Without This Ring Losing the Wedding Band

By vmoprisi June 7, 2014 wedding photography

Without This Ring: Losing the Wedding Band

During all the whirlwind of activity on a wedding day, there’s nothing more essential than making sure someone has the wedding band. And that’s exactly what went missing at a wedding on Pompano Beach. Here is the recap of that special day.

It was a big day for Rachael and Scott, who were set to be married right between the Hillsboro Lighthouse and the Municipal Pier. It was an intimate ceremony with only the happy couple and performed by Wedding bells and Seashells. The time came when the officiant said the lines “Do you have a token to represent this union”? At that moment, when the rings tied to a satin ribbon were pulled from the safety of the his pocket, there was a sudden pause and the rings tumbled into the sand!

Franticly we all searched the sand looking for the shiny gold band to appear. Some on- lookers realized what happened and pointed out two beach combers up the shore line with their metal detecter. Immediately I ran over to them and asked for their assistance. Billy and his wife Stevey obliged without hesitation and began to scour the beach with their metal detector. What seemed to be the longest 15 minutes in history was finally broken by the discovery of the wedding band buried in the sand. We all cheered to our delight and the wedding ceremony commenced.

As the sun slowly melted into the horizon the couple said thier I do’s and kissed. It is a day that none of us will ever forget. This wedding and couple will go down as one of my favorite and most memorable wedding shoots. I wish Rachael and Scott many years of love, light and laughter.

Here are some of my favorites shots of the day.

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Wedding Vows Renewal

By vmoprisi June 6, 2014 wedding photography

Wedding Vows Renewal on Fort Lauderdale Beach

What a beautiful day for a wedding vows renewal on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The ceremony took place at The Pelican Grand Beach Resort located in Fort Lauderdale during the golden hour. The Pelican Grand has luxury accommodations and breathtaking views. This premiere Fort Lauderdale beach resort is set right on the ocean with private beach. It is a perfect back drop for this romantic moment. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees with balmy breezes. The cool blue waters were a beatufiul back drop.

This ceremony in which a married couple renew or reaffirm their wedding vows has been a tradition practiced in Europe for decades and became and became a popular American tradition in the 1950’s. This was the couples 2nd vow renewal. They have renewed their vows every 5 years since their wedding. There son joined them all decked out in a velvet vest and a bow tie. He got into the act holding moms bouquet.

The ceremony was simple and sweet. The couple gazed into each other eyes with love and affection. The ceremony was coordinated and performed by Wedding Bells and Seashells. They handle all of the details from location, setting up, bouquets and wedding license.

With a final kiss to seal the deal this couple finalized the ceremony. It was such a pleasure capturing this happy moment.

Whether you’ve just returned from eloping in Europe or you’re about to celebrate your 50th blissful year of marriage, renewing your vows might be on your mind. Having photos to keep for a life time is my job. Making moments into memories.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach Wedding

By vmoprisi April 14, 2014 wedding photography

South Florida offers some of the most picture perfect places to have your wedding. With blue skies, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. This romantic back drop will set the stage for that special day. Its no wonder couples flock to this picturesque setting to pledge their love. I am a beach wedding photographer, making moments into memories, now serving Miami, Hallandale, Hollywood, Dania, Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale by the sea.