 Venue: Plantation Golf & Country Club
 □: Laina Hopkins Photography Exotic blooms like protea, thistle and safari sunset add unique texture and dimension. Tiny accent flowers such as hypericum berries, rice flower and astilbe tie perfectly into these soft and romantic themes.
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Real Weddings: Andrew & Sarah- Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club- Port Charlotte Florida Wedding9/27/2018  When & where did you get married? May 5th, 2018 at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in Port Charlotte Florida  Is there any significance to the date or location? My older sister got married at the same location 3 years earlier  Tell us about your gown? My gown was by Essense of Australia with a beaded top and in the fit and flare style. I chose to go with a "blush color" to show my unique style instead of the traditional white.  Describe your man? Andrew is hilarious but serious all at the same time. He is always making me feel loved and special and always knows the right thing to say. When it came to wedding planning he was pretty hands off but wanted to stick with a traditional style which I loved.  What traditions did you incorporate into your wedding day? We made sure the first time we saw each other that day was when I walked down the aisle, the anticipation was so high and made for such a special moment.  Favorite wedding moment? Our first dance was my favorite moment. It was really the only time all night we were able to be just the two of us, even though everyone was gathered around. I wish I could relive that moment over and over.  Detail your flowers for us? We both wanted very simple, hence the single flowers in the centerpieces, I absolutely love garden roses so we made sure to incorporate them in my bouquet which with very neutral in color which complemented my dress. My bridesmaids carried hydrangeas with complemented the location and spring time feel we were going for. Also, the orchids hanging in the tree for our ceremony were absolutely my favorite part of our decorations. They were so delicate and beautiful and our guests could not stop talking about how much they loved them. They created the perfect backdrop for the moment we said I do.  Describe your day in one sentence? Our wedding day was the most magical day of my life that I wish I could do over and over again.  Best advice for a bride to be?
Relax and enjoy every moment and don't sweat the small stuff because before you know it the day will be over.  When & where did you get married? We got married August 7, 2014 at the Louise DuPont Crowninshield House on Boca Grande in Lee County, Florida  Is there any significance to your date/venue? We chose the 7th, which was a Thursday because the number 7 is my favorite number... we chose the location for the beautiful exposed beam, wood floors, and chandeliers in the Louise DuPont House. We had originally planned to have the ceremony outside under the beautiful Banyan trees on Banyan street, but Florida's unpredictable summer weather brought us indoors.  Tell us about your gown: My gown was actually a floor sample from Jeannine's a Fort Myers Bridal Boutique. We got married with only 5 months of planning, so it makes your options for a gown limited. Thankfully, I only had to try on 3 dresses to find mine. I wanted a simple and elegant feel and I wanted champagne or ivory as opposed to white. I found it all!  Describe your man: My man... is it cliche to say he's perfect for me? He truly is my "help-meet." He is kind, fun loving, and outgoing. He helps me to be a better person. He forces me to stop and breathe, to enjoy moments instead of stressing over them. He is my good natured better half. I am thankful, everyday that I get to do life with him. He's good looking too, which doesn't hurt!  What traditions did you incorporate into your wedding day? I don't know if we incorporated any traditions into our wedding, but we each had children from a previous relationship and we made them a part of our wedding. They had their own "vows" that involved a commitment to us as a family. I did have all the elements of the "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" however with all the stress of the day, I may have forgotten to put on the old and borrowed portions.  Favorite moment of your day? My favorite wedding moment. Honestly, the whole day was amazing. When people say it goes too fast, it really is true. I think I had two favorite moments though; the first being, I was overall so excited about marrying the man of my dreams, that I did not even look in a mirror before I was about to walk down the isle. I realized I had no idea what I looked like and my bridesmaids had to search the place for a full length mirror. Knowing that I cared more about the commitment I was about to make than my appearance was actually a pretty comforting experience. For me though, THE moment of the day, was listening to my husband recite the vows that he had written for me. That feeling, was indescribable.  Describe your flowers for us: My flowers were a show stopper! Marie of Port Charlotte Florist is so talented. I explained my vision of simplicity and romantic elegance and she made it happen! We had tons of pale pink and cream roses, lilies, hydrangeas and beautiful greenery. She created a breathtaking spray for the mantle that we stood in front of as we said our vows. My girls and I carried hand tied bouquets. The tables were arranged with mercury glass, candles, and bud vase style stems. I could not have asked for anything better.  Describe your day in one sentence? In one sentence, my day was perfectly intimate, filled with family and love where I was able to make a life long commitment to my best friend.  Best advice for a bride to be?
At the end of the day, you will be married; joined with God to the person that is to be yours forever. If you focus on that, everything else falls into perspective.  Alisa Sue Photography When and where did you get married? I got married at Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice, FL on June 29th, 2013. Is there any significance to your date or venue? At the time we picked our wedding date there was no significance, we just knew we wanted it sometime during the summer. However, one of my bridesmaids pointed out that my husband proposed to me on June 29, 2012...exactly a year to the date 😊  Alisa Sue Photography Tell us about your gown: I bought my wedding gown at David’s Bridal. I had tried on about 10 others before my mother-in-law to be saw THE ONE. At first I wasn’t a fan but tried it on anyway. I fell in love immediately and was so happy that my MIL found it!  Alisa Sue Photography Describe you man: Hmm, what to say about my hubby. Well, we met while working at a summer camp for kids with disabilities in 2007. At first, I didn’t like him because he made fun of my choice in college football teams but I soon saw what a kind hearted man he was. He asked me out on a date and I of course accepted. What made me fall in love with him was how nicely he treated me and most of all, my brother who has Down Syndrome. My husband is extremely dedicated to his family and is an amazing father to our 3 year old daughter. He works in law enforcement and I know it’s his patience and empathy that makes him a wonderful officer.  Alisa Sue Photography What traditions did you incorporate into your wedding day? I guess I incorporated the normal traditions on our wedding day, like having something borrowed and something blue. We didn’t really veer too far off course when it came to traditions. Favorite moment of your day? My favorite wedding moment was before the ceremony even started, when it was just me and my bridesmaids and my mom. We all love tequila so the wedding planner at the location brought us in Patron and we all did celebratory shots.  Alisa Sue Photography Detail your flowers for us: So like every bride to be I scoured Pinterest for wedding ideas. I found this picture of calla lilies in tall vases and knew that was what I wanted. I took the pictures into Marie and she replicated it to the T, down to every last detail. My bouquet was made up of calla lilies also. Describe your day in one sentence: My wedding day was filled with magic and love.  Alisa Sue Photography Best advice for a bride to be? My advice for a bride to be is to take it slow and eat. I felt like I was hurrying myself along as I wanted to be able to thank all of my guests for coming and I wanted to make sure they were having fun. I did hear the food was amazing though 😊  Alisa Sue Photography  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Alyssa Michelle Gill & Roger "Beau" Nolan Beaubien  Annabeth Kierspe Photography When & where did you get married? December 9, 2017 in Tampa Florida Ceremony - First Presbyterian Church of Tampa (Downtown Tampa) Reception - The Rialto Theatre (Tampa Heights)  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Is there any significance to the date or location? As devoted football fans, we picked the first Saturday after football season! Beau grew up in Tampa (and his parents still live there), and it's where we got engaged and a city we both love. We wanted our friends and family to enjoy the weekend so a city that was easy to travel to, had lots of accommodations, a rich history, and good places to eat were a must! Plus there are so many vendor options.  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Tell us about your gown? In high school I worked in a bridal boutique, so I was lucky enough to return home to Charlotte Bridal Boutique and search for my dress! I didn't have one dress in mind, but was open to trying on all different styles and designers, and Lynn - the owner, had picked out a large selection of options for me. We had a short engagement so I knew I really needed to decide on a dress that day so I could order and get it altered in time. I have always loved the Casablanca dress line, and after trying on probably 20 dresses I had it narrowed down to two. My mom, sister, soon to be mother-in-law and sister-in-law and a few of my bridesmaids were all with me and we had a blast hanging out while I shopped. My sister, mom, and I all kept coming back to the same dress and at the end of the day it's the one I felt most beautiful in! Thankfully it came in two weeks before my wedding and didn't need too many alterations. I LOVED my dress!  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Describe your groom? Beau is loyal, kind, generous, funny and a true southern gentleman. My favorite quality about him is that he points our family and friends towards the Lord. Most of my family would probably say their favorite thing is that he is a University of Florida Alum!  Annabeth Kierspe Photography What traditions did you incorporate into your wedding day? There were Southern traditions woven through our entire wedding! Monograms, friends reading our favorite scripture, a groom's cake, homemade vanilla extract as favors, toasts by our Best Man and Maid of Honor. But one of my most favorite traditions was a "Cake pull." My momma is from New Orleans, and the cake pull tradition stems from an old Victorian tradition of "ribbon pulling." Ribbon laden charms are placed on the bottom layer of the wedding cake and ladies who the bride would like to honor are given the opportunity to pull a charm from the cake right before it's cut. Each darling prophetic charm has a specific meaning and is believed to reveal the fate and bestow good fortunes or blessings on the gal who pulled it. I also had something old (my engagement ring and wedding band were Beau's great aunt's rings), something new (a gorgeous wedding dress!) something borrowed (my veil was my new sister-in-laws), and something blue (my Mom sewed a piece of my late Granny's blue dress in a heart under my gown. While she couldn't be at our wedding in person, she was definitely their in spirit!) I also had a six pence in my shoe from my Mom. Lastly, while we could not do the traditional "Bury the bourbon" because we were planning from a different city - we had our own twist... my husband and one of his groomsmen built a bourbon fountain that flowed continuously throughout the evening. After our first dance, we toasted each other and kicked off our reception!  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Favorite wedding moment? Right before the night was ending, we had Taco Bell delivered to the reception. Every year on Valentine's Day Beau and I go to Taco Bell, so it was a fun surprise to incorporate into the wedding! Tied with that memory, was seeing all our family and friends cheer for us at the end of our ceremony when we were announced, for the first time, as husband and wife!  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Detail your flowers for us? Perfection! I specifically chose our reception venue because it was a blank slate. I wanted to bring in my own vendors, and dream up the design from top to bottom. Although we were getting married in December, I didn't want dark colors for our wedding, I jokingly say "white on white" is my favorite color - so our wedding was every shade of neutral there is. Soft pinks, peaches, ivory, white, grays and lots of luscious greens. We were not having a seated meal, so with no place settings on the table, there was plenty of space for various vessels full of eucalyptus, kale, garden roses, hydrangea, ranunculus, and peonies all surrounded by crystal candlesticks and tea lights. The Rialto is known for it's stunning rustic, industrial wall in the back of the theatre where we hung floral hoops to accent the vintage furniture we had staged alongside of these gorgeous lantern rentals from PCF. Our welcome sign had a garland of greens that tied everything together from the centerpieces to the gift table. Our bouquets were just as amazing- unstructured and ethereal. I received so many compliments on them and the pictures of me and my bridesmaids with our bouquets are some of my favorites.  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Describe your day in one sentence? Our day was full of all our favorite people, in one of our favorite cities celebrating our commitment to each other and most importantly the Lord.  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Best advice for a bride to be? Everyone says it, but the day goes by so quickly. Make sure you soak in every second! While our wedding was very traditional in some ways, we didn't follow "all the rules" of a traditional wedding. We wanted the day to be a reflection of us as a bride and groom and wanted our friends and family to feel just as loved and celebrated as we did!  Annabeth Kierspe Photography Vendor Kudos
Photographer: Annabeth Kierspe Photography Ceremony Venue: First Presbyterian Church (Downtown Tampa) Reception Venue: The Rialto Theatre (Tampa Heights) Flowers & Decor: Port Charlotte Florist Vintage Lounge Furniture: The Rialto Rentals: The Chair Affair Cake Artist: Family Friend Grooms Cake: Publix Bridal Gown: Charlotte Bridal Boutique Suits: Joseph A. Banks Bow Ties: High Cotton Hair: Jessica Roberts, Salon Loft Make Up: Make Up By Marissa Bartender: Bar Luxe Caterer: Lynn's Catering of Tampa Late Night Caterer: Taco Bell |
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