My husband & I are big movie buffs. So in January when I saw the first previews to the remake of The Great Gatsby – I squealed quietly in my husband’s ear! And of course, every following preview since (whether at home or in the theater) I silently clap with excitement because 1 – I loved this story and 2 – who doesn’t love Leonardo DiCaprio? (So — who’s going to see the movie today???)

I started dreaming about what a Great Gatsby inspired wedding would look like. So I called my friend & event planner Aviva of Kiss the Planner and talked about some ideas with her. It was then we decided that we HAD to do this shoot! And we had to do it before the movie premiered! I was so excited about the shoot that I reread the book – rewatched the original Great Gatsby – and fell in love with the story all over again. Although a tragic story of unrequited love, our version would have a much happier ending… where Gatsby gets to marry Daisy…

As we planned the shoot, we knew automatically that we had to have our amazing friend & florist Jacqueline of J.Morgan Flowers work her magic with the florals. And all the little details in between that made this a gorgeous photo shoot? That took some work, a lot of resources & amazing people. We couldn’t have done this shoot without the generosity & creativity of everybody who participated! And I couldn’t be more grateful for how this turned out… sometimes we need to take a break from work – give ourselves time to dream… and turn those dreams into a reality…

I couldn’t have been more ecstatic to see all of our hard work published yesterday on Style Unveiled!! To check out our feature, read Aviva’s beautiful write up on the details of our shoot & to see a behind the scenes video — click HERE.

Now, here are the amazing people & wedding vendors who participated to make this shoot everything that I dreamed of… so grateful for all of you!

Venue: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Floral Design: J Morgan Flowers

Concept, Styling and Team Lead: Kiss the Planner, Creatively Inspired Weddings & Events

Cinematographer: Key Moment Films

Wedding Cake: Paola Cake Atelier

Bridal Headpiece: January Rose Bridal Accessories

Beauty: Gorge Hair and Makeup

Stationery and Sweets Table: A Sign of my Love

Bridal Gown: Mariolka’s Bridal

Groom Attire: The Tux Shop

Event Rentals: Panache a Classic Party Rental Company

Jewelry: Elaine Arnold

Bridesmaid Dress: Adrianna Papell

Entertainment: Boca Entertainment

Models: Kirsten, Alex, Tiffany, Matthew, Estefania and Ricky

Photographer: Jamilah Photography assisted by Michell D.

And now for the pictures!! Enjoy & happy Friday and happy movie premiere day of the Great Gatsby!!