We’ve been looking forward to Leigh Anne and Patrick’s wedding for so long, and we think you’ll agree that this special day was worth the wait! They are the absolute sweetest people you will ever meet and so head over heels in love with each other!

The best way to tell their story is to actually borrow from Patrick’s sister, Natalie, who introduced them. As she told everyone during her toast, growing up with brothers, she always wondered what kind of women would become her sister-in-laws. And now she can’t be any more thrilled than to have her best friend, Leigh Anne, officially become a part of her family (to which Patrick said “Thanks for that!”).

Leigh Anne and her bridesmaids got ready at the gorgeous Westcott House. Leigh Anne’s purple heels were incredibly stylish, her jewelry elegant and tasteful, and her dress so incredibly beautiful. But our favorite detail was her grandmother’s garter! While she and her ladies were getting ready, Patrick and the guys were a few miles away. Patrick wanted a classic “James Bond” look and had a very elegant tuxedo with a bowtie and purple socks that matched Leigh Anne’s shoes.

They decided to do a first look at the Lightner Museum. As Patrick waited on a gorgeous stone bridge overlooking the koi pond, Leigh Anne slowly walked up behind him, finally tapping his shoulder for him to turn around. They both had a complete look of joy and happiness as they looked each other up and down. It was a perfect moment!

Traveling from North Carolina for their nuptials, they chose a wedding location that highlighted all the charm of The Oldest City. They held their wedding at the White Room on the rooftop overlooking the marina and the Bridge of Lions. The ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt, with many tears and smiles. As Leigh Anne and Patrick’s ceremony ended, a gorgeous rainbow appeared in the sky. Leigh Anne’s grandmother had passed away this year, so everyone said that the rainbow was a sign that her grandmother was smiling down upon Leigh Anne and her wedding. (Feel free to pause to get tissues!)

The reception was the perfect mixture of relaxation and party. When the night finally came to a close, Leigh Anne and Patrick boarded a carriage to take them for a ride around downtown St. Augustine and the thousands of white lights that were on display for the holidays. Luckily for us, they made a quick stop back at the Lightner Museum to do a few more evening photos with all of the twinkling lights (and some sparklers!).

Now that they’re back from their honeymoon, we’re so excited to share some of their wedding photos! I hope you’ll forgive us for posting a few more than usual, but we are big LA & Pat fans and it was such a gorgeous wedding! Leigh Anne and Patrick, you are a special couple and we wish you many long years of joy and happiness!

We’re really excited about sharing the wedding of Missy & Brian with you later this week, but first we had to post a sneak peek for the newlyweds! Missy & Brian were married on Friday at the Club at Barefoot Beach on Florida’s west coast. This wedding was extra special for us because Missy is also my cousin! It was such an honor to be part of this special day and we planned to share all the highlights from their wedding on Tuesday, but here’s a quick peak at what to expect! : )

Jessica & Thomas (known better as Jess & Bubba) chose to do a destination wedding in the beautiful beaches of Alabama. But this was more than just a destination. Both the wedding date and location had very special place in Jess’s heart. Sept 10, 2011 was the anniversary of the passing of her grandmother, and the Caribe Resort overlooked Orange Beach, a place where Jessica shared so many special moments with her grandmother.

It was a perfect sunny day for an Orange Beach wedding. While Jess and her girls went to the Davis White Salon for their hair, Bubba was getting dressed in an amazing white tuxedo, complete with a pair of tractor cuff links that Jess bought for him on Etsy. Bubba and all the guys started in white tuxedos, with the groomsmen wearing colorful ties and vests (yellow for the Best Man and coral for the Groomsmen).

Jess & Bubba decided to do a first look so they could enjoy some time together before the ceremony. As Bubba anxiously awaited at the end of a dock, Jessi walked up next to him. For a few seconds, they just stood next to each other, both looking out, before they finally turned towards each other.Bubba almost immediately started getting tears in his eyes as he looked at his bride for the first time! It was priceless!

Jess & Bubba’s wedding ended up being quite an attraction at the Caribe resort, with guests lining up and tubers in the lazy river piling up to watch the bride walk down the aisle. With promises and sweet words, they pledged themselves to a new life together and shared the perfect first kiss as husband and wife!

Jessi & Thomas then hosted 60 of their closest friends and family in a seaside-themed reception, complete with lighthouse-styled lanterns, seashells, and other nautical centerpieces. And it wouldn’t be an Alabama wedding without Shrimp & Grits at the reception! Mmmmmm!!!

Orange Beach enjoys some fantastic sunsets, and we were lucky to steal the newlyweds away for a few minutes to get a few last-minute photos of them in front of the brilliant orange and yellow skies.

We are so honored that Jess & Bubba chose us to share their wedding day with them. And it was also great seeing one of our 2010 couples, Stacie & Tim, at the wedding! We had to take an opportunity to get a picture with them all!

Jess & Bubba are spending the week in New Orleans (and making us so jealous with all of their photos on Facebook of beignets and gumbo). We hope that you are both having a great time! : )

The weather was perfect this past weekend for Jess & Bubba’s wedding in Orange Beach, AL! We also had the most AMAZING sunset, which we had to share in this sneak peek! More to come later this week! : )

We love intimate weddings, so we were thrilled when Monika & Jonathan contacted us about their destination wedding at Cinnamon Beach! They traveled from Pennsylvania with their family and friends to the sunny shores of Florida to say “I do” with the sand between their toes! Their wedding had so many personal touches. Instead of carrying a bouquet, Monika walked down the aisle with a candle inside a beautiful lantern. She said, “This will symbolize light and warmth for my husband that I’m bringing to his life and will be a direction for him and a way to always find me if he ever gets lost.” Jonathan held a bag of Starbucks coffee, which was a reminder of that special first date they had drinking coffee and getting to know one another. The sweetest part was that their kids made up the wedding party! Such a cute idea and special way to include them in the ceremony!

I think it’s pretty obvious in these photos how much Monika & Jonathan adore each other, but just to let you know just how excited they were about getting married, Monika ended up RUNNING down the aisle toward Jonathan and threw her arms around him! She just couldn’t contain herself! I think it’s safe to say that these two were meant to be! : )

After the ceremony and some photos, everyone went up to St. Augustine for dinner at 95 Cordova at the Casa Monica Hotel. We took a few photos around the hotel before leaving them to spend the evening laughing over great food and cocktails!

We hope that this sweet wedding leaves you feeling romantic and carefree! That’s what destination weddings are all about! : )