McLaughlin Photo and Video

Allison & Malin - Chesapeake Resort

2012-01-24T09:37:00.000-08:00

Allison and Malin chose the Chesapeake Resort and Caribbean Catering for their Destination Beach Wedding in Islamorada. Smart Couple :)

Allison chose Navy Blue and Key Lime Green as her theme colors and Floral Fantasy created beautiful Center pieces for the tables and bouquets for her Bridal Party.

Their day was windy with a stunning sunset. They even had an unexpected guest arrive during the cocktail party - that's right a kite surfer landed, fortunately safely on the beach right in front of the party. Only in Islamorada right - Everyone enjoyed the surprise. In my 15 years of shooting Weddings here, this was a first for me too.

Gillian DeSantis a very close friend of the Bride and Groom performed the Ceremony. She was barefoot reading from a Peanuts Folder with the ocean at her back and palm trees swaying above. Her words were spoken from the heart. We were all laughing, emotional, choked up, and smiling throughout this lovely Ceremony.

The reception featured a live band that kept the guests dancing under the lights, Chef Dave's awesome Crab Cakes - they are made of crab with just a little glue to hold the meat together and served with a tasty yummy sauce, and a casual laid back evening of socializing together on an island.

Congratulations to one of our favorite new couples, Allison and Malin from McLaughlinPhotoVideo.

Photography by Donna McLaughlin Arnold and Paula Vieceli.

Sarah and Nick - Southern Diversion

2012-01-11T08:21:00.000-08:00

Sarah and Nick were married at Southern Diversion Private Residence in Islamorada on a romantic evening with a lavender sunset.

Sarah's stunning smile lit up the beach as she recited her vows to Nick. She chose a strapless dress with fresh water pearl jewelry and a bouquet mixed with lilies and calla lilies.

Nick wore a Khaki colored suit, a calla lily boutonniere, and flip flop sandals. This style is a popular choice for our beach side couples. The Bride's like the handsome look and the Groom's like the comfort factor.

They had dinner under the tent on the beach and danced under the stars once the sun went down.

Aimee Gilman was their photographer and took these lovely photos. Congratulations Sarah and Nick.

Candice and Jason - Key Largo Marriott

2011-12-14T13:08:00.000-08:00

Candice and Jason were married recently at the Key Largo Marriott Bay Resort. Aimee Gilman was their photographer and captured these lovely candid moments from the Wedding.

Candice and Jason included friends and family in every element of their Wedding.

Candice was a stunning bride whose less is more style and beautiful features resemble Marilyn Monroe.

The Marriott offered great views in every direction and Mother Nature provided another stunning sunset for this happy couple from Kansas :)

Kerry & Brandon - Morada Bay

2011-11-11T07:42:00.000-08:00

Kerry and Brandon started their Destination Beach Wedding at Cheeca Lodge and Spa. Their they stayed for some well earned pampering.

Kerry chose rich Calla Lilly Bouquets from Floral Fantasy, Mile Marker Party Rentals, and Jen from We've got the Keys for her Wedding Coordinator.

They were married by the leaning palm tree over looking Florida Bay. Guests watched the romantic Ceremony under umbrellas in peaceful silence.

The Wedding Reception took place at Morada Bay Cafe under the most amazing tent. Couples usually think of a tent only for the possibility of rain. But, a tent with flowing chiffon, chandeliers and a sand floor brings together a group in an elegant way.

Thank you to Mette Biglin for the lovely photos :)

Jamie and Ben - Coconut Palm Inn

2011-10-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Occasionally, we do get rain here in the Florida Keys and on one recent Saturday, we got lots of it.

It was Jamie and Ben's Wedding Day.

Jamie and Ben embraced the rain. So did their friends and family.

Once Ben started reading his vows to Jamie everything was bright.

The guys wore rope sandals, the girls wore coral sun dresses, and the flower girls and ring bearer wore white linen. All was as it should be.

Caribbean Catering served up tuna nachos after the Wedding as everyone hugged and enjoyed being together.

Jamie had unique details she included from members of her family including her jewelry. She is also a photographer and had lots of cool ideas she wanted to capture. Would the rain take away her dreams ?

As a Wedding Photographer, you meet lots of amazing couples. I think each of us here at McLaughlin Photo & Video have had magical moments where we get goose bumps or cry right on the spot.

For me, this happened during Jamie and Ben's First Dance as husband and wife. It was their dream to dance on the pier over the waters of Florida Bay. In the pouring rain, out they went to dance.

I with my umbrella wrestled the wind and let my camera get soaked. It was so worth it. To see how much love these two share. To see them live their Wedding Dream.

We went back to the spirited party, where great times were in progress even though we were soggy.

Everyone danced together.

They even danced in front of the iphone for the best man who could not make it.

Congratulations Jamie and Ben. You are one amazing couple. And I will never forget your first dance.

Lindsey & Nick - Tranquility Bay Resort

2011-09-15T10:23:00.000-07:00

Lindsey and Nick had a blast at their Wedding. They were married at Tranquility Bay in Marathon. The Wedding Party was very much a part of their night as were their family members. The girls were very helpful and the guys kept everyone smiling. Their Ceremony was very touching and included a sand ceremony. During the Reception dancing was non stop and night just flew. Check out their images taken by Donna and Paula.

Heather & Mark - Private Residence Marathon

2011-08-26T09:36:00.001-07:00

Heather and Mark chose to have their Wedding at a Private Residence in Marathon.

This is an idea that more couples are using in our area. It is nice to have the privacy during the Wedding, extra space for guests and family to enjoy for other events around the Wedding, and rooms for more guests to stay in.

Heather and Mark chose elegant accents for their Wedding. Heather's barrette had small leafs to match the Florida Keys foliage, Bamboo chairs for their tables, white lights wrapped around the palm trees for lighting, and set guests around the edge of the pool.

Even the lighting and colors of the Ocean brought out this couples love for each other.
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Holly & Brian - Hilton Key Largo

2011-08-17T08:36:00.000-07:00

Holly and Brian were married at the Hilton Key Largo. This is a property with many natural views of the Florida Keys Hardwood Hammocks meeting the Florida Bay waters.

Holly and Brian chose bright vivid colors which provided amazing contrast to the greens and blues of the environment.

Holly and Brian celebrated the joining of their families as they begin their new life together. Susan Ashmore performed the Ceremony.

Aimee Gilman was their photographer and did a great job capturing their happiness in Key Largo.

Ashley & John

2011-07-29T11:55:00.000-07:00

Ashley and John were married at the Key Largo Marriott Bay Resort.

They chose to have a small intimate ceremony by the calm bayside waters. The sunset did not disappoint with a warm glow that went straight to the heart.

Julie Austin was their photographer and caught these tender and colorful moments from the most special of days.

Cristin & Sean

2011-07-06T11:05:00.000-07:00

Cristin and Sean got married at the Chesapeake Resort in Islamorada.

They had blue skies, hot pink shoes - Groom's Request, the family dog in the Wedding Party, and one great band.

Sean is in the Navy and his friends performed the sword ceremony to welcome the Bride and Groom to their new life as husband and wife.

The band they chose was the John Parker Band. The moon was full and bright in the sky as everyone danced the night away.

Brianne & Jeff

2011-06-30T07:29:00.000-07:00

Brianne and Jeff were married at the Key Largo Marriott Bay Resort. This couple did something different in that they were married in the morning instead of sunset. The advantage of this is that they were able to take advantage of bright blue skies and the vibrant colors of the morning.

When you look at these lovely photos taken by Aimee Gilman the Ceremony just pops with vivid colors and romance. Steve Allerton was the amazing Harpist for the Ceremony and reception.

Congratulations Brianne and Jeff

Alissa & Dave - Holiday Isle

2011-05-20T07:09:00.000-07:00

Alissa & Dave chose Holiday Isle Resort in Islamorada.

Alissa had a totally cool dress that transformed into a fun cocktail dress for the rest of the evening after her Ceremony and Sunset.

When the cake came out they had used a bride and groom rubber duckies :)

Again this revealed their fun stylish nature.

Holiday Isle prepared awesome shrimp and other appetizers for the guests who mostly close family and friends.

Cake time was great, everything started nice and sweet .....

Then SMASH Cake was flying and Dave almost landed in the Ocean :)

Paula & Chris - Dove Creek Lodge

2011-05-09T12:37:00.001-07:00

Paula and Chris chose Dove Creek Lodge for their Florida Keys Wedding. Their colors were varying shades of orange with soft creams and whites. The accent was really nice with the blue skies and green Mangrove Trees.

Jennifer & Helenio

2011-03-03T08:28:00.000-08:00

Jennifer and Helenio got married at the Key Largo Marriott in February. Doesn't look like the February they would have experienced back home in Canada. The sky was lit up with a warm sunset and the Bay was calm. Fortunately Spring is on the way as they begin their new life as Husband and Wife. Congratulation Jennifer and Helenio. Photos by the ever talented Aimee Gilman.

Brenda & Karl

2011-02-24T10:24:00.000-08:00

Brenda and Karl were married at the Hilton Key Largo in a Morning Ceremony. With the tall Hammock Trees throughout the property, they were able to be in the cool shade right by the Bay. They chose vibrant colors to accent the greens of the trees and blue of the sky. Susan Ashmore performed their Ceremony and Aimee Gilman took their lovely photos.

Melanie and Frank - Islamorada Fish Company

2011-02-18T09:18:00.000-08:00

Melanie and Frank chose Keys Dream Weddings to arrange the details of their Wedding since they were planning a Destination Beach Wedding out of state here in Islamorada. They had a spectacular calm sunset filled with many romantic moments.

Cindy and Miguel - La Siesta Resort

2011-01-17T09:27:00.000-08:00

Cindy and Miguel were married at La Siesta Resort in Islamorada. They chose a package with enhanced images included with all of their original photos.

Here are some examples of their favorite enhanced images including : Special Crops for Black and White, Antiquing, Colorized Black and White, Painting, and Filter Focus.

If you see something that is your favorite, be sure to let us know so that we can include these effects with your enhanced images.

Jordan and Chris - Cheeca Lodge and Spa

2011-01-06T08:23:00.000-08:00

Jordan and Chris were married at Cheeca Lodge and Spa here in Islamorada. They had one of our most beautiful nights and totally enjoyed the luxury of Cheeca Lodge. Aimee Gilman was their photographer and here is what Jordan and Chris had to say about their experience with McLaughlin Photo & Video.

"Donna, We were so excited to see our pictures. We couldn't be happier! All of our family & friends love them as well. Thank you, and Aimee, so much! My pictures came out absolutely beautiful! My family and friends cannot stop talking about them. Donna was so accommodating and sweet during the planning process and Aimee, our photographer, was awesome! I am so grateful to McLaughlin Photo & Video!"

Katy and Chris - Marriott Bay Beach Resort Key Largo

2010-12-30T09:56:00.000-08:00

Katy and Chris were married at the Key Largo Marriott Bay Beach Resort. Paula Vieceli was their photographer and she did a great job capturing their fun nature and beautiful views. Katy chose Navy Blue with Yellow and Cream accents which balanced nicely with the tropical scenery.

Jennifer & Todd

2010-10-13T12:59:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and Todd were married at the Key Largo Grande Hilton Resort. They were treated to a beautiful night that was very warm and full of love. Julie Austin was their photographer.

Melinda and Ryan

2010-09-02T11:26:00.001-07:00

Melinda and Ryan enjoyed a brilliant sunny day at the Islander Resort in Islamorada.

This is what they had to say about McLaughlin Photo and Video:

"Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures of our Wedding at the Islander. We are both really happy with the way they turned out. We love them all!! You were such an easy person to work with and we appreciate all of your hard work on our Photos. We will cherish them forever. "

Photographer - Aimee Gilman

Amanda and Paul

2010-08-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Amanda and Paul, one of our married couples, for their nice comments about McLaughlin Photo & Video.

"Aimee, Thank you for capturing the special moments from our Wedding Day ! The photos turned out beautiful and your warm friendly personality calmed our nerves."

Amanda and Paul were married at Pierre's at Morada Bay on a calm night complete with warm sunset colors. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. :)

Danica and Gerald

2010-08-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

Donna,

Your photographers are all wonderful (just in case you did not know that already).

Candace Stewart, Keys Dream Weddings

Danica and Gerald had their Wedding at Sundowner's in Key Largo. Candace from Keys Dream Weddings was their coordinator and officiant. They included their daughter in the Ceremony and every element had family as part of their day. They enjoyed the barefoot casual style of a Keys Beach Wedding and Mette Biglin did a great job of capturing their Spirit.

Rachael and James

2010-07-19T13:59:00.001-07:00

We would like to compliment Aimee Gilman on her professionalism; she was very accommodating and had great ideas for shots at our Wedding. We love our photos ! Rachael and James Key Largo Grande Hilton Resort, 2010

Lindsay and Joel

2010-07-02T13:32:00.001-07:00

Lindsay's dress was fun and whimsical, yet very elegant. Her entire look was stunning. With the tea length dress, she could enjoy the night free of any drag and really show off her shoes. They took advantage of our Enhancement Package complete with special effects and corrections. Lindsay and Joel had an awesome Sunset for their Wedding at the Key Largo Marriott Bay Beach Resort. No enhancements needed, this was the real thing with an incredible palate of colors. Congratulations to this stylish new couple. Photographer, Aimee Gilman

Whitney Rose & James Wedding

2010-06-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

Whitney Rose and James had their Wedding at Cheeca Lodge and Spa. You can see their passion for vibrant shades of blue and green. Set against the Beach and Ocean, the colors make the perfect accent.

From the Peacock Feather accents down the Tropical Wedding Aisle to the Bright Blue Chinese Lanterns over dinner, to the dance floor colors, their theme carried through from the afternoon to evening. Aimee Gilman took these lovely photos that capture the feel and style of this fun couple and their Wedding Guests.

Heather and Danny

2010-06-16T11:30:00.000-07:00

Heather and Danny had a beautiful Wedding at Tranquility Bay in Marathon. One of the fun things that Danny added to the Wedding was arriving via his boat - with his Groomsmen. This offered some great photo opportunities and added a real Florida Keys Element to the Guys Entrance. If you are going to do this at your Wedding, be sure to arrive early as boating can take more time than expected :) They had another one of our stunning Florida Keys Sunsets. Fortunately for us, they occur on most nights. An evening poolside reception at Tranquility Bay - very tranquil and elegant.

Bonnie and Jack

2010-06-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

Bonnie and Jack included some interesting features to their Wedding that we wanted to share with our future couples. They chose a Private Residence Oceanside in Islamorada for the location.

Beautiful Desert Roses were gifts given to each guest. Not only did they enhance the table decorations but everyone gets to brighten their homes after the Wedding as well.

Another unique idea they had was for guests to sign the leaves of an autograph tree. They will plant this tree in their yard and have a wonderful reminder of the Wedding to enjoy all year.

Way to go Bonnie and Jack :)

Deborah & Paul's Wedding

2010-03-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

Deborah and Paul chose the Islander Resort for their Florida Keys Beach Wedding. It was a glorious day filled with a lot of fun that you can see here in Julie Austin's Photos from the Wedding.

Lindsey & Ellery's Wedding

2010-03-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

Lindsey and Ellery chose the Key Largo Grande for their Beach Wedding. Mette Biglin was their Photographer and she captured the evening with a great combination of sun and smiles.

Julie's Wedding

2010-03-18T14:05:00.001-07:00

Julie and Rob chose Pierre's at Morada Bay here in Islamorada for their Sunset Beach Wedding. Tina from Pierre's took great care of them from beginning to end. They had a clear sky, ball of fire sunset that every couple dreams of. These are some of the photos taken by Donna McLaughlin Arnold.

Felicia's Wedding

2010-03-18T12:41:00.000-07:00

Felicia chose Marker 88 Bayside Restaurant and Candace from Keys Dream Weddings for her special Day. Check out these lovely photos that Paula Vieceli took at the Wedding :)

Holly and Chris

2009-11-07T06:27:00.001-08:00

Holly and Chris had one of those beautiful Blue Sky Florida Keys Days. The Wedding was full of sunshine and warmth. Just like the love they have for each other :)

Location - The Islander Resort, Islamorada, Florida Keys

Website - IslanderFloridaKeys.com

Romantic Evening by Carribean Catering

2008-10-22T12:04:00.000-07:00

This new family chose a nice private setting for thier Wedding and reception.

Debbie from Caribbean Catering hosted the magical evening, complete with fine food and gentle tropical breezes.

Cheeca Sunset

2008-10-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

Sometimes guests think sunset on the oceanside is not as nice as bayside ....

Cheeca Lodge also has lovely gardens that Aimee Gilman utilized for Maritta and Brad's Wedding.

First Sand

2008-10-22T11:38:00.001-07:00

First Day in the sand at Marker 88 Restaurant.

Did you know that sand tastes good? Neither did I.

One of the fun things about our work is getting to see a family grow. Congratulations to Mom and Dad, one of our happy couples.

Island Style Family Wedding

2008-09-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

A closeness to family was the theme throughout Lindsey and Adam's Wedding. They are very happy so many could be in attendance.

The Bride was truly Stunning, shinning inside and out. Lindsey and Adam chose Tranquility Bay in Marathon for their Ceremony and Mette Biglin for their Photographer. The Guests had a beautiful view of True Love by the Bay. One of the best things about a Keys Wedding, the many moments filled with laughter by the Ocean. Adam is the most happiest man on Earth, can you blame him ... After a Great Night, Lindsey threw the bouquet with style.

Lili Pulitzer Themed Beach Wedding

2008-09-12T11:05:00.001-07:00

Evan and Jenna were married with a Lili Pulitzer Theme Beach Wedding at Cheeca Lodge and Spa in Islamorada.

All of the guests dressed in the designers clothes.

They had a Romantic Sand Ceremony by the Sea with Lili's famous colors.

They were showered with matching rose pedals.

Here's to the Jenna and Evan. "May you always love as you love on this island."

8 - 8 - 08 A Special Wedding Date

2008-08-27T15:38:00.000-07:00

8 - 8 - 08. This does sound special. Janet and Josh sure think so. They were married on this once in a life time date at the Marriott Bay Beach Resort.

Mette Biglin was their photographer and she captured the fun spirit of this couple and the stunning sunset, complete with rainbow. Congratulations from all of us.

Malisa and Matt - Together Forever

2008-08-27T05:59:00.000-07:00

Malisa and Matt came to Holiday Isle in Islamorada for thier beach Wedding. They were happy to be surrounded by family and friends near and dear to their hearts. Their night was perfect with gentle Ocean breezes, clear skies, and a full moon.

Near Death to Wedding Bliss

2008-08-22T17:12:00.000-07:00

Pam and Bob were married at Marker 88 with a beautiful sunset. Bob experienced a small plane crash and nearly died on the side of I95. Fortunately, he survived. He proposed to Pam in the hospital and now they are Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations to you both. Marker 88 provided great views and food for all.

Congratulations Monica and Dennis

2008-07-22T16:43:00.001-07:00

Monica and Dennis were married at the Islander Resort in Islamorada in June. They chose one of our Photography Packages with Enhancements.
We thought we would show you some :)

New Website

2008-01-04T15:34:00.000-08:00

We are making a new website ... at last! Please stay tuned to check it out.

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