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Tampa Bay, Florida

Shayne & Justine

The Birchwood Ā· St. Petersburg, Florida Ā· June 20, 2020

Shayne and Justine's story with us started a year before their wedding, when Shayne asked us to help set up a surprise proposal for Justine at the Sundial in St. Petersburg. Security told us we could not film without the owner's permission, so after nine years of dealing poker at Derby Lanes, Henry called a friend in high places, the guard got a phone call, and just like that we were back in business. Justine said yes.

Fast forward to June 20, 2020. In the middle of a year that changed every wedding plan, Shayne and Justine still found a way to celebrate, and it turned out to be an amazing day.

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A 2020 Wedding, Done With Heart

Two days before the wedding, Shayne called with news: the church was very conservative and would only allow ten people in the room for the ceremony, which meant only one member of our team. Luckily the church could project the ceremony onto a TV in the lobby, and one member of the wedding party graciously stayed outside, which allowed HĆ¢n to join as cinematographer. Every vow was captured on both photo and video.

Cupcakes, a Parking Ticket and a Happy Ending

Between the ceremony and the reception, we stopped by Swah-rey on Central Avenue for mini cupcakes, the couple's favorite. We arrived in a rush, skipped the parking meter, and came back to a ticket on the windshield. The city waives it if you spend twenty five dollars in the area that day, so of course we went back for more cupcakes after the wedding. The Pancakes n' Bacon mini cupcake was our favorite.

The Reception at The Birchwood

The reception at The Birchwood in downtown St. Petersburg was warm and joyful. Justine's dad cried like a baby, then showed off his sense of humor with a bucket of Coronas at the reception. After what felt like ten speeches, everyone enjoyed a little socially distanced dancing before calling it a night. And what a wonderful night it was.

The Vendor Team That Made It Happen

Thank you to The Birchwood, Blue Skies Weddings and Events, Bridal Hair and Makeup and Rhythm Makers DJ's for working through a challenging season with so much grace.

St. Petersburg Wedding & Proposal Photography

Henry M Production plans and captures surprise proposals and weddings across St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay, with photo and video. If you are dreaming up a proposal at the Sundial or a wedding at The Birchwood, we would love to help.

Congratulations, Shayne & Justine

Thank you both for having us, from the proposal to the wedding, and for working with us through such an unusual time.

Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, adventure and love together. Congratulations, Shayne and Justine, onto every chapter that comes next.

Vendor Team

  • Venue: The Birchwood
  • Photo Ā· Video: Henry M Production
  • Planner: Blue Skies Weddings and Events
  • Hair & Makeup: Bridal Hair and Makeup
  • DJ & Entertainment: Rhythm Makers DJ's

Planning a surprise proposal or a St. Petersburg wedding? Get in touch and let us tell your story.