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Wedding at Sunken Gardens: Sylvia and John

Saturday, January 21, 2012 10:14 pm

When Sylvia and John stopped by a record store during their awesome engagement session it was just a little taste of what their wedding day would be. They were married at Sunken Gardens and their day had a really fun music theme! Desiree from Magical Plan-It Events was the planner and helped put all the details together. Jason loves working with David and Kristina of Trinity Wedding Video who were there as the videographers. They shared a Sneak Peek Film that helped to capture the wonderful day. Sylvia had her makeup done by Beautiful You Makeup. Carter’s Florist did the flowers for the day and the bridesmaids’ bouquets were pretty with black feathers under the flowers. At the reception the caterer was Amici’s Catering, Chantilly Cakes made the wedding cake which had music notes as part of the decoration, and the DJ was Richard Blade who came from California.

Sylvia and John are such sweet people and their wedding was a blast! The ceremony was just after sunset and the reception was a terrific celebration. Jason came home from the wedding with so many great songs stuck in his head! He said there was awesome music all night which you of course have to have when your wedding has a music theme. The tables were framed album covers from a wide variety of bands. Favors had a mini record attached that said “Take Me Home Tonight” (I love 80s music!) Guests signed in on CD info pages that were put into a CD case. On the tables were papers for guests to write music requests for the DJ. Kids had fun with legos and coloring books and lots of dancing. Jason was happy to see Jamie and Tristan who were guests at the wedding. It was such a fun night for the bride, groom, and all of their guests!

Sylvia and John’s love for each other and their kind hearts are obvious to everyone who sees them. We are so happy for them! Congratulations newlyweds!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Amici's, Beautiful You Makeup, Carter's Florist, Chantilly Cakes, Plan-It! Events, Richard Blade, Sunken Gardens, Trinity Wedding Video

Wedding at the USF Gibbons Alumni Center: Michele and Nathan

Friday, December 23, 2011 8:22 pm

Michele and Nathan had one of Jason’s favorite engagement sessions ever. They made it all about their styles, their personalities, the things they like, and they included many people from their wedding party as well. Their engagement session was zombie invasion and Michele and Nathan made it into a terrific production with the makeup, props, and even fog machines! Knowing how much this couple loves horror and fall and making things their own, we could not wait for their wedding day!

The wedding was held at the USF Gibbons Alumni Center with the ceremony in The Courtyard and the reception in the USF Parents Association Club Room/Atrium. Michele had the wonderful Darla Stafford as her hair and makeup artist. At the reception the caterer was Amici’s and the wedding cake was from Publix. The wedding details were awesome and really reflected Michele and Nathan’s style and personalities! The flowers were beautiful shades of orange and yellow with some wheat stalks. There were glitzy pumpkins as decorations and on one of the cake tiers. The garter had a silly scull face and the boutonniere had little zombie men on them. The ceremony included the pagan custom of handfasting where the couple’s hands were fastened together with a cord to form an infinity symbol. At the reception the wedding party entered carrying light sabers and formed a line for the ring bearer (Michele and Nathan’s son) to enter wearing a Darth Vader mask. There were so many ways that Michele and Nathan included to create a wedding day unique to the two of them and filled with laughter and love.

Michele and Nathan, thank you for letting us be part of this experience with you! It has been great getting to know you during your wedding planning. We are so happy for your family and wish you so much happiness in your future together!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Amici's, Darla Stafford, The Gibbons Alumni Center, University of South Florida

Wedding at the Lange Farm: Emily and Joshua

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7:02 pm

Emily and Josh were married at the Lange Farm in Dade City. They had a beautiful autumn wedding with browns, oranges, reds, and yellows as the fall colors. Irene of For Better for Less was the florist and at the reception the vendors were Amici’s Catering, Laurie from A Piece of Cake, and Sean of Sword Sounds.

The couple had bride and groom pictures after their ceremony and then did a few more at the end of the night when the reception ended. Jason likes having the time to get the bride and groom more variety to their pictures! I think it is a wonderful thing when a couple makes their faith an important part of their wedding day. Josh took a moment to stand with his groomsmen and pray before the ceremony. We wish the couple many blessings in their life together as husband and wife. Congratulations to a wonderful couple!

Posted in Weddings Tags: A Piece of Cake, Amici's, For Better For Less, Sean from Sword Sounds, The Lange Farm

Wedding at the Cathedral of St. Jude and Nova 535

Saturday, March 19, 2011 5:58 pm

Dad had a terrific time with Katie and Jay at their engagement session and he had been looking forward to seeing them again on their wedding day. They are an upbeat and friendly couple and really bring out the best in one another. Their wedding ceremony was held at Our Lady’s Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle and the reception followed at NOVA 535. Katie had a stylist from Salon Libelle come to Grayl’s Historic Hotel where she was getting ready. Her hair was pulled back and adorned with a few flowers which looked classic and bridal. Mom loved Katie’s bouquet made of blue hydrangea and white stephanotis. Those are two of the flowers mom had in her own bouquet! Katie and Jay’s flowers were done by Apple Blossoms Floral Design.

Guests at the reception were in for a treat. Not only did they have dinner from Amici’s Catered Cuisine but there were also mini wedding cakes on each table! The wedding cake was made by A Piece of Cake and they always do a great job. Guests also were able to eat at the ice cream bar set up with chocolate and vanilla ice cream with all the toppings. Yummy! The DJ was from Grant Hemond and Katie and Jay looked like they had a lot of fun on the dance floor.

The couple honeymooned in Italy so we are sure they had an amazing trip. Congratulations Katie and Jay! Thanks for having dad there to share in your beautiful wedding day!

Posted in Weddings Tags: A Piece of Cake, Amici's, Apple Blossoms, Grant Hemond, Grayl's Historic Hotel, Nova 535, Our Lady's Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Jude, Salon Libelle

Wedding at the Mirror Lake Lyceum: Stephanie and Ryan

Friday, December 10, 2010 5:29 pm

Congratulations to newlyweds Stephanie and Ryan! They were married at the Mirror Lake Lyceum in St. Petersburg. Stephanie had the amazing Darla Stafford for makeup, Jason Sowell was the officiant, the florist was Redman Steele, Amici’s was the caterer, and the cake was from Cakes by Carolynn. The wedding colors were red and white and was used for the wedding party attire as well as the flowers and decor. Mom thought the flower girl dress was especially pretty with red at the top ending at the waist where a thick red ribbon separated the top from the long white satin bottom. There was a small white flower on the red ribbon which was especially cute because Stephanie’s gorgeous gown had small white flowers on the draped pickups.

Stephanie and Ryan are enjoying a Disney cruise for their honeymoon. We know that will be a fun trip! Thanks to Stephanie and Ryan for having dad there to capture your day!