November 20, 2024
The candlelight flickered off of the glittered globes, casting a soft, warm glow across the room. As guests enjoyed the last course of their dinner, Katy and Kevin’s laughter could be heard echoing through the resort hallways above. They had long dreamt of this moment, a chance to spend a few precious moments during their reception doing what they love most: have fun. The hallways rushed by as the luggage cart careened through the resort, and as Katy and Kevin jumped on together, it finally felt like the past twelve years of life they had spent together had finally come to a beautiful conclusion. The rest of the evening was still before them, but in this moment, they simply reveled in the fact that a new chapter of life for them had finally began.
Few words could have better described the morning of Katy and Kevin’s wedding than “enchanting”. Saint John’s Resort exuded a sense of awe and wonder that wove through the entire day, with the beginning of that thread starting in the morning as Katy and her girls prepared for the day in the iconic Presidential Suite. Instead of being rushed through the day, Katy and Kevin desired to slow down and see each other before anyone else; a moment which culminated in tears of joys and sweet words shared by both. The courtyard at Saint John’s, a new addition to the grounds, was the perfect location for not only their bridal portrait session, but also for their friends and family to join in for their pictures as well. Katy and Kevin’s guests were greeted by the towering structure of Saint John’s Resort’s iconic bell tower, beckoning all to come and see the beauty that Katy and her design team at Fear No More Events had created for the wedding celebration. The exquisite chapel’s layout directed all eyes towards the front, where Katy and Kevin proclaimed both their love and their vows to each other. Creativity abounded during cocktail hour, as unique elements from Katy and Kevin’s relationship decorated the venue. While some guests tried their hand at indoor miniature golf, others crowded around the elaborate, golf-inspired seating chart which harkened back to the day when Kevin proposed to Katy. Dinner was soon announced, and before long, the exquisite Atrium was filled with laughter and celebration. After lacing up their custom footwear for the evening ahead, Katy and Kevin commandeered one of the luggage carts from Saint John’s and enjoyed one last mini-photo session which captured the true essence of the joy and fun these two bring to life. Their first dance literally brought the crowd to a thunderous applause, and soon the rest of the crowd joined them on the dance floor, ready to dance far into the night under the sparkling disco balls and glass ceiling.
Katy and Kevin, watching you two truly “experience” your wedding day could not have been a more perfect way for us to end out 2024. As we followed you around your reception space, we couldn’t help but smile as we heard your comments over and over about how amazing everything was and how perfect of a day you were having. That ability to simply “take it all in” is such a beautiful way to view life, and for you both to be able to experience life with someone who can live like that is such a rare, sweet opportunity. We wish you both all the best in your new adventures down south, and we are already looking forward to watching the beautiful life you build both for yourselves and for all those you meet along the way.
All our best!
J + A
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