That's Amore! Coming Soon... Ashley + Mike

Ashley and Mike were married in the Meeting House at Carillon Beach, Florida on November 27, 2010. There were so many beautiful details at this wedding, I could have easily pulled together a sneak peek of just the little things which made this wedding gorgeous... But, it's not about the details, it's about the people, and Ashley, Mike, their families and friends were such a blast to film, that this wedding trailer took on a life of it's own as we cut it.

Ashley and Mike we had a wonderful time filming your big day. We hope the rest of your life is as happy and joyful as your wedding day!

{the backstory}

At the beginning of "That's Amore" one of Ashley's cousin's explained the significance of the song... They're a big Italian family and for years it's been a tradition for the bride to sit on the grooms lap while the couple is serenaded. Ashley's mom told us ahead of time that this was when the party would "really get started!"

It took me a minute to make the connection, but Mike went to LSU and the bridesmaids dresses were purple (head slap - duh) and their welcome bags for the guests were filled with items which represent their lives. "Tiger Water" from Mike's time at LSU, Ghiradelli chocolates from San Francisco where they live now, "Who Dat" hot sauces for their Louisiana roots and beautiful handmade purple flowers. Ashley drew the flower and she and her mom made the flowers attached to the welcome bags. You can also spot the flower on their beautiful wedding cake.

{the supporting characters}

Venue: Carillon Beach, Florida
Coordinators: Victoria Volpone & Avis Johnson for Carillon Weddings
Cinematography: Diva Productions
Photography: Paul Johnson Photography
Officiant: Edwin Caraballo
Catering: Townsend Catering
Florals: Nouveau Flowers
Band: Meet the Press

{want to see more? check out Paul Johnson Photography's gallery}