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Wedding at the Lange Farm: Caitlin and Tim

Monday, June 13, 2011 1:05 am

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!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Chef Nelson's Cake Studio, Doug Decker from Grant Hemond, First United Methodist Church of Zephyrhills, For Better For Less, Gator, Hungry Harry's Bar-B-Que, Julissa Mercado of Beauty Brought Out, The Lange Farm

Wedding at the Sheraton Sand Key: Ashleigh and Matthew

Monday, January 3, 2011 4:06 am

Ashleigh and Matthew had a fun engagement session with dad back in May. Their wedding day was even more fun! The bride and groom are terrific people and their wedding party was a blast to hang out with. Ashleigh had Julissa of Beauty Brought Out for her getting ready and David and Kristina from Trinity Wedding Video were the videographers. Dad was happy to see them and work with them again! The wedding colors were red and white and Debbie of The Bride’s Bouquet made beautiful floral arrangements in those colors. Mom’s favorites were the big alter flowers at the ceremony! Ashleigh and Matthew were married at the First United Methodist Church of Clearwater and then had their reception after at the beautiful Sheraton Sand Key. Doug of Grant Hemond was the DJ for the reception and dad says he is always great. The beautiful 4-tiered cake was made by a family friend and guests were treated to Haagen-Dazs ice cream too! The newlyweds left the wedding in their bride and groom Mickey and Minnie ears and headed for Disney where they were spent their wedding night. Congratulations Ashleigh and Matthew, and thanks for having dad there to share in your wedding day!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Doug Decker from Grant Hemond, First United Methodist Church, Julissa Mercado of Beauty Brought Out, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, The Bride's Bouquet, Trinity Wedding Video

Wedding at Sacred Heart and the Marriott Waterside: Hillery and Michael

Thursday, August 19, 2010 12:30 pm

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.

Posted in Weddings Tags: Botanica, Cara from Hearts Video, Colours by Linny, Doug Decker from Grant Hemond, Gina from Styles and Company Hair Salon, Olympia Catering, Sacred Heart Church, Tampa Marriott Waterside, Zoe Gallina Event Styling and Coordination

Wedding at the Mirror Lake Lyceum: Bonnie and Karl

Sunday, June 20, 2010 1:45 am

“It’s more than a feeling, this is the real thing we got here.

We are flirting with greatness, God’s been so gracious.

He is holding onto you.

And me.

And we can rest easy…”

Bonnie and Karl are an awesome couple! They were so much fun at their engagement session, dixielicious and all, and dad was really excited to be there for their wedding day! They were married at Church by the Sea with their reception following at Mirror Lake Lyceum. Cari of Kyle Lynn Cosmetics did Bonnie’s hair and makeup, not that Bonnie needed much help. She is gorgeous! Janet Baldwin was the florist, Orange Blossom was the caterer, Cakes by Carolyn made the cake, and the terrific Doug Decker of Grant Hemond was the DJ.

Bonnie and Karl are so in love with their faith and with life, and both of those just strengthens their love for each other. Their happiness is contagious and you cannot help but smile when you see them together. We know they have a long and wonderful future to look forward to. Bonnie and Karl, thank you for letting us share in your happy memories! Congratulations to a fantastic couple, and keep in touch!

Posted in Weddings Tags: Cakes by Carolyn, Cari Collinsworth from Kyle Lynn Studios, Church by the Sea, Doug Decker from Grant Hemond, Janet Baldwin, Mirror Lake Lyceum, Orange Blossom Catering

Wedding at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort: Amy and Paul

Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:40 pm

Amy and Paul’s beach wedding at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort was lots of fun! From the bride’s Steve Madden jelly shoes to the groom’s surf board to the impromptu game of musical chairs at the reception to the skateboarders during the bride and groom pictures, it was a blast! Irene of For Better For Less was the florist, Doug Decker from Grant Hemond kept the crowd going as the DJ, and Chantilly Cakes made the wedding cake. It was an awesome day for an awesome couple! Dad says he wants Paul to send a picture of his office once he hangs the Pennywise surf board in it. He saw it and bought it on his wedding day! Mom thinks they should have gone out in the water and surfed with it. They could have dried off with their cute personalized wedding towels! Congratulations Amy and Paul!