Scott S. Smith (formerly a Partner of Monarch Studio) is now operating as SSS-Studio. To see more of his work, checkout the following link: www.sss-photo.com

A love story at The Treasury on the Plaza in downtown Saint Augustine. Micheal and Susana celebrated their wedding at The Treasury on the Plaza, an opulent former bank lobby with ornate columns and towering ceilings in downtown St. Augustine. At Monarch Studio, we get excited about a good love story, so we asked the couple to tell us a little bit of theirs. Our Bride, Susana, shared the following:

"Michael and I met at work. He actually interviewed me back in 2011. He has since told me that he knew the moment that he opened the office door. I remember thinking that he was cute, but was too nervous about the interview to dwell on his charming dimples. I got the job, and have been with the company for almost nine years. We formed a friendship and years later began dating. We have become each other's best friends, and have experienced many years of happiness together prior to getting engaged. We had previously been married, and we both have children from our prior relationships. Michael told our kids that we was going to propose, and all three of them were super excited. They kept the secret for days! Michael proposed on Christmas morning. I had no clue he was planning to propose so after we were done opening presents, I was wondering why he was walking back and forth. Turns out that he was nervous. He read a poem/letter to me and I realized half-way through what was happening (meanwhile all three of our kids were bouncing up and down in excitement). I was so happy and touched by the whole thing that I forgot to actually answer the question. Eventually, I said yes! We toured Saint Augustine and Savannah in search of our wedding venue. We fell in love with the Treasury and compared every other venue to it. Our wedding at The Treasury was everything we ever wanted and more. It was perfect!"

Congratulations Michael and Susana! Check out the video we created of their perfect day at The Treasury on the Plaza below!