{Annie & Justin @ The Ritz Carlton Beach Club}

Annie and Justin have the most amazing and fun group of family and friends.  Their wedding was at one of my all time favorite places, he Ritz Carlton Beach Club on Lido Beach. I can't really explain why, but it's just so relaxing and beautiful, even when I'm working I still feel relaxed just being there:-) Annie is a runner and she and her running buddies got up and ran 10 miles the morning of their wedding!  Justin and they guys were in fabulous seersucker suits with navy ties that looked amazing with the girls navy dresses.  Their wedding was on St. Patrick's day and there was little shamrocks on the ring bearers tie and a surprise guest during the reception I'll tell you about later.  We found the perfect, private spot on the low tide deck for their first look, so much happiness and a few tears.  So much gorgeous light even some surfing with the bridal party.  Right before the ceremony, their officiant, Craig, and his wife set the tone with a prayer of blessing over their ceremony and marriage. In Justin's vows he described the moment he knew that Annie was the one.  He was cheering her on at a marathon, and as he watched her cross the finish line he was overcome with unexplained emotion and he just knew.  While I was listening,  it was almost like time had stopped for just a second and we all got to be a part of feeling how much they love each other.  And then they were officially Mr. & Mrs. Cheek!  It could not have been a more gorgeous evening for their reception on the sunset terrace decorated with white and ivory florals and linens.  You'll see why they call it the sunset terrace.  They had a fabulous charcuterie table and all different action stations and instead of a cake had a dessert station with little mini apple crisps, key lime tarts, and strawberries and cream.  Annie told me she knew one of her guests was going to have some sort of surprise up their sleeve and in true St. Patty's day fashion he dressed up like a Leprechaun and made his big entrance.  Their wedding hashtag was #meanttobee and they had little honey bear favors for their guests.  Annie and Justin, congratulations, you guys deserve all the happiness and joy that life has to give.  Thank you for including us in your beautiful day!  xoxoxo
Venue | Ritz Carlton Beach Club | Florist | Flowers By Fudgie | Hair & Makeup | Ritz Carlton | DJ | DJ Kuma