One more time!!

Hi!!! 


Long time, no blog.  In the hustle and bustle of life and the ease of "I'll just throw some pictures up on social media", I have severely neglected my BlogSpot.  Like 6 years worth of neglect.



I thought that the best way to dust this thing off is to write about the love I have for our area vendors.  These people WORK!!!  And when I say "work", it's not just on your wedding day.  For days, weeks, and months prior to your event, these ladies and gentlemen are all working for you to ensure that you will have the wedding of your dreams.  I'd name them for you, but I'd certainly leave someone out.  Need someone in a certain area, just ask.


As we work to build Written In Stone Weddings to a new level, I have a newfound admiration for wedding vendors.  Our goal is to connect you to these fine people.  That way, it's a win/win for everyone.  You have wonderful wedding photos and vendors who put the same love and dedication into their work as we do.


We are still booking for 2015.  This year has been the year for weekday weddings, so I still have quite a few Saturday's left.  Remember, we travel.....anywhere.  Matt is ordained to perform your ceremony anywhere in the USA, and I love a new place to photograph.


Hope to see you soon!!


Kim and Matt

James and Amanda

About two months ago, I got a phone call from a young man named James. It seems that he had the most romantic plans to ask the love of his life to be his wife and wanted it documented with photographs. He is from the Orlando area, so with some creative planning, lots of "sneakiness", and some downright lies, we pulled it off.

I arrived at Three Rivers State Park about an hour early to find the perfect spot. James and Amanda just happened to stop by the park for a picnic lunch on their way to visit family in Destin. She waited by the car while he set up a lovely picnic table complete with a red tablecloth right on the banks of the river. At the signal, James walked up the steps holding Amanda's hand and dropped to one knee and popped the question!! I stepped out and shot away! I don't know what was cuter ~ her reaction to the ring or the look on her face that clearly said "Who is that woman and why is she taking pictures of us?" It was time to reveal that "yes" this was a set up!

What a special young man to go to so much trouble to surprise her this way. And, of course, she said yes!!! I was honored to be a part of this happy day.

Graham Family

St. George again! This time it was for a family gathering. What fun the Graham's were! Anything I wanted to try, they were game. But the coolest thing about the whole evening was the way they made me feel. I wasn't a "photographer hired to do family shots on the beach", I was a guest in their beach home who just happened to have a camera. Their little guy, Cal, was such a trooper. Even when he was tired of being still and smiling, he still was so good. Yes, life is good!

Jim and Marri

Have I mentioned that I love St. George Island? On May 9th, we were back on the island for the wedding of Jim and Marri. A small gathering of friends and family witnessed the marriage and then gathered for a reception of a lifetime! Marri and Jim were so much fun and put up with our tendency to take way too many pictures. And the MOON! A full moon over the water on St. George is just stunning. I even kidnapped the bride and groom from the reception for about 10 minutes to get "the shot" of the happy couple, the lighthouse, and the moon. Tory and I left the island with the feeling of having made new friends. We had such a good time that it didn't feel like a "job" at all.

Thank you, Jim and Marri, for being so delightful.

Jonathan and Jessica

I had the chance to be completely charmed by a couple last weekend. Jonathan and Jessica came to St. George Island from Colorado for their destination wedding. I can't imagine leaving the beautiful mountains, but once Jessica told me that it was snowing when they left for Florida, I quickly agreed with their choice.

With every detail taken care of by Amy http://baysidegalleryandflorist.com/, Jessica had plenty of time to relax and enjoy her wedding day.

Of course, the weather was perfect and the sky was hand-painted the most awesome shades of blue ~ providing the perfect backdrop for their barefoot beach wedding. There were lots of smiles and a few tears. But mostly, there was true love ~

Taylor and Ryan

Sometimes it gets hard to describe the incredible sunsets we have here on the Gulf Coast without using the same words over and over. However, this weekend, the backdrop for the Tabb wedding was just breathtaking! Taylor wore a stunning gown that flowed perfectly in the breeze. Ryan couldn't stop smiling. This couple had a very intimate ceremony surrounded by family and close friends. Even Bridgette, the flower dog, was on her very best behavior ~

God provided this awesome orange sunset to drop delicately into the sea at just the perfect moment. He's good at that! I see it almost every weekend and yet I have to stop and watch for that instant of green flash right before the sun seemingly disappears into the horizon. Awesome ~

Ross and Alyssa

If you've ever envisioned a storybook wedding, we had one Saturday! Alyssa was just stunning and Ross was as handsome as ever. The pristine beaches at St. Joseph State Park on Cape San Blas created the backdrop for the event. You should have seen the look on Alyssa's face when Clay, the florist, (petalsbythebay@gtcom.net), magically produced daffodils to accent the bouquet of purple irises. Daffodils are not in season, but he went the extra mile to make his bride happy~

Rich and Elizabeth from http://www.panachetents.com/ made sure that the evening flowed perfectly, and my most favorite bartenders in the world, Jason and Lisa from http://www.beachbartenders.com/ kept everyone happy and well "hydrated". The food was provided by Jody and her staff at Provisions Catering.

It is the best feeling in the world to work with a network of professionals that go above and beyond to see that every detail is "magic".

It helps to have such a happy couple to photograph as well. We wish them a very "happy ever after"...