It’s funny how quickly you can really connect with someone - we didn’t even meet Jess and Jason until the evening before their St Augustine wedding, but by the end of the wedding night - we felt as if we were a part of the family! It was an emotional day for all - go figure, I cried during the toasts. As it was a destination wedding, they had a smaller group which just added to the close, intimate feel. Truly lovely and it’s always an awesome experience shooting a wedding at the Casa Monica.

Heading to the room to getting dolled up

Dress Detail - pay attention here. Jessica is an amazing designer and seamstress and actually MADE her own wedding dress. Actually, she made her bridesmaids dresses and her rehearsal dinner dress as well. Talk about crazy talented - she was a fashion design major and is preparing to launch her own line of custom bridal and evening wear. You’ll be hearing more from her, I’m sure!

She wore the dress on the left for the ceremony and then changed into the dress on the right (this is the dress she designed and made) for the reception

Casa Monica