Farah + Nicholas Step Into The Limelight | Tampa River Center | Tampa, FL

April 26, 2022

Traditional, Natural, Romantic.

Farah and Nicholas are originally from very different parts of the world - Farah from Belgium 🇧🇪, Nicholas from Cuba 🇨🇺. They met unexpectedly on Bumble and quickly realized they love EVERYTHING about each other! And the proposal was so cute! Nicholas surprised Farah on Christmas Eve. He told her his family cancelled family plans for Christmas, so she was very upset. At the last minute he said let’s just go over to your family’s house for a little bit. Both families were there and Nicholas proposed in front of everyone! Farah was so surprised and happy!

Farah’s personality is more uptight, organized and she plans everything to the minute. Nicholas is calm and keeps everything happy and relaxed. It is a wonderful balance between the two! Together they enjoy watching shows together and walking their Standard Poodle “Ermes” every night. The name is based on her favorite purse (the Hermes) and his favorite animation. Farrah has very limited time, so when she does get free time they love to travel together.

Farah and Nicolas were so excited to bring both sides of their families together and everyone had a really good time! Their wedding venue, Tampa River Center, is located in the newly re-opened Julian B Lane Riverfront Park. This center has gorgeous views of the Tampa skyline and Hillsborough River.

Farah and Nicholas were so anxious and excited about walking down the aisle! It was a wonderful moment for both of them as they embraced the genuine reaction and emotion of this special moment.

Just like Farah and Nicholas, their wedding was very family oriented. Their guests felt very comfortable and relaxed - it was a perfect blending of their families and guests of all ages.

Lead Photographers | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Eva + Tom Step Into The Limelight | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral + Crescent Oaks Golf Club | Tarpon Springs, FL

September 22, 2021

Eva & Tom met as colleagues in an Intensive Care Unit in Harlem Hospital in New York. Tom proposed soon after during a sunset, behind the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.

What they L❤︎VE about each other is each other’s ambition, faith, sense of humor, depth and heart.

Eva & Tom enjoy exploring their cities, reading, taking Kodak (their dog) on walks, drinking a glass of wine and talking about their days.

They envisioned their wedding day to be a celebration of their L❤︎VE surrounded by all of those that mean the most to them… and we can testify that that is exactly how their beautiful day was!
Eva & Tom were married at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the church where Eva grew up, which holds great spiritual significance! They wanted to insure their marriage started in God's house.
The entire day was simple yet sophisticated and elegant in every way! We L❤︎VED being a pat of such a sweet wedding, everyone present truly L❤︎VE Eva & Tom and they all had such a great time together.
Eva & Tom have now moved to Chicago, so being able to enjoy this memorable day with their L❤︎VED ones meant everything to them… we wish both Eva & Tom ALL that is good in their marriage and this amazing new journey. Congratulations to a beautiful couple! (inside and out) So much L❤︎VE to you both!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Chloe Dennis

Jaclyn + Matt Step Into The Limelight | Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa | Clearwater Beach, FL

November 5, 2020

What an incredible celebration we had with Jaclyn and Matt!

Jaclyn and Matt met in vet school at Oklahoma State University through mutual friends. Jaclyn was finishing up her first year, and Matt was finishing up his third year at the time. Matt proposed while they were in Florida for Christmas in 2019. Jaclyn recently joined Matt in Sioux City, Iowa where they are practicing small animal medicine together {from http://jaclynandmatthew.minted.us}

They both share a love for animals, adventure, the outdoors and they both have a goofy sense of humor and love to make each other laugh. They enjoy boating, fishing and working on their house together.

Jaclyn grew up in Florida and is a true Florida girl at heart. She loves everything about the beach so it was fitting to have a ceremony right on the sand and a lovely outdoor venue. The outfits were simple yet elegant. The girls chose their own dresses to make sure everyone felt like their best self and beautiful on the big day.

Hilton Clearwater Beach was the perfect setting to tie up their beach theme wedding - which by the way, we LOVED the driftwood ceremony arch created by the father of bride Bill, it made it all come together beautifully! Clearwater Beach never disappoints when it comes to blue skies and sandy feet, not to mention the ever-so-gorgeous sunsets. Jaclyn & Matt's special day was full of family, friends and love and it was an honor to capture these special moments.

Congratulations to Jaclyn & Matt!

#SandalsOnForSamuelsons

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Dawn + Charles Step Into The Limelight | Fenway Hotel | Dunedin, FL

March 28, 2019

Dawn + Charles’ story began when they met on an online dating website. They are both big into health and fitness and love to train together by cycling, skiing boating, and hiking. Dawn + Charles are also hardworking and in their off time they love to live life large and travel.

Charles proposed to Dawn at a private beach in the Bahamas after enduring a very rough sea day on their boat. On the day of the proposal he knew the timing was right when all of a sudden the wind seized and the clouds opened to reveal the sun. He knew it was his late mothers presence and took it as a sign from above that Dawn was the one!

Congratulations on becoming husband and wife Dawn + Charles!

Lead Photographer | Stephanie Duffany
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford