It’s no secret that intimate weddings are my favorite, so I was really excited going into Paul and Joanne’s wedding at The Pearl in Rosemary Beach, 30a. However, I was not prepared for how incredibly beautiful it would be. I first met them at their rental to capture them seeing each other for the first time. It was such a sweet moment and the yard outside their house was gorgeous! Joanne also brought her dog, Bambi, and he was so cute when he ran up to her and sat down on her train.

I asked Joanne what the rooftop would look like and she shrugged and said there wouldn’t be much up there. So when I walked up the stairs of The Pearl Hotel, my jaw dropped to the floor! It was a literal dream! The simplicity of the table and vintage dinnerware was so elegant and stylish, but what really caught my eyes was that epic floral installation. I seriously debated sneaking it into my car and taking it home with me at the end of the night. I would’ve had a hard time getting all the fluff from the pampas out of my car, but it would’ve been worth it, lol. I loved all the rust and neutral colors she went with, giving me all the Fall vibes. Major shoutout of course to Florals by the Sea for executing her vision so well! And that bouquet... the orchids coming out of the bouquet are just so gorgeous. Brides take notes!

When I asked Joanne what her vision was for the wedding she said, “We wanted to go for a sophisticated dinner party instead of a wedding with the typical garter toss, speeches, etc. We wanted to treat our family and friends to a fun time at the beach, which is why we chose The Pearl.” I love it when my couples want their wedding to be a memorable experience with just their closest friends and family. Joanne put so much care and thought into every detail of their wedding and the wonderful staff of The Pearl Hotel really brought it all together. The day went by so smoothly and surprisingly everything ran on time! When does that ever happen? Lol

If you’re looking for a photographer to capture your intimate wedding on the rooftop of The Pearl Hotel, contact me! I would love to shoot another amazing couple here!

Joanne: “I was looking for someone to shoot my wedding photos and was actually referred to Kayla by another wedding photographer- that itself means something. From the very beginning, Kayla was very responsive, helpful, and throughout the months leading up to the event, sent advice and questionnaires to customize our experience. She even has a wedding guide which was so helpful. She showed up early for our first look to scout the perfect location and made our session so easy. Her personality is so charming and we felt very comfortable getting our photos taken- and we never take photos of ourselves, so imagine how uncomfortable it could have been. She prompted us a lot (which we asked for), knew her angles and lighting, and didn't make us feel pressured in anyway.

She is very professional and so prompt- she gave us our sneak peak photos less than 24 hours after she shot the pictures and they are beyond what we could have imagined. Detail is so important to me, and she truly captures the intricacies in her photos. I am so happy that I found Kayla and got to work with her, I highly recommend her. Her style is so unique compared to other photographers in 30A, and she's definitely an up and coming photographer so please get a session in with her before she books up! Kayla- thank you for capturing one of the best days of our lives and making the process so easy.”

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