Written By Roy  |  Photography By Roy ~ Laura ~ Ed

St Patrick Catholic Church Miami Beach  |  Epic Hotel Miami

Those eyes!~ They are the windows to Ani’s Heart ~ A Heart that is shared with TJ’s. But back to the eyes ~ they are beautiful, expressive and I love the way Ani kept glancing at TJ throughout the ceremony. Eyes that strike at the passionate heart as does Cupid’s arrows ~ TJ never had a chance!

But then again neither did Ani ~ it is said that there is someone for every one and these two are made for each other!

You may recall the engaging engagement story that accompanied their engagement session. Hundreds of rose petals ~ chocolate kisses and an endearing proposal spelled out on the bed with more rose petals ~ I knew when they shared their love story with me that I was in for an incredible wedding experience!

So real is her smile ~ her love shining from her eyes ~ amazing!

Their wedding took place at the inspirational St Patrick Catholic Church in Miami Beach ~ just knowing that I am photographing a wedding here just gets my creative mind flowing with inspiration!

A Few Details: Wedding Venue: St Patrick Catholic Church Miami Beach; Reception: Epic Hotel Miami; Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo Bridal; Planner: Vanessa ~ Karma Goddess; Transportation: Meilan Limousine; Music: Ubi’s Music Production; Cake: Ana Paz Cakes; Flowers: Flowers International; Video: Julien/Merge Studios

What was icing on the cake of this wonderful wedding was the “Day After Session” where Ani and Tj got to be Bride and Groom all over again ~ Stay tuned for the images from this session very soon.

So enjoy their amazing wedding slide show below:

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Here’s looking at you!

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Alfred I DuPont Building | Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Life should be filled with sweet moments, don’t you think? I was impressed to learn that Alan proposed to Yesy in the sweetest place on earth, Hershey Pennsylvania–home of Hershey chocolates.

On their wedding day I remember that Yesy was all smiles and giggles just before their first look. “I was so excited and anxious to see Alan for the first time in my wedding dress.  Our first look was magical and unforgettable.”

The ceremony and reception took place at the historic Alfred I DuPont Building. The DuPont building is Miami’s only Art Deco skyscraper and was once a bank headquarters. Cypress ceilings, antique bank teller windows and my favorite backdrop, the immense, round door safe deposit vault make for a wedding photographers dream location!

Yesy’s description of her ceremony is great advice for every Bride. “I can’t even put into words the way I felt moments before I walked down the aisle, when I saw the  beautiful chuppah, all of my family and friends,  and my Alan waiting for me.  I remember pausing, looking around and saying to myself–grasp all of it and never forget it.”

“On our wedding day, I felt like a princess in a fairy tale.”

One of my favorite moments in any Jewish wedding is the horah – a dance of celebration. It is such an exciting exuberant expression of  joy that reflects the love and support of family and friends. Can you see how much Yesy and Alan enjoyed their horah?  — “I love, love, love going to weddings and dancing the horah, so I could not wait to get on that chair!”

A few details: Location: Alfred I Dupont Building; Wedding Dress: Priscilla Of Boston, Platinum Collection; Groom’s Tuxedo: Zegna; Caterer: Mena Catering; Florals: Vivian’s Petals; Limousine: Meilan Limousine; Wedding Cake: Ana Paz Cakes;  Coffee: Cafe A La Carte; Videography: Utopia Video

Enjoy their fantastic wedding slide show.  (Click on the play button)

“It was all so surreal I wish I  would have had a pause button so the night would have never ended.”

I would love to have pause button for life. Until I can come up with one,  great wedding photographs will take you back so that you can pause and reflect upon what an amazing night your wedding will be all about!

Take a look at another stunning Alfred I Dupont wedding: Melissa and Xavier

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Photographed By Roy and Ricardo  |  Written By Roy

Plymouth Congregational Church  |  Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Wedding

As a South Florida Wedding photographer for over 27 years, I must say that I have experienced thousands of incredible moments, witness hundreds of traditions that relate to the wedding experience. At Patricia and Robert’s Miami wedding there was a soft rain as Patricia arrived at Plymouth Congregational Church in Coconut Grove…and someone stated that it’s good luck.

Not a setting more romantic than at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

So I did a little research…thank you Google… It’s good luck! It comes from several cultures mainly from the Hindu with the idea that a wet knot is harder to untie. Since marriage is often referred to as tying the knot. This thought brought back a moment that I experienced many years ago when upon seeing the Bride tearing up because of the rain just before walking down the aisle…a priest of Irish persuasion stated “Don’t you worry my dear…the angels in heaven are crying tears of joy on your wedding day” and with that the bride believed, tears stopped and on we went with their wedding.

Patricia's headpiece was created by Eva of Coral Gables

Patricia beautiful wedding dress was designed by Nicole Valle who also happens to be the Bride's sister!

A quiet moment...also wearing Nicole Valle designed dresses

So with the gentle tears of the angels, Patricia and Robert married, played in the gardens of Fairchild and celebrated to their marriage and the luck they both share in finding each other!

A special thank you to Marnie Valent at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for going above and beyond. It was an honor riding shotgun with you in the golf cart as we created some great garden images with Patricia & Robert! By the way, the gardens have a display of Botero sculptures through December. Check it out!

A few of the wedding details...

Wedding Details: Wedding Location: Plymouth Congregational Church; Reception location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; Wedding Gown: Nicole Valle; Bridesmaids Dresses: Nicole Valle; Bridal Headpiece: Eva; Catering: Mena Catering; Music: Continental Brass; Floral Creations: Vivian’s Petals; Limousine: Meilan Limousines ; Wedding Videography: Broadway Video; Miami Wedding Photography: Roy Llera Photographers

Enjoy this beautiful video slideshow and don’t be shy about leaving a comment!

May the “Angels” cry just one tear on your wedding in Joy!

XOXO,

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