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Christy & Damon’s Jekyll Island Club Wedding | Jekyll Island, GA

Jekyll Island, GA
Ceremony & Reception: Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Flowers: Groom’s sister
Coordinator: Christina Kopecki | Christina Kreations

Christy and Damon are a lovely couple from Chicago who brought down their family and friends for a destination wedding at the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel on Jekyll Island, GA. They held their ceremony under a gigantic oak tree by the water and we were lucky enough to have a warm weather with a cool breeze to go with the events of the day.

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Christy and Damons wedding at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, GA by Agnes Lopez

Jekyll Island, GA
Ceremony & Reception: Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Flowers: Groom’s sister
Coordinator: Christina Kopecki | Christina Kreations
Christy and Damon are a lovely couple from Chicago who brought down their family and friends for a destination wedding at the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel on Jekyll Island, GA. They held their ceremony under a gigantic oak tree [...]

Ashaki and Embry’s Crane Cottage Wedding | Jekyll Island, GA

Ceremony & Reception: Crane Cottage at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Make up: Daren for Glamourface Makeup
Flowers: Gay Whatley Floral Design
Lighting: P.O. Sound and Lighting
Music: Ambiance Trio, Excite! The Party Band, and Dance Jammers
Event Designer: Terrica with Cocktails & Details

Ashaki and Embry were married in a stately outdoor ceremony on the lawn of Crane Cottage at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. The whole event fit them perfectly; they truly are the epitome of style and sophistication.

From the ceremony being officiated by her father to Ashaki being serenaded by her sorority sisters to her two stunning wedding gowns — matched with the cutest pink Kate Spade shoes — the entire event was fantastic, with so many great moments and details.

In a fun and nostalgic nod to the graduation ceremony from their college days at Emory University, the guests toasted the couple with ice-cold bottles of Coca-Cola.

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ashaki and Embrys Crane Cottage Wedding at The Jekyll Island Club Hotel by Agnes Lopez

Ceremony & Reception: Crane Cottage at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Make up: Daren for Glamourface Makeup
Flowers: Gay Whatley Floral Design
Lighting: P.O. Sound and Lighting
Music: Ambiance Trio, Excite! The Party Band, and Dance Jammers
Event Designer: Terrica with Cocktails & Details
Ashaki and Embry were married in a stately outdoor ceremony on the lawn of Crane Cottage at [...]

Jason and Kerry-Ann’s Miami Beach Wedding | Miami Beach, FL

Miami Beach, FL
Ceremony: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Reception: Deauville Beach Resort

I am so honored that Jason and Kerry-Ann chose to have me come from Jacksonville down to Miami to photograph their wedding. They were married in a Catholic ceremony in her hometown of Miami. After the ceremony they treated over 300 guests to an elaborate reception full of great entertainment.

While the Dragon Dance, a traditional ceremony believed to bring good luck to the couple, was a really exciting part of the night I still can’t get over their surprise first dance! It’s no wonder their close friends refer to them as a unit (“Kayson”) because their choreography was tight!

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez

Kerry Ann and Jasons Wedding in Miami Beach, photographed by Agnes Lopez\

Here is the video of their dance (taken by a groomsman). I have to pre-apologize for being in the way some of the time. Kerry-Ann and Jason kept the dance a surprise from everyone (including me).

Skip ahead to about 1 minute in for the real fun.

Kerry-Ann and Jason’s First Dance

Miami Beach, FL
Ceremony: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Reception: Deauville Beach Resort
I am so honored that Jason and Kerry-Ann chose to have me come from Jacksonville down to Miami to photograph their wedding. They were married in a Catholic ceremony in her hometown of Miami. After the ceremony they treated over 300 guests to an elaborate reception [...]

Sonya and Mark’s Casa Monica Wedding | St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL
Ceremony & Reception: The Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine
Gown: Pnina Tornai
Flowers: 57 Treasury
Music: KTG Entertainment

Sonya and Mark live in New York but decided to have a destination wedding in the historic city of St. Augustine. After a ceremony under the tent by the Casa Monica’s pool they headed to the ballroom downstairs for a lovely reception. Sonya’s dress was a stunning Pnina Tornai dress from Kleinfeld Bridal in New York.

It was easy to tell how much these two are loved from the amount of guests who traveled so far to attend the wedding and spoke so highly of the couple in their speeches. Mark had six best men and they all gave hilarious and heartfelt speeches.

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

The Wedding of Sonya and Mark - Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine Florida by Agnes Lopez

St. Augustine, FL
Ceremony & Reception: The Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine
Gown: Pnina Tornai
Flowers: 57 Treasury
Music: KTG Entertainment
Sonya and Mark live in New York but decided to have a destination wedding in the historic city of St. Augustine. After a ceremony under the tent by the Casa Monica’s pool they headed to the ballroom downstairs for a [...]

Chris & Chary’s Vegas Wedding — in a Catholic Church | Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV
Ceremony: Guardian Angel Cathedral
Reception: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club

Chary and Chris are both originally from Jacksonville, Florida, but during their wedding planning they realized that with so much family all around the world it just made more sense to shift the event to Las Vegas. I was honored to be chosen as their photographer because not only are they an awesome couple, Chris is the very talented designer who created my logo.

They were married at Guardian Angel Cathedral on the Strip. For a destination wedding it was incredibly well-attended; they had over 200 guests — some from as far as the Philippines and Australia. Chary’s ability to plan from afar and pull off such an amazing, thoughtful, and elegant event was very impressive. Everything down to the tiniest detail was considered: their likenesses on custom M&Ms, coloring books and toys for the kids, and her bouquet which was a replica of her mother’s bridal bouquet from her wedding.

After the wedding we went off to Red Rock Canyon for some portraits of the couple. I absolutely loved that location because there’s nothing like it in Florida!

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Chris and Chary's Wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada by Agnes Lopez Photography

Las Vegas, NV
Ceremony: Guardian Angel Cathedral
Reception: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club
Chary and Chris are both originally from Jacksonville, Florida, but during their wedding planning they realized that with so much family all around the world it just made more sense to shift the event to Las Vegas. I was honored to be chosen as [...]

Wedding: Marissa & Michael

Sarasota, FL
Wedding & Reception: The Powel Crosley Estate & Museum

Marissa and Michael were married at the historic Crosley Estate on Sarasota Bay under a chuppah held by friends and family. It was a lovely evening, with only the slightest hint of a sprinkle, which was perfect because they chose to leave the tent open for the reception.

Their wedding had so many amazing details. The bridesmaids had the cutest J. Crew dresses and the groomsmen had matching Brooks Brothers ties. Marissa even made custom napkins with fun facts about them.

Sarasota, FL
Wedding & Reception: The Powel Crosley Estate & Museum
Marissa and Michael were married at the historic Crosley Estate on Sarasota Bay under a chuppah held by friends and family. It was a lovely evening, with only the slightest hint of a sprinkle, which was perfect because they chose to leave the tent open for [...]