[dropcap]I[\/dropcap] have had several Epic Hotel<\/a> Weddings in past years, weather it be for the getting ready room alone or for the entire wedding \/ reception. \u00a0In fact, about this same time last year I shot Aly & Mark’s<\/a> wedding at the Epic Hotel<\/a> where they had everything take place there, and was an incredible time. \u00a0But, today is extra special in the sense that we get to also goto Jungle Island<\/a>!<\/p>\n My clients Laura & Evan have a love affair with anything animals, and are extremely fun loving people. \u00a0Having the mix of some images taken from the more “polished” Epic Hotel<\/a>, and then the ceremony and reception over at the Tree Top Ballroom<\/a> at Jungle Island<\/a> made for a very diverse set of images that really seem to reflect who they are.<\/p>\n Speaking of who they are… Evan met Laura one night when he was hosting team trivia at a local bar. \u00a0Laura, had a few friends who liked to play regularly and it was just a matter of time until she decided to join them in the fun. \u00a0Evan knew some of Laura’s friends and after trivia that night.. invited everyone out for some karaoke! \u00a0(see what I mean, fun loving people!) \u00a0Evan claims today that after hearing Laura sing he was hooked. \u00a0Somehow (and that maybe true), but I am betting on that after he saw<\/em>\u00a0her sing.. he was hooked \ud83d\ude09 \u00a0Numbers were exchanged, and sure enough the tiger had Laura as his date the following weekend at a “Gatsby” themed party. \u00a0(seriously<\/em> need to hang out with these people!). \u00a0From that “date” they became inseparable, and dated for a year.. and.. then…<\/p>\n [perfectpullquote align=”left” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]With a\u00a0ring now burring a hole in his pocket, Evan had constructed a beautiful plan to ask for Laura’s hand in marriage<\/em>.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n The surprise proposal was set to take place one evening at “City Hall<\/a>” (which is a restaurant), and actually hired the local band “The French Horn<\/a>” that they both were big fan’s of (and ended up playing at the wedding as well) to come, and do a sort of “flash serenade” while they were waiting to order dessert. \u00a0All of the sudden, a trumpet started playing upstairs… and then… another one joined in with the violin downstairs…. then a third with the bass, and then they all approached their table and like a scene out of a movie Evan got down on one knee, looked into\u00a0Laura’s eyes, pulled out his ring and asked her to be his wife. \u00a0So beautiful. \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0 AND.. if that was not enough.. Evan (take notes guys), collaborated all of this with Laura’s boss and got her the following day off from work, and took her to the spa to relax and unwind! \u00a0My god. \u00a0I hope my wife does not read this LOL.<\/p>\n Laura, Evan… you guys. \u00a0LOL. \u00a0When I met with you both about a year and a half now ago, and we sat and talked about your wedding plans… I knew that it was going to be a fun time, and I remember telling my wife “I hope they go with me”, as I truly was so excited to learn more about you and have fun. \u00a0I always seem to have a good time at weddings, I look at them as an “adventure” and like how no one wedding is ever the same. \u00a0Your wedding felt like one big celebration that started from the second I opened the hotel room with the girls getting ready.. and it just kept ramping up all day long. \u00a0I had such a great time with you both, and I truly enjoyed getting to know your families and friends. \u00a0Evan, your a rock star. \u00a0When I saw you out on the dance floor, and even cutting the cake.. all I could think about is how much you remind me of some famous rock star! \u00a0Laura, so beautiful and easy going.. it’s no wonder why the two of you work so well together. \u00a0Your mom too, such a sweet\u00a0person \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0Thank you both so much for having us at your wedding, I loved every second!<\/p>\n God bless you both, and have a very wonderful Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n TH<\/p>\n First, speaking of “Epic Hotel Weddings<\/a>” check out this behind the scenes video<\/a> of yours truly in action while I captured some of the key shots of Laura, mom, and the girls on the wedding day. \u00a0This is a great window into what actually takes place on a wedding day, and gives you the best experience by far!<\/p>\n