Wednesday, December 9, 2015

SWFL Bridal Photo Shoot- Dion Photography, Charlotte Bridal, Charlotte County Flowers, Hair by Tania & Live Love Breathe Weddings

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Model: Samantha Steiner
Wedding Gown: Charlotte Bridal Boutique Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

SWFL Photo Shoot
Couple weeks back, five talented vendors and eleven gorgeous models got together to do an annual bridal photo shoot. Today we get to admire the exquisite bridal gowns, the fragrant bouquet blooms, the stunning hair & make up, the dazzling decor and the remarkable photography from Dion Photography, Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear, Charlotte County Flowers, Hair by Tania & Live Love Breathe Weddings. Enjoy!!

Photo Credit: Dion Photography    Model: Zachary Vazquez
Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography   Model: Zachary Vazquez
Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography
Models: Alex Jimenez, Nick Petys & Zachary Vazquez
Tuxedos: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Jillian Marie & Nick Petys
Bridesmaid Dress & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Alex Jimenez & Jillian Marie
Tuxedo & Bridesmaid Dress: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Alex Jimenez & Jillian Marie
Tuxedo & Bridesmaid Dress: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography
Models: Zachary Vazquez & Amanda Wolf (Amanda Shattuck)
Tuxedo & Bridal Gown: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Boutonniere: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography  Models: Brianna Paige Schultz & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography    Models: Jillian Marie & Zachary Vazquez
Bridesmaid Dress & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography  Models: Gabby Rodriquez & Alex Jimenez
Bridesmaid Dress & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

  
Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Amanda Wolf (Amanda Shattuck) & Nick Petys
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Amanda Wolf (Amanda Shattuck)
Bridal Gown: Charlotte Bridal Boutique Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Model: Nick Petys
Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear Boutonniere: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Samantha Steiner & Nick Petys
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear  
Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Model: Nick Petys
Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Boutonniere: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Jillian Marie, Lauren Collins & Amanda Wolf (Amanda Shattuck)
Bridal Gown & Bridesmaid Dresses: Charlotte Bridal Boutique Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers
Decor: Live Love Breathe Weddings

Photo Credit: Dion Photography  Models: Brianna Paige Schultz & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal Boutique   Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography   Models: Brianna Paige Schultz & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Model: Samantha Steiner
Bridal Gown: Charlotte Bridal Boutique Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography
Models: Lauren Collins, Gabby Rodriquez & Jillian Marie
Bridal Gown & Bridesmaid Dresses: Charlotte Bridal Boutique

Photo Credit: Dion Photography   Models: Gabby Rodriquez & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Samantha Steiner & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedos: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Samantha Steiner & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Samantha Steiner & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography
Models: Jillian Marie, Brianna Paige Schultz, Hannah Guzik, Amanda Wolf, 
Samantha Steiner & Gabby Rodriquez
Bridal Gowns: Charlotte Bridal Boutique

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Alex Jimenez & Brianna Paige Schultz
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography  Models: Zachary Vazquez & Lauren Collins
Tuxedo & Bridesmaid Dress: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography  Models: Brianna Paige Schultz & Samantha Steiner
Bridesmaid Dresses: Charlotte Bridal Boutique

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Models: Hannah Guzik & Zachary Vazquez
Bridal Gown & Tuxedo: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Model: Hannah Guzik
Bridal Gown: Charlotte Bridal Boutique
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography Model: Hannah Guzik
Bridal Gown: Charlotte Bridal Boutique
Bridal Bouquet: Charlotte County Flowers

Photo Credit: Dion Photography 
Models: Alex Jimenez, Zachary Vazquez & Lauren Collins
Bridesmaid Dresses & Tuxedos: Charlotte Bridal & Formalwear

Photo Credit: Dion Photography
Decor & Staging: Live Love Breathe Weddings



Wedding Wishes,
Marie



Monday, December 7, 2015

Vendor Of The Week- Cypress M. Ranch


Photo Credit: http://www.adamoprisphoto.com/


This highly demanded rustic ranch has been the premier spot for barn weddings in Charlotte County.  Nested amongst the oak trees out Bermont Road in Punta Gorda, Florida is this weeks Vendor Of The Week- Cypress M. Ranch.   I sat down with the owner, Lisa MacArthur, who is currently booking weddings for 2017 to learn a little more about her gem of a property.


Tell me a little history about Cypress M. Ranch?
Cypress M. Ranch has been here for 12 years as a horse ranch and currently in it's second wedding season.


What is your wedding season?
We run weddings every weekend from October through May 1st.


What is included in the wedding rental?
Full use of the grounds, the barn, the bridal suite, the cowboy quarters, the kitchen, 2 restrooms, parking location and staff including trash removal and bomb fire prep.    3 hours for rehearsal and set up the day before.  All day from 9 am to midnight on the day of the event and 2 hours the following day for pick up and clean up. 


What are the ceremony location options?
The couple can choose between the 2 different pasture locations, under the oak trees or in front of the barn.


What are some additional benefits to the ranch?
We have bistro lighting around the property built right in.  There is restrooms on site so you do not have to rent any and we have a brand new full kitchen.  The barn also has drop down sides to help with rain and wind.  For various fees, brides and/or grooms can ride in on a horse or we can also get the horse and carriage.   We also have swamp buggies as well for grand entrances.     


Tell me about the bridal cabin?
It is an all wood loft cabin with a bed, full bath, refrigerator, seating area and prep area for bridal hair and makeup.  Designed completely country chic with a chandelier and all. 


Tell me about the new cowboy quarters?
Designed with the guys in mind the cowboy quarters has a bar, lounge furniture and rocking chairs in an enclosed air conditioned environment. 


Tell me about your new kitchen area?
The new kitchen area has all stainless steel, commercial grade appliances- refrigerator, warmers, BBQ grill and prep stations. 


What is the nearest accommodations? 
The Four Points Sheraton and the Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda.  The Best Western in Arcadia is also very popular and there is several hotels off Kings Hwy in Port Charlotte too.


Tell me a little about the live band you have available?
The Florida Cracker Boys specialize in playing county, blues and southern rock n' roll.  They are also available to do your ceremony music and be master of ceremonies for your reception.   For the essential country wedding they are sure to get everyone dancing.


How can a bride and groom reach out to you?
By phone- (239) 872-4726
Email- cypressmranch@gmail.com


Special thank you to Lisa for giving me the grand tour and allowing me to interview her.

Wedding Wishes,
Marie 


  All statements/opinions/photos above are that of Lisa MacArthur of Cypress M. Ranch and used with permission.  Live Love Breathe Weddings did not benefit monetarily from this blog post.