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Two posts in one day. This has to be some kind of record.
I have not failed to notice the irony of me posting this entry about Diane and Derek's beach wedding on a day when we've had tornado warnings and constant rain. I guess it will be nice to reminisce about basking in sunshine as I sit in my sweatshirt, staring out of our window at the gray, muddiness of this day. I'm not bitter or anything. ;)
In March, Diane and Derek were married on beautiful Anna Maria Island. Their ceremony was held on the sand, and the reception was carried over to the BeachHouse Restaurant where guests enjoyed dinner and dancing through the remainder of the night.
I suppose I should mention that Diane and Derek's wedding day was one of the windiest of the year. Or my lifetime, for that matter. From the moment I stepped out of the car, the ocean air began whipping my hair in 74 different directions. Palm trees were flailing around like one of those inflatable advertisements outside of a tire shop, and the waves looked like they were in the middle of a leap frog tournament with how quickly they were crashing over each other.
However, this isn't what I remember most about this day.
What I do remember is how Derek looked watching Diane walk up the aisle. What I do remember is Diane's bridesmaids sharing in the excitement of their friend being married by offering hugs and huge smiles after the ceremony. What I do remember is the toast given by Diane's father - filled with love and pride for his daughter and her new husband. What I do remember is the carefree, cheerful atmosphere that permeated through the air at the reception.
The weather was a miniscule detail; a blip on the radar. It was an unimportant aspect because Diane and Derek chose to treat it as an unimportant aspect. There was no stress, no anxiety, no irritation - they simply rolled with the circumstances, and didn't let anything come between their joy and enthusiasm of becoming husband and wife.
Diane and Derek - We enjoy every minute that we get to spend with you guys. Thank you for being two of the most easygoing, considerate people we've ever had the pleasure of working with. We feel so lucky to have been a part of your incredible day! :)
(*The gorgeous floral arrangements and event decorations were created by the dynamic mother/daughter team of DSR Designs & Atmospheres. Future brides, check them out - they are fabulous!)
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Beautiful wedding, beautiful pictures. Especially love the handprints and rings!
(04.15.09)Thank you so much Ben and Amy! Everything was so perfect and these pictures are just gorgeous!!! I can not wait to see all of them! Thank you for working so hard and doing such wonderful job! Your talent really shows through your pictures! :) Thanks again!
Diane and Derek
(04.15.09)hey this is where Kyle & Cathy got married! It's such a beautiful spot & you guys captured it marvelously! The handprints with the rings are my favorite!
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