Dave & Tina / 9.10.11 / Wedding Trailer / Orlando, FL

I met Tina and Dave through their wedding planner, Vanessa Alce of I Love My Planner, and I am so glad I did. I love so many details from this wedding: the amazing cake, Tina's heirloom earrings, her amazing dress and the couple's handwritten, heartfelt vows.

A torrential downpour earlier in the day kept Tina and Dave from having the sunset ceremony they wanted on the eighteenth hole of the golf course at Hunter's Creek in south Orlando; but the addition of an ivory backdrop transformed the reception room into a wonderful space for their ceremony. At the reception, the couple danced with their children to signify their brand-new family... and there wasn't a dry eye in the house (or a voice left without laughter!) during the bride's sister's toast.

Congratulations, Tina & Dave! Enjoy your happy ending!

Wedding Planner: I Love My Planner
Entertainment: Letz Dance On It
Photographer: John Shinner
Hair: Jessica Velez

Jennifer & Christopher / 8.6.11 / Key Largo, FL

Spending the weekend with a family at a destination wedding is a wonderful responsibility and a lovely experience for any wedding filmmaker. Jenny and Chris invited Elizabeth and I to capture their wedding on the shores of Florida Bay in scenic Key Largo. The whole experience was incredible, from the welcome we felt from their families to the admirable way Chris and Jenny handled every planning challenge (and there were many!) with class and positive thinking. You could feel the love and support their families had for their marriage at every point during the day, and it was a pleasure and a privilege to be able to be there.

Rain threatened the wedding for most of the afternoon, but the rumbling, massive thunderstorms thankfully held off until the bride and groom were safely inside the ballroom at the Hilton Key Largo. Guests danced to tunes played by the awesome DJ Rudy Infante. Photographs were taken by the always fabulous Sean and Candice Silver from Photographic Memories in Melbourne.

Chris and Jenny, you are meant to be. Thank you for inviting us to your celebration. :)

Ryan & Tracy / 5.7.11 / Florida Wedding Video / St. Augustine

It's been a while since I've updated the blog! I'll be updating it on a regular schedule from now on.

For now, though, I would love to share with you the amazing wedding of Ryan & Tracy, held on 5.7.11 in St. Augustine in the courtyard at the Lightner Museum with a reception in Casa Monica's Flagler Ballroom. The lovely Celeste Shaeffer served as photographer. This wedding had everything -- a packed dance floor, sparklers, tears, and one great, forever-and-ever romance. I'll just let this one speak for itself. :)

Congratulations -- enjoy your happily ever after, Ryan & Tracy!

Brian & Shaquanda / 2.5.11 / Wedding Trailer

Shaquanda & Brian were married Feb. 5 at the Florida Avenue Church of Christ in Melbourne with a reception at the nearby Lipscomb Park Community Center, and their lovely ceremony included an acknowledgment of the friend that introduced them and brought them together.

Sophisticated Gents Entertainment did a fabulous job transforming the community center into an incredibly gorgeous and modern dinner-dance space as well as keeping the party going -- just one look at the lighting and drapery they provided and you'll see why the decorations rank up there with my all-time favorites. The photographers were the fabulous Sean & Candice Silver of Photographic Memories.

Pary & Chris / 11.6.10 / Wedding Trailer

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I first met the super-sweet Pary & Chris through Scott Craig of Scott Craig Photography. I admire their solid commitment to one another and their amazing future.

They searched a long time for the perfect place to have their ceremony, and found it in the First Methodist Church in Winter Park -- with its long aisle and gorgeous sanctuary, it just seemed to fit. Their closest friends and family joined them as they pledged their love on a gorgeous cool day in November -- and I'd be surprised if there was one dry eye in the house!

Congratulations!

Denise & Eric / 11.4.10 / Wedding Trailer

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Denise and Eric were married at gorgeous Bella Collina. I remember when I met Denise we talked for hours about her wedding, and I found myself drawn in by her excitement about the wedding -- by having it on a Thursday, she said, she was able to have the kind of wedding she wanted!

Although the day was slightly overcast and it rained on and off all day, the skies cleared up long enough near sunset for the new couple to have their ceremony the way they dreamed it: on the event lawn, overlooking the amazing lake below. Guests later ate a three-course meal and partied the night away in the Bella Collina clubhouse.

An array of fabulous Central Florida wedding vendors helped them make their day extra-special: Les Kopacz of Soundwave DJs, Domenico and Cecily Castaldo of Castaldo Studios, Rev. Glynn Ferguson of Sensational Ceremonies and Christine MacPhail on harp.

Our best wishes for the future, Denise & Eric!

Kwiks & GV / 10.22.10 / Wedding Trailer

Kwiks & GV / 10.22.10 / Wedding Trailer from Karen Osborne on Vimeo.

Spend five minutes with Kwiks & GV, and you'll know that this amazing couple is just meant to be together.

Kwiks & GV were married at Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando, and added some absolutely delightful touches onto their wedding reception at the Hilton Altamonte Springs, including a Hollywood-like backdrop where we filmed paparazzi interviews! In addition, the newlyweds sang a song for their guests, and had an awesome new take on the standard garter-and-bouquet tosses -- check it out. Kwiks' dress is also absolutely breathtaking!

The couple's photography by the super John Shinner and music by Chuck Johnson of Classic DJs.