Jack and Melissa's Wedding in Placida, Florida

The story of our wedding

Jack and I (Melissa) got married on Don Pedro Island in Placida, Florida at Palm Island Resort. Most guests arrived early and made an entire weekend getaway out of the event which was great because it gave us more time to spend with our guests. This allowed us to really enjoy our reception as we didn't spend the entire night making sure we said hello to everyone. The weather and water were beautiful on Saturday May 9, 2015 - the day of the ceremony. Jack's dad Steve married us as 90 of our closest family and friends watched us give our vows. The reception was held under the resort's event tent and everyone danced the night away. Our DJ was incredible and really listened to my requests of what to play (and not play). Beyond the ceremony and reception, guests really enjoyed riding golf carts and taking advantage of everything the resort has to offer. Still, to this day, friends and family bring up the wedding as one of the most fun weddings they have ever attended. We wanted our wedding to be a big party, and it's exactly what we imagined.