Eternity Moment – The Marriage of Tom and Ginny, April 14, 2012

When I think of this special couple and their wedding, I think of that very profound word written on her perfume bottle, so meaningful, so beautiful - 'Eternal'.  Truth is, I am so happy for my friend Ginny and her husband Tom because I can see that they have found their true soulmate in each other - and their wedding was so memorable and beautiful, it was the event that really did justice to the love and special bond that they share but, first . . . . . .
Let me start by telling you about Ginny. I’ve known Ginny for several years and you won’t find many people as absolutely beautiful inside and out and so happy to be around as she is – and especially this day, being her wedding day, it was a double joy and honor to be able to share and experience this most special day with her. She is as wonderful a person as you will ever meet but, and this day was so magical and special for everyone and of course her – I can’t express how happy I was to share it with both of them.
Ok, I know I write too much so on to the wedding! Ginny’s day began as most brides with preparations at her amazingly beautiful house with hair and make-up. The girls were so relaxed and happy - everyone was having a wonderful time anticipating the day. The girls looked absolutely stunning in their light lavender dresses and Ginny really finished her look with these super chic pair of super deep purple and rhinestone shoes – I love it when girls get creative with their accessories! For part of the preps, the girls all enjoyed some good wine and laughed – what a beautiful atmosphere before a wedding!
Next came the guys and the ceremony at the gorgeous St. Leo Abby, in St. Leo, Florida. This was one of THE most beautiful Catholic Church ceremonies I have seen! You just felt the love and the Spirit as soon as you walked close to this church – this natural light only ceremony was so intimate and emotional, it was hard to concentrate on just taking photos! I really think I choked up maybe more than once.
Next came her fun photo shoot after the wedding and her really fun reception at the Palmetto Country Club in Temple Terrace, FL. There the couple really let go and had blast dancing the night away until midnight in a terrific atmosphere. Ginny continued looking so lovely and the entire night and Tom so happy, it seemed like the night could not end for this fabulous couple.
So Ginny and Tom, I wish you so much more happiness together! I hope that this wedding day joy will continue every day of your lives together. Thank you again for the trust you have placed in me to document this most special day – I hope these images bring you as much joy seeing them and remembering as it was for me to take them.
Many blessing from me again and from my very hard working and cute assistant Janell 
Xoxoxoxo,
susie

Got to LOVE these colors!

That's the Ginny that I know - always happy and smiling!

So beautiful

You can just feel the presence of God in this Church - it was so peaceful and beautiful

The guys were relaxed and having a fun time before the wedding :)

This bag pipe player played and greeted guests as they exited the church - it was fantastic!

My favorite part of every wedding - I love when they see each other for the first time the day of their wedding

Gorgeous and timeless

Oh so happy!

Eternity Moment!

 

So the rumor goes that Tom wanted a destination wedding, this was the best we could do for him :) (just kidding, but Ginny did say this, he he)

 

 

 

 

 

You got to love the toasts, they can get so lively sometimes - very entertaining

 

 

 

This was a sorority thing - it was charming!

 

The bride started the evening off with some terrific entertainment and dancing - the guests had a blast

These personalized and lovely hand made ornaments can be made at Color Me Mine

Hmmmmm, I wonder where the inspiration for this grooms cake came from?

Congratulations Tom and Ginny!

They said, “I Do”! Lavoryia and Tyrone got married! - March 31, 2012

Such sweet love! Those are the first words that cross my mind when I remember Tyrone and Lavoryia’s wedding! This sweet couple got married in an early day ceremony in one of the most beautiful churches but, first let’s look at how their day began . . . .

It all kicked into gear very early at the Embassy Suites, Brandon, with hair and makeup for the girls. Preparations began close to 7:00 a.m. to stay true to an 11:00 a.m. ceremony, and then progressed on-time, yes – I said on time, to the beautiful First Baptist Church of Progress Village where the guys were waiting with high spirits and a fun energy that you don’t often see at that time of the morning! The fun didn’t stop there, soon after the girls arrived all dressed in their beautiful teal gowns and with some final preparations for hair and makeup, Lavoryia then got dressed and the next phase of the wedding was just about begin.

The ceremony progressed without a hitch – thanks to the hard and wonderful work of Amos, event planner extraordinaire, and then continued to the amazing Crowne Plaza West Kennedy. There, as most Florida days go, we started to get a light drizzle but that didn’t dampen the spirits of Tyrone and Lavoryia who braved the weather and came out with the most fun attitude for some photos that I can only call magic (actually, the good Lord decided to give us a break from the rain just at the time we stepped outside, divine intervention I call it) and then we proceeded to the party.

I can only call this reception a non-stop action adventure! It was full of surprises and adorable performances to each other, like when Tyrone and his friends did a sorority tradition for Lavoryia and when Lavoryia did a special performance for Tyrone, I can’t think of a more charming experience!

So with all that said, I want to wish this sweet couple the absolute best and say that I am VERY happy that I was able to share in this most important day of their lives. May the good Lord bless you and keep you happy and in love – and your beautiful family growing and prosperous! In Jesus name!!!

Xoxoxoxo,
susie

The bride completed her look with these stunning cobalt blue shoes, yummie

Doesn't my groom look handsome!

Love the colors in this church!

There they are, those beautiful blue shoes peeking out from under her dress :)

So happy!

I love grandmas! If you still have your grandma, please give her lots of hugs and kisses. It's a sad day the day you are no longer anyone's grandson or daughter.

The hall was beautiful including this delicious desert table!

In another twist on the father/daughter dance, the bride and her father broke out in this fast dance - it was terrific!

This was a sorority thing - it was really entertaining!

The bride was not to be outdone! The girls did their thing too and did a special performance for the groom - I called it, Diana Ross and the Supremes! He loved it of course!

The evening was full of dancing and fun and they danced the night away!