Holly and Joshua

Holly and Joshua contacted Victoria with Intimate Weddings of Tampa to arrange the details for their wedding package at Historic Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin earlier this Summer..

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.

Holly looked amazing as she was escorted down the aisle by her father to join Joshua in front of the wedding altar.  The couple’s custom designed ceremony included The Blessing of the Hands, and Scripture Readings from Romans 12 and Colossians 3.  Then, in front of their family and friends, and with their children as their attendants, the couple shared their vows, exchanged rings, and were pronounced husband and wife by Rev Rick Lackore, a Dunedin Wedding Officiant with Sensational Ceremonies.

A bouquet and boutonniere were provided by Iza’s Flowers, and Venue Coordination by Marsha with Andrews Memorial Chapel.  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. Joshua and Holly King!