It was a perfect evening for a wedding! The late day sun danced on the blue water and a soft breeze made the lush trees whisper! Love and joy hung heavy in the air...
Our son Christopher married Abigail, the love of his life, that perfect April evening. They were married in the beautiful Vinoy Tea Garden. Abby grew up in St Petersburg Florida and the Vinoy is a treasured landmark there.
I could not wait to show you some of the pictures from our fabulous photographer, MARY FIELDS.
If you head over to her blog, she has a little more of the bride and groom's story!
To visit Mary's blog click HERE.
If you head over to her blog, she has a little more of the bride and groom's story!
To visit Mary's blog click HERE.
Here are just a few pictures of that perfect evening...
Their love story...
Abby and Chris met in college and became best friends. It wasn't until 3 years after their first meeting that they began to date.
From their first date until Christopher proposed to Abby it was one day shy of a year!
Abby and her bridesmaids...
from left: Jacqueline (our daughter), Autumn, Abby, Ashley, Andrea (Abby's sisters)
The bridesmaid's dresses were a sassy navy polka dot. Abby added a bright splash of yellow with the bouquest... and shoes!
The Groom and his groomsmen...
from left: Eric, Jason, Bobby (his daddy was his best man!) Christopher, Tommy and Jon.
Some of these young men have know Chris since he was 3 years old.
Chris' reaction when he first saw his bride... priceless!
Abby and Chris taking their vows...
The New Mr and Mrs sharing a quiet moment...
CAMELOT!
I am participating in BY INVITATION ONLY hosted by my dear friend Marsha at SPLENDEROSA.
I'm so excited to see how this group of talented, creative women interpret this month's promp... CAMELOT!
I am participating in...
Beautiful, beautiful pictures, Yvonne! I love the colors and the style of dress for the wedding. Those little "here comes the bride" boys were seriously adorable. Thanks for sharing this special day with us. You must be so very proud! Congratulations to your expanding family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
God bless them! Beautiful wedding.
ReplyDeleteOh, my Yvonne! I got so teary when I saw the photo of Chris crying! What an absolutely beautiful wedding. I love the navy polkadots and yellow accents on those beautiful girls. Thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! May God bless their marriage and bring them much joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding and look at the love in their eyes looking at one another!
ReplyDeleteThe polka dresses with yellow shoes says Abby has real style!
Judith
Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories with us. May they continue to be blissfully in love all their lives!!
ReplyDeleteAaaawwww..... how beautiful! I wish them everlasting happiness and many blessings. Patty/BC
ReplyDeleteMay God bless them always!
ReplyDeleteThe bride looks spectacular! Love her yellow shoes! Love her bouquet! Love the bridesmaid's dresses, shoes and flowers! Love how it wasn't matchy-matchy! Love that they wore their hair in different ways and the different necklaces! The children are adorable! Love what your son wore! Love the groomsmen!
It looks like a truly sophisticated wedding of people who knew what they wanted and didn't let magazine trends or wedding-planners tell them what to do. It looks like a European wedding! Congratulations to all who made this possible and God's blessings to the bride and groom!
The yellow shoes were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love the little guys with the signs.
Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing the special day with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely wedding....wonderful photos.....so much in love...touching!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne, Congratulations! What a beautiful wedding and wishing the newlyweds blessings for a lifetime. I love weddings and so enjoyed your photos. I know you must still be walking around in awe of it all. Thanks for sharing this special day.
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
Blessings always....the most beautiful wedding. Bursting with happiness! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful bride and handsome groom! The wedding looks like it must have been wonderful. Loved seeing your son's reaction to his new bride. My hubbie cried like a baby during our vows so seeing the picture of your son made me tear up in remembrance. Congrats on adding a new "daughter" to your family!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are part of BIO! OMG I have happy tears.....seeing that Love Story board is amazing, seeing your sons reaction was so poignant and touching and seeing the love that is so abundant is just a beautiful things Yvonne. I cannot imagine anything making a parent happier than to see such a celebration of two peoples love as this was one was...what a beautiful affair right down to the bright yellow shoes and polka dots...love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful wedding day celebrating two people who are so very obviously in love. Congratulations on your son's special day and the beginning of their life together! xo
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love her choices for her wedding party! Seeing your son's reaction brought tears to my eyes! Wishing them MANY happy years together!
ReplyDeleteI love a good wedding, and you always have them. From your daughter's wedding to your son's wedding, you all know how to have a great day that will stay in the minds of your guests and readers for a long time! What a wonderful way to start a new life together!
ReplyDeleteMary From Virginia
Oh my, oh my, what a dream wedding. Yvonne, you have the most amazing son, and DIL! This looks so beautiful, I know it must have been perfect. They are such a gorgeous couple, and you are going the have the most adorable and beautiful grandchildren!! Sigh... what a treat to see this post. I'll save it away for future reference... camelot in deed!
ReplyDeleteYvonne: Thank you for sharing this lovely day with us. What a beautiful bride and handsome groom. The setting is perfect. I hope you'll "invite" us to the post-wedding party!!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
How beautiful, Yvonne! The pictures turned out great, too. What a gorgeous couple they make.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful couple! So fun to see these amazing pictures, love the polka-dot-dresses...such a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
Oh Yvonne...what a beautiful couple and their love for each other just seems to burst out of these gorgeous photographs. I love St. Petersburg ...what a perfect setting for such a special event. My best to your handsome son and his beautiful bride. May they grow together in love as the years go by and perhaps one day look back and realize that they are even more in love with one another than the day they wed.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
Barbara
Movie quality..A fine Romance:) Every photo perfect..isn't it a great feeling ?
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne, the fairytale wedding was beautiful - loved everything.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless them with many wonderful happy years.
Yvonne,
ReplyDeletePriceless, their story andtheir wedding!!!
I adore the "looks of love" on their faces!!!
Thank you for sharing this most memorable day in their lives with all of us!
Fondly,
Pat
Yvonne, stunning!! Gorgeous in every way and what a fabulous looking couple:-)
ReplyDeleteOh my, Yvonne, thanks for letting us take a peek at their fairytale wedding. It's so wonderful to share in their joy and happiness. Isn't love grand??
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding... all teary eyed over here.
ReplyDeleteSpringtime..new life... new beginnings. How exciting.
Thanks for sharing such a luvly day.
Congratulations to the new couple.
Hugs, Gee
Breathtakingly beautiful couple & wedding. Love the splash of color.
ReplyDeleteTTFN~
Marydon
A beautiful couple! I'm so happy for them! I love the polka dot dresses and the little boys announcing the bride. Your son is so handsome and his bride is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your son's nuptials! The pictures are fabulous! Love love the bridesmaids dresses. Your son and his bride looked wonderful! She's beautiful and he's so handsome. The little boys with the "here comes the bride" signs are priceless! I love the golden yellow accents and that the bride even popped in that color! You must have been beeming with great pride and joy! Your son's reaction was indeed priceless!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations again!
Yvonne, what a beautiful couple they are and what a lovely wedding!! I love the polka dot dresses, and the details like the flowers, perfect but not too overdone...the little boys announcing the bride are just too cute....and it looks like everyone is relaxed and happy, no stress, just as it should be!! You must be so proud!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute perfection. True love is magical.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, wow, absolutely extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in every way possible, and wouldn't you know I burst into tears when I saw that pic of Christ seeing his bride for the first time coming down the aisle?
I always cry at weddings, but honestly crying at a photo of a wedding I didn't attend? That's a first, haha. Sincerely felt good wishes for a beautiful couple. The love is seen in the pics, pictures seldom lie.
Lovely, oh thank you for sharing such a wonderful day with us, Yvonne!
God bless!
What a handsome young man & beautiful bride! Congratulations to your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your very special day, beautiful couple, beautiful scenery, beautiful story!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Such a beautiful wedding and couple! I love all the gorgeous details especially the polka dot dresses, yellow shoes, and the timeline. And your son's reaction to his bride...priceless!! Thank you for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThese pictures look so wonderful it brings a tear to your eye. Your son's reaction is absolutely priceless-so there is that look of love everyone puts to music.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures of your son's wedding day. What a beautiful couple. The photos are all so nice and I love that the photographer caught your son's reaction. I wish them every happiness and God's blessing on their lives. Hugs, Pamela
ReplyDeleteoh how utterly sweet and dear!
ReplyDelete...and I think to myself what a wonderful world! Chris & Abby, may God richly bless your life together...what God has joined together....
ReplyDeleteYvonne, thank you for sharing your joy with us!---Marti
Oh Yvonne - what a stunningly beautiful affair - Camelot indeed. Such a lovely couple - may they have many blessed years together.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are amazing... really liked the "our story" dateline. Such a good idea. And those polka dot dresses with the yellow shoes - adorable. And your son's reaction to his bride - uh.... that one made me tear up. Congratulations!!!!!
What a beautiful wedding. I would not have expected anything less. The bridal party dresses and shoes are fabulous. A stunning couple, too. What adorable grandbabies you will have. Congratulations! xo
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMay Happiness and Love be with them always.
Everything just looks so beautiful
Congratulations to the two families.
Denise
Chris and Abby are such a BEAUTIFUL couple, inside and out!!! Their love is so evident in their eyes and on their faces. Thanks SO much for sharing the pictures. I KNOW it was a gorgeous day and wedding. I love the dresses, shoes and the kids are adorable:):) SO sweet. XOXO
ReplyDeletePS, the grounds are just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!! All of it!! Thank you for sharing such a special day.
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh...I instantly teared up when I saw the groom's reaction to the bride!!! That is SO sweet! I LOVE it when men allow themselves to display their softer side and can openly show just how much they love their wife/significant other. Just makes my day! Love their attire, too. It's so refreshing to see wedding parties in less formal clothing to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteThey are a lovely couple and the wedding was gorgeous. May they be blessed. The image of Chris upon seeing his bride is so touching.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day, wedding, dress, handsome son, and beautiful daughter-in-law! May they have a long blessed life together! So fun!
ReplyDeletePICTURE PERFECT WEDDING! GOTTA LOVE THE POLKA DOTS!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, you must be so proud. What a gorgeous couple. I love the bridesmaids polka dot dresses and then the yellow shoes. So cute. What wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful....all and everything! Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments in time....your heart must be overflowing!
ReplyDeleteThey look like they were made for each other - everyone & everything looks absolutely beautiful! Wishing them many blessings!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. My best wishes to the new couple. May their sorrows be few and their joys and blessing many! Gorgeous photos and a lovely couple. Love the yellow shoes!! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteBeautiful couple and beautiful wedding. Everything is so pretty. I love the daisy's and the yellow shoes. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteKris
Well, that was fun! They make a striking couple...both gorgeous. I love the colors and the polka dots, the pictures are perfection. I am sure you are so thrilled that your young man found the love of his life. I'm so glad you shared with us!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievably beautiful....and there's simply nothing more to say. ThankGod for beautiful photographs that will keep the memories alive! Thanks for sharing.:)
ReplyDeleteRita
Oh my....that photo of your son's expression after seeing his bride has me bawling like a baby. Thank you so much for sharing this on your blog. May Abby and Chris know nothing but happiness! Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a remarkably beautiful couple and wedding and post! Wow! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteIt truly looks like it was a beautiful wedding. Congratulations to the bride & groom!
ReplyDeleteA true fairy tale wedding...I know that area well...a perfect place for a wedding!....I'd say you have described it well, Camelot for sure!...Congrats to the happy couple...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the newlyweds and beautiful couple!!! Young love...*sigh*..makes me teary-eyed and smile at the same time! I adore the polka dots, daisies, splashes of yellow and handsome young gents with their sandwich boards! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely precious, Yvonne, especially your son's precious reaction when he saw her...I have a similar one that I love. Lovely all around. est wishes to this sweet young couple. ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteYvonne, was this gorgeous wedding at the Don Cesar? I was at the Don the weekend of 4/12 and I swear I saw those polka dot dresses! Is that possible? Gorgeous couple, gorgeous wedding. God bless them!
ReplyDeleteTerry in Milwaukee
Beautiful! Bride and Groom look so happy! Gorgeous photos! So much love, I know you are happy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wedding! May they always be as happy as they were on that day!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous photos! Such a darling young couple. Wishing them many years of blessings and happiness.
ReplyDeleteJudy
So refreshing to see a lovely couple and their joy of uniting their lives into one...
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord Bless them on their new journey as man and wife.
Thank you for sharing this special time with us...
They are so beautiful together. This was a lovely wedding and you can see the love they have for each other. I know you are so happy to have such a beautiful new daughter in the family. Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures. Ginger
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful! It looks like the day was perfection! May God Bless them as they begin their life together!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Doreen
Stunning portraits! I have so enjoyed this love story! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteWow...what a beautiful looking wedding and they look like a wonderful couple! Congratulations!!! Praying for long and happy life for both of them and that God will do great things with them as a couple! =)
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne, this looks like sheer joy! Did you cry the entire time??? Just beautiful. I'm so happy for them and you!
ReplyDelete- Alma, The Tablescaper
I cried the whole time... trying not to embarrass myself or cause a scene! Happy tears of joy!!
DeleteBeautiful Yvonne, thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to our family! Your son and his wife are such a great looking couple and they look so happy. It was truly a beautiful weeding! thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely couple. I with them much happiness. You must be so proud!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the happy event with us! Everything was so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fairytale wedding! Sigh...
ReplyDeleteThank you for inviting us to share in their very special day, Yvonne! What a beautiful couple they make! Lots of creative & cute ideas here.
ReplyDeleteI just can't wait for you to have some grandbabies running around StoneGable...it will change your life forever, believe me.
Happy Mother's Day!!
Rett