The Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club is one of many resorts in the Autograph Collection hotels, which are specially designed to be unique to their locations. The Waterline on Anna Maria Island was designed with an emphasis on island life and elegant coastal chic vibes. So this styled shoot incorporates the cool, laidback attributes of living on an island with the upscale, chic details of the luxury Autograph Collection resort. Shades of ivory and ocean blues were accented with natural seaside greenery, nautical elements like driftwood, and pops of pearlescent shells throughout.
The resort, which offers activities like kayak and bicycle rentals, provides a beautiful backdrop for photos in the setting Florida sun.
Fun invitations, with elegant script writing, in a range of shades of cobalt, dusty-blue, sage green, and ivory create a watery motif that perfectly sets the tone for this elegant beach wedding.
A beaded dress with delicate straps and light accessories are the perfect compliment to the natural beauty of this island wedding.
The bride and bridesmaids enjoy mimosas while wrapped in fluffy hotel robes.
The gentlemen relax at the bar before the ceremony begins.
Navy suits with pops of grey and ivory perfectly accent this waterside affair.
The bridesmaids wore short, striped dresses to incorporate a fun and relaxed searsucker vibe.
Fun, beachy elements, like nautical rope and barnacles, were used as decor and fun props for photos.
A seaside ceremony between palm trees, took place in front of a chiffon draped arch with complimentary floral arrangements.
Glassine envelopes, printed with the program, were filled with ivory rose petals and handed out during the ceremony to use during the send off of the couple.
Silver lanterns and ivory florals, with pops of blue and green, lined the aisle.
The bride’s bouquet was kept simple and sophisticated with all ivory roses, greenery, and mother of pearl branches to resemble shells.
The couple are showered in rose petals as they’re received by guests for the first time as husband and wife.
Escort cards, that were made to resemble mother-of-pearl shells, were displayed above a driftwood table.
Soft blue and white burlap linens were paired with clusters of florals and candle light, on tables overlooking the waterfront pool, during cocktail hour.
White linens with sheer overlays in varying textures and patterns, were paired with pops of blue and silver in the ballroom.
Silver candelabras that resembled painted driftwood were set against pearlescent shells and dusty blue greenery.
Lanterns and florals transferred from the ceremony adorned some of the tables.
The silver chargers set with blue napkins, and elegant script menus brought a hint of watercolor to the neutral tables.
A dessert display boasted a coastal-inspired three tiered cake, cupcakes, cake pops, macarons, and handmade marshmallows, accented with nautical displays like wood trays, rope, and seaglass.
Cake pops the color of ocean foam were accented with metallic gold and ivory sugar roses. Sweet coastal chic!
The incredible team of wedding professionals who created this shoot include:
Venue: The Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club of the Autograph Collection Hotels
Photographer: Stephanie Smith Photography
Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi
Wedding Dress: Isabel O’Neil Bridal
Florist: Arlene Floral Designer
Stationary: The Southern Wedding Belle’s
Linens: Connie Duglin Linen
Cake & Desserts: Trudy Melissa Cakes
Videography: VH Video
Rentals: US Tent