Mr. and Mrs. Reisin

The Torres family is practically family to me - Brooke's kids call me "Aunt Kerri" and I was head over heels when Mei-Lin Torres asked me to photograph her wedding to Eric Reisin.

What can possibly be said to prepare you for a Torres Wedding? Where the Torres family is, there will be food.  There is no end to the love.  Every family gathering ends up a bit like a talent show. That pretty much sums up this wedding.

 

 

 

Did I mention the entire wedding party is gorgeous?

The Wedding and Reception were held at SOHO Catering and Events in Hollywood, FL. The location is gorgeous - the Ceremony was outside at dusk, and we all moved inside for the reception.

 

We moved inside for a cocktail hour and reception. The entire place was blinged out, and the curtained walls changed color during different parts of the reception.

 

There was an abundance of toasts, some funny but all heartfelt. Marcus, Mei-Lin's brother sang his toast with a ukelele.

Did I mention the talent show? Gabby (Mei-Lin's sister) performed a beautiful ballet routine.

Brooke and Josh (Mei-Lin's cousin) sang, Marcus was on trombone, Mei-Lin was on flute, and Gabby was on the cowbell, and they all sang backup.

Here's the video of their performance:

Deedre and Rob - Engagement "Turns" Zombie Wedding

I admit, I'm a fan of the old zombie flicks. Stiff, arms outstretched, dragging their feet at a slow pace, possibly moaning "Brains..."

When one of my VERY closest friends Deedre asked me to photograph their engagement session, it went something like this:

Dee: I'd really love it if you shot our engagement photos...
Me: Oh MY GOD YES!! *squee!!*  I'm so super excited!
Dee: ...there's a twist.  I want there to be a zombie attack...
Me:  WHA? YES YES YES!!
Dee: Ok, since I'm in Washington DC, Rob and I will fly down in Feb. and we'll shoot it in Lakeland...

This is really the abridged version of the conversation.  I'm sure I screamed and said "Oh my God" much more than represented here.  About 50 conversations later, planning and organizing time frames, this happened.

Noel + Ileana {Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Wedding} Video

I don't normally make wedding videos, but I happened to be lucky enough to have a DSLR camera that takes video while photographing this gorgeous elopement/wedding in Puerto Rico in December. No tripod (OMG Why?!) and no preparation to take video, this was quite impromptu.  In hindsight, I'm so glad I captured this for the sweet couple.

Congratulations lovebirds!

Campbell Wedding Part 3 - The Reception

Mr. and Mrs. Campbell's Wedding Reception was filled with family, friends and FUN! I really loved all the details, from the sugar roses on the cake to the "guest book" (messages to the couple written on a stone) - But the best detail of this reception - the Gorgeous Bride and Handsome Groom!

Campbell Wedding Part 1 - Getting Ready

After getting to know Chelsea and Hunter through meetings, and their engagement session, I was thrilled as the days grew closer to their pending nuptials.   They are one of the sweetest couples I've had the privilege to photograph, and I just knew their wedding was going to be special.  The Wedding was at Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene in Lakeland.