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Wedding at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center: Franchesca and Ian

Franchesca and Ian were very stylish at their vintage inspired engagement session.  Jason knew they were going to look amazing on their wedding day!  They were married at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center and had Joquetta of No. 1 Wedding Planner as their coordinator.  Franchesca had her hair and makeup done by stylists from Destiny and Light Hair and Makeup.  The wedding colors were purple and pink and the flowers matched the colors with lots of roses, orchids, and hydrangea.  Arlene Floral Designer was the florist.  The caterer at the reception was Delectables Catering and the cake was made by Chef Nelson’s Cake Studio.

Though it was raining outside it was a beautiful wedding inside!  The details and decor were gorgeous.  There was fabric draping the ceiling and walls, lots of pillars with flowers on top, hanging crystals and chandeliers, pretty linens, and at the reception there was lots of candlelight as well as pink and purple uplighting.  Congratulations to Franchesca and Ian on their wedding and their marriage!  It is said that rain on a wedding day is good luck for a marriage so you two are destined for a happy life together!

Wedding at the Lange Farm: Caitlin and Tim

Caitlin and Tim were married at the First United Methodist Church of Zephyrhills and had their reception at the beautiful Lange Farm in Dade City.  They had a terrific team of vendors including Julissa of Beauty Brought Out for hair and makeup, Irene of For Better For Less for flowers, catering by Hungry Harry’s Bar-B-Que, Doug Decker from Grant Hemond as the DJ, and a cake from Chef Nelson’s Cake Studio.

It was wonderful to see all the ways that the couple personalized their wedding to reflect their personalities.  There were Gator details including the garter, a cookie cake, and orange and blue streamers on the get away car.  I am a bit juvenile, I know, but I giggled a little at the letters on the head table of the couple’s monogram, THC:).  Before Caitlin and Tim were introduced at the reception, a “referee” came in with a whistle holding a “2 Bits” sign.  The first dance started off like a traditional bride and groom dance and then the couple broke out into some fun dance moves!  The fun dancing continued throughout the night.  Guests at the wedding including people from the bride’s sorority and groom’s fraternity and both groups did their chants during the reception.  I absolutely loved the quote that they had decorating the wall.  It said, “Today two friends become one family.”  It was similar to a quote Jason and I used at our own wedding and it reminded me of the two of us as well!  It is so special when the person you love and will spend the rest of your life with is your best friend as well and it is obvious that Caitlin and Tim share that too.  We hope your friendship continues to grow stronger as you start your lives together now as a family!

Wedding at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center: Amanda and William

Amanda and Kyle are such a terrific couple!  Jason photographed their engagement session last fall and had a wonderful time celebrating their wedding with them as well!  Not only are Amanda and Kyle really nice people and fun to be around but their friends and family are great too.

Amanda started the day getting her hair and makeup done by Vanessa from Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Artist Group.  The wedding was at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center with George from A Notary on the Go as the officiant.  The couple exchanged vows under an archway of colorful tropical flowers.  The talented Irene of For Better For Less was the florist for the wedding.  After the ceremony Amanda and Kyle went onto the beach for pictures before joining their guests at the reception.  The food was from Catering by Robert and the beach themed cake was made by Chef Nelson’s Cake Studio.  Tony from Grant Hemond was the DJ for the reception.

Jason came home from the wedding with lots of funny notes from Amanda and Kyle’s flower girl:).  I laughed at the one asking him why he says “Awesome” so much because that is so true about him!  Amanda and Kyle, congratulations on your AWESOME wedding!

Wedding at Honeymoon Island: Heather and Kevin

Heather and Kevin had their beach wedding on Honeymoon Island.  Angela was their Weddings on the Beach coordinator.  Dad was happy to work with Darla Stafford and Julie again.  They were there for hair and makeup.  The pink and white flowers were from Karnation Korner Florist.  The ceremony took place under a bamboo arch decorated with pink fabric and Deborah from A Florida Wedding Ceremony was the officiant.  At the reception Rick of Breezin Entertainment was the DJ and the beach themed wedding cake and cute groom’s cake were done by Chef Nelson.

The bride and groom had a wonderful time celebrating the start of their lives together with their family and friends.  Dad said they both had amazing families who were really happy for the new Mr. and Mrs.  Congratulations Heather and Kevin and we hope Mexico was an awesome time!

Wedding at the TradeWinds: Much Rejoicing with Emily and Stephan

Emily and Ted were so much fun at their engagement session and dad expected nothing less from their wedding.  Meghan of Dream Day Productions was the couple’s coordinator and the officiant so dad knew the day was sure to go well.  She’s wonderful to work with!  The couple was married at the TradeWinds Island Resort on St. Pete Beach.  Cari from KyleLynn Cosmetics was there for Emily’s getting ready.  Emily’s hair was pulled back into a low loose bun which was adorned with white flowers with a cluster of pearls in the center.  The wedding colors were shades of purples that were both bright and deep with green accents.  Stephanie from FishHawk Weddings created the bouquet and floral arrangements in the purple color.  The branches that made the ceremony arch were gorgeous!  Mom’s favorite detail from the wedding was also at the ceremony.  The couple had a sign that said, “And there was much rejoicing!” with flags that said, “Yay” for their guests to wave.  What a fun quote from the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail to use at a wedding!  The fun movie details continued at the reception where tables were named with quotes from some of the couple’s other favorite movies.  Rob from Grant Hemond did a great job as the DJ and Chef Nelson made the wedding cake.  Emily and Ted made their day fun and personal and everyone had a blast.  They are awesome people!  AND we have to thank Emily for all her help with that list of things to do when we head up to VT in just a couple weeks for our vacation!

Emily and Ted, thank you for having us as part of your wedding.  You two did a wonderful job having the day reflect your personalities and your love.  Congratulations, and be sure to stay in touch!