Betsie + Curtis Wedding | March 3rd, 2013 | Clearwater Beach Recreation Center

Betsie and Curtis were such an amazing, down-to-earth and joyful couple to work alongside. We had an engagement session last year in Ybor City, where I had the chance to meet their daughter Sophie and got to hear a little bit of their story. Sophie has this incredible smile that just illuminates a place. She was a pleasure to work with and I was able to get a few candids from her. The day of the wedding she connected with Curtis and Betsie in a way that made those moments even more special.

It was a chilly day in Clearwater, but that didn't stop Betsie from getting up early and decorating the venue for her reception. Friends and family helped to decorate the Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex with a simple yet meaningful atmosphere. 

On the way to the ceremony, we stopped at Hammock Park for their first look photos. It was an emotional moment as Betsie and Curtis spent a few minutes together on the park's boardwalk calming down the nerves of this important day. They decided to have a small ceremony at the nursing home where Curtis' mom is currently living. Betsie's dad is a pastor and he performed the wedding ceremony.

After the ceremony, we hopped in the limo and took the scenic ride along the coast towards Clearwater Beach. Betsie and Curtis (and myself) were pretty hungry. We were able to stop at Tony Pepperoni's Pizzeria, a small pizza place near the beach. Of course, I did not let Betsie or Curtis get out from the limo. They were able to enjoy that delicious pizza from the comfort of their limo seats.

My prayers are for Betsie and Curtis to raise their beautiful Sophie in a loving, kind and grateful household. May your marriage produce many fruits and your old age be full of wonderful memories.

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