Barbara and Bobby tied the knot at the beautiful Bayou Club in Largo, Florida.  The weather was absolutely perfect, sunny with beautiful white clouds!  The ceremony site was surrounded by lavish scenery- the golf course, the lake, a pool, and the club house! I was so happy to see that the couple decided to have an unplugged wedding.  So often I see so many guests taking photos or videos that they really aren’t paying attention to the actual ceremony.  I have also seen many times where the cell phones ruin the couple’s professional photographer’s pictures.  Couples spend a lot of money to hire professional photographers to take their pictures and it was nice to see them being valued. Darryl Wilson Photography did an excellent job capturing their special day.  He even spent a few minutes taking several pictures of me prior to the ceremony which I am very thankful for.  A few of their wedding guests created a barricade so that no one could sneak past and see the couple before the ceremony began.  I was fortunate enough to meet the couple prior to the ceremony when they were doing their “first look” pictures.  They were so kind and seemed so happy I was there (this always means so much to me!).  The ceremony was very simple and sweet. They also included a sand ceremony.  It was so apparent how excited and happy the couple was to be tying the knot!  The wedding ceremony caught the eye of a few golfers and drew a small crowd.  They got some cheers and congratulatory shouts from the golfers nearby.  The couple had the coolest (and very thoughtful) gift for me after the ceremony.  Their own personalized bottle of wine! This was the first I have ever seen this done and I was amazed!  I am so thankful for this sweet couple including me in their memorable day. Congratulations Barbara and Bobby!  Click on the photo below to start the slide show!

Nisha and Dave travelled all the way across the pond (from the United Kingdom) to celebrate their ten year anniversary.  They had an intimate vow renewal ceremony surrounded by 14 of their closest friends and family.  The beautiful couple were hoping for a sunset ceremony on the gorgeous sands of Clearwater beach.  Unfortunately, the forecast called for 70% rain and the wedding was moved indoors to the beautiful Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key.  Even though the ceremony wasn’t exactly how they had planned, the ceremony was decorated beautifully by A Tailored Event!  The ceremony was so personal and fun.  There was a lot of laughter and giggles during the ceremony.  One of my favorite things about this intimate ceremony was that all the guests were dressed in coordinating outfits, as if they were part of the bridal party not actually guests.  The harp was the perfect addition to the evening.  Stephanie Hayes from Stephaniellen Photography did an excellent job capturing the intimacy of the ceremony. I’m so honored to be a part of such a special landmark in the lovely couple’s marriage.  Here is to another amazing 10 years! Click on the picture below for the slideshow!