Jan and Jay’s Tallahassee Wedding at the Indian Mounds State Park

Jan and Jay’s Tallahassee Wedding at the Indian Mounds State Park

by Amanda Doumanian Reeves News

It took Jay over 3 years to get Jan to marry him but on Sunday, March 13th they tied the knot!

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Jan and Jay’s Tallahassee wedding at the Indian Mounds State Park

When Jan contacted me about getting married she told me about how she had been dragging her feet. Now she was ready to get plans in place and marry the man of her dreams! We worked on putting the perfect ceremony vows together which include a family unity candle ceremony and memorial to Jay’s past daughter.

“This candle you are about to light is a candle of Family. Its’ fire is magical because it burns with the flame of a family joined in love, as well as, remembrance of Jojo.” 

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I provided the small table and white clothe for Jan and Jay’s Tallahassee wedding family unity candle ceremony.

Jay was Jan’s  first crush, and forever, so I incorporated this into their ceremony vows:

Amanda to  Jan: 

“Jan, do you take Jay to be your husband, knowing in your heart he will be your faithful forever crush, your one true love, and your constant friend?””

About 25 of Jan and Jay’s family and friends gathered for their wedding. Chairs and wedding decorations were setup under a pavilion in the Indian Mounds State Park. Jan’s two sons walked her down the aisle. Jan’s friends stood by her side as her maid of honor and Jay’s brother stood by his side as the best man. I officiated their beautiful thoughtful ceremony. After the ceremony everyone was staying at the park to celebrate with cake and appetizers.

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Jan had told me about how she wanted a cake topper with the groom dragging the bride and I found one online! She ordered and it was so happy to have their wedding!

Congratulations, Jan and Jay! It was a honor and pleasure to be a part of your wedding!!

Tallahassee Wedding at The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond

Tallahassee Wedding at The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond

by Amanda Doumanian Reeves News

On March 7th, I had the pleasure of officiating Danielle and Andrew’s Tallahassee wedding at The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond. The wedding was at 2pm and the weather was just perfect. Danielle and Andrew were very organized and calm throughout the entire planning process.

The day before the wedding they had hired me to attend their rehearsal and go through a few practice runs. We had a good time and everyone was great to work with.

When arrived at Bradley’s Pond on March 7th everyone was ready to go! Inside The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond was decorated with white, blue, and splashes of pink. Each table had rock candy for guests to enjoy.

Simple pretty centerpieces

Simple pretty centerpieces

One of the COOLEST items was a Doctor Who Tardis Space ship!! Danielle and Andrew are huge Doctor Who fans and had use this for their First Look pictures= FUN!!!

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Tardis

Their wedding ceremony was beautiful. Danielle and Andrew were very emotional while saying their vows to one and other. They are wonderfully loving couple and it was such an honor to have been their Tallahassee wedding officiant.

The Retreat at Bradleys Pond in Tallahassee is such a beautiful spot for an outdoor wedding.

The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond in Tallahassee is such a beautiful spot for an outdoor wedding.

Me with the newly married Danielle and Andrew at their Tallahassee Wedding at The Retreat at Bradley's Pond

Me with the newly married Danielle and Andrew at their Tallahassee Wedding at The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond

Some of Danielle and Andrew’s awesome wedding vendor team included:

Ceremony and Location– The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond

Photographer– Black & Hue Photography

DJ– Amplify Entertainment

Officiant– Amanda/A Beautiful Wedding in Florida

 

Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony

Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony

by Amanda Doumanian Reeves News

Jessica and Jonathon were married on December 11, 2014 at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park and I had the honor of being their wedding officiant.

Me with the newly married couple!

Me with the newly married couple!

Jonathon had contacted me a few months early about officiating their wedding in December. Then he broke his collarbone and they had to change some plans around to save some money. I suggested a Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony. They went to check it out and found it to be the perfect place for their small wedding.

Lafayette Heritage Trail park is located at the east end of Heritage Park Blvd. in the Piney Z Plantation subdivision. There you will find a small parking lot with 3 picnic shelters, a trailhead and bike wash, a small playground, and restroom. There is no cost to use the park for a wedding ceremony! You do need to contact the City of Tallahassee and apply for a permit: http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-eventplanning.aspx. One of the fingerlakes with in the park make for a perfect wedding ceremony location. After the ceremony you and your guests can go to another location for a reception.

Trail down to the fingerlake where Jessica and Jonathon's wedding ceremony took place.

Trail down to the fingerlake where Jessica and Jonathon’s wedding ceremony took place.

Signs lead the way to the wedding ceremony

Signs lead the way to the wedding ceremony. Photo by E. Mika Photography

The weather on the day of Jessica and Jonathon’s wedding was PERFECT!! The sky was blue and clear and the sun was shinning. I had worked with Jessica to incorporate a sand ceremony and a place for them to say their own special vows to one and other.

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Sand ceremony

They were a very loving couple and their vows to one and other were so touching. Jessica’s Dad walked her down the isle. She was very pretty wearing a white dress, veil, and Converse shoes (great idea so she could walk down the long path!). Everyone was joyful and happy to be a part of their special day. After the ceremony they took pictures, did their 1st dance, and cut their cake. Then there were going to Olive Garden for dinner (that’s their favorite restaurant so they were excited to have their wedding recption there).

Me officiating Jessica and Jonathon's Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony

Me officiating Jessica and Jonathon’s Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony. Photo by E. Mika Photography

I was so happy to work with Jessica and Jonathon and help them create their beautiful Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding ceremony.

Photographer: E. Mika Photography

Jessica and Jonathon exchanged beautiful words to one and other during their Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony

Jessica and Jonathon exchanged beautiful words to one and other during their Lafayette Heritage Trail Park Tallahassee Wedding Ceremony

Wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

by Amanda Doumanian Reeves News

On 12/13/14 (what a great date, right?!), I had the honor of officiating Anyelle and Andrew’s wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club. The Tallahassee Garden Club is a beautiful historic home located in the heart of midtown Tallahassee. The outdoor area has plenty of space for large and small weddings, as well as, a reception area inside.

Anyelle and Andrew's wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club reception.

Anyelle and Andrew’s wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club reception.

Anyelle and Andrews’s wedding ceremony was setup on the side of the house. There were pretty white chairs lined up and an arbor with a decorative clothe background.

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Because of the sequential date they wanted to start their ceremony at 4:56pm. This took a little bit of running around on my part (getting guests in their places, passing out bubbles, watching the clock), but we got it down! Anyelle and Andrew have a beautiful boy about 2 years old. As soon as he saw his mom and dad up at the front he ran right to them. Andrew held him in his arms the entire ceremony. It was a very touching way to unite them in marriage and as a family.

Me with Anyelle, Andrew, and their son after their wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Me with Anyelle, Andrew, and their son after their wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Beautiful reception setup for wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Beautiful reception setup for wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

After the wedding they had lawn games, cocktails, and music for guests to enjoy. Anyelle and Andrew were a wonderful couple to work with and I truly enjoyed being a part of their wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club.

Corn hole and bad mitten for guests to enjoy at Anyelle and Andrew's wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Corn hole and bad mitten for guests to enjoy at Anyelle and Andrew’s wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Cocktail hour after the wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

Cocktail hour after the wedding at the Tallahassee Garden Club

After the wedding Anyelle wrote this amazing review of my service. It’s always so nice to hear that my work was appreciated and they enjoyed working with me as much as I did them 🙂

“Amanda was my officiant! She was absolutely wonderful, and I wouldn’t have wanted anything different. She was gracious enough to even grant my request to wear grey, which I wasn’t even sure if it was rude to ask. She was prompt, professional, extremely friendly, and even helped with certain things that she didn’t “need” to on the wedding day. I absolutely recommend her services to anyone.” Anyelle and Andrew.