Tampa “Mission I Do” Free Military Dream Wedding Giveaway

Tampa “Mission I Do” Free Military Dream Wedding Giveaway

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On Sunday April 5th, I had the honor and pleasure of officiating the wedding ceremony of Timothy and Anh as part of Old McMickey’s Farm “Mission I Do” Free Military Dream Wedding Giveaway. The ceremony was in honor of and to raise awareness for the services and sacrifices of all our military, past and present. The wedding was a contest giveaway. A team of vendors donated their time and products to make the wedding special to this deserving couple. Couples submitted their stories and were selected by on-line voting.

Timothy served two tours of duty in the 26 Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion 6th Marines. Tim stepped on an IED and lost his left leg and incurred severe damage to his other leg as well. He has a prosthetic leg and canine dog.  Tim also sustained a traumatic brain injury.   His best man lost his right leg, one of the groomsmen lost both legs, and yet another groomsmen was shot in the neck. Timothy met his now wife, Anh, while seeking treatment at the VA hospital.

It was a picture perfect day for a wedding. The Marines all wore their dress blue uniforms. The bridesmaids wore blue dresses with red shoes. The wedding was a such a patriotic event. The barn for the reception was decorated with red, white and blue. At the end of the ceremony full sword arch ceremony by other Marine’s was led by Timothy’s retired canine who also acted as the ring bearer.

Sword Arch

Timothy had everyone in tears as he read the most beautiful vows to Anh. “When fate put four walls around us, four representing the four chambers of the heart that I give to you, four representing the four seasons I will spend with you, and four representing the four directions I will travel with you. Our souls become one, when you breathe out I breathe in.” He continued with some humor and after each piece of his vows he would say “when you breath out I breath in.” Anh was in tears and couldn’t say anything a big hug was all he needed. Timothy broke the emotion with a prank when I asked for the rings having is best man hand me an empty box!

Officiating

Officiating Timothy and Anh’s dream wedding ceremony.

The ceremony was videographed and made available via live stream.

Anh and Timothy were so pleased. They thanked me so much. Ralph Zuckerman from Old McMicky’s Farm also thanked myself and all of the vendors for their support and contributions. I was so touched and thankful myself to have had the opportunity to give back to this deserving couple.

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With the happy newlyweds

A Beautiful Wedding at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa

A Beautiful Wedding at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa

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On March 28th a beautiful wedding at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa was held for Danielle and Chris.  The surroundings at the ceremony were picture perfect. Danielle and Chris had hired me to officiate their wedding and George Sr. to take capture their special day with awesome pictures.
The ceremony was took place overlooking Crescent Lake amongst the trees.
Ceremony at Old McMicky's Farm in Odessa Florida. Photo by George Sr.

Beautiful ceremony at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa Florida. Photo by George Sr.

George Sr enjoyed taking the photos for this wonderful couple and at this lovely venue.  The country setting at Old McMicky’s is very romantic yet very unique. A rustic barn is located on the premises where reception was held after the wedding.
When George arrived he went to the barn where the girls were getting ready. He started to photograph all the girls having fun getting all prettied up.
Girls getting ready at Danielle and Chris'  A Beautiful Wedding at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa. Photo by George Sr.

Girls getting ready at Danielle and Chris’ A Beautiful Wedding at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa. Photo by George Sr.

When it was time for the ceremony Danielle was driven to the ceremony site in a beautifully decorated horse drawn white carriage. The bridesmaids were driven up in a pickup truck.  Danielle looked so beautiful as she was escorted up to Chris by her father. It was a beautiful day for their wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid piled into the pickup to head to the ceremony location. Photo by George Sr.

Bridesmaid piled into the pickup to head to the ceremony location. Photo by George Sr.

 After the ceremony, Danielle and  Chris were driven off in the horse drawn carriage. It was so romantic to watch.
And they went happily on to the reception...Photo by George Sr.

And they went happily on to the reception…Photo by George Sr.

Danielle’s mother had been very creative in decorating and putting up signs around Old McMicky’s Farm. She got so many great ideas from Pinterest.

Photo by George Sr.

Photo by George Sr.

George Sr took a lot of fun photos from the barn, in the barn, and around the lake.  A fire pit was lit in the evening where guest gathered and listened to music while others danced on the wooden dance platform and had a great time.
The barn at Old McMicky's Farm in Odessa. Photo by George Sr.

The newlywed Danielle and Chris look down from the barn at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa. Photo by George Sr.

Guests gathered around the firepit.

Guests gathered around the fire pit. Photos by George Sr.

Danielle and Chris sent us the following heartfelt review, “Charmaine was an excellent officiant, any questions I had regarding the ceremony she answered by the end of the same day. She was extremely helpful in organizing and planning the ceremony. To top it all of she was a great speaker at the wedding.  The photographer was AMAZING. George took the time to seek out the venue in advance to set up for the best pictures. He was flexible with time and made me (the bride) feel like I had all the time in the world. He was right there to capture every moment of our fairytale! I would strongly recommend this dynamic duo to anyone!”
Danielle and Chris truly had a beautiful wedding at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa and we loved being a part of it.
Everyone gathered for a picture while George Sr was up in the barn...Photo by George Sr.

Everyone gathered for a fun picture while George Sr was up in the barn…Photo by George Sr.