\u201cThe best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That\u2019s what I hope to give you forever.\u201d \u2013 The Notebook
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Zenna and Art said I do under the warm Florida sun at the Fountain of youth, just days after Art returned from Iraq. They had already postponed once due to his deployment, so getting everyone together, and sharing their love was extra special for these two. And while the day was warm, these two laughed and danced with their guests, and then kept the party going! With Art only home for a short time, they wanted to make the most of his time off!<\/p>\n

Art and Zenna, thank you for allowing Pure Sugar to be a part of your wedding day. I hope that each day of your married lives is as magical as your wedding day! Congratulations!<\/p>\n

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Their Fabulous team of Vendors<\/p>\n

Ceremony + Reception\u00a0 Fountain of Youth<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinating Coastal Coordination<\/a><\/p>\n

Makeup + Hair\u00a0 Simply Makeup<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Floral + Design\u00a0 Lori Parker Florals<\/a><\/p>\n

Invitations Zazzle<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reception Music Footloose Entertainment<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridal Gown Bridals and More<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Catering Tasha with By Design Catering<\/a><\/p>\n

Cake Publix<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nHow did you two meet? Introduced through mutual friends, we met in 2006 at one of Zenna\u2019s infamous parties.\u00a0 Okay, so maybe they weren\u2019t quite as infamous back then but good times were had and there was plenty of alcohol\u2026afterall, that\u2019s what counts.\u00a0 After leaving North Carolina and going back to our separate states we remained in touch via Myspace. Yes, Myspace!\u00a0 On August 8, 2009 we made it official and well, you all know the rest!<\/p>\n

How did he pop the question?\u00a0 It was a random Monday night and we decided to go relax with a few drinks at our favorite Irish Pub downtown.\u00a0 There is just something about sipping a cold beer on the waters edge that melts all of your concerns away\u2026and apparently your situational awareness along with it.\u00a0 The fountain across the river was bright pink for some reason and Arturas suggested taking a walk to go check it out.\u00a0 Zenna was so clueless that she put it off for 3 more rounds!\u00a0 After finally arriving at the fountain the atmosphere couldn\u2019t have been more perfect.
\nArt-\u201cYou know how I tell you that I love you and that I can\u2019t see myself being with anyone else?\u201d (got on one knee) \u201cI want you to know that I will love you forever and want to know if you will marry me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Zenna- (in complete shock) \u201cAre you f\u2019ing kidding me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Art- \u201cYou\u2019re supposed to say \u2018Yes\u2019 silly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Needless to say she was definitely surprised \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

How did you choose your theme? Flowers? and overall wedding design?
\nWe chose a Nature\/Tree of Life theme for our wedding because of our mutual love of nature. Although, there were peacocks running around everywhere the flower colors were chosen from the deep colors in the middle of a bird of paradise and his love of the Joker.<\/p>\n

What was the best moment{s} of your wedding day?
\nThe few, rare moments we were able to stop and take it all in.<\/p>\n

How would you describe your overall wedding experience?
\nAmazing and over way too quickly.<\/p>\n

What photography related advice would you offer to a couple?
\nTrust the photographer and watch out for ants.<\/p>\n

Tell me about your dress. Where did you find it, how did you choose it, how did you know it was the one?
\nAfter going to several large retail stores I found myself at Bridals and More near Beach Blvd and Kernan Rd.\u00a0 They were absolutely amazing and as we were leaving so they could close she ran after me asking me to try one more that she had just found.\u00a0 It was perfect.<\/p>\n

How was your experience taking photos\/working with me on your wedding day?
\nGreat \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Did you see each other before the wedding? If not, did you like waiting or would you have rather done it differently? Tell me why or why not!
\nWe chose to do a first look and are very glad we did.\u00a0 It gave us a moment together, more time with friends and family and took a lot of pressure off of both of us so that we could enjoy the ceremony.<\/p>\n

We love to hear about vendors you love. List any vendors here and feel free to share your experience. Be sure to include the name of the vendor, their profession, city\/state, site or Facebook page and how your experience was!
\nKaty with Coastal Coordinating was absolutely amazing!<\/p>\n

Did you find a store\/site that had everything you were looking for? Use this space to talk about favorite shops. You can include where you got your dress, sites you got your veils\/d\u00e9cor\/accessories, etc.
\nI spent way too much time and money at Michael\u2019s.<\/p>\n

What were you most anxious, nervous or fearful about regarding your wedding day and what was the outcome?
\nThe weather channel was saying that a big storm moving across Florida was supposed to stall just off shore and become a hurricane.\u00a0 That 70% chance turned into the perfect sunny day.<\/p>\n

What do you want to always remember from your wedding day?
\nAll of our family and friends who came from near and far to be with us that day.\u00a0 Life is short, never forget to tell them how much they mean to you.<\/p>\n

What kind of food was served at your reception?
\nWe chose to do passed appetizers.\u00a0 I think that for the most part it worked out pretty well but in hind sight I would say that full entrees would have been more cost efficient.\u00a0 (We did plan our after party at a local pub called Meehans and anyone who was still hungry was able to order more food.)<\/p>\n

What was the first song you danced to as husband and wife? Father-daughter dance? Mother-son dance?
\nLove Song by 311<\/p>\n

And where are you going on your honeymoon?
\nUnfortunately he will be leaving for Iraq again so we will be postponing our honeymoon until this fall when he gets home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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