A Chic Garden Wedding With a Tropical Twist at Hemingway Home

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April 1, 2025

The Planning

Design / Vibe / Vision

We wanted to design a chic garden wedding with a tropical twist with vibrant pinks, tangerines, and all the fruits in between

Proposal Story

Vanessa called me in June 2023, she was planning her wedding in April 2024 and needed a wedding planner. She was just like every other client, not sure where to start, but Vanessa also had a newborn baby and a full-time career. Vanessa had one BIG request for her intimate wedding, she asked me to please make it look "like a styled photo shoot" (by the way, this is every wedding planner's DREAM CLIENT!!!) We spent a lot of time thinking about design and colors. We didn't want the traditional wedding palette, we wanted a chic fun tropical vibe. She chose bold colors and tropical colorful flowers. The result had us smitten.

Getting Ready

Bridal Portraits

Flat Lays

The Fashion

Wedding Gown

Enzoani - Pavane Couture Bridal in Saint Petersburg

Groomsman Attire

Jack Victor (Nordstrom)

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

The Details

Food & Drink

The menu focused on local FL keys seafood featuring local lobster, grouper and beef tenderloin. The signature drink was the bride's favorite drink, Aperol Spritz.

Florals & Decor

The colors and flower choices were bold tropical and bright. Even the linens pushed boundaries by taking a bright risk which made the design impeccable.

Wedding Cake

Black Bottom Key Lime Tarts with fresh berries

Couple Portraits