Helen & Michael - Fort Myers Beach Wedding

Helen & Michael began their fairy tale wedding with Lisa G. of SWFL Beach Weddings who made all of their arrangements and put together the most beautiful destination wedding for this lovely couple. The bridal party all gathered at the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn days before the wedding. The Holiday Inn holds special memories for the bride and her sister and was the perfect place for them to gather and prepare for this most exciting day. To the delight of Helen's granddaughter and Michael's daughters they were transported to their amazing beachfront ceremony by Cinderella Carriage provided by Charlene's Classic Carriages which took them to the Gulfview Manor Resort for their sunset beach wedding. SWFL Beach Weddings Grand Royale was the perfect setting for this princess bride.   After the ceremony the happy family were transported to Charley's Boathouse Grill for their intimate reception. 

Lisa G. is also spearheading the Wedding Event of the Century to be held on 12-12-12 at this same location. 

Fort Myers Florida - Pahokee High School Class Reunion

The Pahokee High School Class of 1960 - 68, 50 year Class Reunion was celebrated in style at the Crowne Plaza in Fort Myers, Florida. They braved Tropical Storm Issac to reminisce and celebrated with each other. Yvonne Thompson Myers prepared a very special video tribute to her classmates that had many in tears as they remembered those present as well as those who have passed before them. The Pahokee High School (also known as Pahokee Junior Senior High School) is a historic school in Pahokee, Florida. It is located at 900 Larrimore Road. On November 15, 1996, The Old Pahokee High School building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
 

They stood and sang in unison their Alma Matter led by fellow classmate and opera singer Marjorie K who has sung at Venice's Grand Teatro La Fenice, Carnegie Hall in NY, Rome's Teatro dell'Opera, Cagliari's Teatro Lirico and the New York Grand Opera. 

Alma Mater

High O'er the towering palms, our voices swell
Praising these golden days, we love so well
Dear sons and daughters true, we'll always try
Hail to our Alma Mater, Pahokee High

and celebrated being Blue Devils.

Another big highlight of the evening was when "Elvis" made his grand entrance and performed for his classmates much to their delight. He danced and sang and wooed the ladies with sequined scarves that he placed around their necks much to their delight. Thank you Mrs. Becky Mackey Tuten for the opportunity to share in your memories and document your event. The pictures and video collected for the event were just wonderful and it showed how much the classmates enjoyed each other as young adults and why they still enjoy coming together for their reunions. 

12-12-12 Wedding Event on Fort Myers Beach!

On WINK NEWS This morning! Click the link for the wonderful story on WINK News.  The 12-12- 12 Fort Myers Beach Wedding Event of the Century!  Thank you to Weddings in Paradise, SWFL Beach Weddings for this wonderful opportunity. If you are planning your wedding and want something just a little bit out of the ordinary remember that 12/12/12 is the last triple digit wedding day this Century. In fact, the next triple digit wedding day won't happen again until......Drum roll please.......01/01/2101. That is 89 years from now. Contact Lisa at http://www.swflbeachweddings.com/the-wedding-event-of-the-century.html
 If you would like to have your wedding on 12-12-12 on BEAUTIFUL Fort Myers Beach at the most expansive and beautiful beach location  at Gulfview Manor Resort, a gulf Front family Resort with magnificent Gulf Views and Sunsets just contact Lisa G. You will have a fantastic and memorable wedding experience! And call us for all of your wedding photography! 
Experience the Majestic or one of Lisa's other beautiful wedding set creations. Have your picture on the beach with one of the fabulous horses or horse and carriage by Charlene's Classic Carriages

Edison & Ford Winter Estates Wedding - Fort Myers, FL - Casie & Joshua

Casie and Joshua had a beautiful intimate March wedding at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. They were joined by their closest family and friends under the Mysore Fig Tree where they shared in laughter while exchanging their vows.

Their purple and white themed wedding was just beautiful and was carried over to the Veranda where they celebrated their new life together. They were toasted with champagne and strawberries and instead of the traditional wedding cake they shared purple & teal cupcakes with all of their guests.

Here is a fun video of their fabulous wedding!

Venue:  Edison & Ford Winter Estates - Tori Lawless, Event Coordinator
Reception: The Veranda , Downtown Fort Myers, FL
Photographer: Photography By Jerri Lynn 239-989-7032

Sanibel Wedding Photographer - Tim & Ericka's Casa Ybel Wedding

I met Tim this past spring while dropping off graduation announcements to my friends Colette and Lynnette who work with him. I'm so glad he liked my work and asked me to photograph his and his beautiful fiance Ericka's wedding that was held this past Friday at Casa Ybel  Resort and Thistle Lodge on Sanibel Island.

Their wedding was a sweet family affair and Lea did an excellent job of making sure everything went smoothly for Tim and Ericka and their families. Ericka had B's everywhere and her sweet personalized touches were abundant from the ceremony to the reception.

 Christina Phelps Bowman  of Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies always performs the most beautiful ceremonies and when she ad's the Native American Wedding Blessing

"Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your connection deserves. If each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight." It makes it even more special.

Thistle Lodge has been hosting weddings for more than 100 years. And how special it is that the romantic old-island beach manor was first built by a turn-of-last-century groom as a wedding present to his new bride.  We can see why so many happy couples have chosen to be married and have their receptions here it is absolutely gorgeous!

Tim & Ericka have got to be one of the cutest and most in love couples I've photographed. Their relationship is magical and those who know them can truly see their special love they have. You can see it in the way they look at each other and I LOVE that she is wearing her grandmothers wedding ring!

Enjoy this peek at their intimate Casa Ybel Wedding.

Tim & Ericka had an intimate reception with family and friends at Thistle Lodge

The Shells on Sanibel's beaches are beautiful! Thank you to Tim & Ericka for letting my friend Tina at Tina Shepherds Photography shoot their wedding too I know you will enjoy your extra photos!

Fort Myers Wedding Photographer - Edison & Ford Winter Estates Wedding - Katrina & Kevin

(Beautiful Sunset at the Holiday Inn Airport At Town Center)

I didn't meet Kevin or Katrina until the day of their wedding and we all met at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center where they would later celebrate in style with their family and close friends at their super fun reception. They traveled from Jacksonville, NC to be married under the Mysore Fig Tree at the   Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL.
Kevin was so handsome in his Marines Uniform it was easy to see why Katrina was head over heels for him and Kevin couldn't keep his eyes off off his beautiful bride from the moment he first saw her coming  across the lawn with her father. Their wedding was an intimate affair with just close friends and family who traveled to Fort Myers to celebrate with the Kevin & Katrina. Wayne from Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies performed a heart felt ceremony for the happy couple.
After the family and bridal party all left for the cocktail hour Tori Lawless escorted all of us around the estates property for some truly wonderful photos of  Kevin & Katrina. Kevin will be shipping out soon and they will have the photo's and video of their wedding day to keep them close.
Enjoy their wedding video


Their wedding will forever be dear to me as my youngest son has just recently joined the United States Marines and just like Kevin he will serve and protect our great country and all of the freedoms that we as Americans hold dear.
We don't have many opportunities to personally thank the men and women who serve and protect our country and our families…with that said I do proudly give a 25% discount to all Military family's for their photography services and I am honored to have been selected to play a small part in the lives of Kevin & Katrina and to the many soldiers and those who wait for them at home.

"Katrina's view as she dressed for her wedding day"

"Reception at the Holiday Inn Airport at Town Center"

Naples - Fort Myers Photographer - Retro Pin-Up Photo Shoot

Yes, even seasoned photographers like to practice new and exciting techniques for fun and that means you get a better photographer too! I just LOVE our Photography Naples Photo Group with the amazingly talented Peggy Farren of Avant Garde Images in Naples. She makes sure that everyone has the opportunity to take amazing pictures .....It doesn't matter what your skill level is everyone is always welcome at the meet-ups! If you have an interest in photography why don't you join the group too!!!!!This was at the Key West inspired Lemon Tree Inn in Naples, FL.  Two of my wonderful friends volunteered to be models for the day! Thank you Melinda & Lindsay!

 Back Row: Melinda, Alicia, Kat & Lindsay. Middle : Kristen, Jordan & Rhonda and down front is Erin! Great job ladies!!!!

LaBelle FL Photographer - LaBelle High School Class of 1981!

It was such fun seeing the LaBelle High School Class of 1981 at their reunion at Forrey Grill.... so sorry I couldn't make it Saturday night to Fort Myers Beach with all of you! I remember so many of them from when I was just a Freshman at LHS in LaBelle FL!!!! Yikes!!!! Many were my hero's and I wanted to be just like them! I wanted be a cheerleader like (YOU know who you all were) And I finally did and it was such fun! I wanted to sing like the girls in the chorus so I joined my Sophomore year. I wanted to work on the yearbook just like Shelly so I joined the yearbook staff. Yes, my freshman year I believe I must have joined just about every club they would let me into! They were the cool guys and gals at the school and when your a freshman they are who you look up to. And, they haven't let any of us down. They have become leaders not only in their hometown but in towns all over the USA. They are like the stars in the sky and will shall shine even after they are gone.  George Bernard Shaw said it best when he said, "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." The Class of 1981 has done just that! Hope to see you all in 5 years!!!!  Jerri Lynn

Sandi & Mike are Married!

On Saturday September 18^th Sandi Puletti & Mike Taylor had the most beautiful wedding at LaBelle Woods with family and friends surrounding them. Sandi’s father Paul not only walked his beautiful daughter down the isle but he had a special reading just for their ceremony which had everyone wiping away tears of joy for Sandi & Mike. After the ceremony everyone gathered on the porch for an informal portrait before the reception. The brides Matron of Honor Margaret Baldwin White made her the most awesome cake ever as a special gift. She should be on Ace of Cakes!

Gown: David’s Bridal

Flowers : LaBelle Florist & Gifts

Catering: Peggy Hampton

Cake: Margaret Baldwin White

Wedding & Reception Venue: LaBelle Woods, LaBelle, FL

Danielle and Cory's E- Session

Danielle was the lucky winner of a engagement session that we raffled off at the big South West Florida Bridal Show "The Best Bridal Show"at Harborside Event Center in Downtown Fort Myers!She and Cory are planning a really cool wedding next fall in Maryland. She went to MAC and had her makeup done and she looked amazing! Her eyes were stunning and she had on the cutest shoes~ We met in Centennial Park and strolled around taking the coolest pics!

Tiffany & John tied the knot!

My niece Tiffany finally married the man of her dreams in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Clermont's Historic Village on Lake Minneola on July 24, 2010. Tiffany brought John for a visit earlier this year and we did their engagement photos and she told me about her plans to be married this July. She met John when she was just a teenager and the two re-connected years later. Theirs was a family affair with everyone pitching in to make this a special day for the bride and groom. At home with mom Tiffany was pampered by her Aunt Kristy who did her hair and step-sisters and cousins who all joined in to get her ready for her big day. Downstairs Carol, Tiffany's mom and Joe along with her step-brother and cousin John Christopher put the finishing touches on the appetizers and flowers. Clermont-Minneola Eagles Aerie 4485 was the reception site and everyone had a GREAT time. A family friend made the cute wedding cake with a bride & groom duckie cake top. Here are a few teaser shots from their wedding more will follow on their sneak peek on facebook.

Justin & Shelby tie the knot!

I met Justin & Shelby earlier this year when we did their e-session at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL. I had know Justins parents Janet & Jay since high school and was so honored that they asked me to photograph their sons wedding this July. They were married at Lehigh Baptist Church in Lehigh Acres, Fl on July 17, 2010 and held their reception right ther at the church. They had a super cool beach themed wedding complete with a video of their engagement session set to Johnny & June by Heidi Newfield. Masons Bakery did a FAB job on the cake and it was tasty too! Shelby & Justin promise they will have a Glam beach photo shoot when they return from their homeymoon and get settled! You can view their sneak peek on my Facebook page. Here are a few of my favorites from their day....

Cody & Erin's Wedding Teaser

Cody & Erin had an amazing wedding at the Burroughs Home and Gardens in Downtown Fort Myers. The guys dressed at Hotel Indigo before the wedding and we had a great time shooting there before the wedding.