Christy and Nevin

Christy and Nevin wanted an intimate ceremony with just their family in attendance, so they contacted Intimate Weddings of Tampa to arrange the details for their ceremony at Historic Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin earlier this year.      

In 1876 B M Brown (one of the original 12 Dunedin homesteaders) and the Emerson family donated land for the construction of a church. Mr. Allan G Andrews pledged $200 for the construction costs of the church in memory of his late son. Today, it is one of the oldest remaining church buildings in Dunedin.  In 1970, the church was saved from destruction by the Dunedin Historical Society by relocating it to its present location at the entrance to Hammock Park. The building was cut in half in order to move it, and restoration began in 1974. At that time, the chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 

The chapel has a charming Victorian style and is an ideal place for a perfect wedding. Constructed of Florida heart of pine, it has two foyers with Gothic archways leading into the sanctuary. The nautical appearing beamed ceiling, styled like a ship’s hull, is completely hand carved. The pews, also hand carved, are seventeen feet long and were built in the late 1800’s, and the stained-glass window over the pulpit is the original one.

Christy looked amazing as she was escorted down the aisle by her father to join Nevin in front of the wedding altar.  The couple’s custom designed ceremony included a Thank You to the Parents, a Parental Blessing, 1 Corinthians 13; The Blessing of the Hands, A Blessing for a Marriage and The Tying of the Thali.  Then, in front of an intimate gathering of their family, the couple shared their vows, exchanged rings, and were pronounced husband and wife by Rev Rick Lackore with Sensational Ceremonies.

A bouquet and boutonniere were provided by Iza’s Flowers, and special thanks goes out to Tammy Lackore with True Love Photography for providing this beautiful photo during the ceremony.              

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Nevin and Christy Alummoottil!