Renee loves Leland

Renee and Leland got married on August 6th, 2011 at First United Methodist church. I had the special privilege of knowing this couple personally, so helping them with their wedding was like no wedding I had planned before. To be honest it was like meeting and hanging out with friends the whole time. They are such a cute couple and this wedding was a long time coming....Leland:)

The ceremony was held in the same church that Renee's family had been attending for over 30 years. It was a special and memorable place. All of her family had been married there, even her parents, so traditional was the way to go. The amazing window that looked out onto the hillside out side the church made the perfect backdrop to the beautiful wedding. The ceremony was about the only thing that was traditional for the couple though.

The reception was huge! It was all outdoors at the Shelter Island park near Humphry's on the bay. Strung market lights light up the night like stars. Guests crowded the lawn and mingled to great music provided by Joe Woosely. The Hawaiian style feast was a huge hit by Encore catering, and the guests had no idea what was in store for them. Leland did a fire dance for the reception that left the crowd on their feet. The couples first dance was a sassy salsa that they had been practicing for weeks. The small touches of bright colors added to the beautiful water view that everyone got to enjoy. None of this wedding would have gone as smoothly if it weren't for Courtney Young the day of coordinator for the wedding. She made things smooth as silk. This was a party like no other. Renee and Leland were so great to help, and it was awesome to be part of their special day.

Thank you at all the great vendors!

Church: First United Methodist Church

Reception Venue: Shelter Island

Officiant: Molly Vetter: 619-297-4366, Mvetter@fumcsd.org

Florals: Melissa Barrad

Ceremony/Reception Music: Joe Woosely: 619-459-9080, djjoewoolz@yahoo.com

Photographer: Scott Lawrence

Cake: Euro Pastry

Rentals and Catering: Encore Catering(Christine)

Coordinator: I Do...Weddings! Rachel Leber and Courtney Young