I am so excited to be finally posting this blog! This was an absolutely gorgeous wedding at the Embassy Suites in Destin – it’s actually more like Mirimar Beach, but it’s all the same, right?! I had the awesome opportunity of really getting to know this bride pretty well since she lived locally & turns out she’s neighbors with my assistant. I absolutely adore her. We also did an amazing bridal shoot out in Alys Beach, which I’ll throw in as well 
In addition to being an absolutely GORGEOUS bride, she was so well organized she was a photographer’s dream come true! (I’ll bet the coordinator at Embassy Suites was loving her even more hahaha!).
Anyways, Tama had an awesome wedding with quite the bridal party & a “House Party” – apparently this is a Texas thing 
A true Texas girl, she had a great show of support from all her friends & family – many of them also coming in from Texas. To make it even better… Dustin is from a little town not too far from where I grew up in North Carolina, so needless to say I felt right at home! An added bonus, another one of my beautiful brides (who is next on the “To Blog” list), Kristin, was a guest at the wedding. I love it when that happens!
We had been hit with a little cold snap before the wedding (although nothing like the cold we’re suffering through now!), and even had a cold windy snap after wards, but as it goes… the weather was absolutely amazing the day of the wedding. It never fails And of course, it’s always a little windier on the beaches, but of course… perfect perfect weather, and a perfect beautiful breeze.
So let’s get on with this show and see some pictures from the day of! Starting with my favorite trend of 2009… Shoes to match your colors!
What an amazing couple Dustin & Tama make… you can see sparks fly when they’re together
Here’s the couple, Kristin & Chris, who I had the pleasure of photographing at their wedding just after this wedding. I love this picture because every time I see it I can’t help but think “Sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you don’t”. That totally sums this couple up lol.
Getting back to Tama & Dustin – this next picture just gives me goosebumps. You’d think nobody else in the world existed in this moment…
As you can see, the beaches, the ballroom everything was gorgeous. If you’re considering having a wedding locally or even a destination wedding, this is a fantastic place!
Check it out:
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Destin/Mirimar Beach Hotel
www.embassydestin.com
570 Scenic Gulf Drive
Destin, FL 32550
(850) 337-7000
And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a little video.
Tama & Dustin – Married! from Bella Vita Photography on Vimeo.
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