Gary Kaplan Photography is a destination fine art wedding and fashion photographer based out of Tampa, Florida
We absolutely adore this couple! We hit it off immediately and talked for hours on end at their consultation meeting! So it was no surprise that we spent hours with them again when they came to our studio for their engagement session. We hope you enjoy these images as much as we all did creating them!
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Sarah and Donald tied the knot at Avila Golf & Country Club in a wonderful ceremony surrounded by friends and family. I loved the bold colors chosen for the bridesmaids and it fit the theme of her tropical paradise wedding perfectly. Everyone danced the night away and when it came time…Sarah and Donald were whisked away in style in their 1939 Packard after their sparkler send off….of course!
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Venue: Avila Golf & Country Club
Chairs and Chargers: Signature Events By Design
Linens: Connie Duglin Linens
Officiant: Angel Rodriguez with Cherished Ceremonies
Hair and Makeup: Michele Renee Studio
Coordinator: Angela Colon with Cherished Ceremonies
Cake & Groom’s Cake: Cakes by Carolynn
Flowers: Flowers by Jenny
Shuttle: Jolly Trolley
Bride and Groom Getaway Car: Ambassador Limousine and Sedan, Inc.
DJ: Grant Hemond and Associates
Photo Booth: Foto Box
It was a beautiful day at Avila Golf & Country Club and we were able to capture the many moments inspired from Meg’s Pinterest wedding board! They are such a fun-loving couple! Their guests were super excited about the photo booth and brought the props out with them on the dance floor! I absolutely love the shot of her bridesmaid in the viking hat! We hope you enjoy these images as much as we did shooting them!
This was such a fun shoot! The combination of the location with Nicole’s fabulous swimwear line, Bella Bum Swimwear, made the day unbelievable! Seven pages of fashion featured in Coastal Lifestyle Magazine topped it off. Be sure to pick up a copy! You won’t be disappointed!!
We love when our weddings are featured, but this time is extra special! Not one….but four of our clients were featured in the Spring 2013 issue of Gulf Coast Bride Magazine!
We would like to thank all of our happy couples for letting us be a part of their special and heartfelt experiences!
And we would also like to thank the staff at Gulf Coast Bride Magazine for the amazing layouts in the magazine! Truly Incredible!!
Thank you Rural Bride for featuring an Engagement shoot for a very happy couple we shot a few months ago, Dawn and Chris Fallon! The rest of the story is about to begin….
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Imagine you are planning an event or even your wedding day. Imagine having a way of communicating your vision. A way where others can feel what you can’t explain. Imagine no more, today is your day! As you all know, Natasha is a photographer, graphic designer , and a fashion designer and she just showed me her inspiration board for our wedding. She simply asked me to look at it. Without words I got it. The feeling, the passion, the colors….her vision. I am onboard and excited!!
Than it kicked in. I asked her if we could do this for our clients and she said why not… If you are interested in this very special service, feel free to contact us or have your planner give us a call.
Eclectic, bohemian, Woodstock, peaceful, beautiful, dreamy. So how do you explain that? There were so many aspects and ideas that Natasha collected over the course of our engagement that it was incredibly difficult to describe the theme of our wedding. She found it much easier to project her vision for our day through an inspiration board. And why not for you too?!
A Beautiful Day at Avila…
Jamie & Joe are such a wonderful couple! Jamie and her Mom worked for months and months to plan her dream wedding and all their hard work paid off in a big way. There was not one detail that was overlooked. Jamie’s vision of showcasing her and Joe’s love of traveling was displayed through the individual postcards used as the table numbers to the little, metal suitcases used as table card holders. Each postcard was from a country they had visited in their travels and I must say that they have traveled ALOT! We were amazed as we walked around the reception hall at all the countries they have been! Five Star Events topped everything off with their fabulous floral designs and decor at the Renaissance – Boca Raton! Emilie Hannoun was such a delight to work with and we look forward to seeing her again real soon. DJ Mike Sipe kicked everything off with his combination of live musicians and DJ style. No one could help but jump on the dance floor and stay there all night long!
The rain had forced the ceremony indoors, but Jamie and Joe handled it in stride. We scheduled a Back In The Dress session for them after their wedding to capture the outdoor images that Jamie had always hoped for since she was a little girl. I will post the images from that shoot in an upcoming post, as they do deserve their own showcase as well:-)
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Dress: Brides by Demetrios
Venue: Renaissance – Boca Raton
Floral & Event Design: Five Star Events
DJ & Musicians: DJ Mike Sipe
Considering Matt proposed over a shared bottle of wine under a night sky lit by fireworks, it is no wonder they chose the Keel and Curley Winery for their wedding! What a perfect way to begin their life together as husband and wife! It was the perfect setting for this beautiful couple to share their love for one another with family and friends. Jane kept the decor simple with breaths of wildflowers at the tables and plenty of wine and beer to go around. The tapas style reception was a huge hit..thanks to Umami Bomb Catering! We had the pleasure of working with Tiffany Wolfgram of Puff N’ Stuff Event Planning who did a fabulous job with coordination as well! Thank you Jane & Matt for allowing us to feel the warmth of your love on your wedding day!
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Gown: Brides by Demetrios
Jewelry: Blue Nile
Venue: Keel and Curley Winery
Event Planner: Tiffany Wolfgram – Puff N’ Stuff Event Planning
Caterer: Umami Bomb Catering