Lauren Kinsey Photography | Tallahassee, Destin, and Panama City Wedding Photographer | Charleston and Savannah Wedding Photographer | Montgomery & New Orleans Wedding Photographers | Destination Wedding Photographer » Palazzo del sol http://laurenkinsey.com/blog Tallahassee, Destin, and Panama City Wedding Photographer | Charleston and Savannah Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photographer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sweet, sweet baby http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/12/29/sweet-sweet-baby/ http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/12/29/sweet-sweet-baby/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:06:11 +0000 Lauren http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/?p=3331

Sweet Sweet Baby, I said maybe
Maybe you should stay with me
Sweet Sweet Baby, I think maybe
Maybe you shouldn’t leave
Sweet Sweet Baby, I go crazy
Crazy when I think of you
Sweet Sweet Baby, I go crazy
If I can cuddle up to you
-Michelle Featherstone

Welcome to the world baby Victoria…

Fuji Pro 400

]]> http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/12/29/sweet-sweet-baby/feed/ 0 Mike + Lisa | Seacrest Beach, Florida http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/11/29/mike-lisa-seacrest-beach-florida/ http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/11/29/mike-lisa-seacrest-beach-florida/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:52:35 +0000 Lauren http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/?p=3243 I have struggled with being able to put into words how much love there is in this sweet family, and even now, I can’t do it justice in this space. Both Mike + Lisa have two lovely little girls, and together, this little family goes together like macaroni and cheese. At the wedding, their girls were presented with the family emblem- an emotionally moving moment. Congratulations Mike + Lisa, you are two wonderful people and we wish you all the beautiful things this life has to give.

A {warm + loving} thank you goes out to:
Lisa + Mike + their beauitful girls, for being so wonderful to work with
Ceremony/Reception: Bonne Terre Villa, Seacrest Beach, Florida
Catering: Emerald Coast Catering
Paper products: In Any Event
Hair/Makeup: Make Me Blush Destin, Jessica Miller
Photography: Lauren Kinsey Photography

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As I sit here writing this, I can’t help but be overwhelmed with… gratitude. I’m grateful for every minute that we get to spend doing what we love. I love that I get to spend one of the happiest days with people that are so in love each other and want to join their lives together. I’m grateful for my Father’s love. I’m grateful for for the ability to document love as I see it.

Brett and Ashley met the summer after their sophomore year while attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville. One night after seeing “Across the Universe” together, Brett asked Ashley if he could kiss her, and she said “No”. Luckily, Brett kept pursuing Ashley, and after winning a bet a few months later, he finally got that kiss he had been after. After they had been dating for a little over a year, God called Ashley to the World Race- an incredible, but long journey around the world. Ashley wasn’t quite sure if Brett was “the one”, but Brett and Ashley both knew that God had something incredible in store for them. In August 2009, Ashley left, and Brett waited. Soon, Jesus brought Ashley home and they decided that they had been brought together to serve Him in a loving and wonderful life together.

Thank you, Brett & Ashley, for letting us be with you in this first part of your story together. We love you both!

Our heartfelt thank you’s go out to:
Ceremony Venue/Reception: Palazzo del Sol, Destin Florida
Photography: Lauren Kinsey Photography
Florals: Celestine’s Special Occasions
Cake Design: Adonna’s Bakery
Event Coordination: Sweet P Designs
Event Rentals: Gulf Coast Tents
Bride’s Gown: Watters Wtoo
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Forever 21
Groomsmen’s Suits: Express Men
Bride’s Hairpiece: Handmade

Kodak Portra 400.

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First up, Melanie + David’s south beach soiree was featured in the absolutely stunning Atlanta Wedding Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2011 issue.
Atlanta Weddings has one of the prettiest magazines in the wedding world, and you can pick up your copy at Publix, Kroger, or Barnes and Noble. If you missed their wedding, you can check that out HERE!

We also had a fabulous feature with Florida Bride Magazine Fall Winter issue 2011, the always sweet Abbey + Denson’s wedding was featured in a double page spread, on the left as an ad for Visit South Walton, and on the right, a story and image from their wedding. To see more of their wedding, click HERE.

Lauren, the editor over at Southern Aisle, also featured Bridget + Lance’s Destin beach wedding. Click on the image below to see the full feature, and you can see Bridget + Lance’s wedding by clicking HERE.

 

And one of our favorite e-glossies, Smitten Magazine, featured Lauren + Jay’s sweet Rosemary Beach wedding! See the full feature by clicking on the image below, and their wedding HERE.

 

We are so excited to have our work seen by so many wonderful publications in the wedding world and we are honored to be listed among so many amazing peers and friends! :)

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All images Fuji Pro 400.

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In a stretch of about 60 something weddings, we have not had a wedding completely rained out, but the weather forecast for Saturday called for 100% chance of rain.

And boy, did it rain. It was like a tropical storm was coming through the area, with high winds and drenching rains- I could see how crestfallen Ebony looked when the decision was made to move the ceremony under the tent instead of out on the beach.

But you know what? Chinedu + Ebony still had an absolutely fabulous and amazing wedding, because they were surrounded by the love of so many who had come to witness the union of their lives. At the end of the day, a marriage is about how well you weather the storm. :)



























Our {heartfelt} thanks go out to:
Venue/Reception: Palazzo del Sol, Destin, Florida
Event Design + Coordination/Catering: Tammy D’Agostino, The Eventful Planner
Photography: Lauren Kinsey Photography
Videographers: Coast To Coast
DJ: Brentertainment
Cake Designer: Bake My Day, Destin, Florida
Florals: Florals by the Sea, Destin, Florida
Hair + Makeup: Geanie Melton
Vintage Car: A Bride’s Ride, Al Timo

]]> http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/08/10/chinedu-ebony-destin-florida/feed/ 2 And now these three remain… http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/07/19/and-now-these-three-remain/ http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/2011/07/19/and-now-these-three-remain/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:54:22 +0000 Lauren http://laurenkinsey.com/blog/?p=2232 …faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

One from Chinedu + Ebony’s wedding last Saturday.

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I love October for so many reasons, there is that little chill in the air and everything just seems so fresh and beautiful. But mostly, I love October because it is a beautiful month to have a wedding in (I should know, we just celebrated our 2 year anniversary on October 25th!) :D
Jana contacted us last year and knew immediately that she wanted us to shoot her wedding, and after hearing all the plans Jana had for her wedding, we knew that we were going to really love working with her! :) I was also excited to work with my good friend Shelby Peaden of Shelby Peaden Events again, Michael + I really love working with Shelby and her impeccable eye for design.
I have often said that one of the things we love most about our job is the connections we make with couples and their families, but over time, I grew very close to Jana + and her family and I am so grateful to have found such wonderful friends in the Stubbs family. I spoke with Jana + her mom many times over the past few months and Mrs. Stubbs made me feel like I was one of her own children, she is so warm and inviting.
Just watch this video, made by the lovely and talented Joanna of Diva Productions, and see what I mean :)

Here’s to you Mrs. Robinson! Coming Soon… Jana + Brent from Diva Productions on Vimeo.

I just love this family and thank you so much, Jana + Brent, for giving us this opportunity to work with you, we loved every part of your day and we hope to be able to get to spend more time with you when you are in Destin again!

Our {extremely heartfelt} thanks go out to:
Venue: Palazzo del Sol, Destin Florida
Event Design + Coordination: Shelby of Shelby Peaden Events
Photography: Lauren Kinsey Photography
Videography: Joanna + Rob, Diva Productions
Florals: Fiore
Catering: Kim + the wonderful team at Dine By Design
Cake: Rhonda Joodi at Confections on the Coast
Rentals: H&M Tents
Makeup: Friend of the bride
Hair: Two Fishes Artistry
Transportation: Bay Limousine Service
DJ: Matt Powell

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