Dad met Hillery and Michael one year ago this month when he photographed their beautiful engagement session at the beach. Their wedding was last month and it was a gorgeous event! Zoe Gallina Event Styling and Coordination was the couple’s wedding planner and Zoe did an amazing job helping the bride and groom with all the details. Cara from Hearts Video was there as the videographer and dad was happy to work with her again. The wedding ceremony was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the reception was at the Tampa Marriott Waterside.
Hillery looked absolutely beautiful and timeless. She had her hair done by Gina from Styles and Company Hair Salon and Colours by Linny did her makeup. The classic look of the wedding was also created by the white bouquets and centerpieces. Ian from Botanica International Design Studio did a wonderful job creating white floral arrangements with green leaves and vines. The reception was decorated with white linens and silver place settings. The white silk chair covers were gathered into a pretty knot in the back. Each place setting had a personalized bottle of champagne for guests, and the champagne flutes with strawberries were there for guests who wanted to open their favors right away. There were also plates of cookies on the tables for guests. Mom and dad also had Italian cookies from New York brought in for their own wedding!
Olympia Bakery made a cake that fit the wedding’s look perfectly. The all white cake was decorated with swirls and had the letters of the couple’s last name on the top tier. It was very tall with four tiers and a floral cake topper! The DJ was Doug Decker from Grant Hemond. He is always terrific and dad enjoys working with him.
Hillery and Michael had a first sight before their ceremony and did some bride and groom pictures then. Dad said it was funny to see Sci Fi characters walking around the hotel for some convention that was there the same day. Dad stopped one of the people and had them pose with the bride’s flowers. Mom absolutely loves the picture, and that the character’s green designs on her costume matched the greenery of the bouquet!
Congratulations Hillery and Michael! We hope Aruba was a great time!! And thanks to all the vendors who helped put together such a beautiful day.
