What a great wedding for an awesome couple!  Megan and Jesse were married on Saturday in a beautiful vintage style wedding in Tampa.  When dad talked to Megan before the wedding, he knew this was going to be a fun and memorable day.  There were lots of inside jokes and surprises planned that made the wedding special to the couple.

Megan and Jesse were legally married that morning…at McDonalds!  Dad met up with Megan that afternoon as she got ready for the reception in her hotel room at the Embassy Suites.  The fabulous Darla Stafford was there for Megan’s hair and makeup.  For those of you who tried to get Darla for your 2010 date, she is now booking 2010 again so be sure to contact her.  Megan kept to the vintage theme with her birdcage veil, feather hair accent, cameo pearl necklace, and long satin gloves.  She carried a cascading bouquet put together by Eufloria Blooms.  Jesse wore wing tip shoes and a fedora.  They both looked terrific!  They had their first sight at Westshore and took some family pictures before the rain started.  Their reception was being held at Maggiano’s Little Italy so dad took them inside there for a few more pictures before the reception started.

Guests were seated at their tables when the bride and groom were announced.  They thought they were just there for the reception so Megan and Jesse surprised everyone by having a ceremony as well.  As the ceremony ended, instead of a recessional the couple went right into their first dance.  Rob Sword of Sword Sounds was the DJ and he is always does an excellent job.  Dad looks forward to working with him.  Of course with the reception at Maggiano’s, the food was delicious.  Dad loved the calamari appetizers!  After dinner there was a dessert table with cheesecake, brownies, and lots of other yummy desserts.  The cake was made by Chantilly Cakes and had a vintage topper that was passed down to Megan.  As a surprise from Megan to Jesse, and to fit with the vintage theme, a cigar girl wearing a vintage dress was there handing out cigars as favors to the guests.  Many of the guests wore vintage-style outfits as well.

Megan and Jesse’s wedding was a ton of laughs, from “Jorge” making his appearance in the wedding gown to antique risque playing cards hiding in places throughout the reception.  Dad had a blast!  Megan and Jesse are just awesome and we are so happy we got to be a part of their day.  Thanks so much Megan and Jesse!  We wish you tons of happiness in your lives together and you better keep in touch!

Yes, location of marriage is listed as McDonalds 🙂

“Jorge” showing off the gown:

First Sight:

Mom loved the sweater that Megan wore at the reception:

GORGEOUS!