, with a simple bun, diamond earrings that were passed down from her mother as her “something borrowed,” and a diamond statement bracelet. Jimmy and Lauren both decided they wanted a wedding that was “classic with a flare” and reflected their personalities and style.
Before the ceremony, there was worry that it would rain, as the clouds were ominous and dark. However, right before the chairs were about to be moved indoors, the sun peaked through the clouds, and the threat of rain disappeared. Lauren was told later than night that the sun came up over the hill behind them as the couple said their vows, painting a picture-esque backdrop for the perfect fairytale moment.
After the ceremony, guests were invited to enjoy cocktails and butler-passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour while overlooking the gorgeous golf course and peaceful sunset. A string trio, The Vanderbilt Strings, set the mood by playing some of the couple’s favorite songs by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.
The reception began as the 21-person wedding party was introduced as guests looked on, laughed and danced along to music provided by DJ Adam Epistein of 84 West Studios. Tables were dressed in ivory tablecloths with ivory hydrangeas in tall, cyclindrical vases, each surrounded by small round candles that set the romanic mood.
The night turned out to be absolutely perfect, and Lauren and Jimmy could not have had a more meaningful event.
Wedding Photography: Michelle Reed Photography / Floral Design: JH Designs / Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza / Hair & Makeup: Studio RK / Wedding Venue: The Club at Renaissance / Wedding Cake: The Club at Renaissance / Wedding Ceremony Music: The Vanderbilt Strings / Wedding Reception Music: Adam Epstein of 84 West Studios / Ceremony Chairs: Creative Events & Rentals
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Love the wedding party shots! Everyone looks so perfect.
Bride is so pretty! Beautiful wedding!
Very pretty - LOVE the gown!
I love capturing that intimate moment of a first dance... that moment they forget about all the people watching them and just think about each other. Great job capturing that moment
This wedding is stunning! Does anyone know who the brides shoes are by?
Found them - they are on the Nina shoes website for anyone else interested.
There are certainly a great deal of details like that to take into consideration. That is a great point out bring up. I offer the feelings above as general inspiration but clearly you will find questions like the just one you bring up where it is important will be working throughout honest good faith. I don? t know if best practices have emerged around things like that, but I am sure your job is clearly recognized as a fair game. Both boys and girls feel the impact of just the moment’s pleasure, for the rest of these lives.
I live in Fort Myers and love the beach weddings. It is always worth the detour to make room for the couples who want to do a sunset photo shoot on the beach.
There are a lot of ways to make a wedding special and if you don't have the budget for an expensive hall, just add a sunset photoshoot on the beach and the pictures will make the event.
Of all the pictures taked at my wedding, the beach pictures are the ones I find in frames.
Good Luck and welcome to Florida!