{Retrospect Bride…from Miss to Mrs!}

Bride’s Name: Becca Q.

Groom’s Name: Max L.

Wedding Date: April 26 2008

Wedding Location: Key West, Florida

Getting Ready: Lighthouse Court

Ceremony: Westin Key West Resort & Marina

Reception: Westin Key West Resort & Marina

Studio Julie’s FAVS:

SJ says: I just love this shot!  Everyone thinks I set it up…but, NOPE!  Becca looked radiant!!!

SJ says: Graceful and Beautiful!  I love everything about this pic!

SJ says: I love these two!  Becca was so pretty that it made Max tear up.

SJ says: Becca’s Dad gave a toast that I thought was so funny and touching!  He had saved a picture of Becca’s boyfriend from the 8th grade and had it!  I was cracking up!!!!

SJ says: The reaction to the Dad’s toast above!  I think it caught everyone off guard.

SJ says: I love me some sparklers.  Well, really anything that is glittery and sparkly!  The guests ended up passing the sparklers out for the last song of the night and surrounded Max and Becca.  It was so loving and sweet!

SJ says: WE DID IT pic!  These two were just so cute and precious I hated to see them leave

SJ says: Love…no words!

SJ says: Becca captivating eyes!

Why did you pick your wedding location?

We picked Key West because it is our favorite vacation destination, a little slice of heaven. The Westin was a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset and all of the street performers during our wedding. How many people have cat man on the pier at their wedding?!

Tell us about your bridezilla moment if you had one!  Is it funny now?

My father thought getting a professional photographer and DJ were “excessive”… afterall he has an ipod and a digital camera. That was the only wedding moment that resulted in tears, but we ended up with an amazing photographer and DJ and wouldn’t change a thing!

What attracted you to Studio Julie Photography?

After stalking the blog I was amazed at how Julie managed to capture each couples personality. I knew we did not want a photographer that did cookie cutter posed pictures, and after our first conversation with Julie we knew that was not her style either.

What was your first impression of Studio Julie {right when the shooting began}?

Thank God we choose Studio Julie! Having someone to chat and laugh with before the wedding put me at ease.

What photography advice would you give to other brides?

Make sure you love your photographers style AND personality, it will make your day truly enjoyable!

What did you enjoy them clicking the most?

Our trash the dress session was amazing. They picked great locations I would have never thought photographed well and they turned out to be my favorite photos. Definitely trust their judgment!

What is something you would change about your wedding if you could flashback?

No.

Did you have a 1^st Look?

We did not and I am happy we didn’t, I will never forget the looks on Max’s face when he saw me walking down the aisle. Thanks to the amazing creativity of Julie we did have a few photos together before the wedding (on separate balconies) so we had the best of both worlds.

Did you do an Afterthoughts session?

YES and I highly recommend them! The TTD session let us be completely free with none of the wedding day stress. The TTD pictures are among my favorites and we had a blast during the shoot.

Any other advice or anything you learned now that you are a pro? Retro Bride TALK:

Don’t sweat the small stuff, everything will work out and a stress free bride is a happy bride.

Bride’s FAV Images:

Becca says: One of my personal favorite of the boys before the ceremony, they look quite dashing if I so say do myself.

Becca says: I am so thankful we were able to get a pre-ceremony shot together without actually seeing each other.

Becca says: This shot of Max trying not to tear up is precious, for the record he lost a contact lens right after this was taken. Thankfully one of our friends ran back to the hotel to get him new contacts so he could see during the reception.

Becca says: I love all of the details you can see in this photo, the beautiful scenery is one of the reason we both love Key West so much.

Becca says: This picture embodies Max perfectly, he is always up for fun and never too serious.

Becca says: Julie was so excited for this picture and I absolutely love it! We visited the poor elephant last year and he no longer has a trunk or hands, I am glad we got to this spot before he was totally destroyed.

Becca says: I highly recommend a trash the dress session to all brides! This is hands down one of my favorite photos from the wedding weekend. My friends thought this was photo shopped, but I assure you we waded out into the water and climbed up the pillars. For the records my dress was spotless after it was cleaned despite what we put it through.

Anymore Questions to Becca or Studio Julie about Becca’s wedding or experience feel free to ask them in the comment box or email Studio Julie. THANKS!  And THANKS BECCA!