The St. Petersburg newscaster asked Jen and Brad questions about relocating their wedding due to Swine Flu from Cancun, Mexico to St. Pete's Beach, Florida in a matter of days. They just smiled and Jen replied she was having a fairytale dream wedding…she and Brad were already married in our hearts, so this is was simply for our friends and family to share with us. That's just Jen and Brad. They are incredibly lovable, giving, and accommodating, only wanting what's best for everyone else…even if that meant changing reservations, flights, location, floral arrangements, dinner menu, DJ, coordinator, hotel, cake, rehearsal dinner….everything.
But here's the funny thing: Jen simply laughs. Not like a, Ooooh-she-just-went-crazy kind of laugh, but a sincere laugh indicating her capitulation to a far greater plan. Something beautifully out of her control.
The bright sun shone down on St. Pete's Beach as Brad walked down the sandy aisle in front the Don Cesar and waited for his bride to follow. The crystaline water kissed the shore and the blue sky ushered Jen to meet her groom. Two beautiful souls married along the water's edge and though it wasn't in Mexico, their love transcended boundaries and proved nothing could get in the way of their commitment to each other.
Brad and Jen (my East Coast girlfriend and pen pal), thank you for being you. Grace, peace, and joy are all attributes you possess and meeting you this past week for the first time left an indelible impression. I can't wait for you to move to Los Angeles so you guys can teach me and JD some dance moves (preferably to the Purple Rain song!), how to rock to mad style with slim-fitting Hugo Boss shirts, and how manage grace under fire. I adore you both and wish you nothing but the best as you follow your hearts. Hope you're having the time of your lives in Spain and feel free to eat an extra serving of paella for me! Much Love and Appreciation…j*
The stunning St. Pucchi wedding gown…
Who says a beach bride can't don a little extravagance?! Jen was all about wearing a pair of Jimmy Choo's on her wedding day…
I adored the Sullivan family…here is Jen's sister helping her with the dress…
Brad and Jen opted to see each other before the ceremony (LOVE it…LOVE them…LOVE it!), and here Brad waits nervously for Jen…and looking quite handsome while doing so! 😉
Is this beauty ready to get married or what?! JD captured this moment…
Having Brad and Jen see each other before the wedding ceremony was perfect…it was extraordinarily warm, so we completed all the family photos and the bridal party photos inside the Don Cesar, and then had a little time to play with the gorgeous couple…
Just before walking down the aisle, Jen wore a veil for a slightly different look…
Jen, you're so fabulous it hurts…
Just after the ceremony…
I think I love this picture more than I should…but I don't care! 🙂 Jen and Brad were so eloquently and humorously toasted and their reactions were priceless…I hope they laugh like this forever…
Shortly after dinner, Jen and Brad snuck away for wedding photos along St. Pete Beach, along the Don Cesar…
JD caught this photo….
Brad swung his arm around Jen and it just melted my heart…he takes such good care of her!
The light on the beach was simply spectacular and I felt so blessed to be photographing such a fabulous couple….
If you're a regular blog reader, you'll know I don't usually post dancing pictures…but I had to make an exception because…well, because these wedding guests were so insanely hard core they deserved a little blog love! 😉
Please don't ask me what song this was…all I know people were squirming on the dancefloor…awww, yeah….
And they lived happily ever after…
To view more of their wedding, CLICK HERE for a slideshow!
Special thanks goes to Quinn Noonan for her help in orchestrating and coordinating such a special wedding!
