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Wedding at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rusty Pelican: Sarah and Carey

It is wonderful to be a part of the special moments in people’s lives, and when you have a couple that you know you will continue to see as years go on it makes their wedding day even more meaningful.  Dad has photographed weddings and sessions for Sarah and Carey’s friends and family and it was so great to see them as they shared in Sarah and Carey’s big day!  Dad has also photographed Sarah and Carey’s super cute dog Bella when she joined them for their engagement session and the couple used those images in their guest book.

The ceremony was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the reception followed at the Rusty Pelican.  Pinks and creams and golds were the wedding colors and Fishhawk Florist put together pretty bouquets and floral arrangements with those colors.  The reception music was by Synchronicity Band and Chantilly Cakes made a pink and white cake with gorgeous detailing.

Dad had a blast with Melody and Brendan and Sarah and Rob at the wedding too.  They are all a really fun group and dad looks forward to sharing in more happy memories with all of them!  Thank you for having us as part of your lives.  Congratulations to Sarah and Carey and we can’t wait to see the wonderful things the future has in store for your married life together!

Mom loves Sarah’s bustle.


The comments that this group made about this picture when we put it in a Facebook album were even more funny than the picture itself!  None of them even remember dad taking it :) !

Rusty Pelican Wedding: Kathryn and David

Kathryn and David had their engagement session with dad in Ybor over a year ago so dad was really excited when their wedding day finally arrived.  They were married at the Rusty Pelican in Tampa.  After getting her hair and makeup done at Salon Blu, Kathryn put on her beautiful gown which she got from Athena’s Bridal Boutique and then had some time for pictures with her bridesmaids.  They all wore blue dresses but carried bouquets of different colors.  Irene of For Better For Less put together all the arrangements of colorful flowers.

The bride and groom couldn’t stop smiling at each other throughout the ceremony and their joy showed on their faces.  At the reception Frank Lebano did a great job as the DJ and the cake was made by A Piece of Cake.

Congratulations to Kathryn and David!  You are a terrific couple and it was wonderful for dad to be there to share in the happiness of your day.

Wedding at the Rusty Pelican: Lisa and Adam

Lisa and Adam had an engagement session which was both fun and beautiful, so it was no surprise that their wedding was the same.  They were married at The Rusty Pelican in Tampa.  Lisa wore bright blue shoes with a blue crinoline which looked awesome!  The pink and blue wedding colors came together in the flowers, the attire, and the cake.  Dad had a terrific time celebrating with Lisa and Adam and some of their amazing guests (hi Nicole and Mike!)  Thanks for including dad in your wedding day!

Rusty Pelican Wedding: Katie and Colin

When dad photographed Katie and Colin’s engagement session last fall he thought their dog was so cute.  Dad was excited to see that some pictures of Bentley at the session were made into cufflinks for the wedding day!

Katie and Colin put together a fantastic team of vendors for their wedding day.  Darla Stafford is so talented and super nice.  She was there for hair and makeup.  Chad Whelan is a wonderful videographer and dad has lots of fun working with him.  Reverend Tom Greene officiated over the ceremony and Rob Sword of Sword Sounds rocked out as the DJ for the reception.  Debbie of The Bride’s Bouquet did the flowers and Chantilly Cakes made the yummy wedding cake.  Dad enjoyed working with everyone.

Mom loved the bright pink flowers and especially the mini crystal chandeliers used in the centerpieces.  The reception room looked beautiful!  Thanks so much to Katie and Colin for having dad as part of your wedding day.  Congratulations you two!

Rusty Pelican Wedding: Michelle and Bryan

Michelle and Bryan had a beautiful bright spring wedding at the Rusty Pelican in Tampa.  Their florist, La Vie en Rose, used oranges, yellows, reds, and purples to make their day colorful and fun.  Felix the DJ brought pink uplighting to the reception which added to the colorful day and guests were treated to a view of the pretty orange sunset through the reception room’s windows.  The couple had Rabbi Baseman as the officiant and dad always enjoys his cheerfulness.  Cakes by Nomeda made the wedding cake which was decorated with silver dots and topped by big blooming flowers.  Moms favorite detail was the red flowers inside of glass ornaments which hung from trees strung with crystals and more bright flowers.  Everything came together wonderfully!

Congratulations Michelle and Bryan!  We hope your married life is just like your wedding day, bright, beautiful, and fun!