Melissa and Ricky’s gorgeous wedding took place at the ever-fantastic Renaissance Vinoy Hotel in St Petersburg, FL. We had previously been flown up to NYC, where they both currently live, to photograph their engagement session around the city. SO fun!!

Melissa and Ricky chose to have a first look with each other, which we set up with the rest of their families and wedding party for extra emotion and excitement. It helped us to get the majority of the needed family groupings and photos of the two of them out of the way early so when the ceremony concluded they were able to relax and then participate in the cocktail hour with all of the friends and family who had come down from NYC.

The ceremony was absolutely stunning, featuring a floral chuppah that was certainly out of this world–created by the very talented Barb from Artistry Design Group. The reception followed in the grand ballroom, and…well…you’ll just have to see the images below to really understand how glamorous and spectacular it really was…