{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

{Carrie + Mike @NOVA 535}

Retro flare mixed with night club casino royale! Who would have thought this could be pulled off at a wedding, but Carrie and Mike’s wedding at Postcard Inn and Nova 535 was the perfect match.  They got ready and saw each other for the first time at PCI.  The centerpiece in the ceremony was a backdrop made of 2 white doors and a red door in the middle.  The courtyard was lined with black chairs and glass vases with submerged red roses.   Even though Mike had already seen Carrie, he was still in awe of how gorgeous she looked as walked arm in arm with her dad.   Mike broke the glass and the party didn’t stop!  The inside of NOVA is exposed brick with shadowy lighting and artwork.  The centerpieces and florals had succulants and white and deep magenta.  In cocktail hour their guests played poker, got their caricatures sketched and had some photo booth fun.  They had glow sticks and all kinds of fun stuff for their guests to wear.  The biggest surprise of the evening, even we didn’t know about!  Mike LOVES and Michael Jackson and so he made an appearance and everyone had a blast with his performance and dancing along especially MikeJ  One of the most unique and fun receptions we have seen.  Congrats Carrie and Mike!! xoxoxo

Venue: Nova 535, Hair/Makeup: Colors by Linny, Catering: Stone Chef, Florals: X Floral Design, Cake: Publix, Officiant: Tom Greene

{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