{Kerri + Franco @The Lange Farm}

Kerri and Franco got married under the big oak tree at the Lange Farm.  They wrote their own sweet and emotional vows they recited to each other.  Franco, his best man, and Kerri's brother are all Marines and wore their dress blues.  The Marine Flag was raised and flown high to honor them.  Franco's best man is a childhood friend who joined the marines with him.  His toast was amazing, he even wrote a poem for Franco and shared it during his speech.  Kerri's sister, also the maid of honor also toasted her sister and new brother in law.  It was elegant and classic with black linens with beautifiul red florals and lanterns.  Kerri's family is Irish and they got in a huge circle and sang a song of good cheer for the newlyweds!  Dancing, cake, photobooth, it was a blast!  Congrats Kerri and Franco!!

Venue: The Lange Farm, DJ: Iyrus Entertainment, Hair/Makeup: Belle Elan Salon, Catering: Catering By Lundy's, Florals: Pam Vershuere, Cake: Betty Cakes Cake Shop, Gown: Athena's Bridal

{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

{Lauren + Jack @Hyatt Clearwater Beach}

Lauren and Jack's wedding was full of surprises!  The best one came last:-)  Lauren had a beautiful broach bouquet made and surprised her mom with a matching one for her mom as well.  Lauren is a veterinarian, and even had little jeweled paws included on it.  Jack's gift to Lauren was an engraved Tiffany's ring holder. Instead of 6 pence in her shoe, Lauren had a penny from the year her mom was born and one from the year she was born in her cowbow boots:-)  They are from PA and definitely some die hard Steelers Fans!  After their first announcement as man and wife, they were official with the waving of the terrible towel.  It was a beautiful sunset on Clearwater Beach with soft pink and gold light.  The reception was draped in deep purple with patterned linens, tall and short centerpieces, and along with the fantastic cuisine, the most dessert choices ever.  Lauren's dad gave a very special speech and instead of a dance did something totally different!  The best surprise I left for last, Lauren and Jack had no idea their parents were surprising them with a fireworks display on the beach.  All of us who knew were trying so hard to make sure it stayed a secret and they pulled it off!  Congrats Lauren and Jack it was amazing!! xoxoxo

Venue: Hyatt Clearwater Beach, Hair/Makeup: Destiny Hair and Light, Coordination: Simply Divine Events, Florals and Decor: Concept Bait, Chivari Chairs: Signature Events, Videography: Hearts Video, Musician: Matt Winter, Cake: Cakes by Nomeda