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St. Pete Backyard Wedding | Karla & Mike

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bride & groom walk hand in hand through lush greenery at St. Pete backyard wedding

On a perfect Florida November day, Karla and Mike said “I do” at their intimate St. Pete backyard wedding. It was a day filled with DIY projects, dolphins, and a ton of happy tears. These two have such an obvious deep love for each other, and their friends and family there that day could not stop smiling at their joy.
left, something blue, borrowed & a lucky penny, right, blush bridal bouquet sits in bridal boots before St. Pete backyard wedding
wedding bands rest on brick red wedding invitation at St. Pete backyard wedding
left, bride giggles as she gets ready for St. Pete backyard wedding, right, bride twirls dress among the greenery
groom gets emotional thinking about bride before St. Pete backyard wedding

Mike was absolutely adorable all day. Anytime I mentioned Karla or he caught a glimpse of her, he was moved to tears at how beautiful she looked and how lucky he was to get to marry her.
left, groom says prayer before St. Pete backyard wedding, right, groom walks by fence with jacket over shoulder
dolphin plays in river before St. Pete backyard wedding

As I got Mike into place for their first look I saw his face light up. There was a dolphin playing in the river right next to the dock! That sweet dolphin stuck around their entire first look. Both Karla and Mike said their favorite memory of the day was seeing each other at their first look. They both immediately relaxed and were just glowing together.
bride grins from ear to ear before groom sees her for first time at St. Pete backyard wedding
left, bride looks lovingly up at groom, right, groom looks in awe at bride for first time at St. Pete backyard wedding
bride's hand holds groom tight before St. Pete backyard wedding
left, ceremony sign leans against torch at St. Pete backyard wedding, right, bamboo altar with twinkle lights and tulle blowing in the wind

This day was the result of a lot of hardwork and DIY projects. Their inspiration for the day was “bringing family and friends together as a team” and everyone really came through. They built their wedding arch and did all of the centerpieces themselves. Dinner was a delicious potluck feast that everyone contributed to. Karla and Mike have a pretty fabulous team in their life!
groom waits emotionally for bride at St. Pete backyard wedding ceremony
bride looks lovingly at grandkids as groom reads emotional vows at St. Pete backyard wedding
bride's granddaughter looks up from stroller during St. Pete backyard wedding ceremony
reflection of trees and sky as bride and groom exchange vows at St. Pete backyard wedding ceremony
bride and groom laugh as groom reads vows at St. Pete backyard wedding ceremony
bride and groom laugh as they share first kiss as husband and wife at St. Pete backyard wedding ceremony
bride and groom giggle as they run back down aisle as husband and wife at St. Pete backyard wedding
bride smiles up at her two children at St. Pete backyard weddingKarla is officially a Jones now too! Sierra got to be a guest at this wedding and celebrate with her family!
bride, groom, and groom's family cheer for newly married couple at St. Pete backyard wedding
bride and groom hold hands as they look out at river sitting on dock at St. Pete backyard wedding
left, bride sits in groom's lap on dock at St. Pete backyard wedding, right, groom places hand on bride's thigh as she sits on his lap
bride laughs as she leads groom through lush greenery at St. Pete backyard weddingCould these two be any CUTER?! <3
left, bride and groom kiss as sun peeks through trees at St. Pete backyard wedding, right, groom spins bride among the monstera
bride looks lovingly at groom sitting on his lap on the dock at St. Pete backyard wedding
left, groom lifts and spins his new bride at St. Pete backyard wedding, right, bride and groom show off new ring bling
left, DIY wine bottle centerpieces at St. Pete backyard wedding, right, wood carving wedding cake with initials
groom smiles down at bride during first dance at St. Pete backyard wedding
groom and mother share emotional moment with foreheads together during St. Pete backyard wedding reception
bride laughs as she shares dance with father at St. Pete backyard wedding reception
bride and groom laugh as they try to cut cake at St. Pete backyard wedding reception

Karla’s advice for brides planning their wedding now is…

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Just go with the flow. It will all work out.

She speaks the truth! When you surround yourself with people who love and support you on your wedding day, they will always pull through and make sure everything comes together. Karla and Mike’s St. Pete backyard wedding was a perfect example of that. Thank you for letting me come hang out with you guys on your beautiful day!

We can’t wait to see where your new chapter as Mr. and Mrs. Jones takes you!

All the ♥, Cat

Wedding Vendor Love

Venue: Neighbor’s beautiful backyard

Caterer: Everyone! It was a delicious potluck extravaganza!

Florist: Karen’s Florist of Gulfport

Cake: Meoi’s Mad Batters Cakery

Hair & Makeup: Hair by Piper Dugmore

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