If you are in the market for a venue that pulls out all the bells and whistles, then look no further than The Diplomat Hotel & Resort. This ocean facing venue screams luxury. The ceremony over looks the beach and the reception hall is on the 32nd floor overlooking the beautiful skyline of Fort Lauderdale. With stunning areas to photograph in, this location has it all. And this couple had the wedding of their dreams.

A couple in wedding attire poses together in an elegant venue with a painting and piano in the background.

A stunning, happy couple.

This couple was as sweet as can be and you could feel the love through out the day. Karina and Roland were dream clients and put their hearts into this wedding. The whole day we were saying that it was a *vibe*... because it really was. The couple made sure that every part of their wedding was interesting for the guests and amusing as well. They thought of it all.

Elegant white wedding reception space with long banquet tables, floral chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Modern white wedding decor displays names 'Roland & Karina' on tall panels with delicate floral arrangements at the base.

The Prep.

The couple got ready in their own bridal suites. The cool thing was that the reception hall was in between their rooms. One got ready on one side and the other, on the other side which made getting these shots extremely easy!

A makeup artist applies eye makeup to a client wearing a white dress while holding a makeup palette in a bright modern setting.

Group of people in matching black and white outfits jumping with joy together on a hotel bed.

Wedding party members in elegant silk dresses in burgundy, silver, olive and ivory share excited reactions during preparations.

Black and white portrait of a bride in a fitted wedding gown and veil standing by a window with soft natural light.

Best man helps groom adjust his bowtie while getting ready for wedding ceremony in front of framed artwork.

Close-up of elegant dresswear showing monogrammed cuff and luxury silver watch against geometric tiled floor.

Black and white photo of a groom in tuxedo looking out from high-rise balcony over city skyline.

An all white ceremony.

The ceremony took place on a balcony over looking the ocean. It was the perfect day. The wind was tame and the weather was beautiful. Roland was able to watch his bride make her over to him through a beautiful aisle decorated with stunning florals.

Elegant wedding couple shares a romantic moment surrounded by white floral arrangements overlooking the ocean.

Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs and floral arrangements lining a white aisle runner at the Diplomat Hotel.

An elegant seaside wedding ceremony setup with white floral arrangements and chairs lining a white carpeted aisle at the Diplomat Hotel.

Guests seated in white chairs at an outdoor event with luxury residential towers and palm trees at the Diplomat Hotel.

Hotel Formals

Right after the ceremony the couple and I headed to a quieter area of the hotel for some Family Formals and Couples Portraits. I went the day before to their rehearsal and together the Day Of Coordinator, Bride, and I scouted the hotel and found some of the cutest corners around!

Wedding party in formal attire poses together in an elegant hotel hallway with marble floors and large windows.

A couple in wedding attire walks hand in hand down a bright hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows and a long flowing veil trailing behind.

Black and white elegant wedding photo showing fitted bridal gown and bouquet next to vintage car.

A romantic wedding moment captured on an elegant marble staircase with warm lighting and classic formal attire.

A bride in an elegant white jumpsuit and flowing veil poses beside a grand piano in a minimalist room with modern artwork.

A playful wedding couple poses with a luggage cart in an elegant hotel hallway with warm lighting and a modern aesthetic.

Party Time

After the formals was the party, and man was it a party. They entered their reception to the zaffe. This is an arabic tradition and honestly, the coolest entrance I've ever seen! So energetic! They had belly dancers, a fireworks show, an outfit change, and late night pizza party. This wedding had it all and I'm so thankful to have been part of their day.