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A perfect night for a small, intimate wedding – New Year’s Eve! So much fun with Lindsey and Zach and their closest friends and family at a private residence in Deland, Florida. We started off on the Stetson University campus – these are a few of our favorites. Happy New Year!
Dress: The White Dress by Evenings by Allure
Make Up and hair: MAC Altamonte Springs
I met Lauren when she was in high school. The fashion photographer in me saw her beautiful face, big eyes and long legs and I said to her Mom: “Please call me when she is ready for her model portfolio!” Which she did, which lead to our friendship and then to them sitting on our living room couch talking about her wedding to her handsome military man Trevor. We loved this wedding! I haven’t seen so much laughing at a wedding like this – giggling really. Such a happy and perfect-for-each-other couple! Thank you Lauren and Trevor for including us in your wonderful family celebration!
And special thanks to Michelle, our amazing wedding coordinator, for this wonderful commentary of Lauren and Trevor’s big night:
On November 2nd 2013, Lauren married her love Trevor at the beautiful Garden Chateau in Winter Garden Florida. This sweet couple showed their love for one another, as well as their family and friends, throughout their remarkable wedding day.
The ceremony took place on the Garden Lawn, adored with market lighting and mason jar floral – the mood was set for the lovely, sentimental ceremony. The purple and lavender floral, provided by Lee Forrest Designs, popped against the gorgeous green Garden Lawn of the Garden Chateau. As Lauren and her father entered through the garden gate, with the view of Johns Lake as their background, guests were in awe.
Lauren was the epitome of vintage elegance with her lace Vera Wang gown and fabulous lace boots. From head to toe, Lauren was breathtaking. Bridesmaids dressed in deep purple cocktail dresses – flower girl Rachel made a special entrance by passing out purple roses as she walked down the aisle. The charming details the couple added to their ceremony made each guest feel so loved.
The evening was complete with dinner in the library and cake cutting in the Grand Room. Candlelight and family photos created a homey, family feel in the Library where dinner was served. The talented Darlene Wood created the three-tiered buttercream cake, embellished with delicate flowers in various shades of purple. Guests enjoyed tea and coffee in antique teacups belonging to the Mother of the Bride. This family affair is one to remember!
Congratulations Lauren and Trevor – wishing you are lifetime of love and happiness!
Venue: Garden Chateau
Coordination: ELLE Cinder Designs
Cake: Wedding Cakes by Darlene Wood
Entertainment: White Rose Entertainment
Wedding Gown: Vera Wang
Wedding Boots: House of Elliott
Menswear: Stephen Szczpinski at Chazmatazz
Hair and Make-up: Esbi Salon
Catering: Delicious Dishes
Bartending: Premier Bartending
Floral: Lee Forrest Designs
Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo
I loved Michelle and Paul’s wedding – such a great group of friends and family. It’s not often I meet someone taller than Courtney – until I met Paul, at 6′ 8″, he towered over all of us – but his personality was sweet was perfectly down to earth. And Michelle looked up at him with a tall amount of love! I included some of my favorites from their engagement session with their precious baby Mimi here too.
Last week I was lucky enough to work with Michelle as she is now a fab wedding planner! Check out Elle Cinder Designs. So fun to go from photographing her beautiful wedding to working with her on someone else wedding! Since she is so good about planning weddings, I asked her to help me write about her own – since she is good at that too! Happy Anniversary Michelle and Paul!
November 9th 2012 – one year ago, Paul and Michelle became husband and wife in the beautiful cathedral of Saint James Catholic Cathedral in Downtown Orlando Florida. The couple felt nothing but true love for one another as family and friends gathered to witness their vows. Michelle was breathtaking in her beaded, Madeline Gardner wedding gown, with Kate Spade gold glitter heels. Paul was handsome as ever in his tailored suit, purple patterned shirt and coordinating tie. The bridesmaids were lovely in unique deep plum Alfred Angelo Vintage Bridal cocktail dresses with stunning hair and makeup, provided by UnBridaled Beauty. The gentlemen impressed with matching tailored suits and completed their look with purple argyle socks – everyone looked great!
The reception was held at the Grand Bohemian Hotel and was full of class and style. The various shades of purple flowers, provided by Windermere Flowers & Gifts, accented the gold candelabra centerpieces creating a magnificent atmosphere. Paul and Michelle were overjoyed when greeted by guests upon their introduction as husband and wife! All of their friends and family in one place celebrating their special day, certainly a moment they will never forget!
The talented Darlene Wood created both the wedding cake and the groom’s cake. The gorgeous, rhinestone accented, three tiered butter cream wedding cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious. The groom’s cake was fantastic – a chocolate cigar box complete with the grooms monogram! The VIP chair signs hung from the gold chiavari chairs, provided by A Chair Affair, and the “For Richer or Poorer” lottery ticket favors were set on each place setting. The details were everywhere! White Rose Entertainment had the guests dancing the night away, while the Grand Bohemian servers made everyone feel like royalty! Voila Cinematic and Kelly Canova Photography captured the most precious moments of the evening and created memories the bride and groom will enjoy for years to come!
Photography: Kelly Canova Photography
Videography: Voila Cinematic
Entertainment: White Rose
Venue: Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando
Hair & Make Up: UnBridaled Beauty
Cake: Wedding Cakes by Darlene Wood
Dress: MoriLee by Madeline Gardner
Shoes: Kate Spade – Clarice Gold Glitter Heel
Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo Modern Vintage Bridal Collection
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Custom Suites – Men’s Warehouse
Florist: Windermere Flowers and Gifts
Chair Rentals: A Chair Affair
If you are interested in Grand Bohemian Hotel Wedding Photography services, contact award winning wedding photographers, Kelly and Courtney Canova today!
Joanna and Chad are so much fun, so unique, so… in LOVE. He juggles, she hula-hoops. We were so happy to photograph them, this time a family affair as our son Jeremy photographed their colorful, circus-themed wedding and Courtney and I captured an amazing photo shoot through DeLand and the carnival there.
In Joanna’s words, “Chad and I started dating in 2007. A mutual friend and I were living together and Chad came over for party and crashed on my couch for about 2 weeks before I decided he should never leave 🙂 We started dating and went though our ups and downs but in the end decided we never wanted to be apart. Being that Chad is a juggler and I am a hooper our friends always call us circus freaks. When we started talking about wedding ideas we couldn’t help but decide on a carnival themed wedding.”
Their wedding was at Cafe DaVinci (Courtney and I have a special place in our hearts for this venue – we got married there almost 6 years ago!) With great friends and wonderful family all around, good friend Garrett in full Ringmaster costume and in dramatic fashion married them. Seuss-like toasts, DIY details and Save the Dates made with clay cast from their own fingers made this wedding more than fun and unique. It was Spectacular. The bride and groom also made the Ticket and Kissing Booths and the record album cake stands! Joanna and Chad – best to you both – Oh The places You’ll Go!
Venue: Cafe DaVinci Deland
Event Coordinator: Courtney Ford Hamill
Cake Pops: Grooms Mother
Cupcakes: The Sweet Spot
Joanna’s Wedding Dress: Vivien of Holloway
Check out their wedding video here by Christophe Mark
Learn more about Deland Fl wedding photographers, Kelly and Courtney Canova by contacting us today for more information!
Fun at the annual Oktoberfest at St. Peter Cathlic Church in DeLand
Chad made his own wine for the favors!
Thank you to Newfangled Modern Market for amazing props and styling
Joanna’s beautiful ring is a Meridian Blue Swarovski Crystal from Steampunk Jewelry
Cool props and wonderful styling by Newfangled Modern Market
The couple’s vintage carnival wedding invitations from My Big Designs
Our wonderful artist and photographer Jeremy Canova below <3
Karen and Alan’s beautiful wedding at The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes was full of love, friends and family. We loved watching them together – they were silly, starry-eyed and Alan sang love songs to Karen as they danced. Karen runs a Montessori school and Alan is a marketing and business man, together they make an amazing couple.
We’ve worked many weddings with husband and wife team DJ Michael Paul and Yolanda of Rhythm of the Night Entertainment who kept the crowd dancing and singing Karaoke. We have also have done many weddings with Danielle Evans of Dream Designs Florist who created the beautiful florals.
Thank you for a fun evening Karen and Alan! And congratulations on your new lives together.
If you are interested in services provided by Orlando Portrait Photographers, Kelly and Courtney Canova, contact us today for more information!
We LOVED Stephanie and Jason’s wedding. The landscape was perfect for their photos at the Florida Agricultural Museum – the Caldwell Barn, Black Cowboys Exhibit and 1890s general store added to the charm of the touches created by the couple. I loved the baby’s breath filled vases and the beautiful red ribbon backdrop made by Stephanie. We met them at her sister Tricia’s wedding – it was so nice to see the family we already knew.
From Stephanie: “Our wedding was a mix of old and new, we had 100 year anniversary mason jars for gifts, to a superman grooms cake, I loved the wonderful mix of family and friends having a wonderful time dancing the night away. It was unique because it was us, we had the rustic charm trimmed in lace.”
Congratulations Stephanie and Jason – to your new beautiful family!
Venue: Florida Agricultural Museum Debbie Milner
Dress: Maggie Sottero from Demetrios
Shoes: Gianni Bini
Bridesmaids Dresses: BCBG
Bridesmaids Shoes: Steve Maddon
Florist: Milk and Honey
DJ: Access Djs Andres Martinez
Cakes: Sassy Sweetery Chelsea Barney
If you need a Palm Coast Wedding Photographer, contact award winning photographers at The Canovas Photography today for more information.
Lara and I have been dear friends for many years. I was so happy for her when she met and fell in love with Tom, became engaged, and so happy when she asked us to photograph her beautiful Courtyard at Lake Lucerne wedding! Here are a few of our favorites from that wonderful day… Thank you Lara and Tom! We love you both <3
Venue Courtyard at Lake Lucerne
Dress Minerva’s
Tux Men’s Wearhouse
Flowers Dream Design Florist
DJ In the Mix Productions
Cake It’s Tasty Too
Catering Meiner’s
Officiate Mrs. Norma Rossi
Hair Jacquin Figueroa Morton
The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne Wedding Photography by The Canovas Photography.
We met Elise and Ryan through Jennifer at Just Marry. Lucky us – they were fun and so excited about their engagement and wedding photos. Being big Disney fans, their wedding was at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and had a very special guest – DONALD DUCK! A total surprise to everyone, the guests all laughed and had a great time dancing and getting their photos taken with him. So many wonderful friends and beloved family were there – we were honored to be a a part of it.
From Elise: “LOVE these pictures! There was actually a couple of moments that were our favorite parts of the wedding. I loved seeing the look on Ryan’s face when he saw me for the first time! I’m also so glad/relieved the rain held off and we could have the ceremony outside. It was actually beautiful outside! And we both loved when Donald made his grand entrance at the reception. Especially because nobody was expecting it! It all just worked out so perfectly! One unique thing that sticks out in my mind was when we were all lined up waiting to walk outside and a bunch of kids thought I was an actual Disney princess! They wanted pictures with me and everything! That’s the ultimate compliment! I never, ever expected people to stop what they were doing and take pictures of my wedding from the bridge! It made everything so special!”
Thank you Elise and Ryan, after spending time with you we know that wishes do come true.
Venue: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort – Lindsey Cullen
Ceremony Coordinator: Diana Stylianou | Just Marry!
Officiant: Luther Kistler
Videographer: Joe Dorsey
Floral/Décor: Petals by Design, Sandy White
Ceremony Musician: Christine MacPhail, Harpist
Hair & Makeup: Marla Brown
DJ/Lighting: White Rose Entertainment
Wedding Dress: The White Room, Nashville, TN
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
If you are interested in Wedding Photography Orlando services from The Canovas Photography, please contact us today for more information.
I first met Kim when she hired us to do her corporate headshots, then met again as we photographed her niece’s wedding where she announced she was engaged! We were so happy when Kim and her fiance Bjarke asked us to photograph their Casa Feliz wedding in Winter Park. It was full of happiness, great friends and family all the way from Denmark. Hope you enjoy some of our favorite photos from their day.
Wonderful catering by Arthur’s
Get more information for your special event from award winning Winter Park, FL Wedding Photographers, The Canovas Photography.
When Orlando Wedding Magazine asked us if we would be interested in being a part of their Dream Wedding Contest with The Mission Inn Resort we were thrilled. The idea was for couples to submit a video showing why they would love to get married at the beautiful Mission Inn Resort and win the wedding of their dreams sponsored by some of the best of the best wedding pros in Central Florida.
Jamy and Maria met in law school in Tallahassee, Florida. Six months later, they started dating, and about two years after that, they got engaged. Since then, they graduated from law school, passed the bar, and realized that they would never be able to afford a “real” wedding while paying off student loan debt. Just before they had resigned themselves to a wedding at city hall, Maria found the Dream Wedding contest. They spent a lot of time making their adorable video (see it here) and they won!
After announcing that Maria and Jamy won, Orlando Wedding needed some photos for the promotion – immediately! It was a little difficult with our schedules and with them living in Tallahassee. Courtney and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary at our favorite place in St. Augustine and made a last minute decision to meet Maria and Jamy there and do an engagement shoot! We became fast friends and had so much fun at their photo shoot (see it here) and see Maria’s Dad’s fun video of it here)
Their lights and lanterns themed reception was not dimmed one bit by their rainy day ceremony. I loved that Maria and Jamy laughed away the raindrops, handed out some umbrellas and beautiful light shone through the clouds for the rest of the day. There were lit up constellation table markers, flipbook making and, since Maria works with the Disney Aladdin characters, her prince had an Aladdin’s Lamp grooms cake.
Maria and Jamy – we loved the time we spent with you both through the year and meeting your amazing family and friends. Here’s to a wonderful beginning to your new family <3
THANK YOU to these wonderful Orlando Magazine Dream Wedding pros who are helping make Maria and Jamy’s wedding a Dream:
Venue: Mission Inn Resort
Cake: Everything Cake
Florals: In Bloom Florist
DJ: Celebration Expert
Cinematography: Key Moment Films
Wedding Coordination: A Flair for Affairs
Photo Flipbook Favors: The Flipbook People
Wedding Invitations: Paperdoll Ink
Officiant Services: Sensational Ceremonies
Lighting: Tagas Events
Hair and Make Up: Mission Inn Spa
Bridal Dress: Minerva’s Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Kate Spade
Groom’s Shoes: Doc Martens
Jamy drew a picture of a ring for Maria and took it to a jeweler who made it for him. The middle stone in the ring is from Maria’s Mom’s engagement ring and one of the side stone’s is from Jamy’s grandmother’s engagement ring. The wedding bands are Jamy’s grandparents’ wedding bands.
Maria and Jamy’s First Dance was to “I See the Light,” a song from Disney’s movie Tangled, sung by them.
Their sweetheart table centerpiece was the cake topper from Maria’s parent’s wedding cake
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