Charley + Chris Step Into The Limelight | Gulf Drive Cafe | Bradenton Beach, FL

We are always so blessed on having such beautiful and great weddings as the year wraps up and this is certainly a couple that made our end of the year a greta one!

A Love Story from our Bride:

“I met Chris on my 18th birthday, May 28 2011. I was going on my first ever tandem skydive with my mom for my birthday. After we landed I spotted Chris sitting with all his gear on (he just started solo jumping had about 50 jumps). Since I was feeling spunky on my birthday I decided to hit on him with the corniest pick up line.... "I've been looking for you my whole life!" I've used the pickup line before but it never worked, but it definitely did with Chris! At the time, he had a girlfriend which was a big let down, but after 1 year later I received a message from him. From then on we have been together!”

“We were in Switzerland and he wingsuit base jumped off a mountain while I waited for him on the ground below. When he landed, he got down on one knee and asked me if I would spend the rest of my life with him.”

This couple is truly one of the most adventurous and most daring and they enjoy spending time together on this incredible ventures!

They day of their wedding was definitely quite the thrill ride with great moments, genuine funny and laughable moments and of course the sweet ones too! Even though the weather was a little rough, these two love birds said their I-Do’s on the beach, with the wind embracing them and the rain sprinkling down blessings from the heavens. The reception came around and these two soulmates would loose themselves within each other’s arms - especially during their first dance!

What an amazing night we had and as always, it was such an honor to be a part of this little adventure that will last a life time. Congrats Charley and Chris!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Band | RythmTrail Steel Drum Band
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Wonder Cake Creations
Ceremony Site | The Sunset by Gulf Drive Cafe
DJ | RythmTrail Steel Drum Band
Florist | Scarlett's Flowers
Hair Stylist | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co. | Amber
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co. | Kimberly
Reception Venue | The Sunset by Gulf Drive Cafe
Ring | Blue Nile
Wedding Gown | Calla Blanche | Purchased at For The Bride Boutique

Samantha + Joe Step Into The Limelight | The Sunset by Gulf Drive | Bradenton Beach, FL

Samantha and Joe met on eharmony in November of 2014. They were living in Manhattan in an apartment in Hell's Kitchen, Joe took her to one of their favorite restaurants and then up to the rooftop of their building and he proposed there with the skyline as their beautiful backdrop. Joe never fails to make her laugh. They are each other's best friend and are always happy to spend time together, no matter what they are doing.

Samantha and Joe had their wedding at The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café right next to the beautiful blue ocean. They invited friends and family from all parts of the states to join them in one of the most important day of their lives. The ceremony site was lined with white chair with coral linens and flower pedals that trailed up to where they would be standing to say their I-Do’s. Reception was beach themed and provided seats to their guests until it was time to party! It was truly a pleasure to be part of their special day! Congratulation to the newlyweds!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Bridesmaid Dresses | Bridal Relections
Cake | Hometown Desserts 
Caterer | Gulf Drive Café 
Ceremony Site | The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café
DJ | Grant Hermond & Associates 
Event Planner | The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café
Florist | Ms Scarlett's Flowers
Hair Stylist | DS Hair&Makeup Creations LLC 
Invitations | minted.com
Make-up Artist | DS Hair&Makeup Creations LLC
Reception Venue | The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café
Violinist | Sunset Strings LLC.
Wedding Gown | Blossom Brides