Emilly and Victor’s TPC Sawgrass wedding was so beautiful! I love the purple decoration that they created in the reception room that matched the bridesmaids’ dresses. I have to say that I am still impressed by how their son’s Liam was calm and smiling all day and night! I think he even finished later than us!!!
Here is the video slideshow teaser:
See high resolution slideshow HERE
As usual I want to share their story! Here is Emily’s version:
Victor and I are both professional musicians. Shortly after I completed graduate school, I moved back home and met him working at a local music conservatory in Jacksonville. The first thing I noticed immediately about Victor was his passion for teaching and his patience with children. This was very attractive to me.
I also noticed that he couldn’t keep his eyes off of my… well.. “assets”. That being said.. I found myself being drawn to him as well. The more we got to know one another, the more I wanted to spend time with him.
We got to talking about the Nutcracker coming up at the symphony. I realized he had never seen it and I thought this was a crime. I was thinking…. “Who doesn’t want to see people dance around in tights! Who doesn’t want to see huge rats running around on stage.. In tights!” He must see it! So, I told him I had an extra ticket and that he should come.
I remember cleaning out my car that day because it was a disaster and thinking I hope he doesn’t come pick me up because my Dad is gonna embarrass me before he even says Hello! He will probably come outside in his boxers or something.. you don’t know my dad.
So, here comes Victor. In his Golden Chariot. Aka.. the car that he has to jump into his driver side window , btw…Mexican style.
I’m thinking.. “Phew.. Okay, my 92 Nissan looks like a porshe now!
So, he picks me up, we go to the concert. The pre gaming began with my nice drink and his manly drink. Personally, I think he was trying to show me a good time with his “Jack and all that”
Well it worked. We had a great time in fact. We laughed and talked about so much that we didn’t realize the time and we had to scurry along to the concert.
I walk inside, totally buzzed and of course the first person I see is my Dad! (He plays in the symphony)
Trying to sneak past him to our seats, we surely got the attention of much an older crowd. I’m sure they were thinking.. “get this riff raff outta here!”
We sat down, the curtain opened and we were enjoying the show. Throughout the scenes of the ballet I noticed Victor slowly but slyly creeping closer and closer. I could tell his little heart was racing (But he will never admit this due to his manly pride) As the night progressed, so did Victor’s hands.
Actually… I helped this situation …but gracefully, of course, by strategically placing my hand open in my chair.
Without seconds to spare, Victor went in for the kill.. but gently of course.
That moment was something I truly will never forget. I could tell that it meant a lot to both of us and it was the beginning of something very special.
Whenever I hold his hand to this day, I always remember how it felt.
And Victor’s one:
Emily and I are both musicians. We both worked together in a music conservatory in Jacksonville, Fl . After swooping her off her feet in a manner that was both fast and furious she couldn’t help but accept my offer to go to the symphony. She might tell the story a little different, but this is how I remember it.
Our first date took place at Jacoby Hall in Downtown Jax. We went to go watch a performance of the Nutcracker. Before entering the theater to watch the “Ball Buster” aka Nutcracker, we decided to have a few drinks to get things going. Emily ordered a chic Cranberry and Vodka while I put some extra hair on my chest with a straight Jack.
As we conversed, I began to fall in love with Emily’s beautiful little smile. I was making her laugh and smile relentlessly. You can say it was my Whiskey driven brilliance that gave that night the extra spark it needed.
Anyways, we closed our tab and ran off tip toeing and skipping to Jacoby Hall (we didn’t want to get our stylish outfits dirty on the puddles and other downtown filth) We finally entered back into the auditorium and grabbed our seats.
The show began, as did my wandering thoughts. What was I really here for? To watch the Sugar Plum fairy get down with her bad self ? Or to charm this lovely young lady who sat doe-eyed and unaware of the Big Bad Wolf who sat next to her. I can say that one of the most memorable moments of the night was when I decided to “make the move” and hold Emily’s gentle hand. Even until this day I remember how that felt. Her hand in mine. It fit just right. ;D
To see the pictures of the slideshow, click HERE
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Photographer: Severine Photography
Reception: Sawgrass Marriott
DJ: James, McGee Entertainment
Flowers: Turner ACE Florist
Church: Palms Presbyterian Church
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