It all started when Joanna and Illia first met at at job they had together. They would see each other from time to time and exchanging conversations, and sharing laughs. This then evolved to long conversations about life family, love as well as their shared connection with food. Joanna started to fall in love and soon after a date to a movie, Joanna would know that Illia felt the same way after he brought her flowers to the movies! Fast forward to the proposal, Joanna and Illia knew they wanted to start a life together, but Joanna had been antsy for months. They decided to take a "mini" vacation to California to get away from the every day stresses of life and work. Illia was not giving any clues as to if and when this was happening, so Joanna had been messaging her mom for any details, but Illia was two steps ahead and had asked Joanna's dad not to spill the beans since they knew how close she was with her mom. The couple went to watch the sunset (the weather was chilly and on the verge of a storm - not typical of San Diego weather), when Illia unexpectedly popped the question and Joanna was at a loss for words and she said YES!  Their wedding day was full of love and laughs as spent the day with laughs, love, and tradition as they celebrated the night away!

Lead Photographer | Steven McCarthy 
Associate Photographer | Cheyenne Roth

Band | Ellada Band
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Chantilly Cakes
Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
Ceremony Site | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
DJ | DJ Phil The Thrill | Phil Gaitan
Event Planner | Artistry Designs Group
Florist | Artistry Designs Group
Hair Stylist | RACHEL ARTISTRY LLC. | Rachel Reumann
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | RACHEL ARTISTRY LLC.
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
Videographer | Chi Photography
Wedding Gown | Ava Laurenne Bride

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