Sometimes, the best way to get to know a couple is to hear all the stories of them from those who are closest to them. When Phil’s best woman, Donna, gave her speech, she shared how Andrea and Phil first met while teaching at the same school. When Andrea confided in Donna that she had a crush on Phil, Donna decided to play matchmaker and we’re really glad she did because Andrea and Phil are absolutely perfect for each other!

Andrea and Phil had a gorgeous fall wedding at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club. They chose to do a first look before their ceremony, with Andrea walking to out to a waiting Phil on the veranda outside the club. You could see by the look in Phil’s eyes that he considered himself the luckiest guy on the planet. It was a real struggle for them to hold off from kissing each other until the ceremony!

The ceremony took place underneath beautiful old oak trees by a lake. It was an elegant ceremony and included some great personal touches, like asking for blessings from both sets of parents and including a sand ceremony where the parents and Andrea and Phil poured sand into a framed photo of themselves.

The wedding had such incredible details, including a pair of boots that Andrea wore under her dress, custom jewelry that included a pendant that belonged to Andrea’s grandmother, sharp brown tuxedos worn by the guys, and the custom-designed florals by Andrea’s mom. Andrea and Phil also had a cupcake tower, a chocolate fountain, and a “Yo Phi” signature cocktail at the reception.

As for the reception, all we can say is that it was one heck of a party! It was non-stop dancing and laughter. From classic rock and disco, to the latest hip hop, Andrea and Phil rocked out until it was time for their grand exit through a tunnel of sparklers!

We had so much fun at Andrea and Phil’s wedding. We’re so happy that we made friends with Andrea’s parents, Kristi and Kirk, and are so honored that they thought highly enough of us to ask us to photograph the wedding! And it was a real pleasure getting to know the Dietz family as well! It’s always so amazing to see two families join together!

We welcome Andrea & Phil back from an incredible honeymoon in Ireland!! We know everyone has been anxious to see the photos, so we’re thrilled to finally share them along with a special slideshow! Congratulations again Andrea & Phil! : )

Tey & Mike couldn’t have chosen a more perfect day for their October wedding at Palm Valley Gardens. Across a quiet pond, underneath an old tree, friends and family gathered to share in this special day. There were tears, and there were smiles. There were words of wisdom, and there was a collective blessing of the couple by everyone in attendance. The ceremony was full of personal elements, including singing, Mike’s children doing readings and lighting candles, a cord and veil ceremony, and a blanket with photos of Tey & Mike through the years (with room to add more photos as their story continues). What also made the ceremony even more special was having Tey’s aunt and uncle officiate the ceremony together. It was just a perfect ceremony with so many personal touches that brought everyone together.

We were so excited that Tey & Mike chose to do a first look before their ceremony. We love first looks because of how intimate they are. Mike waited on a little wooden bridge and Tey walked up behind him through a gorgeous wooden gate. It was so cute watching Tey peek out at Mike and then see how overcome with emotion they both were. Their love for each other is inspiring!

The cocktail hour featured signature drinks and hand-rolled cigars, while Tey, Mike, and the wedding party gave us their best GQ poses. Then everyone adjourned to a fun-filled reception featuring table cards with “Love” written in different languages, a cookie table, and lots of dancing! After some very heartfelt speeches, Tey & Mike took turns dancing with their parents and their inlaws! What a great way to bring both families together!

We can’t describe Tey & Mike’s wedding as anything less than perfect and we’re so happy that we could be there to share it with them. Everyone at the wedding, from family to friends, were amazing to work with, and it truly was a celebration of two people totally in love with each other. Congratulations to you both! : )