Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
April 13, 2018
Saint Pete Beach, FL

Mary Patricia & Douglas James

    Home
    The Wedding Journey in Photos
FloralFloral

The Wedding Journey in Photos

We will photo-chronicle some of the steps we've taken on this interesting journey to getting married. Some of the emotions experienced on these steps were a surprise to me. I guess no matter what age you are, planning a wedding can always provide surprises. Click on the photo for captions.
...and sealed it with a kiss.
...and sealed it with a kiss.
The close up.
The close up.
I said ,"Yes to the Dress"!
Wedding dress shopping was one of those things that took me by surprise. I guess there is a little girl in all of us who wants to look like a princess!
I said ,"Yes to the Dress"! Wedding dress shopping was one of those things that took me by surprise. I guess there is a little girl in all of us who wants to look like a princess!
Bruce was really involved in finding the dress. His help was invaluable.
Bruce was really involved in finding the dress. His help was invaluable.
Shopping for Doug's wedding attire in Sarasota at Tommy Bahama's. Certainly not overly emotional compared to me shopping for my dress. He hates shopping but he was very compliant.
Shopping for Doug's wedding attire in Sarasota at Tommy Bahama's. Certainly not overly emotional compared to me shopping for my dress. He hates shopping but he was very compliant.
A short interruption - Hurricane Irma. The dress had to be packed and sealed in case we had to evacuate or sprung a leak!
A short interruption - Hurricane Irma. The dress had to be packed and sealed in case we had to evacuate or sprung a leak!
Yeah, this is just a cute picture of my granddog.
Yeah, this is just a cute picture of my granddog.
This is the view I will have as I begin my last walk as a single woman.
This is the view I will have as I begin my last walk as a single woman.
Checking out the reception hall and planning decorations. (I wear that top a lot)
Checking out the reception hall and planning decorations. (I wear that top a lot)
Oh, Lordy!
Oh, Lordy!
Shopping for Bella's dress.
Shopping for Bella's dress.
Shopping for Sophie's dress. OMG! She is so grown up!
Shopping for Sophie's dress. OMG! She is so grown up!
Kelly was so much fun at our makeup and hair trial.
Kelly was so much fun at our makeup and hair trial.
Lots of curls and opinions!
Lots of curls and opinions!
The finished product for now.
The finished product for now.
Making decisions about the flowers. Heather was amazing. She knew exactly the look I was hoping for!
Making decisions about the flowers. Heather was amazing. She knew exactly the look I was hoping for!
I thought he was really interested...
I thought he was really interested...
...maybe not
...maybe not
Everything is going to be beautiful!
Everything is going to be beautiful!
For all the days along the way
About ZolaGuest FAQsOrder statussupport@zola.com1 (408) 657-ZOLA
Find your wedding photographer© 2025 Zola, Inc. All rights reserved. Accessibility / Privacy / Terms