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The Venue
The Venue
The wedding was to be held at Coastal Occasions in Jacksonville Beach.
Peace
Peace
Relax Pop, were haven't even started yet!
Officiant
Officiant
Mia with her friend Kendall and her Mother Kimberly who's marrying Mia and Eric.
Two Fisted
Two Fisted
Looks like Anna needs some energy for this event!
Community
Community
Anita's Dad Rick w/ Bret, Anna, Jacoby and Aaron.
Grandmothers
Grandmothers
Mia's Gram (Cindy) and Gramma (Gayle).
Squeeze
Squeeze
Eric's father Richard and brother Zack.
Ready?
Ready?
Richard and Ginger (Eric's mother) were ready for the photo but the grandmothers (Gayle, Tana and Cindy) were not.
Caning
Caning
Rick relaxes with his cane before walking Mia down the aisle.
With Caution
With Caution
Rick has been diagnosed with something similar to ALS, Mia was thrilled he's strong enough to give her away.
Let's Try Again
Let's Try Again
Rick's hand off to Eric was a bit awkward.
They Do
They Do
Where's the ring?
They're Done
They're Done
Practice complete!
The Stash
The Stash
A portion of the decorations and supplies for the next day's festivities.
Breathe
Breathe
Waiting through the parking fiasco at Richard and Ginger's Air BnB for the rehearsal dinner.
Grandfathers
Grandfathers
Eric's Grandfather Willy and Mia's Grandpa Ron.
Arrival
Arrival
Come on in and enjoy the food!
Parting Words
Parting Words
Anyone we know?
The Spread
The Spread
The Alonso's had a FABULOUS spread laid out for dinner.
Play Station
Play Station
VERY cool cake - the original!!
Refreshments
Refreshments
Just a portion of the beverages available for the evening.
Time to Eat
Time to Eat
What's everyone waiting for?
Proud Ones
Proud Ones
Mia's Dad Rick and Mom Rebekah are enjoying the event.
Proud Too
Proud Too
Eric's proud grandparents Willy and Tana.
Model Pose
Model Pose
Eric's sister Christine gives her model pose with her husband Jared.
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids
Virginia with Maid of Honor Starr.
Two Cheesers
Two Cheesers
Kendall and her fiancé Josh.
Tough Guy
Tough Guy
Starr's younger brother Garrett lookin' tough.
Bakers
Bakers
Ron and Gayle took a moment to enjoy the outdoor fireplace.
Extended Family
Extended Family
Mia and Starr married brothers, so now Garrett, Starr and their Mother Niki are family.
Work It
Work It
Eric's making progress on his smile.
What's Up?
What's Up?
Hey Josh, over here!
Gifts
Gifts
Virginia has had LOTS of practice smiling for the camera.
Big Cheese
Big Cheese
Seems Anna has as well.
Don't Do It
Don't Do It
No punching the bride!
Thrilled
Thrilled
Gayle was thrilled to receive her gift to wear while getting her hair and make-up done for the wedding.
Also Thrilled
Also Thrilled
Cindy was just as happy!
Not Sure
Not Sure
Maybe Tana's not sure what the oversized shirt is for.
Jeweled
Jeweled
Gayle's pleased with the nice accessories.
What's This?
What's This?
Gifts for the parents?
Oh Yah!
Oh Yah!
Rebekah understands the purpose and is thrilled as well.
Group Gifting
Group Gifting
What's going on over at this table?
What's This?
What's This?
Wedding slippers for the bride?
Shirted
Shirted
Mia's got this one.
Accessories
Accessories
A few accessories for the shirt.
The Ladies
The Ladies
Anna, Mia, Starr, Kendall and Virginia come together for a moment to celebrate Mia and Eric.
Close Up
Close Up
Opps, Virginia was contemplating marital bliss.
V'd
V'd
The ladies wish Mia and Eric VICTORY in their lives together.
Nice Smiles
Nice Smiles
Starr's grandmother Vilita, her daughter Shannon and son Casey.
Medical Physicist
Medical Physicist
Discussing the role of a Medical Physicist with Casey. Glad he's on it!!
Moment
Moment
Vilita and Niki share a moment.
American Eagle
American Eagle
Is that for Mia or for the photographer?
Better
Better
Much more lady-like!
Hurry Up
Hurry Up
I don't think Mia can hold this pose much longer.
V-Star
V-Star
I think they've done this before!
More Alonso's
More Alonso's
Soon Niki will have Eric and Bret (Eric's brother) as family.
Trouble?
Trouble?
What do you think they were cooking up before I arrived with the camera?
Over Here
Over Here
I'm over here Jacoby.
Mural
Mural
A nice history of their relationship. We're ALL looking forward to the wedding.