Amber and Theodore
November 4, 2011
Casa Feliz, Winter Park
Photographs by Kevin Stover Photography
Theodore Simeoni was a student at Florida Tech in 2006 when he first noticed Amber Ebberts on campus. Twice he tried to meet her, without success. “He finally introduced himself at a party his fraternity was hosting, weeks after his first attempt,” Amber says. The couple dated for more than three years, spending time trying new and exciting things together—skydiving, aerial acrobatics and snowboarding. It was on a leisurely cruise vacation—Amber’s first—that Teddy attempted his most daring act. “He proposed on the top deck of the cruise ship, our first night at sea,” Amber says. On the day of the wedding, both of them had butterflies, but the nervous feeling didn’t last. The cellist, an acquaintance from school, created a memorable moment that put everyone at ease. “During the ceremony, when I finally reached Teddy, our cellist paused during Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 prelude,” says Amber. “We all thought he was done, and just as our officiant opened his mouth to start the ceremony, the cellist continued playing. At the end of it, we all laughed. I was grateful to have the extra time to compose myself.” Overall, she says, “The day was better than I could have ever hoped for. Completely perfect.”
"After Teddy asked me to marry him, I looked past him to see my mother and grandparents, whom he’d been able to sneak onto the ship without me knowing.”
DETAILS
Theme: DIY with a rustic fall theme
On Choice of Venue: Amber loved the quaint, casual atmosphere at Casa Feliz
Wedding Planner: Terri Greene of Tickled Pink Brides
Bridesmaids: 4
Groomsmen: 4
Guests: 60
Most Memorable Moment: “Our vow exchange, and our officiant saying, ‘Amber, you may kiss your husband.’”
Bridal Gown: McCaffrey Haute Couture “Sheridan”
Videography: Kevin Stover Photography
Cake: Mercedes, The Cake Studio
Caterer: Arthur’s Catering
Florist: Patricia, Events by Design, Melbourne
Stationer: EbertProductions.etsy.com (program), Artfulbeginnings.etsy.com (invites)
Entertainment: The Flipbook People, Weddings Only DJ Entertainment
Lighting: Get Lit Productions (market lights)
Officiant: Matthew Ruane
First Dance: “Your Song” (Ewan McGregor)
Bride & Groom-Grandparent Dance: “Teddy and I danced a simultaneous ‘grandparent dance,’” says Amber, “where he danced with his grandmother, and I with my grandfather to ‘What A Wonderful World,’ sung by Louis Armstrong.”
Honeymoon: Venice, Italy
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| Amber and Teddy share a kiss after their first dance |
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| Autumn accents (Amber and Teddy collected the pine cones themselves and bought the pumpkins at a local farmers’ market) |
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| Chrysanthemum garland draped on the chairs |
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| Fall-themed décor at the reception |
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| The wedding cakes by Mercedes at The Cake Studio |
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| Cake decoration detail |
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| The outdoor wedding ceremony |
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| Amber and wedding guests have fun making a flipbook |
