Last Saturday was another busy summer Saturday for Memories by Mark as we had two photo booth rentals, an event uplighting package in Stuart, and my event of the summer as I photographed the wedding of Sharon and William in West Palm Beach. Although the couple reside in Port St. Lucie, they absolutely had to have Memories by Mark as their photographer as I was excited from the very beginning to work this event. It proved to be very challenging and exciting at the same time. The day began bright and early at 9:00 am at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach where the bride and her girls were getting ready. After getting all that I could at the hotel, it was a quick walk down the street to the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University where the ceremony was going to take place at the Desantis Family Chapel. Wow, what a beautiful chapel. Polished marble throughout the entire building and although it was built in 2003, it had a much older, stately feel to it. Shortly after arriving, the groom and his guys arrived and we got a few quick photos before the bride arrived.
The ceremony was moving as the piano player played the wedding march and then, there she was! Sharon entered the chapel with her father in arm and she looked stunning. Of course everyone commented on her stylish white wedding cowboy boots! The ceremony continued and later one of the bridesmaids sang a solo to the bride and groom (American Idol here we come). After the ceremony we were able to capture some great photos on the grounds of the university before we left for the reception at Renegade's Night Club.
Located on Village Blvd, Renegades is THE premier country western club in the Palm Beaches. It was clear from the minute you walked in the door that some serious decorating has been taking place here. Wow, Sharon and her friends spent countless hours making decorations and arranging them to turn Renegade's into a beautiful country chic reception venue. I have never seen such effort and after shooting more than 2,000 weddings (I know, that's a lot of weddings) this one took the prize for best country chic decorating. Of special note was there entrance sign which directed everyone to all of the activities.
After the introductions by the DJ, the couple danced their 1st dance as man and wife followed by their parent's dances and the toasts by the Best man and Maid of Honor. After a fantastic dinner, guests were treated to line dance instructions where they learned the latest country dance moves and then it was the moment everyone was waiting for. The mechanical bull riding contest! Yes, you read that correctly, a mechanical bull riding contest that featured the bride riding the bull!!! Both Sharon and William not only rode the bull but later in the day they rode the bull together. Be sure to log onto the website to see everyone attempts to go 8 seconds!
The reception came to a close as the country music faded into the background while the bride and groom made their goodbyes to their guests. It was a fantastic wedding and one I will never forget. This couple was a delight to work with and I wish them all of the happiness in the world as they begin a new chapter in their lives.
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