Misty and Robert's Road Trip Wedding

Misty had always loved Disney World and dreamed of a beach wedding. There were only two problems; 1) she lived in Pennsylvania, and 2) she refused to fly. So Misty's family came up with the perfect solution...

Robert, Misty, Misty's dad, Misty's mom, and Misty's brother all piled into their car and drove sixteen hours from Pennsylvania to Orlando, Florida! Then they all piled in the car again and drove three hours from Orlando to Treasure Island for Misty and Robert's sunset beach wedding. Then...with the wedding out of the way and Mickey Mouse calling, they all piled back in the car and drove back to Orlando after the wedding!

We figure if Misty and Robert can survive this road trip, their marriage can survive anything!

Misty and Robert were married on Treasure Island's stunning Sunset Beach, and their beach wedding ceremony was attended by Misty's aforementioned immediate family as well as Robert's Aunt, Uncle, and cousin (who flew down for the wedding).

Though we've been having some cold weather and it was a little chilly (by Florida standards, it was freezing!) on the beach, it was a beautiful evening with a stunning sunset, and Misty's dream of a sunset beach wedding came true!

Misty and Robert: Congratulations and thank you so much for choosing Simple Weddings! Enjoy Orlando and have a safe drive home. We wish you and your families all the best for 2010 and beyond. Below are a few of our favorite pictures from your Sunset Beach wedding. Keep an eye on our website at www.SimpleWeddingsFlorida.com for the rest in a few days!

To our readers: Could you survive a 16 hour road trip with your fiance' and your parents or inlaws? Feel free to comment below!

Sincerely,


Jeff & Claire Copeland
Simple Weddings by Simple Treasures Photography
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Amy & Sean's Anna Maria Island Wedding

Amy and Sean are from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and visit Anna Maria Island often. While planning their stay on Anna Maria Island over the New Year this time, they decided to tie the knot while they were here!

Amy had planned on a sunset beach wedding with our bamboo arch on the beautiful white sand beaches of Coquina Beach, at the southern tip of Anna Maria Island. However, we have been having unseasonably cold weather (we're freezing!), so it was touch and go on the big day. Jeff spoke to Amy in the afternoon and the plan was for Jeff to arrive at Coquina Beach and get a feel for how cold it was, and report back to Amy for a decision. Jeff's report was "It's not Pittsburg cold, but it's pretty darned cold out here!".

Amy decided not to subject her wedding guests to the 40 degree north winds off the Gulf of Mexico, and luckily the staff at the gorgeous Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island, where Amy and Sean had dinner reservations, was kind enough to allow us to use their lovely courtyard for the ceremony (as it turns out, there weren't many people sitting outside in the cold anyway!). The restaurant staff really bent over backwards, turning on outdoor heaters and even lowering the awning over the courtyard to try and hold some of the heat in. It was a perfect solution and we can't thank them enough!

Amy and Sean had a short and intimate wedding ceremony with just a handful of friends and family in attendance, and even managed to wander across the street with Jason to get some wedding pictures on the beach and pier across from the restaurant without freezing to death!

Amy and Sean: Congratulations and thank you so much for choosing Simple Weddings for your Anna Maria Island wedding! We were truly honored to be a part of your special day and wish you all the best in 2010 and beyond. Below are a few of our favorite pictures from your wedding. Keep an eye on our website at http://www.simpleweddingsflorida.com/ for the rest in a few days!

To our readers: Did you have to alter your wedding plans due to weather? Do you have a backup plan for your upcoming outdoor wedding? Please share your thoughts, stories, and ideas by leaving a comment below!

Sincerely,


Jodi, Jeff, Jason, and the rest of the Simple Weddings team
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Photos by Jason Collin

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Kristin & Jonathan's Sunset Beach Wedding

Kristin and Jonathan were visiting from North Carolina for their Florida destination wedding. They chose a simple, intimate beach wedding with just a few of their family and friends. Though you can't tell it from the pictures, it was actually quite chilly on the beach.

But it was a beautiful wedding ceremony, with Kristin's two sons walking her down the isle (and stopping to pick up a few seashells along the way!), her daughter serving as her flower girl, and all three children participating in the sand unity ceremony. Jon and Kristin had a blast (and pretended to be warm!) while taking their wedding pictures with Claire, and it was all capped off by a stunning sunset.

Interestingly, as Jeff was talking to Jonathan before the ceremony, it came up that Jonathan was actually born in the UK, and his family is originally from the same very small town (Tonypandy) in South Wales as Claire - what a small world!

Kristin and Jon: You have a beautiful family and it was truly an honor to be a part of your Florida beach wedding! Below are a few of our favorite pictuires from your wedding on Sunset Beach. Keep an eye on our website at http://www.simpleweddingsflorida.com/ for the rest!

To our readers: Do you plan to incorporate your children, nieces, or nephews into your wedding ceremony? Please share your thoughts and ideas by commenting below!

Sincerely,



Jeff & Claire Copeland
Simple Weddings by Simple Treasures Photography
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