Paola & David's Casa Feliz wedding | Winter Park Wedding Photographer

How did you both meet?

We met in 2015 at college in Gainesville, FL where we were taking a business course in accounting. At the time, David was working as an economics and accounting tutor. One day, Paola came in with questions related to the class. David walked Paola through the answers, only to find out in class that they were all wrong! David argued with the professor that the answers were correct but failed to get him to budge. This put David on the map! Shortly afterwards, a classmate arranged a study group, but only we showed up. We spent the entire time talking and became friends. After some time, we began to drift closer to each other. A few months later, David finally revealed his feelings for Paola to her family and friends, and shortly after that we were officially together.

How did your husband propose?

After a 4 year relationship, including living together for over a year, David realized he couldn’t see himself with anyone else and proposed on March 21, 2020, under a cherry blossom tree in peak bloom near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

What was your wedding inspiration? (think decor, overall theme and feel of the day, etc.)

A beautiful and elegant affair with vibrant energy and palpable love.

What was your favorite design element of your wedding?

The venue itself, Casa Feliz.

Describe some of your favorite wedding details and how you came up with them?

We looked through a lot of pictures and combined different ideas we liked to create our own wedding style. Also, we loved some of the floral elements like the black magic roses and baby’s breath flowers. The flowers along with the candlelit dinner in the courtyard set the mood for our guests and added to the magic of the moment.

What was the most memorable moment of your wedding day?

During the cocktail hour, David and I went to our dressing room where we listened to the sounds of the guitarist and our guests enjoying themselves. In that moment, we were able to take it all in and enjoy the afterglow of having been married only minutes before. Another amazing and high-energy moment was during our reception when our friends raised us on chairs to the song Peppas while everyone cheered.

Please describe your cake (if any):

3-Tiered naked amaretto cake garnished with roses.

Can you please list your vendors:

Photographers: KV photography, Coordinator: Kristy Rapp, DJ: DJ Rey, Cake: Sugar Sugar Cake Boutique, Guitarist: Luis Alfredo Garcia, Videographer: Yours Truly Media, Florist: Orlando Flower Market, Caterer:Arthur’s Catering, Venue: Casa Feliz Historic Home

Any advice for those planning their wedding now?

Be partners in the process, plan in advance, and most importantly, don’t forget to have fun! Ultimately, your wedding is just an amazing series of events that celebrates your relationship. Don’t forget about the bigger picture!

What was your biggest surprise on your wedding day?

For us, the things we couldn’t control like the amazing energy of our guests and the integration of our family and friends surprised us the most and made our day even more special.

What one moment will last with you both forever?

The day truly was perfect for us. It is a special feeling to get married, and our guests took it to the next level with their huge outpouring of support. All of this within a beautiful setting created an unforgettable atmosphere that was right in our sweet spot.

What song did you walk down the aisle to?

We had a classical guitarist play the following: Groom’s entrance and Seating of the mothers: Can’t Help Falling in Love. Wedding party entrance: Canon in D. Bride’s entrance: Wedding March

What song played for your first dance?

Blood Bank by Bon Iver.

What are you most looking forward to as a married couple?

We are looking forward to experiencing life, spending time, growing together, and supporting each other.

What did you like the most about working with KV Photography?

The iconic KV Photography duo was incredible to work with. They made us feel so comfortable and confident for our photos and perfectly captured each moment of our big day with a unique and creative style. The pictures came out absolutely beautiful, and as an unexpected surprise, Val even gave us great recommendations for our honeymoon. We’ve received so many compliments on our wedding photos and would recommend KV Photography to anyone.

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