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Elizabeth and Matt - An Elegant Homespun Wedding

Elizabeth and Matt were married at a beutiful private waterfront estate in Odessa, Florida.  The sprawling lawn would be the perfect setting for their all outdoor wedding, and although a forecast of rain threatened their day, the skies cleared just in time to move the chairs back out to the water's edge for the ceremony, as everyone walked down the aisle to the sweet sounds of a string trio.  Canopy lighting and chandeliers were suspended under a wall-less tent, and wood feasting tables were surrounded by round tables dressed in neutral linens.  Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet before dancing all night long on the pool deck to the live band.  When it was time for dessert, guests had their choice of wedding cake or smores toasted at the dockside fire pit. 

               The couple were married at a private estate, surrounded by lush landscaping and lakefront views

The bride carried a bouquet of ivory hydrangea & garden roses, suited perfectly for her lace gown

The aisle was lined with an abundance of petals & lanterns, which were repurposed on the tables

                        A decorative chalkboard seating chart directed guests to their tables

          A ruffled fondant cake sat perched atop a vintage barrel, while a firepit beckoned guests with smores

                                                    The bride and groom exited through a path of sparklers

Venue:  Private Estate, Odessa

Photographer:  Robin Reiss Photography

Florist:  Botanica

Catering:  Puff n Stuff Catering

Specialty Rentals:  WISH Vintage

String Ensemble:  Dillingham Quartet

Band:  The Cover Band

Makeup: Lindsay Does Makeup

Hair:  Signature Salon

Lighting:  Tampa Lights

Cake:  Sylvia Tampa Cakes

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Jen and Alex - An Autumn Aqua and Aubergine Wedding

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Jen and Alex - An Autumn Aqua and Aubergine Wedding

Jen and Alex desired a wedding filled with southern simplicity, and planned to DIY many wedding details to help maximize their budget.  Their Florida roots inspired such details as the painted blue mason jars, cut log risers, collection of bud vases and lanterns, program fans, burlap table runners, and Southern-inspired menu items. They wanted a rustic Autumn feel to the day but were drawn to shades of Aqua and Aubergine (the shade of purple was in honor of the bride's Dad who passed away from Pancreatic Cancer; she was surprised with a photo locket on her bouquet so he would be walking her down the aisle).  The couple wanted to honor their family members who could not be present with them that day, while also providing a great experience for their closest friends and family who were present.  Although a thunderstorm thwarted their outdoor ceremony plans, they did not let it ruin our day because they remembered the big picture and what was really important that day which was being with all the people they love, and marrying your best friend (all brides and grooms should have this outlook!)  The Magnolia Building's vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and stone fireplace made for a stunning backdrop for both the indoor ceremony and the reception that followed.

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Meghann and Friedel - A Homespun Garden Wedding

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Meghann and Friedel - A Homespun Garden Wedding

Meghann and Friedel met when their mutual friends decided to play matchmaker and invited each of them to an FSU football game. After spending the entire weekend together, they returned to Tampa and went on their first official date a few weeks later. When Friedel proposed, he gave Meghann a gorgeous antique ring from the turn of the 20th century. Meghann, a health-minded dietitian, and Friedel, a landscape designer and small business owner, wanted to create a welcoming atmosphere for their wedding guests - like they were all among family. They chose the Davis Islands Garden Club as a gorgeous backdrop for these nature-lovers' nuptials. Meghann wanted to DIY elements of the wedding to offer a personal touch, including herb-infused olive oils at an Olive Oil Tasting Station, home-made Florida orange marmalade favor jars that doubled as escort cards, sourced vintage furnishings for a Cigar Bar area, and old family frames suspended from tree branches as an open-air photo booth space. They chose a color palette of eggplant and palm green, and incorporated such details as a Farmers Market display of local fresh produce and cheeses (as a nod to the bride's passion for healthy living), garden details like tin flower cans as vases, and vintage elements like lace overlays, mismatched china at the place settings, and mason jars down the aisle. They wanted a personal touch for their guests, to the escort cards were displayed on clotheslines along with personal pictures of the couple with each guest from over the years! The couple agree that the most memorable aspect of their wedding was exchanging their self-written vows as they committed their lives to each other forever. For future couples, they offer this advice: "make it personal, and make sure you savor every moment the day of your wedding as it goes by in a flash, so take mental pictures whenever you can so you walk away with personal snapshots of all the memories!"

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