I love it when a wedding comes around & by the time it does, I feel like me & the bride go “way back”. That’s exactly how it is for this wedding! Tara & Brandon are an awesome couple… and they compliment each other perfectly. They’re one of those couples that you can just tell they are best friends by spending 10 minutes with them. And although individually they are both a LOT of fun, together they are a party looking for a place to happen!
And, despite crazy windy cold weather, the day was beautiful at the Emerald Grande overlooking the Harbor Walk and Jetties on Destin’s beautiful Emerald Coast!
So here is just a quick sneak peek of their wedding day. Starting with Tara’s dress… I looooove love love this dress! She calls it that fluffy-ness “cupcakes”, I call it whipped cream. Whatever it is – I love how the top so perfectly contrasts & compliments the bottom (whipped cream) half!
And seriously – if you knew how brutal that wind & cold was in this alley way… you’d totally tell Tara that she was a trooper for this shot! It was actually down in Harbor Walk, which sits just below the Emerald Grande overlooking the Harbor (hence… the conveniently named “Harbor Walk!”). In fact, even with the wind, the weather was still so beautiful, the Harbor Walk below the Emerald Grande was absolutely packed with some sort of festival going on! Which is actually part of the charm of the Emerald Grande, everything is at your fingertips & there is always something going on!
The ceremony took place on the balcony/back deck of the Emerald Grande, also overlooking the Harbor & Jetties of Destin. The wind was even crazier on the deck during the ceremony than it was down in Harbor Walk, but the view of the Gulf was amazing!
One of the things I love most about weddings at the Emerald Grande is the absolutely beautiful ballroom. We’ve had the pleasure of shooting several weddings here, and it’s always stunning. Jackie & Brandy over at the Emerald Grande do a fabulous job of making sure everything goes off without a hitch!
A huge congratulations to Tara & Brandon 
You guys are so awesome!
And of course the video
Tara & Brandon – Married! from Bella Vita Photography on Vimeo.
And of course, if you haven’t visited the Emerald Grande in Harbor Walk Village here in Destin, you really should! Commander’s Palace has fabulous dining, the Emerald Grande has an amazing spa, and there are so many things surrounding the Grande that you could stay in the immediate area, never leave, and be a-ok! The Camellia Grille is one of my favorite restaurants near the Emerald Grande.
In the meanwhile, check out the Emerald Grande for a weekend stay, or even your wedding & reception!
Emerald Grande
10 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541-7374
(850) 337-8100
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