The Ellner Family Portrait
Simon Atkins: I'm a full time documentary wedding photographer working all over the UK. I have been photographing weddings since 2001, previous to that I was a newspaper photographer for 12 years. You can view more of my work on my …
Haven't posted much here as far as portraiture is concerned, been busy with weddings, so it's nice to have a chill out day with very nice people. The Ellner family portrait sunny day and autumn colours, beautiful people making beautiful …
The perfect tropical wedding can be thousands of miles away at a tropical resort or could be located right out your own back door. There are many beaches scattered along our coastal states and each one may be more breathtaking than the rest. Attempting to find a tropical location within the Northern Continent can prove to be a cost effective solution to making your brides dream come true. Most locations may be within driving distance of your location and save on the cost of providing airfare for yourselves as well as your guests.
Maybe the East Coast has more appeal and desire as well as the romance of the old south by saying your vows in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With prices beginning at $225 the dream of being married on the beach with the waves at your back is quite obtainable. October weddings are often cheaper as the busy season has passed and the area is less crowded to make site seeing for the couple as well as their guests a bit more enjoyable. http://www.be-married-barefoot-on-the-sand.com has plenty of information available on their site to assist in planning. There is a twenty four hour period for your wedding license so be sure to be prepared in order to be married on the selected date.
Jekyll Island, Georgia also offers the charm of the old south and has several area resorts ready to accommodate your ceremonial needs. One of which is the Buccaneer Beach Resort and it is located on the ocean front of Jekyll Island. With 200 rooms available so that all your guests may be welcomed with comfort no one will be turned away. Large majestic oak trees enhanced with the sea in the background are inviting to every couple wanting to begin their lives together. Within the resort the ballroom entices every person attended by offering a 180 degree view of the ocean Perhaps you stroll around the grounds to find the Lighted Bridge Deck which adds a mystical touch of elegance to those nighttime ceremonies with the stars dancing gently over your head and the sound of the unseen ocean calming your nervous bride.
Tybee Beach offers many distinct features to attract the young or older couple in love. You will appreciate all this Island has to offer. Locations range from the beach itself, to the lighthouse, or the crossovers ensure that the magic of your love will be memorable for all who witness it. . Packages begin at $ 125 dollars and are worth the money with such breathtaking backdrops as you pledge your lives to each other. http://www.tybeetyme.com/wedding_packages.htm has all the information you need to have that hassle free and enjoyable event.
The beaches in the Florida area are beautiful and even though the lack the appeal of white sands that spread across international locations the beauty and natural background is still appealing to anyone seeking that island like setting. Cocoa Beach (the closest beach to Orlando), New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, and Ormond Beach all offer the beautiful seascape as a backdrop for that wedding every little girl dreams about. Simply call 1-888-FLA-KNOT or visit http://www.floridaweddingservices.com/beach-weddings-package.htm and inquire about package pricing to simplify the preparation and details of your wedding. Packages range from officiate only, to 10 guest with officiate, an extra special ceremony, “vows in a bottle” and a disc with 75 wedding photographs to up to accommodations for up to 40 people and start out around $299. Additional options are available and with appropriate notification arrangements can be made for additional
For all those that are in the Midwest region but think that the dream of an oceanfront wedding is eluding you consider being married in Texas. South Padre Island and Crystal Beach might have what you are looking for in an oceanfront ceremony. With the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico the setting is absolutely fabulous.
The Brown Pelican Inn located on South Padre Island has special packages available for the lovely couple and guest accommodations can be arranged as well. Imagine overlooking the Laguna Madre at dusk with the sun slowly setting beyond the horizon as your bride stands elegantly, looking more beautiful than you have ever seen her look. Not only does the Brown Pelican Inn want to provide a lasting and memorable day, they would like to be included in the honeymoon as well. With packages that include lodging for three nights, dinner for three nights and a two-hour sunset Dolphin bay tour especially romantic for the happy couple, everything is less than a phone call away. This location is fairly small so remember this may be ideal for the smaller more intimate ceremony.
Out By The Sea Bed and breakfast located in Crystal City Texas has the appeal of the lush gardens and fresh flowers to accommodate your ceremony. With a wedding planner on site all the details can be taken care of without the worry and stress. The Bolivar lighthouse may be a beautiful touch of flare to your already special day.
Possibly your drawn to the west coast for your special day and the beautiful mile long beaches to share your moment with friends and family. California has many beautiful beaches that would satisfy the most detailed bride or the most simplistic of grooms. The Black Pearl Cottage offers a wonderful sunset bridal package that over looks a five star beach located near Santa Cruz, California. The SeaBright Beach is nestled in a quiet residential neighbor hood and is naturally border by the San Lorenzo River and the Harbor to add to the romantic seclusion for your memorable moment, yet is only two blocks from Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. The wedding package available for a small gather consists of the ceremony and a seven-night stay at the cottage so that you can enjoy, relax and take in all the area has to offer.
The Elk Cove Inn offers has a breathtakingly dramatic view; with a turn of the century feel. The old Victorian mansion sits above a beautifully untainted beach with the Pacific Ocean serving as the backdrop for your event. The wedding gazebo is the perfect location to wait for your bride to ascend down the pathway to take your hand. The surf provides all the music you will ever need.
With a little time and determination finding that perfect day can be well worth the journey you took to get there. This is the day your going to remember for the rest of your lives and you owe it to yourselves to begin your life the way you want. Why bother with spending money on lavish décor when there are so many natural beauties out there…of course none compare with the bride when the wedding of her dreams unfolds…but research the options to come up with the wedding you deserve and the event that will leave your guests talking for years to come.
Francis King