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Wedding at the Don CeSar: Ashley and Robert

Monday, November 28, 2011 11:15 am

Jason had a terrific time at Ashley and Robert’s wedding! He photographed their engagement session in the spring and had been looking forward to their big day. They were married at the Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach. Ashley and Robert had a fantastic team of vendors and Jason was happy to be part of the team. Beth of Flawless Occasions was the wedding planner. The details looked amazing and the day ran smoothly thanks to Beth. The talented Cari of Kyle Lynn Weddings was there for hair and makeup. Dana Dineen put together the gorgeous floral arrangements. The ceremony was on the steps of the Don CeSar and John from A Perfect Witness was the officiant. Scott of Life’s Highlights was there as the videographer for the day. RJ Vida is always a great DJ and the reception room looked beautiful thanks to his up-lighting. Laurie of A Piece of Cake made the wedding cake and she always does a wonderful job. I almost needed to use a thesaurus just to describe how great all of these vendors are at what they do.

Ashley and Robert had their first look before the ceremony so they could do their wedding party photos and some of the bride and groom pictures as well. After the ceremony they had their family photos and finished with bride and groom pictures before joining their guests to party at the reception. The purple wedding color and all the details came together to create a fabulous look in the reception room. Guests enjoyed the cake pops that were at each place setting as well as cigars from the cigar roller who was there. Ashley and Robert had lots of fun with their family and friends. Jason was excited to see Lauren and Cliff, and Cliff’s awesome dance moves, at the reception!

Thanks to Ashley and Robert for letting Jason be part of their amazing wedding day. We hope Maui was a terrific honeymoon!

Posted in Weddings Tags: A Piece of Cake, Beach wedding, Beth of Flawless Occasions, Cari Collinsworth from Kyle Lynn Studios, Dana Dineen, Don Cesar, John Melchinger from A Perfect Witness, R-J Vida from Advance Entertainment Productions Inc, Scott from Life's Highlights

Back in the Dress: Casey and Scott

Monday, December 6, 2010 4:30 pm

Casey and Scott were married one year ago this month on the beach. Dad wasn’t there for their big day but they wanted dad to take some bride and groom pictures of them in their wedding attire. In Casey’s email she said they could just “throw their clothes on” for a session. Mom says she wishes she could throw on some clothes, even beautiful wedding clothes, and look as good as Casey and Scott did! Casey’s gown was romantic and feminine with the ruffles and lace. Her hair piece went well with the vintage look of the gown. Scott looked dapper in his tux as well! They walked around the Don CeSar before enjoying a gorgeous sunset on the beach.

We hope you have a wonderful first anniversary Casey and Scott!

Posted in Bridal, More Sessions Tags: back in the dress, Beach session, Don Cesar

Don CeSar Wedding: Daron and Jim

Monday, March 8, 2010 10:11 pm

Daron and Jim had a beautiful wedding at the Don CeSar on St. Pete beach. They are a really sweet couple and deserved their special day. Dad was happy to work with Jennifer of A Friend of the Bride again. She was the couple’s wedding planner and she always does a wonderful job. Linny Correa with Colours by Linny was there for beauty services. Amy of Not From a Box made the beautiful stationary including the invitations, programs, menus, and table cards. Daron and Jim’s flowers were done by Apple Blossoms Floral Design and Gifts and mom loved the crystals hanging off of the ceremony arrangements. Rob Sword from Sword Sounds is an awesome DJ and had the guests partying. Well, Rob AND the martini luge! The linens at the reception were from Linens by the Sea and the talented bakers at Chocolate Pi made the couple’s cake.

Congratulations Daron and Jim! Thanks for having dad there to share in your wedding celebration!

Daron was a stunning bride!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Apple Blossoms, Chocolate Pi, Colours by Linny, David Dillingham, Don Cesar, Father Bob Schneider, Jennifer of A Friend of the Bride, Linens by the Sea, Not From a Box, Rabbi Baseman, Rob Sword from Sword Sounds

Stephanie and Michael at the Grand Plaza

Monday, May 18, 2009 11:08 pm

The Grand Plaza is a terrific location for weddings. Stephanie and Michael were married there on Thursday. Dad met Stephanie that morning at London Hair and Spa where she had her hair and makeup done before heading to the Don CeSar to get dressed. Stephanie and her bridesmaids looked beautiful! The bridesmaids wore blue dresses and carried bouquets of white and ivory made by Marsha of Marsha Marie Floral.

The ceremony on the beach had chairs with white chair covers and blue chair ribbons. Floral arrangements on white pillars were on either side of a white lattice also decorated with flowers. Amanda Gerttula of the Pink Fiddle played the violin for the ceremony music and Reverend Tom Greene (727-403-6308) was the officiant. Stephanie and Michael smiled all through their ceremony. It is wonderful to see two people soaking in the joy of their day.

The bride and groom live in Canada and many of their guests came from Canada as well. Dad had fun meeting them and getting some tips on traveling to Canada for a family vacation we might be taking. In addition to the traditional toasts, guests came up to a podium during dinner and shared limericks about the couple. The cake was made by Le Cheesecake and was white and covered in little flowers.

Congratulations Stephanie and Michael, and have a great time at Disney World! Don’t forget to buy Minnie and Mickey bride and groom ears to wear!

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Posted in Weddings Tags: Amanda Gerttula of the Pink Fiddle, Beach wedding, Don Cesar, Grand Plaza, Le Cheesecake, London Hair, Marsha Marie Floral, Reverend Tom Greene

Amanda and Caton at the Don CeSar

Saturday, May 16, 2009 12:04 am

Last Saturday Amanda and Caton were married at the Don CeSar. The couple had Beth of Flawless Occasions as the wedding coordinator and dad was happy to work with her again. Dad was also excited to see Cara from Hearts Video who was there for the ceremony and some of the portraits.

The ceremony was in the courtyard and Amanda and Caton had John Melchinger from A Perfect Witness as their officiant. Mom absolutely loved the orange color that the couple used throughout the wedding. The bridesmaids’ orange dresses were really cute and the flower girls wore white with orange sashes. The other details such as the chair bows, menus, and favor boxes brought together the orange theme very well. RJ Vida of Advance Entertainment Productions was the DJ for the reception and kept Amanda on the dance floor most of the night.

Dad said Amanda was lots of fun! Both Amanda and Caton are great people and have wonderful families. Dad enjoyed being there to capture these memories for them. Now if only the newlyweds would have decided to fly dad to Italy to document their honeymoon trip too!!

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