Janelle + Jeff Step Into The Limelight | Lido Beach Resort | Sarasota, FL

What a beautiful, love + family-filled day!

Janelle and Jeff are from Rhode Island, and so were the majority of their guests (aside from Janelle’s sweet parents). This ultimately means that their friends and family are absolutely amazing and took the time to travel from afar to celebrate this wonderful couple! Janelle and Jeff were thrilled to be surrounded by their favorite people on one of their biggest days.

A beach ceremony, a classy reception, LOTS of dancing and laughter, and let’s not forget about the incredible sunset. Truly a perfect day. We are so happy for Janelle and Jeff and their union! We wish them so much fun as they have their honeymoon here in Florida (Wedding + honeymoon all in one! You can’t go wrong with a post-wedding celebration on the gorgeous Sarasota beaches!).

Congratulations to these sweet souls.

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer |  Lido Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Lido Beach Resort
DJ | Jam All Day Entertainment
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree | Bailey + Elizabeth
Florist | Flowers by Fudgie
Hair Stylist | Sarasota Beauty Bar | Corrine
Make-up Artist | Sarasota Beauty Bar | Corrine
Reception Venue | Lido Beach Resort
Transportation | Star Trolley

Megan + Kevin Step Into The Limelight | Lido Beach Resort | Sarasota, FL

#MELBYNOMO

HOW WE MET?

JULY 2018

SO.... We met on bumble. We used to tell people we met at prom because at the time we were embarrassed to admit that, but now we embrace it. We did go to the same high school and did not talk until post college. We always thought it was so crazy we went to the same high school for 3 years and never spoke a day in our lives. However, timing couldn't have been more perfect!

THE PROPOSAL

OCTOBER 11TH, 2021

After long months/years of waiting. Kev finally took me down to the sunshine state, which happens to be one of my fav places. We walked the soft sands of Honeymoon Island near Tampa FL. He got down on one knee on the beach during the sunset.... He made me just about pee my pants!! I was caught off guard but crying happy tears. It was a moment every girl dreams about, and my dreams came true. I got my dream ring/guy all in one awesome moment <3 So as you can see things were done out of order, BUT we wouldn't want it any other way.

THE WEDDING

february 25TH, 2023

A day full of LOVE and fun! Megan + Kevin looked completely radiant and they were so ready to get married. We so enjoyed witnessing these two celebrate each other at the ever-so-gorgeous Lido Beach Resort. We loved how they took their time and enjoyed each moment of the day. From the intimate First Look to the laid back Ceremony on the beach to the fun reception with lots of games and different dances involving their guests. Each moment was lived to the fullest that day…
We wish Megan + Kevin a lifetime of adventure and so much LOVE. Cheers!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Lido Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Lido Beach Resort | North Beach
DJ | COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree
Florist | ONECO FLORIST
Hair Stylist | Florida Beauty and Bridal
Make-up Artist | Florida Beauty and Bridal
Photobooth | COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS
Reception Venue | Lido Beach Resort
Videographer | COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS

Juanita & Rick Step Into The Limelight | Lido Beach Resort | Sarasota, FL

Juanita & Rick at at pool party back in 2018 in Cheltenham, PA. After a couple years of dating, Rick proposed to Juanita on her birthday on April 1st in 2021 ♥️
Juanitas’s POV:
I love that Rick is very calm and level headed, slow to anger, very loving and supportive, has a great sense of humor, fun to be with.
Rick’s POV:
I love that we are best friends, she is supportive, beautiful, and easy to talk to, we have a lot in common and enjoy being with each other.
Juanita & Rick both enjoy playing golf, running, lifting weights, traveling, watching movies and tv shows, going to beach, shopping, eating out at restaurants and of course they both LOVE the beach.
Their wedding day was super laid back and oh so romantic, we LOVED watching these two interact with other {they cannot keep their hands off of each other and ohh how we LOVE it!} They both are very sweet and just soooo nice ♥️ they truly made sure to enjoy every single moment to the fullest and we could not be happier for these two beautiful souls.
Thank you Juanita & Rick for having us and for allowing us the honor of capturing your most special day!
We wish you both ALL the best in ALL you do ♥️
ps. Juanita handmade the most fragrant and soft moisturizer for each of her bridesmaids and yes, she made me one as well… soooo sooo good! {and oh so sweet! Thank you so much}.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie.com
Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Lido Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Lido Beach Resort
DJ | DJ Big E 02
Event Planner | Swanky Soirée 
Florist | Beneva Weddings
Invitations | Greetings Island
Reception Venue | Lido Beach Resort
Videographer | Imely Photography & Video
Wedding Gown | Claudia Giraldo Bridal

Tamiko + David Step Into The Limelight | Lido Beach Resort | Sarasota, FL

OMG! How we LOVE these two!

Their entire day was so emotional and absolutely perfect.

Tamiko & David met on Tinder back in 2016… and they are writing a beautiful love story together.

They love their ability to be on the same team and love each other unconditionally ❤︎

Tamiko & David enjoy going out to eat, movies, going to the beach, spending time together.

Their wedding day truly was an intimate gathering of family and friends, a beautiful beach ceremony, simple but chic followed by a joyous celebration of music food and dancing.

We love how they incorporated a Filipino tradition into the ceremony with the Chord Ceremony (wedding lasso) and during their reception they danced the night away with Caribbean music which was just what their guests needed. 

We truly wish ALL the best for Tamiko & David and hope for many more dance parties with theist loved in their future (these people can dance!). So much fun!

Cheers to an amazing couple.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Bridesmaid Dresses | Revelry
Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Lido Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Lido Beach Resort
DJ | DJ Genesis
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree
Florist | Beneva Flowers
Hair Stylist | Adriana Ashley 
Invitations | Zazzle
Make-up Artist | Valunthinee Phoung
Reception Venue | Lido Beach Resort
Videographer | Namesake Creative
Wedding Gown | Brides of Florida | Maggie Sottero

Marci + Alex Step Into The Limelight | Lido Beach Resort | Sarasota, FL

Marci & Alex’ ❤︎ Story…

How/when did you meet each other:: We met last August on a dating app called Hinge.

How did he propose:: It was just him and I at my house with our five dogs, so it was very intimate. I was putting together a dessert in the kitchen, then he came down with a box in his hand. He brought me into the living room, got down on one knee, told me how much he loved me and how he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me, and proposed. I was absolutely speechless and somehow I muttered "absolutely, YES!”

What do you love about each other:: We are extremely similar in a lot of ways, but where we are different is where one person is strong in that trait where it is the other's weakness. Such as, Alex is very detailed oriented and loves to research, while Marci is not and does not love to research. We are both very easy going people who love animals, hard workers, communicate well and freely, provide each other comfort, and our each other's best friend. When we met, we knew that it was a different love that neither of us had felt and we knew that we would be together forever.

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: We love to travel, work on our new home, be with our dogs, go to the gun range, spend time with friends and family, and just watch a good movie and relax.

Marci & Alex’ wedding day was a tropical getaway! Everywhere you looked there were pops of color and greenery… the day was elegant, sweet, romantic and effortlessly simple. It truly was a “good time” and we loved seeing Marci & Alex surrounded by their loved ones on such a special day. These two danced the night away, laughed with friends, hugged hard and made sure to include their five pups during their reception… just take a look at the cake! The cutest! 

We loved being a part of such a happy and love-filled day with Marci & Alex ❤︎ we wish you both a lifetime of JOY! 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Cake | Cakes by Ron 
Ceremony Site | Lido Beach Resort
DJ | Fitz Otis
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree | Stefanie Seymore
Florist | Sue Ellen's Floral Boutique 
Hair Stylist | Corina | Best Friend
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Corina | Best Friend
Reception Venue | Lido Beach Resort
Wedding Gown | Brides by Young