{Rachel + Pete @Marriott Waterside}

Rachel and Pete's 600 closests friends celebrated their amazing wedding day with them!  How do you transport a bride, groom, 14 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen?  A 40 passenger limo bus of course!!  I mean, seriously everything was stunning starting with Rachel.  LOVE her gown and gold sparkly shoes.  They had agreed not to get each other gifts for the wedding, but Pete couldn't help himself and I think he was forgiven after Rachel opened beautiful diamond earrings and sweet sweet card.  They have known each other and their families for a long time, they met over 12 years ago in middle school:-)  Not only that, but they have a very interesting family history as well.  They had a table not just with lots of photos of their relatives but facts about each one.  I'll share some becuase I think it is so cool!  Rachel and Pete's parents have the exact same wedding anniversary, April 25th.  Pete proposed to Rachel under the Eiffel Tower in Vegas, and my favorite fun fact is that Rachel's great grandparents were maid of honor and best man in Pete's grandmother's cousins wedding.  They have a priceless photo of them together from the wedding.  They are huge sports fans, we actually did their engagement session at the Ray's stadium and groom's cakes were a Rays hat and Bucs helmet!  During the reception we went out by the waterfront and took some amazing photos of them with lights and on the bridge they are some of my favorites.  Red uplighting with tall lit center pieces with gold chivari's, textured linens, straberry kissed champagne, and the most fantastic sweets table.  The white chocolate popcorn was to die for!  Rachel gave a special toast to her friend Stephanie who helped her with all her wedding details every step of the way.  600 people and DJ Papi = a blast!  They changed into their get away outfits to do a waterside exit on Bada Bing!  It was perfect.  Congrats Pete and Rachel!!! xoxoxo

Church: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Reception: Marriott Waterside, Florals: Buds Blooms and Beyond, Videography: Voila Cinematic, DJ: Wild Out Entertainment, Cake: Chocolate Pi, Sweets: Chic Sweets, Stationary: The Write Stuff, Party Bus: A1 Limo