Drink Wine, Save Animals, and Take Naps

Current mood of the day: I just want to drink wine, save animals, and take naps. It’s been one of those days. Hold on yall, it’s almost the weekend!

I just want to drink wine, save animals, and take naps

My sweet husband came home with this adorable sign from Francesca’s to hang on my office gallery wall. I think it’s a keeper!

Romantic Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding in the Park

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Love can be found anywhere, and for Lindsey and Eric, it was discovered at the DMV. That’s right, these two met at the Department of Motor Vehicles and the rest is history! Their Downtown St. Petersburg wedding ceremony was held in the beautiful waterfront Flora Wylie Park. When the knot was tied, the wedding party hopped onto a trolley to get to the reception at Cafe Alma. Their gorgeous wedding day was made possible by a dream team of wedding vendors and captured by Richard Harrell Photography.

The Vinoy Hotel provided a luxurious space for the ladies and gentlemen to get ready and also set the stage for the much anticipated First Look on its manicured lawn. This glamorous hotel provided a key element for this classic and romantic Downtown St. Petersburg wedding. Downtown St. Petersburg Flora Wylie Park Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

During wedding planning, Lindsey’s only requirement for her wedding bouquet was that she wanted a “mack daddy” bouquet full of white blooms and greenery. Mission accomplished!

Downtown St. Petersburg Flora Wylie Park and Vinoy Hotel Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Downtown St. Petersburg Flora Wylie Park Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

As a surprise from the Mother of the Groom, individual white roses were hung upside down from the branches of a historic tree to frame the ceremony location, Acoustic music played softly in the background as a family friend married Eric and Lindsey in front of their family and friends.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

The weather could not have been more perfect for the picturesque Downtown St. Petersburg wedding.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

The celebration continued at Cafe Alma where the exposed brick, wooden floors, and candle light provided a warm and cozy atmosphere. The white florals and greenery provided a bright contrast to the classic black linens.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Eric and Lindsey danced the night away with all their guests who raved how wonderful the evening had been. Who knew that love could be found at the DMV? Now it’s a tale as old as time.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Congratulations Lindsey and Eric!

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Ceremony Venue: Flora Wylie Park

Reception Venue: Café Alma

Photographer: Richard Harrell Photography

Florist: Gisselle Sanchez Floral & Event Design

Ceremony Musician: Colt Clark

Ceremony Rentals: Coast to Coast Event Rentals

Bride’s Makeup: Danielle Sabatello Make Up Artist

Wedding Dress: CC’s Boutique

Wedding Planner: Meagan Phillips of Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Chocolate Chip Waffles

Happy Valentine’s Day!

When deciding what to bake for Valentine’s Day this year for my honey, I decided to throw back to our dating years. Eight years ago (next week) Sean and I started dating and I made him waffles for breakfast one morning. To this day he swears those waffles were one of the reasons he married me! So ladies, if you’re looking for a proposal, try these waffles!

Chocolate Chip Belgium Waffles | Southern Glam Meagan

The recipe is for Belgium waffles so they are sweet. Being it’s Valentine’s Day, I threw in a handful of chocolate chips. Dessert for breakfast anyone? A heart shaped cookie cutter is required on this day of love!

Belgium Waffle Recipe

1 cup butter (I have found that Smart Balance Light butter works the best. And it’s vegan!)
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 cups flour
Mix butter and sugar in a mixing bowl of stand mixer. Cream together on medium-low.
Add vanilla and salt. Increase speed to medium.
Add eggs and mix well until smooth.
Decrease speed to low, add flour. Mix well.
Bake in waffle iron for about 3-5 minutes or until steam no longer escapes. Yields 4 waffles.

Chocolate Chip Belgium Waffles | Southern Glam Meagan

Tip: The unfancy the waffle maker, the better! I started making these waffles in a Sunbeam maker and used that heavenly machine until it’s last waffle. Sean and I were gifted a high-end waffle maker for a wedding gift that flips over and it just isn’t the same. I became so frustrated with it, that I stopped making this breakfast staple. For our fourth anniversary (which coincided with the “appliance” gift) Sean included an Oster waffle iron alongside a new purse. I wasn’t sure which one I was more excited about receiving! And he was excited to have waffles again!

Have a sweet Valentine’s Day from the Southern Glam Kitchen <3

A throwback to one of our first photos together about this time eight years ago at Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game.

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