What a show!

This celebration had everything! My favorite touches were the tent that took four days to put up and decorate and the fireworks. Tim and Theresa found each other later than most in our society, but man did they celebrate their new life together. The ceremony was in this cool (figuratively speaking) and hot (literally) chapel called the Chapel by the Sea. It's on Captiva Island and has some great old buildings as well as the beach to take portraits. We really enjoyed it. I think Ashley especially did a great job with the group shots on the beach.

I really could talk about every detail because it was all done so well, from the carpet that was laid over the backyard, to the china, to the napkins, to the beautiful flowers, to the chandeliers, to the band. Everything was top notch.

The sense of family and inclusion was also great. Many events shun children but Tim and Theresa have loads of nieces and nephews that they wanted to be full members of the celebration. We could not hardly click the shutter without including one of them in a shot. Some of them made sure they were in as many as possible! "Can you take our picture again!"

Often getting to and from the different sites can be hectic. We want to be the last to leave and the first to get there, so we don't miss a moment. Then, of course there's the stress of navigatinig. Tim and Theresa took care of that by letting us ride with the party in the limos or decked out Budweiser Bus. I thought the bus was really great with the leather interior, bedroom, shower, kitchenette but when I started taking pictures I realized there was another great aspect! The light was awesome coming in the windows from all sides. I thought I was going to take a little break but some of those turned out to be some of my favorite images.

Tim and Theresa - awesome day, we were honored to be a part and receive such complimentary words from you all. Cheers and this Bud's for you! (Tim and his family sell all the Bud to all of Fort Myers)

-Sam