I feel so incredibly lucky and honored to have been part of Michelle and Willie’s big day! The wonderful Nicole with Pave Weddings recommended us to this fabulous Texas couple, and after a nice Skype meeting, I was thrilled that they felt so comfortable with us to have us photograph their wedding!
We didn’t officially meet until their wedding day, but they were both so warm and welcoming. You could just feel the happiness radiating from them. I spent the getting ready portion with Michelle while Kristina was with Willie. Michelle and her girls were full of energy, laughs, and an abundance of love. She was smiling non-stop, as every bride should on her wedding day!
This was our first time photographing a wedding at The Mezz and The Abbey in downtown Orlando. I had been there before, but wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of their decor. I was absolutely blown away! There was purple everywhere, and it was just so romantic. The way the lighting was down the aisle felt like everyone was walking down a catwalk, and it just felt so extravagent in the best way!
Enter reception: WOW. I knew The Mezz had incredible lighting inside, but with the rest of the decor they chose, it was just stunning beyond words. The glass chandeliers had beautiful light radiating from it, the columns throughout the space were beautifully lit up, and the center pieces were so elegant.
My absolute favorite part of their wedding was when the girls got together for their sorority chant (I hope “chant” is the right word for it!), circled Michelle, and made her feel so, so loved. Following that, the guys had their own routine from their fraternity. They were incredibly hilarious, and I couldn’t help but pull out my iPhone and take a video while snapping photos on my camera. It was just too perfect!
Michelle and Willie, thank you so much for allowing us to capture your special day. It was beautiful, and so were you two! <3
Vendors:
Photography: Sivan Photography
Ceremony Venue: The Abbey
Reception Venue: The Mezz
Wedding Planner: Pave Weddings
Cake: Anna Cakes
DJ: Mike Harrison
Catering: Levan’s Catering
Videographer: Spotlite Images
Floral: Fiora Tabletop Design Studio
Hair: Lavish Looks
Makeup: Kyra Phillips
Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas
Bren Stutz - Love the pics! So beautiful! !
Franchesca Roper - Everything looked amazing!! Love the pictures!
Sarah Rogers - It’s like I’m reliving it!! Beautiful couple…inside and out!!! Congrats again!!!!