Kona Kai, Lobster & That Florida Keys Wedding Photographer

That Florida Keys Wedding Photographer is Nada Khalaf-Jones, ok we get that. but Lobsters? What?

Rewind to the beginning. The happy, now Mr & Mrs Kelly, Kayla & Joseph, came to me through the best pathway. It was totally by design. And completely luck all at the same time.

Kona Kai is a photographers dream location. Small, intimate, botanically lush and private. But I'm side tracked. The short story: if we had never photographed that one real estate brokerages Christmas photos that one year we would never have met the GM of Kona Kai Botanical Resort & Art Gallery. And this would not be a blog you are loving to see and read.

Nada Khalaf-Jones Photography Lobster Releases Are A Thing?

The day began perfectly, as all weddings should. But the question in all our minds was why a morning wedding in this heat. Then it became clear. They really wanted to spend the afternoon napping and then the evening paddling, eating and enjoying the Florida Keys, before heading back north. Smart. Talk about optimising your stay in this idyllic 13 suite, adults only botanical haven.

Mostly our weddings start around 4pm and end at around 10pm. But this group changed it all up, we launched at 10 am and I, personally, loved it. Sunsets are magic and all that, but look at these shots. I mean, bright, fabulous blue sky and sunshine.

And LOBSTER? What? Well our officiant, Lisa Bradeen, Florida Keys Wedding Officiant is a long time Florida Keys native, her husband is a bit of a celebrity with his own fishing show on the radio. She is available for these 'Lobster Release' and Sand Ceremonies as well as a host of other options. Recommended Officiant? Yes. Absolutely.

Kayla did not shine at all....I mean, she sweated not a drop, and her hair move not an inch, thanks to the artistic beauty of the incredibly brilliant, and highly recommended hands of Mel Serrano ( who is about to be wed herself by the way, so watch out for her photos soon...how does that work, does she do her own hair and make up??? ) We have worked together quite a few times now and are always hap[y to be the 'it' team. You can definitely count her as my top vendor for beauty and hair. Beauty & The Beach Artistry.

Last, but most certainly not least, the best flowers and gifts around here are consistently available at Key Largo Flowers & Gifts, right across the street from there resort. It is not unheard of the the owners of the florists will drop off their creations in person and sneak away without being seen. All I know is one minute there were no flowers, the next minute there were flowers. Right on time. As if by magic. Some JK Rowling trick. Their skill is always changing and improving and staying with trends, Pantone's colour of the year, and the ever colour conscious new generations tastes is not easy. But my friends over there come highly recommended and we would not miss them for your flower and bridesmaids gifts, holiday and table decor needs. Key Largo Flowers & Gifts.

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Photographer:

Nada Khalaf-jones Photography | @nadakhalafjonesphotography

Florist:

Key Largo Flowers & Gifts | @keylargoflowersandgifts

Wedding Beauty Services:

Beauty And The Beach Artistry | @beautyandthebeachartistry

Wedding & Event Venues:

Kona Kai Resort | @konakaikl

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