Last Sunday dad photographed Jessica and Del’s wedding in Lakeland.  He had a terrific time and said the couple was kind, genuine, and smiled the whole day.  They were so into each other and that was obvious to anyone who spent any time with them.

Jessica and Del had a great team of vendors, from the talented Darla Stafford for hair and makeup to the wonderful Rob Sword of Sword Sounds as the DJ.

The couple decided on a first site before the ceremony and dad said it was great to get some of the pictures done and out of the way so the couple could get more bride and groom photos and could get to more of the reception.

The ceremony was held at Hollis Garden and dad saw a few other photographers there with couples as well.  One photographer that dad saw was an older gentleman, dad is guessing in his early 70s, photographing an engagement session.  When dad saw that he thought it was awesome!  What a blessing if mom and dad are able to continue to work and make a living off of their photography at that age!

During pictures after the ceremony, the groomsmen pulled out some authentic swords.  They were real, heavy, sharp swords and dad thought it was really awesome that they wanted the swords in the pictures!  Dad got some fun shots making sure to be safe as well.

The reception at the Peggy Brown Building was decorated in white and black patterns with pink accents.  There were homemade cookies in jars and personalized coloring books for the kids. Everyone was great and dad came home telling mom what a great time the wedding was.  Congratulations Jessica and Del!  Enjoy the preview of your pictures: