Ms. Torrie's Trial Sunday August 29th, 2010 Hyatt Regency Sarasota, FL

I had to share a quick note about the soon to be bride that I worked with yesterday who happens to be one of my Burkle Brides. (Jennifer Burkle, that is...a wonderful gal that I've been blessed to work with on many occasions!! If you haven't booked your wedding planner yet...what are you waiting for???!!! She is fantastic...see more on my upcoming blog for Schmidt/Helmer wedding)

After meeting Torrie and speaking with her for all of 5 minutes, I knew she would be a blast to work with. I won't share too much...I was just excited to do some color and step out of the box maybe?? I'm all for a classic look...but Torrie is shaking it up a bit...traditional, but with a flair!

Even though this photo was taken with a phone...can't you just see her personality jumping through the lens?!

Wedding Party Fashion at The Dressing Room

Surprisingly, one of the biggest challenges a bride faces is not finding a wedding dress for herself, but outfitting her bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party in chic, stylish designs. No two figures are alike, and you want to insure that the design you choose is appropriate, comfortable and timeless.


While shopping for mother of the bride dresses, I was horrified by the amounts of sequin and bedazzling that were strewn across the small selection of gowns that we had to choose from. Never could I have imagined that both my prayers for finding a fabulous dress for my mother, AND gorgeous gowns for my bridal party could be so easy...not to mention fun!

I discovered The Dressing Room, in St. Petersburg FL, after falling in love with the designer, Jenny Yoo. I was taken with Judy from the moment I walked in to her boutique. It was clean, the dresses were easily accessible and well presented, and she really knew her stuff! She took pictures of me in all of the dresses I admired, wrote everything down, and didn't pressure one bit.

When I returned a few months later with my mother, Judy assisted her with the same amount of care and attention to detail. After one visit we found the perfect gown that made my mother look and feel beautiful and elegant.

Judy and The Dressing Room has the best selection of dresses and gowns to meet any ones needs. You can trust that Judy will take care of all of the details and communicate with you and your wedding party in a timely manner. Please take a moment to view her website, www.thedroom.com... you will not be sorry you did!

 The Dressing Room

2430 Central Avenue

   St. Petersburg, Fl 33712

  T 727 323 ROOM

F 727 327 7970

   judy@thedroom.com

  www.thedroom.com

Leena & Jorge - married May 16th, 2010

Leena is stunning; big blue eyes, gorgeous hair, yet the things that really stood out about her to me was her calm demeanor and old soul vibe. She is such a cool gal, plain and simple. (Her and her husband Jorge travelled to Japan for their honeymoon...how cool is that?!)




The wedding was held at The Davis Islands Garden Club which is such a beautiful backdrop for a romantic afternoon wedding. It was photographed by Tina & Bob of Ortiz-Sellers Photography, who as usual, captured it beautifully.

Maternity Shoot with Gina Leigh of Gina Leigh Photography

I met Gina Leigh at a little soiree Judy, of the The Dressing Room in St. Petersburg, held back in June of this year. I was immediately taken with her kindness and positive energy. She is extremely talented and makes people feel so comfortable. Gina Leigh uses film, as opposed to digital photography. This produces a totally unique, beautifully soft, vintage look.
When Gina Leigh asked me to do the makeup of a friend of hers for a maternity shoot I couldn't say no. I was so excited to work with her and of course, when I arrived at her home, she was more than welcoming and the ultimate hostess. (She even made me a Caramel Latte!!!)
Corrie arrived shortly after and we got started right away. She is absolutely gorgeous and naturally she was glowing from the inside...this always makes my job so easy!!
I had such a wonderful time with Corrie and Gina Leigh; I feel blessed and honored to have been part of such the personal moment that Gina Leigh captured with her lens.

Check out her website and blog for yourself...


http://www.ginaleighphotography.com/
http://www.apenforpearl.com/