Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in
Real Wedding Stories Real Wedding Wednesday ~ What do Stilt Walkers, Peacock Feathers & An AMAZING Cake Have in Common?
I want to be friends with Natasha and Gayan... Seriously, and it's not just because they are a super handsome couple with eclectically fabulous taste, but because they are cool and stayed true to themselves and their heritage when it came to their wedding. And you know how much I dig a bride and groom who keep it real during the planning and truly enjoy their wedding day...
So, Natasha and Gayan met and live in Washington, DC, but after Gayan proposed, Natasha knew she wanted to have the wedding in her hometown in the Tampa Bay area. Because their guests were traveling from all over the world (Gayan's grandmother came all the way from Sri Lanka), they wanted to spoil them with all that the Tampa Bay has to offer... The beaches, city life, historic areas, gorgeous weather... Not to mention a wonderful place to be for a mid March wedding!
The ceremony and reception took place at the Palmetto Club, in Lithia, FL. The site encapsulated exactly what the couple wanted. An elegant ceremony featuring bits and pieces from the bride's Cuban culture, and the groom's Indian heritage. And a versatile reception space with ceilings tall enough for stilt walkers!!!
Natasha and Gayan's wedding was the perfect combination of traditional elegance with a multicultural twist that kept the day beautiful and exciting!


So cute. I love the way Gayan looks as he takes in Natasha for the first time.

Not a bad looking bunch! I am completely melting over the blue and purple orchid!






















I love this wedding. Seriously, how cool are the bride and groom? Hold on, let me count the ways... Let's see... They live in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph (the groom) is rockin' a rad fedora, Ashley is OWNING an incredible, feather headpiece and they're eating a fucking hot dog!! LOVE IT!!! But, the best part? Look how much fun they're having! I mean... Just look at them chomping that dog! Although if they weren't having fun, then something would be very, very wrong! Right? And would you look at that boutonniere! Or the HOT red
So... You know what? The ceremony was supposed to be on the Wonder Wheel (AWESOME), but they were painting it in preparation for Memorial Day, so it ended up being held on the Boardwalk instead. 
Look how strikingly beautiful Ashley is? Right? It doesn't hurt that she is a superstar marathon runner!
I picture her yelling to her guests that, "C'mon on people, it's time for the ceremony!"
Meet Renee and Robin. Renee and Robin met at church, have been together for six years, have three kids, and are getting married in Kauai (where these images were taken) in August! Pretty fucking awesome, right? Totally! 
C'mon, they're in 
I love how Renee is looking at Robin being a goof!
SO in love!