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Melissa and James at the Rusty Pelican

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:47 pm

Melissa and James were married on Friday evening at the Rusty Pelican. Dad met up with Melissa earlier in the day as she enjoyed a morning of pampering at The Artistry in Plant City. The bride and her Maid of Honor started the wedding day with manicures and pedicures. Melissa had her hair and makeup done there as well, and then went with her maid of honor to Merle Norman to watch her makeup being done. It was a laid back “girl time” morning.

The sunset had a beautiful golden hue that evening. James was so happy to see Melissa as she came down the aisle and was tearing up as the ceremony began. It was an intimate wedding and the family and friends there had smiles on their faces the entire time Melissa and James exchanged vows, rings, and then a kiss. During the ceremony, the couple also presented flowers to their mothers. Mom thinks that is so sweet!

It was getting dark out as the ceremony ended and dad began the pictures but the last of the sunlight still made the sky look pretty. The reception room had white linens with red chair bows and centerpieces were candles in a holder filled with crystals and tiny red roses. Red as the wedding color went really well in the reception room with the red carpet around the dance floor. Melissa and James had so much fun dancing and enjoying the night. After the reception ended dad took the newlyweds outside for a few last pictures. They were smiling and laughing just as much at the end of the day as they were at the beginning.

Congratulations Melissa and James, and thank you for having dad there to capture your wedding day!

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Posted in Weddings Tags: Merle Norman, Rusty Pelican, The Artistry

Kristin and Chris’s Engagement Session

Friday, March 27, 2009 11:45 am

Wednesday evening dad met Kristin and Chris for their engagement session in Sarasota. They started their session on the streets and then made their way to the beach for sunset. Dad said they were a very sweet couple and looked at each other with such love in their eyes. Their wedding is next March in Tampa and is going to be wonderful. Here are some of the images from their session:

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Can’t you just tell how in love they are from how they look at each other?!

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One of mom’s favorites from the session:

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This picture was taken in the wooded area after sunset. Dad said it was so dark out that he didn’t know if the picture would turn out but mom loves the look!

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Posted in Engagement Tags: Beach session, Downtown Session, Lido Beach, St. Armand's Circle

Vacation on the Beach

Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:13 am

Karin and her son came down from Kansas for a Florida vacation. They stayed at the beautiful Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Dad met them on Tuesday for a beach session at Sand Key Park and had so much fun! They explored the beach, climbed rocks, splashed in the water, and played in the sand. Dad loves sessions where kids can just be themselves and he can capture their personalities and expressions. Karin’s son was awesome! Next time they come down to visit Florida, dad hopes he can see them again!

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Posted in Kids Tags: Beach session, On Location Portrait Session, Sand Key Park

Laura and Chris at the Grand Plaza

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:48 am

The Grand Plaza on St. Pete Beach is a great location for weddings! Laura and Chris were married there on Sunday. They were a terrific couple, and their personalities made for a laid back and fun wedding. Not only were Laura and Chris great people, but their families were also super nice and dad enjoyed spending the day with all of them.

Kristy at the Grand Plaza did a wonderful job coordinating the wedding and dad was happy to see her again. The couple also had Jennie’s Flowers as the florist, Rick Pegram from Breezin Entertainment as the DJ, and a gorgeous cake made by Le Cheesecake.

The weather was beautiful for a beach wedding! The day before was really windy but the breeze on Sunday was just enough to cool the guests off as they enjoyed spring in Florida. The pink tulips used in the bouquets and centerpieces also brought the look of spring to the day. At the reception, Laura broke out some awesome dance moves, including the fish and fishing pole! She was laughing all night long, and Chris wore a loving smile every time he looked at her. The couple are headed to Costa Rica for their honeymoon. Have a terrific time! Congratulations newlyweds!

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Posted in Weddings Tags: Breezin Entertainment, Grand Plaza, Jennie's Flowers, Le Cheesecake, Rick Pegram

Claire and Shai at the Mirror Lake Lyceum

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:57 am

Claire and Shai are married! Dad photographed their wedding on Saturday at the Mirror Lake Lyceum. They first booked dad at the end of 2007 and had their engagement session about a year ago so dad has been looking forward to their day for a while. Mom has been talking to Claire about the wedding plans and details through email and she was really excited to see how everything came together. And it came together beautifully!

It is always wonderful to work with Darla Stafford, and she is so talented! She did Claire’s hair and makeup the morning of the wedding as she got ready at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Claire looked amazing! Her gown was perfect for her and the detailing both around the waist and down the train was gorgeous. Meghan and Angela from Dream Day Productions were the wedding coordinators. Dad was happy to see them again and they did a terrific job.

To get family pictures done before the ceremony, Claire and Shai had a First Sight. Shai had the biggest smile as he waited for Claire, who was teary with emotion, to approach from behind. It was a really sweet moment. Seeing each other before the ceremony did not take anything away from the emotion of Claire coming down the aisle though! That moment brought both the bride and groom to tears. Marci Vitkus was the officiant and led the couple through the Jewish traditions that they included. Dad has worked with Marci before and thinks she is great.

The wedding colors were green and purple with accents in white and the reception room was decorated with bright floral arrangements in those colors as well as linens and chair sashes to make the tables pretty. Mom liked how the guest tables were round and had white tablecloths and green chair sashes to contrast with the head table which was a long table with a green table cloth and white chair sashes. Chivari chairs were used at both the ceremony and reception and dressed up the look.

Rob Sword of Sword Sounds was the DJ and Claire, Shai, and their guests had a blast on the dance floor! During the reception, Claire changed into a fun dress and her and Shai performed a salsa dance. They also packed the dance floor for the Hora. Claire and Shai took a quick break from dancing to get some pictures outside the Lyceum at night, but when they went back in they weren’t ready for the party to end and neither were their guests! Everyone was having such a wonderful time that the couple extended the reception to make the special day last a bit longer and to celebrate for just a little while more.

What a terrific day for an awesome couple. Claire and Shai are great people and we know they are going to have happy life together. Congratulations and thanks so much for having us as a part of your wedding!

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