Hollis Gardens Wedding Ceremony

Hollis Gardens Wedding Ceremony

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Diane contacted me about having a Hollis Gardens wedding ceremony in Lakeland on December 27th. She had a bit of a dilemma and wanted to know if I could help her out. Her fiancé, Walter, was in New Jersey and wouldn’t be home until Saturday, December 26th…the day before she wanted the wedding. She wanted to know if there was any way of getting the marriage license and be married the following day Sunday, December 27th. Fortunately, I have dealt with this type of dilemma in the past and knew how to help her make her December 27th wedding plans work out. I told her about our convenient Florida Marriage License by Mail service which would enable us to obtain a valid Florida Marriage License for them all via mail so  they could be married the day after he arrived in Florida. Diane was so happy!!!

Since their wedding was just after the Christmas holiday, Diane had me put together a wedding package which included: photographer, wedding cake, bridal bouquet, and a groom boutonniere. She was so pleased that we could take care of everything so easily and she could enjoy her Christmas holiday and wedding!

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Diane’s bridal bouquet. Photos by George Sr.

Diane e-mailed me a few days before the wedding saying, “Getting excited! Anything I should be doing?” She was amazed that she didn’t have to do anything!

Hollis Gardens is a very picturesque location for a wedding.  December 27th was a warm winter day. Walter had arrived the day before. On the wedding day he met George Sr. and I at the Hollis Garden park. He is an owner of multiple pizza restaurants in New Jersey and wasn’t able to get to Florida any sooner. He and Diane were going to be moving to New Jersey the following day. He was very appreciative for all we could do to make their Hollis Gardens wedding ceremony possible.

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Officiating Diane and Walter’s Hollis Gardens wedding ceremony on a beautiful December day. Photos by George Sr.

The wedding was in one of the floral gardens overlooking Lake Mirror.

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The newlyweds! Photos by George Sr.

Diane’s father gave her away. Her parents, grandson, and daughter were present at the wedding.  Diane and Walter thanked us so much. Diane said, “She felt like we were now friends forever.”

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Diane and her Father. Photos by George Sr.

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Kisses from her son on her wedding day. Photos by George Sr.

Lakeland Wedding Ceremony

Lakeland Wedding Ceremony

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Dara contacted me asking if I would be available to perform her Lakeland wedding ceremony on October 6th. She said that I had performed her daughter, Alexa, and son in-law, Scott’s, wedding in February 2013. It was now her turn to get married and since she was very pleased with her daughter’s wedding she hoped that I could perform her ceremony. This was very flattering and exciting for me! Fortunately, I was available and let her know I’d be honored to perform her wedding. Dara and Barry were having a small intimate wedding. She also asked if I had a photographer. I let her know that my husband George was a photographer and he could take pictures for them.

The wedding was on Saturday at The Terrace Hotel in downtown Lakeland in the Lake Mirror Room that overlooks Lake Mirror.

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Lakeland Wedding Ceremony at The Terrace Hotel. Photos by George Sr.

It was a gorgeous day for a a Lakeland wedding ceremony. The beautiful window where the ceremony took place overlooked the lake and a beautiful park.

Dara looked stunning! She wore a hat that had a small bird cage veil covering her forehead and just a little bit of her right eye. She carried a beautiful bouquet of colorful mixed flowers and wore a white gown with a silver beaded high waistline trim. Barry wore a grey with a small tweed suit and a lavender colored shirt with a boutonnière to match Dara’s flowers.

Dara looking beautiful at her Lakeland wedding ceremony. Photos by George Sr.

Dara looking beautiful at her Lakeland wedding ceremony. Photos by George Sr.

Dara & Barry walked in together then I officiated a lovely ceremony.

Walking in together. Photos by George Sr.

Dara and Robert walking into the ceremony hand-in-hand. Photos by George Sr.

Her daughter, Alexa, stood next to her holding Dara’s little granddaughter. It was nice to see Alexa again whom I married and to see her now as a Mom. Barry’s Dad stood next to him.

Lakeland wedding ceremony officiated by Charmaine and Photos by George Sr.

Lakeland wedding ceremony officiated by Charmaine and Photos by George Sr.

Dara and Barry are very sentimental and didn’t want to have to say much. I could see the tears in both of their eyes as I was saying some of the words, “We’ll cherish the memories of our individual past; and create our new life as we go now together.”

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Dara and Barry had so much love for one and other.

George Sr. took photos of all the family and guests after the ceremony. They were having a luncheon at hotel. Their Honeymoon would be next week; they were going to take their motorcycles up to North Carolina where they have property. They each have their own bikes plus one that they ride together on.  Dara e-mailed me on Monday and said, “Thank you!  It went really well and we could not be happier with the day!”

Congratulations Dara and Barry!!!

Congratulations Dara and Barry!!! We had a wonderful time being a part of your Lakeland Wedding Ceremony!