72 SCENE | JULY 2017 social SCENE Cameron running toward her. She thought how sweet it was that they would have Cameron coming out to bring her the ball. When Cameron got closer, she saw that the baseball he held bore the words Will you marry me? He got down on one knee to propose, the answer which, of course, was an enthusiastic YES! The couple waited two years before their special day since Melissa was still a full-time student. She graduated college in May 2016. She also underwent facial nerve and muscle transplant surgery in Boston during that time. It was her dream to smile down the aisle, and she did. A nerve was taken from her left calf and used in her face, and after about eight months of regeneration, a muscle was taken from her thigh and transplanted to her face. It took 18 months to heal, bringing her to her wedding day. Cameron and Melissa married on March 4 at the Lange Farm in Dade City. Brooke Palmer Kuhl of RSBP Events volunteered to donate her services to plan the couple’s wedding. She then spent nearly two years working on every special detail of Melissa’s dream wedding, �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� make it all happen. Melissa made her grand entrance on a horse-drawn carriage under a beautiful old oak tree with hanging chandeliers that sparkled in the sun. The wedding was a lovely mix of country and elegance and the decor was breathtaking. Melissa even donned lace-trimmed cowboy boots under her exquisite wedding gown. Melissa Harris, the Clearwater police �������������������������������������������������������������������� become one of Melissa’s closest friends; she was one of Melissa’s bridesmaids. The trauma surgeon who saved her life at Bayfront Medical, Dr. Jeff Johnson, attended the wedding with his wife. Several other EMTs and paramedics who helped save Melissa have become her friends and also attended the wedding. Cameron and Melissa took a weeklong road trip to the mountains to enjoy the cool breezes and breathtaking scenery. At the end of this year, they will enjoy a stay at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club on Anna Maria Island, a gift from the resort. The couple is forever grateful to all who have done so much for them. For them, their wedding was perfect, and will be a day they will cherish forever. Venue: The Lange Farm | Flowers and Customized decor: Events in Bloom Tampa | Cake: The Cake Zone | Dress: Malindy Elene Couture for the Bride | Bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids #TAMPA | Hair & Make-Up: RachelArtistry | Suit: THE BLACK TUX | Horse Carriage: Classic Reflections Carriages | Music & Lighting: Matt Winter Band | Stationary & Invitations: URBANcoast | Jewels: Gold & Diamond Source | Favors & Popcorn Bar: Chef Inspired Popcorn Company | Photography: Amy Pezzicara/Pezz Photo | Videography: VHVIDEO.COM, Inc. – Videography | Petcare for Flower Dog: FairyTail Pet Care | Fun photobooth: Snapshoot Photobooth | Rehearsal Dinner: The Smoke Shack | Wedding Food: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering | Drink: Catering by Lundy’s | Gourmet Coffee: Café Ala Carte – Tampa/Sarasota/Orlando | Decor: So Staged Event Design + Rentals, Over The Top Rental Linens, A Chair Affair, Inc. | Limos & Guest Bus: BLU Moon Transportation All Access Transportation Inc | DJ: Coro Almonte | Dessert: Mini Doughnut Factory | Honeymoon: Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club | Fire Truck: Pasco County Fire Department
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