Quite possibly my favorite part of my job besides shooting of course is putting together the photo montage. Something about going through all of  the wedding highlights and incorporating music to add some emotional feel to the imagery just speaks to my soul. Music and photography are 2 of my passions. You’ll be thanking me for pursuing my photography skills instead of singing capabilities. LOL

Samantha and Richard used probably one of my most favorite songs for their wedding; Somewhere Over The Rainbow. That song never grows old to me, after all we used it for our own destination wedding back in 2007.  Every time I hear it I’m reminded just how lucky I am to have been blessed to have found my partner and best friend through thick and thin. Hope it does the same for this gorgeous couple. The song for the day after session is a song I heard back in February at WPPI. As soon as I heard it I had to get the CD. It’s Angus and Julia for those that would like to purchase the CD.  One of the best albums in my collection this year too.

OK enough with my blabbing and off to the slideshow, enjoy

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Oh my I have been waiting for what feels like forever to share some of these images with you all They totally speak not only to my heart but my soul. Along the beaches of Seaside Florida we took these two newlyweds to not only trash their dress but to hang out by Grey’s beach and get some day after romantic portraits to hopefully grace their walls of their new home.

I can not say enough about these two and how much their love for one another just amazes me. We drove out to the beach and listened to some Cee Lo Green which I’m totally hooked on now. Samantha had this beautiful sun dress that kind of reminded me of a Marilyn Monroe vintage era that we had her wear first. Then we changed her back into her gorgeous wedding gown with that sexy back. There were plenty of lookers on the beach and I’m sure a lot of them were shocked we got the dress wet. Isn’t that what dry cleaners are for? I know it sure makes for amazing pictures, wouldn’t you say?

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Nothing like the Florida Panhandle Everglades.

You two are so sweet!!!

Anyone remember the Trueman Show movie?

Don’t they make such a beautiful pair?

Going to the chapel and we’re gonna get married. hehe That song pops into my head when I see this one.

Time to get in the ocean! So many jellyfish were out…

As the sun went down we got some hot shots

Love the way he’s looking at his beautiful wife. <3

Thanks again you two,. I had an amazing time hanging out with you and can’t wait until we hang out again! xoxo

© 2011 copyright www.MelissaGreen-Photography.com Day After Session & Trash The Dress – Destin Florida Weddings

Where to begin on this dream wedding? It was so hard narrowing down all the photos to show just some of the many highlights to these two shared on their very special day. It was in Valparaiso, Florida at the beautiful Compass Rose over looking Tom’s Bayou. Such a romantic setting for a wedding. Gosh I am so blessed with the best clients anyone could ever ask for! It still amazes me that I get to take part in one of the biggest days in people’s lives and for that I’m grateful. It’s just so beautiful and touching.I hope these portraits take you back to that sunny, calm tropical day

Can you believe that one of their friends found this piece of wood especially for the wedding and hand carved it with their initials and date? The details that Samantha put together with her friend deserve a posting all on their own.  You are so creative Samantha, my camera loved it :0)

Meet the cutest ring bearer EVER! Total ring bearer model material, right? HEHE

Sneak peak to make sure he looked ok. Groom’s request and I couldn’t resist snapping this candid moment between the two soon to be Mr & Mrs.

Probably my favorite bridal of all time! Samantha you are so GORGEOUS!

Awe, this melts my heart. Such a sweet Mamma and daughter.

LOVE your expressions here. If that isn’t love I don’t know what is…

This has to be one of the most touching moments when Samantha candidly asked Richard’s son to come over so she could say a few sweet words to him. Oh yes I was crying and so was everyone else

What a gentleman! Love how he took off his hat to kiss his stunning beauty of a bride. Romance at it’s finest <3

HAH! I couldn’t resist. makes me smile.

Oh my this Candy Buffet was DELICIOUS! Another favorite combination of all Samantha & Richard’s favorite treats. So clever. Told you she was awesome at planning and details

Like father like son, true gentlemen.

How sweet are they?!

Thank you so much for letting me take part in your beautiful wedding. It makes me so happy seeing the adoration you two have for one another. You are both so kind, beautiful (both inside and out), real and have genuine hearts. I wish you many many more years of happiness and bliss and can’t wait to hear all about your wonderful honeymoon in Puerto Rico! HOLLA.

Wedding Location: Compass Rose in Valparaiso, Fl

Wedding coordinator: The bride herself and dear friend (amazing job ladies) and I can highly recommend them. For more info on how they can co-ordinate YOUR event please email me

DJ: Wickedly talented, Roger Martinez

Fine Dining & Catering provided by: Compass Rose

Make Up Artist: Allison Hagen

Up next… my personal favorite – TRASH THE DRESS!!!

© 2011 copyright www.MelissaGreen-Photography.com Samantha & Richard’s Compass Rose Wedding – NW Florida Wedding Photography