The dress, ohhhh the dress. I have never wanted to try on a wedding dress more than this utterly amazing, heart stopping, beautifully designed masterpiece by Pronovias. Jess had to go through many-a-dresses to find this one and it was absolutely perfect for her in every way.

Stunning florals by Ballantine Flowers..featuring my favorite flower: the ranunculus!

Jessica’s shoes are none other than Enzo Angiolini, and her personalized hanger was purchased on Etsy.

Rings by the one and only Diamond District…shout out to our friends, Jason & Todd!

As Jess was getting ready, her very special gift to Jason was being delivered & opened…Brandon caught his reaction (love!):

The entire wedding was at Paseo…I am officially in love with this property!

Jessica, you are beyond stunning; you are a vision of beauty and joy! As I review your images, all I can think about is how truly inspired I am by your style, your confidence, and your grace. It is so clear that you are a woman that has been loved, affirmed, and set free to be everything you were made for. I sincerely admire you!

Meanwhile, the guys thought it would be fun to get a quick workout in…what else would they be doing right before a wedding?

Boys…we can never understand them, but this is why we love them:

attack!

If I could go back in time and pick out a boutonnierre for Brandon at our wedding, it would be this one:

Down the aisle she goes…it was tearful, joyful and altogether moving to see the love surrounding Jess and Jay.

This is my favorite:

Jay, I was going to sell you out here and point out your tears but I really don’t think that you would feel “sold out” by that…because even though you are a guy’s guy with all that swagger that women swoon over, your adoration for Jessica is never down played or hidden. You wear it right on your sleeve and make her feel like the only girl in the world (cue Rhianna). Truly, that is what I think when you look at Jessica…like she is the only girl in your world. It’s in your eyes, across your smile, and in your touch when you hold her. I can’t think of two people more perfect for each other than the two of you!

Along with the tears, there were lots of smiles and laughter:

Mr & Mrs DeBo!

I have to say: Jessica didn’t miss a single detail, even down to Jason’s socks. Wow! You rock the socks, Jay!

After the ceremony, it just poured down rain…so we were confined to a small area in Paseo next to the beauty parlor. We decided to have a little fun with it:

The reception room took my breath away. These are sooo my colors!

Some fun photo booth props:

Ah-mazing candy bar…this is off the charts awesome!

Cupcakes by Gracie’s Cupcakes at Bell Tower in Fort Myers.

First dance…swirl that dress, girl! You are a vision out of every little girl’s dream!

Father-daughter, mother-son dances…they were as emotional as the entire day: full of laughter and tears.

Ending the evening with some fun photo booth pictures, Jess and Jason (his & hers):

I could post pictures all day long of these two, but I guess we have to draw the line when we hit over 50. What can I say?!

Jessica and Jason: I love you. Truly, I do…I love you both and I am confident that you two will have a long and blessed marriage filled with life’s joys and triumphs. I am so glad to have been part of your wedding day and to witness your true love for one another as you said your vows. Brandon and I couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more–thank you for making us feel like guests and friends while we snapped your pictures. I miss you and hope you realize that you will have visitors in your new home! We are seriously planning a trip and I hope to see you every time you are back in Florida for a visit. All my best to you both, along with hugs and sloppy kisses.

Love,
Stacy & Brandon
Fort Myers Wedding Photographers, Set Free Photography

Vendor List:
Venue: Paseo
Dress: Pronovias
Hair & Makeup: Studio RK
Florals: Ballantine Flowers
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini
Rings: Diamond District
Hair Flower and Garter: Rosebud Lips
Bridesmaid Dresses: J Crew
Suits: Tommy Hilfiger for Macy’s
Banners: Etsy and Orlando Scrapbooks
Table Numbers & Cupcake Toppers: IE Creations on Etsy
Cupcakes: Gracie’s Cupcakes
DJ: DJ Morph

The bouquet, from JH Designs, was so right on target for Brittany’s vision. I love the Stephanotis, and the gorgeous silver accents.

I really couldn’t get enough of these flowers…or the rings from the fabulous Diamond District!

Britt’s dress…on a personalized hanger. Such a fun detail, I am crazy about these hangers!

Brittany (middle) getting ready along with her sisters and friends…I love love love this picture!

But I love this one even more (I almost didn’t post this, but it is too good not to share):

These dresses are on my all-time favorite list for bridesmaids! I love them…they came from Lightinthebox.com

Brittany’s Mom, Kim (also her twin!) helps her get zipped up. I always think of my daughter’s future wedding day when this goes down and I get overwhelmed with emotion! It gets me everytime!

Favorite, favorite, favorite!

Brittany, you take my breath away! I couldn’t help but compliment Kim on her how beautiful her daughter looked. I will never forget her reply: “she is beautiful…on the inside and out.”

Britt’s sister, Katie helps with the veil, from Davids Bridal

And sweet Avery, Britt’s niece, makes her appearance…she melted my heart right on the spot:

Meanwhile, the guys were shooting some pool:

and looking awesome! Very thoughtful look, Steve..I like it.

On the grounds of West Bay Club, such a gorgeous place to shoot!

The ceremony site, poolside:

The grand staircase that the beautiful bride & her Dad will use to make their entrance:

A view from the staircase:

Details, details details…thank you Stephanie, from Along Came Stephanie for thinking of everything, down to the bejeweled sign-in stationary! Fabulous!

I love it when Dads can’t take their eyes off of their daughters as they walk them down the aisle. L-o-v-e it!

One of my favorite pictures is the following one…the bride steals a look at the groom! Swoon!

Brittany’s brother-in-law & her sister, Bryce sing a song during the ceremony:

The kiss:

Super fun bridal party:

Quite possibly one of my most favorite images that I have ever captured:

West Bay Club is a dream location!

I caught a sunflare…love!

Brandon’s shot of some sweet wedding feet:

The reception was beautifully decorated, I found something to photograph at every turn!

Candy Bar by Along Came Stephanie:

Cupcake cake by Yum Yum Cakes. Every time I walked by these pristine cupcakes, the smell of buttercream over took me and I had to hold myself back!

First Dance:

Katie sings for the father-daughter dance!

Father-daughter and mother-son dances:

Speeches that had the entire party laughing (Steve, I salute you for surviving your brothers!)

And finally, the cutting of the cake:

Britt and Steve, we congratulate you and wish you unending happiness on your new adventure. We look forward to keeping up with all that God has in store for you and your beautiful future, and can’t wait to see you at Katie’s wedding! Thank you for the pleasure of photographing your exceptionally gorgeous wedding day and hope these images bring you joy for years and years!
Love,
Stacy & Brandon
Set Free Photography™

Vendor List:
Venue: West Bay Club
Dress: Davids Bridal
Cake: Yum Yum Cakes
Flowers: JH Designs
Brides maid dresses: Lightinthebox.com
Rings: Diamond District
Tuxedo Rental: Black Tie Tuxedo
Musicians during ceremony: Oleg and Kathy Timuta
Hair: Kristina O’Bannon
Makeup: Kristina O’Bannon
Jewelry: Davids Bridal
Wedding Planner: Along Came Stephanie
Decor Concept & Design: Along Came Stephanie
Dress Hanger: Etsy
Veil: Davids Bridal
Shoes: Nine West

I love this picture for so many reasons…first, Katie’s playful expression and the way her hair is falling on her face…and then there’s the smile that Tom is flashing her…makes my heart skip a beat! …and I love this picture because you get to meet Thor, the stud:

Thor’s expression cracks me up. It’s like he is saying “Seriously? You brought me to a park and I have to watch you guys make out up there?”

A competing favorite…I love how “into each other” theses two love birds are. This makes me want to grab my hubby and set up a tripod for some new pictures of us!

Now here are some shots that every guy can appreciate…and Tom is a guys’ guy so I know he is thrilled that we got that body bump in there.
Heck, I am t-h-r-i-l-l-e-d about it! Again, I’m thinking about grabbing the hubby for a photo shoot…all dressed up in Seahawks gear.

ps. Seattle is going to dominate this year. ohhhh yes I said it!

To Tom and Katie: I had so much fun photographing the two of you! (oops, the three of you. Sorry, Thor!) Thank you for your creativity and willingness to jump around in the heat…you really pulled it off; no one could guess how sticky & humid it was from looking at your lovely faces! Congratulations on your engagement, I couldn’t be happier for you.
Love, Stacy