Grant Hemond and Associates

Alex and Chad’s Downtown Tampa Wedding at the Marriott Waterside

October 24, 2017

Alex and Chad’s Tampa wedding at the Marriott Waterside was one we were counting down for; not only are they both genuine, loving people, but they are also full of fun and have great senses of humor- we knew their day would be full of laughter..and it was! First off, Alex and her beautiful bridesmaids made us feel as if we were part of the bridal party, this is something we thoroughly love, and they made us feel like one of the crew immediately when we arrived (thanks Gals!). All of Alex’s bridesmaids wore stunning, orange bridesmaids dresses, perfect for her fall theme. They were a great pop of color during bridal portraits and were a unique choice that we had never seen before! Alex looked stunning in her wedding dress. We captured some gorgeous bridal portraits and had their dog, Lily, join in as well. She is the only bride we know that would let her dog curl up in her lap with her wedding dress on! Lily is quite the dog model.

When arriving to the guy’s room, Chad was just getting out of the shower…this is typical behavior for our men on wedding day and it always gives us a good laugh. He and the guys relaxed, drank some beers, and watching football on TV while getting dressed. Alex had come to the ADP studio weeks prior for a boudoir session to surprise Chad on wedding day. It’s safe to say his jaw dropped when we gifted him his album from her; it was the perfect wedding present.

Their lovely ceremony was witnessed by their closest friends and family; Chad shed some tears seeing his lovely bride walk down the aisle, it was so sweet to see the love he has for Alex. Chad, also being the jokester that he is, whipped out his cell camera when Alex got down the aisle to take a selfie with her and their guests in the crowd. Needless to say it had everyone cracking up! We were blessed with amazing, Tampa weather and captured some portraits outside with their bridal party before hopping on Chad’s family’s boat for couples portraits. Did we mention Chad was a jokester? It’s only natural for him to make funny faces when taking pictures!

At the reception, guests were quick to jump on the dance floor; they stayed there all night. The room was lit with amber up-lighting and each table had ornate, fall inspired centerpieces created by Tailored Twig– they were stunning! It was the perfect, romantic ambiance. Alex and Chad danced the night away, drank cocktails, and ate their delicious cake (Chad’s groom’s cake was a replica of his firemedic helmet). We had the best time with them, we even joked that we would be back next weekend to do it all over again! Alex and Chad, congratulations, we wish you nothing but a lifetime of love and happiness and can’t wait to watch your family grow.

Pre-register to view Chad and Alex’s wedding gallery HERE. Gallery username: ChadAlex Password: 50662GroomsLastName

Special thanks to all of the amazing Tampa wedding professionals who helped make Alex and Chad’s day so special:

Venue: Tampa Marriott Waterside; Planner: Jackie Ross, Table 6 Productions; Florist: Tailored Twig; Dress; CC’s Boutique; DJ: Grant Hemond and Associates; Lighting: The Production Crew: Hair and Makeup: KyleLynn Weddings; Rentals: Linens by the Sea; Cake: Alessi Bakery; Photographer: Andi Diamond Photography

St. Petersburg Wedding at the Renaissance Vinoy for Jen and Will

May 9, 2017

What a beautiful and memorable wedding weekend for Jen and Will; their lovely wedding at the Renaissance Vinoy was full of love and laughter. We spent the afternoon with Jen and her bridesmaids as they were getting glammed-up; her girls wore beautiful, fuschia colored bridesmaids dresses. It was exciting to see their faces as Jen put on her wedding dress, she was truly a stunning bride! And her wedding gown was AMAZING! Will and his groomsmen were relaxed, as most of grooms are, casually drinking some beers and watching the Kentucky Derby on TV. Will had gifted the guys some feathered bowties from Brackish to wear for the wedding. They were so unique and fun! Will is quite the watch connoisseur, so Jen gave him a beautiful new addition as his wedding present; he must have got the memo too, because he gave her a gorgeous Rolex!

Jen and Will chose to partake in a first look; it is always a big moment of anticipation for not only our couples, but for us as well! Having a first look helped calm their nerves before ceremony and also allowed more time for portraits beforehand. It is easy to take pictures of these two; they are very photogenic and aren’t afraid to be sweet and mushy in front of our cameras. Kissing, snuggles, laughs…they gave it all! They also had their fur-baby, Maverick, join them for portraits…he is the cutest!

Their beautiful ceremony in the tea garden at the Vinoy was full of their closest friends and family. Guests helped celebrate their nuptials and headed to cocktail hour to mingle while we stole Jen and Will for some sunset portraits by the water. Portraits were very important to the two of them, so we lucked out by getting to spend lots of time capturing their love together. Their reception room was decorated with lovely ivory, pink, and purple floral centerpieces, romantic pink uplighting, and soft candlelight. Jen and Will were in awe seeing the room before guests were ushered in; they even had a few moments to practice their choreographed dance! (Which was flawless) Guests danced the night away, enjoyed the photo-booth, and snacked on doughnuts from the Mini-Doughnut Factory.

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We had the best day witnessing such memorable moments between Jen and Will and were honored to be the lucky ones chosen to capture all of their special moments. We wish them nothing but love and happiness; congrats you two!

A special thanks to all of the talented professionals who helped in making Jen and Will’s day so beautiful:

Pre-register to view Jen and Will’s wedding gallery when it goes live HERE. User name: JenWill Password: 50662GroomsLastName

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Florida Rustic Barn Wedding at Prairie Glenn for Danielle and Michael

March 21, 2017

Michael and Danielle met through mutual friends in Tampa, Florida while she was home for the summer from the University of Florida. They had instant chemistry (even though he is an FSU grad and she is a Gator) and their first conversation consisted of her making fun of him for wearing cowboy boots everywhere (which she secretly liked) even though he was clearly a city boy. Their conversation then drifted towards their similar backgrounds growing up in the church, along with stories about their friends, families, and even their mutual love for dogs. Danielle soon came to the realization that this handsome man had everything that she had been looking for in a guy: A strong love for God, his family, and his friends. Danielle is so endearing and kind and it is evident in the way her friends surrounded her on wedding day. She truly has a light when she walks into a room and it is no wonder that Michael was attracted to her energy. Michael was just about to give up on finding love when Dani walked into his life; a twist of fate. These two have an intense connection; both sharing a strong passion for faith and prayer.

We were so lucky to be able to capture their beautiful wedding day at Prairie Glenn Barn in Plant City. Mother nature blessed us with amazing weather this past weekend which made for some lovely wedding portraits. We first started the day with Dani and her beyond gorgeous group of bridesmaids getting ready. None of these gals could take a bad picture! They have been friends for a very long time (childhood, college, and ADPi sorority sisters) and share a special bond together; you could tell in their reaction of seeing Dani in her wedding dress, to their prayer they said over her before the ceremony that they will be lifetime friends. There were lots of happy, tears being shed that day. Michael had gifted Dani a sentimental, devotional for them to share daily prayers for each other and their marriage. This was a beautiful moment for us to capture, as well as Michael reading a letter from Dani before the ceremony. Each gift had our bride and groom emotional and it was a personal moment to share in.

Their outdoor ceremony was filled with their family and friends who came from all over to witness their nuptials, under a canopy of oak trees. They chose to share in communion, a perfect start in their journey as husband and wife. Their reception in the Prairie Glenn barn was exquisitely decorated in ivory and green florals and garland, intimate string lighting, and candlelight. Guests were in awe of the detail and decor, as were we. It was breathtaking! The party really got started after dinner; guests danced with Michael and Dani all night, singing and swaying underneath the colored lights on the dance floor. Everyone’s sweet tooth was fulfilled with their delicious cake and we ended the night with a sparkler send off- waving and well-wishing our bride and groom as they headed off for the evening. We had the best time spending the day with the new bride and groom, capturing such special moments that they will remember forever. Danielle and Michael are such sweet souls and we wish nothing but love and happiness for them as they start their new journey. Congrats to you both! tampa wedding photographers at prairie glenn barn_0001 tampa wedding photographers at prairie glenn barn_0014 tampa wedding photographers at prairie glenn barn_0027 tampa wedding photographers at prairie glenn barn_0040 tampa wedding photographers at prairie glenn barn_0053

Special thanks to all of the amazing wedding professionals who helped in making Danielle and Michael’s wedding day so beautiful and memorable:

Venue: Prairie Glenn at Florida Rustic Barn Weddings; Florals: Hannah’s Florals and Events; Catering: Catering by the Family; Dress: The White Closet Bridal; Hair and Makeup: Michele Renee the Studio; Videography: Myles Shank; Bridesmaids Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu; Officiant: Aaron Burke, Radiant Church; Cake: Tani’s for Dessert; Bar: Spunky Spirits; DJ: Grant Hemond and Associates; Wedding Photography: Andi Diamond Photography

To pre-register to view Danielle and Michael’s wedding gallery click HERE. Information provided on reception card. Username: MichaelDanielle Password: 50662Groomslastname

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