Dad was a bit nervous about the weather on Sunday but everything worked out well. We got some much needed rain but it cleared in time for Kristen and Jeff’s ceremony on the beach of Sand Key Park. Dad first photographed Kristen and Jeff for their engagement session before they had even set a wedding date! It had been quite a while since dad had seen them and he was looking forward to their day. Beth and Shawna of Flawless Occasions were the couple’s wedding planners. Beth had also been working with Kristen and Jeff for some time and was excited that their day had arrived. Dad has fun working with Beth and Shawna and they do a great job.
Darla Stafford was terrific as always for Kristen’s hair and makeup. She is always so sweet. After getting ready, Kristen met Jeff on the beach for a First Sight. By seeing each other before the ceremony, they were able to do many of their group pictures then so they could enjoy their cocktail hour before the reception.
With the rain that had passed through nearby areas earlier, the ceremony was windy but the breeze kept the guests cool even as they sat in the sunlight. After the ceremony Kristen and Jeff took a few more pictures before heading over to Island Way Grill for their cocktail hour and reception. The decorations were beached themed with blue linens, centerpieces of candles floating in vases with shells on the bottom, and star fish table markers. There was also a display of framed pictures from weddings of the couples’ relatives. Dad liked the guest book the couple had made using their engagement images.
Just before they were introduced for their reception, dad took Kristen and Jeff outside for a short while to get sunset pictures. Then it was back inside for dinner and dancing! Guests enjoyed the surf and turf dinner, as did dad! He said the food was amazing! It was a wonderful day fo a wonderful couple. Kristen and Jeff, we hope you have a long and happy life together! Thanks to you and your families for being so friendly and great to dad.
Fun image during the recessional:
What’s a wedding day without lots of kissing?!
Dad saw the Snuggie on a tv commercial and thought it looked so comfy! He told mom that if he lived up north, he’d wear this thing around all the time and mom just laughed at him. So mom thought it was pretty funny that the best man gave one for the bride and groom during his toast and said that they should use them to snuggle together often.
This image is for Shawna…see, dad wasn’t the only one!
The newlyweds as the night ended:
. Whenever mom sees Gator wedding details, she always thinks of both Carly’s and Meghan’s weddings. Now she’ll remember Ashley’s as well! Good luck tomorow Gators fans!
