South Seas Island Resort – Captiva Island – Ashley and Anthony
Wedding Location: South Seas Island Resort
Introduction:
Ashley and Anthony’s wedding was held at the gorgeous South Seas Island Resort, which is located on Captiva Island along Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. They were planning an intimate celebration with around 80 of their closest family and friends and were lucky that their wedding date was scheduled before the Covid-19 outbreak.
We’d only chatted with them via Skype in the lead up to their special day and were looking forward to finally meet in person. But what was meant to be a two-hour drive from Sarasota turned into four hours as one of the highways had been shut down. But luckily we always show up extra early to our weddings to scout portrait locations and still had 30 minutes up our sleeves when we finally did arrive.
Getting ready photos at the South Seas Island Resort
We began the day capturing photos of the bride as she prepared in her suite at the South Seas Island Resort alongside her sister and two bridesmaids. Aside from shots of the girls in their gowns making a champagne toast, we also photographed Ashley’s maid-of-honor securing her garter and grabbed some shots of the bride in her stunning Lillian West gown.
Meanwhile, Anthony was preparing with his groomsmen in a separate suite and we captured some creative shots as they waited patiently for the girls to be ready. It was a magical day on Captiva Island, with only a few clouds in the sky – perfect Florida wedding weather!
Ashley enjoying a glass of champagne with her maid-of-honor and bridesmaids in a gorgeous suite at the South Seas Island Resort.
A creative shot of Ashley and her bridesmaids making a champagne toast during their getting ready session at the South Seas Island Resort.
A details shot of the groom and groomsmen's watches in the lead up to the wedding at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.
A whimsical black and white shot of Ashley admiring her wedding dress designed by Lillian West in a suite at the South Seas Island Resort.
Ashley's sister helps to fit her garter while getting ready in a beautiful suite at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.
A black and white shot of Ashley looking out the window of her South Seas Island Resort suite while showing off her Lillian West wedding dress.
Ashley holds her Floral Artistry of Sanibel bouquet while looking out her suite window at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva Island.
Pre-ceremony portrait session at the South Seas Island Resort
Ashley wanted to hold the first look on the South Seas Island Resort’s whitewashed dock, which overlooks the pristine waters of Pine Island Sound. Little did she realize that just as Anthony walked up to surprise her, someone had caught a six-foot shark offshore!
We captured the couple’s reactions at seeing one another for the first time on their wedding day, then used the time available for some romantic portraits on the dock. The bridesmaids joined the bride for a few portraits with their Floral Artistry of Sanibel bouquets before we moved to the shaded setting of the resort gardens. Here we grabbed portraits of the bride and groom embracing along a tree-lined path, followed by a shot with their entire bridal party.
Capturing the candid reactions of the couple in black and white during their first look session on the dock of the South Seas Island Resort.
Ashley and Anthony kiss on the whitewashed dock of the South Seas Island Resort during their romantic Captiva Island wedding portrait session.
The soon-to-be-married couple look lovingly into one another's eyes during their wedding portrait session at the South Seas Island Resort.
Ashley and Anthony kiss beneath the stunning blue skies of Florida during their intimate wedding at the South Seas Island Resort.
A black and white shot of Ashley and her bridesmaids walking along the dock of the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.
Ashley and her bridesmaids jumping on the white dock of the South Seas Island Resort during the Captiva Island wedding celebrations.
Anthony tenderly kisses Ashley on the cheek during their garden wedding portrait session at the South Seas Island Resort.
Ashley, Anthony and their bridal party framed by the trees of the South Seas Island Resort's stunning gardens.
A black and white portrait of Ashley kissing Anthony as he lifts her into the air during their South Seas Island Resort wedding photo session.
A romantic portrait of the bride and groom standing in the lush gardens of the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island, Florida.
Capturing a loving portrait of Ashley and Anthony in the lush gardens of the South Seas Island Resort during their Captiva Island wedding.
A creative shot looking through the trees towards Ashley and Anthony during their romantic garden wedding portrait session on Captiva Island.
A black and white portrait of Ashley embracing Anthony during their garden wedding photo session at the South Seas Island Resort.
Wedding ceremony photos at the South Seas Island Resort
Ashley and Anthony’s wedding ceremony was being held on the Kings Crown Lawn, framed by swaying palms. We photographed the electric violinist who kicked off the proceedings, as well as documenting the moment Ashley’s dad stopped to get a selfie while walking her down the aisle.
The newlyweds sealed their marriage with a kiss before hopping aboard a luxury yacht owned by the bride’s dad and cruising to their cocktail hour at the Sunset Pavilion. We grabbed a few shots as they reveled in this new moment as “husband and wife” and enjoyed a bit of quiet time together.
Capturing a selfie as Ashley is escorted down the aisle by her dad on the Kings Crown Lawn of the South Seas Island Resort.
Looking down the aisle during Ashley and Anthony's wedding ceremony on the Kings Crown Lawn of the South Seas Island Resort.
A black and white shot of Ashley and Anthony kissing after being pronounced "husband and wife" during their wedding ceremony on Captiva Island.
Anthony carries Ashley along the whitewashed dock of the South Seas Island Resort during their Captiva Island wedding.
A dramatic black and white portrait of Ashley and Anthony kissing on a tree-lined walkway of the South Seas Island Resort.
Reception photos at the South Seas Island Resort
The eight-piece Danny Bub Combo provided music throughout the South Seas Island Resort wedding reception, which began with Ashley and Anthony’s first dance. We snuck out with the couple at sunset for some portraits on the resort’s golf course, followed by a silhouette shot as they kissed while the sky transformed behind them.
After returning to the reception, there were speeches and toasts from those closest to the couple before everyone hit the dance floor to celebrate. We captured shots of the bridesmaids dancing with glow sticks and all the fun of the garter removal, including a playful moment when the best man’s cousin tried to fit the garter while blindfolded.
Ashley and Anthony’s island wedding at the South Seas Island Resort ended with a sparkler send-off, which we documented as the couple kissed while holding a polaroid of themselves. The newlyweds then stepped into a golf cart decorated with the words “Just Married” as their guests headed to an after-party at a local bar.
A close-up portrait of the newlyweds on the luxury boat of Ashley's dad during their South Seas Island Resort wedding celebrations.
A reflective shot of Anthony kissing Ashley's cheek on the bride's family boat at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.
A black and white shot of Ashley and Anthony kissing during their first dance at the Sunset Pavilion wedding reception.
A wide-angle portrait of Ashley and Anthony during their sunset wedding photo session in the grounds of the South Seas Island Resort.
A silhouette portrait of Ashley and Anthony kissing during their island wedding photo session at sunset within the South Seas Island Resort.
Ashley leads Anthony along the greens of the South Seas Island Resort golf course during their Captiva Island wedding celebrations.
The newlyweds look off into the distance during their golf course wedding portrait session at the South Seas Island Resort.
A candid black and white photo capturing Anthony's emotional reaction during the best man's speech at his Sunset Pavilion wedding reception.
Ashley and Anthony perform their cake-cutting ceremony during the Sunset Pavilion wedding reception at the South Seas Island Resort.
The bride and groom kiss on the dance floor, surrounded by their family and friends, during the Sunset Pavilion wedding reception.
Ashley and her bridesmaids dancing with glowsticks during the lively wedding reception in the Sunset Pavilion at the South Seas Island Resort.
A creative shot of Ashley enjoying the dance floor with the best man at the South Seas Island Resort's Sunset Pavilion.
A creative photo of Ashley and Anthony dancing during the South Seas Island Resort's wedding reception on Captiva Island.
A playful shot of Anthony removing Ashley's garter during the Sunset Pavilion wedding reception at the South Seas Island Resort.
Capturing a playful moment between the best man and his cousin during Ashley's wedding reception at the South Seas Island Resort.
Anthony kisses Ashley's cheek while drinking beer at their lively Sunset Pavilion wedding reception on Captiva Island.
Ashley and Anthony kiss while holding a sparkler and a polaroid photo of themselves during the island wedding in Florida.
Conclusion
It was a privilege to be selected as the photographers for Ashley and Anthony’s wedding at the South Seas Island Resort and experience such a stunning location. We wish them all the happiness in their married life together and hope these photos bring back special memories well into the future.
Wedding Ceremony Location: South Seas Island Resort
Reception Location: South Seas Island Resort Sunset Sunset Pavilion
Florists: Floral Artistry of Sanibel
Cake Artist: LadyCakes
Officiant: Dr Dan Lamey
DJ: Band – Danny Bub Combo
Cosmetician: L.A. Bridal Studio
Hair Stylists: L.A. Bridal Studio – Christina Newbury
Decorator: Trinity Rental
Videographer: Miami Wedding Cinema
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