don vicente inn | tampa wedding photographer

The wedding was last June 5th, on a Friday, around four-thirty in the afternoon. Earlier that day, the rain came quickly and replenished new life into everything, signifying a new beginning for the lucky couple.  A good luck sign, especially on a wedding day.

I am by no means very religious, but walking inside the Bayshore Baptist Church, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe. You’ll immediately be made aware of the solemnity of the place, like a gentle weight settling upon your shoulders.  This wedding is very quaint, like a journey back in time, and I let myself be taken along, on a beautiful Friday afternoon, with a fabulous couple like Lindsey and Sean.

Lindsey’s eyes remind me of the color of the sea. That’s the first thing I noticed, followed immediately by the joy in them, the pure happiness of marrying the man of her dreams.

A lovely moment: Lindsey’s mom caught all teary-eyed while watching Lindsey get dressed.

Something blue…in shoes!

The bridesmaids wore white lace halter dresses. Love the colors!

Walking down the aisle…

The gorrrrgeous veil…

The glooorious rings…

The faaaabulous couple…

Below are a few wedding photos of the amazing setup at Don Vicente Inn planned meticulously by the talented ladies of Marble Events. Music was provided by Sword Sounds.

I ADORED photographing this venue!

The reception was located at downtown Ybor City. It is a historic neighborhood here in Florida with lots of old Spanish architecture. It was built by cigar manufacturers back in the day, and you can still feel some of that spirit until now. The streets are paved with bricks, the lamps are made from wrought iron, and the buildings are old, yet they give you this familiar feeling, like you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

The First Dance

Being toasted (and roasted!)

Fun moments…

Lindsey’s Dad boogied down to Garth Brooks’ song, “Friends in All Places”:

And finally, what better way to end this post than with two beautiful people in love?

Thank you so much, Justin, for inviting me again to shoot another wedding with you, and Lindsey and Sean, for letting me witness your fabulous wedding!