Florida Weddings

From the beautiful Bride… Adam and I were together for seven years before he proposed. The going joke was that I was going to have some extravagant wedding but that was definitely not what I was going for. We talked about a destination wedding but it was just too important for our grandparents to be present. After visiting countless venues, Adam’s Aunt recommended the Lakewood Ranch Country club (she’s an ambassador for LWR). I wanted a ballroom to fit 100 guests and it was perfect, not too big, not too small.

Adam is more classic and I love a little glam. I fell in love with the idea of a romantic spring wedding in March. Sping is always gorgeous in Sarasota. My color palette was soft peach, ivory, and gold. I wanted a romantic, timeless wedding with a hint of glam.

It all started with the dress. I chose a Ivory, Lace, Couture bridal gown by Lazaro. Some detail: sweetheart neckline, alencon lace skirt with pleated net godets and chapel train. Once I stepped into that dress I didn’t want to take it off!

My bridesmaids were in gorgeous, soft peach, floor length dresses. They wore different variations but all in soft peach. We topped them in diamonds and pearls with bouquets of Juliet garden roses, pale peach tulips, and versilia roses. Adam was in a classic black tuxedo with an ivory vest and tie. His groomsmen also in classic black tuxedo’s with soft grey vest and tie. We pinned them with Peoni buds and pale peach roses.

Ceremony Inspiration… It was really important for us to have our puppy there! Teddie the golden doodle was dressed to the nines in a D.I.Y ivory satin bow. We arranged for him to be there after the ceremony for pets and pictures. It really made our day!

Wedding Inspiration…I found a lot of inspiration from wedding blogs and magazines. Luckily, I had my Confetti and Botanica girls to help me with inspiration and they brought our ideas to life.

It was the cutest thing to find out that my groom was secretly collecting our RSVP cards – he was excited too.

We wanted to sit with our friends and family so we just had to have a feasting table. The head table was dressed with a Champagne Dupioni and a gorgeous lace overlay. For florals we chose an eclectic mix of gold containers filled with ivory hydrangeas, white tulips, peach roses and pale peach spray roses. We used candles on gold pillars and gold chargers to glam it up a pinch. It was stunning.

I chose Chic Sweets because We both have a major sweet tooth. We wanted our guests to have edible party favors (that’s what would want)!

It was important to us that our friends share the day celebrating with us. We had a delicious dinner, a champagne toast, and we danced the night away. But the best part of all was that I could feel the love in that room. :)

As for us, the Bride and groom stepped into a Vintage Rolls Royce and lived happily ever after.

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Key West Coral Wedding

Key West and pretty weddings go together like two peas in a pod. With stunning scenery and plenty o’ sunshine, all you really need is a punch of color and happy couple to pull off a dream day. Sweet Tea Photography knocked the photos of this pink and coral love fest straight out of the park and you can get your hands on every capture right over here.

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From Sweet Tea Photography… Colleen Layman and Seric Fallon met during their brief experiment with online dating. The two met at a dive bar in South Beach called The Abbey, where they quickly realized that they both suffered from wanderlust….spending hours upon hours sharing their favorite places and adventures.

After two years of dating, Seric proposed. “It was New Year’s Eve and we went to a restaurant in Coral Gables. It was, of course, packed, and our table was very close to a few other couples. Just after the main course, he couldn’t wait any more, and took out the ring and asked me right there at the table. It was so loud in the restaurant that only a few people noticed, but we felt like we were the only people in the place. I said Yes and he put the ring on my finger… and then dessert arrived! It was a great way to ring in the New Year (pun intended!),” Colleen recalled.

Key West was the first place they talked about getting married and it was the first place they thought of for the reception. During the beginning of the planning process, Colleen and Seric were living in Washington, DC. Fortunately they both found new job opportunities back in Miami, and made the big move back to the city where they first fell in love.

With the help of a talented wedding planner, Kelly Fowler of Save the Date, they were able to make the big move and get settled back into Miami while planning their special day. They couldn’t have gotten it all done without her guidance.

When searching for the perfect venue, Colleen and Seric traveled down to Key West with Colleen’s parents to check out the variety of venues. They instantly fell in love with the Southernmost House for it’s colors, style, and history. They loved that they could fill all of the rooms with their friends and family. Colleen said “It was like having a mansion all to ourselves in the middle of Key West. We felt like we were welcoming people into our home.”

The look and wedding style was inspired by Key West’s breathtaking sunset of soft peaches and teal tones. They liked to describe the look as being romantic, vintage, with an unfussy prettiness. Colleen’s favorite detail was the menu and table assignment display. They found a font that fit their theme and bought some brown craft paper to print it on. It was so simple but elegant.

Romantic Seaside Wedding Inspiration

Styled to seaside perfection by Flutter Fete, this shoot is the beautiful result of a beyond talented team coming together to make inspiration magic happen. With drool-worthy calligraphy by the lovely Laura Hooper, florals that will inspire by Anthology Co., delicious (and pretty) desserts by Earth And Sugar and absolutely perfect vintage rentals from The Salvage Snob – every image from Daniel Lateulade sitting in this gallery is chock full of inspiration.

From Laura Hooper Calligraphy …In every way, this styled shoot was inspired by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea. Salty air, blues and nudes, the tide touching your toes—Danielle of Flutter Fete imagined an organic, washed up design concept with vintage treasures, nautical details, and bohemian sensibility. From the handmade crochet wedding dress to the driftwood place cards, we approached the beach wedding in a more moody and eclectic way. Our bride and groom exchanged vows in front of a gorgeous backdrop beautifully executed by Veronica of Anthology Co. The draping and detail of the vintage fishing net on this piece is jaw-dropping incredible, as it quite literally looks like it washed up onto shore. Veronica built and styled the entire structure from scratch, complete with a stray branch she found on the beach. The Salvage Snob set the tone for the tablescape with a weathered vintage table that we fearlessly placed right by the water. Winding rope and candlelit vases formed the centerpiece while our driftwood place cards hand lettered by Laura Hooper Calligaphy sat atop a romantic combination of ruffled plates from Anthropologie and glittering gold flatware. Chesapeake Pointe created a custom figure 9 knot to adorn the back of the bride and groom’s chairs. This detail is a great DIY project for brides to try and we love it even more because of its similar appearance to the infinity symbol. Earth and Sugar crafted a gilded pale blue cake that looked right at home poised against the ocean hues. We used vintage trinkets, including an old balance scale and books, to style the ruffled cake pops and macarons.

Classic Pastel Hued Affair in Key West

With fourth of July festivities just around the corner, this classic Florida affair seemed like just the right wedding to send everyone off to their holiday celebrations. It’s the best mix of Key West – gorgeous beach views, a beautiful pastel palette and a sea of classic details crafted by Just Save The Date along with florals by Milan Events. Now add stunning imagery into the mix by Jessica Lorren Photography plus a handsome Groom in uniform and the result is pure perfection. See it all here.

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Rustic Outdoor Wedding in Fort Myers

From The Bride…Raymond and I were set up in August 2012 by a mutual family friend who had a sneaking suspicion we would hit it off. He was teaching at the University of Michigan and I was teaching high school in Atlanta. Our entire relationship was spent flying around the US meeting up to see each other. With Raymond’s job in the Navy about to send him back to sea within the year an engagement came in April 2013 while he was in the middle of a move. With only one weekend available in his hectic schedule available for him to get married before having to report to work in Hawaii our date was set but we had big decisions to decide on. Both being from different home towns and military friends and family all over the country we decided we wanted a location where everyone could come together, relax, and celebrate with us. What better place for weather in November then Key West. With two moves and a hectic fall in our future a good local planner was a must. Having fallen in love with the work of Jessica Lorren several years back, photography was taken care of as well. My vision of the wedding was to play off the natural colors of Key West and trusted my local planner Kelly to find me the best vendors Key West had to offer. A beautiful romantic, organic, and patriotic wedding was exactly what Kelly brought together for us and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!

Every now and then I come across a wedding that is so dreamy, my lovely coworker has to nudge me from my distant gaze. From the seeded eucalyptus bridesmaid bouquet through the last kiss, this wedding from Sweet Souther Charm looks like a scene ripped right out from the Brother’s Grimm. But don’t take my word for it, there’s a whole gallery of whimsy from Brianna Forster Photography to revel in.

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Lovely Orlando Wedding at Lake Bryan

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From Brianna Forster Photography… One thing I love about my couples is that I genuinely click with all of them and I hope you do as well! When Jennifer and David first contacted me and described to me their wedding day plans, I was super excited and knew we were meant to be! With Jennifer and David I could just see there was more to just love in their relationship. They have a special story that I had the privilege enough to hear about on their wedding day. Jenn and David had heard about each other through mutual friends but when Jennifer was 14 she was in a car accident and as a result 9 years later found out she had to have brain surgery. Because of this Jenn and David were only able to talk on the phone for two months before finally getting to meet and as Jennifer said “the rest is history.” Falling in love with each other came so naturally for the two of them and everyone can see they are meant for each other without a doubt! Now, I am usually pretty strong about not getting emotional during weddings but every once and a while its a good thing my camera has auto-focus. One of their requests on their wedding day was that I would catch their romantic moments in a beautiful way and help them relax in front of the camera but most of all enjoy they day with them! Well, I can truly say I enjoyed everything about their day from start to finish and I hope you do too.

Lovely in every sense of the word, this Orlando wedding just makes me beyond happy. Captured beautifully by Amy Van Epps, every darling DIY detail planned beautifully by the Bride and her family and friends is not only pretty but heartfelt – making this gallery simply divine. See it all here.

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From The Bride…I met my best friend our freshman year of college at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Over the next seven years we enjoyed football games, theme parks, beach outings and our love and bond grew stronger and stronger. On March 7th 2013 we finally said I do.

Our goal was to make our wedding a special event for all the wonderful people we have had supporting us over the years. We had a cornhole board, photobooth, cupcake truck, and trophies for the winner of a dance off! We knew our wedding day would always be a night to remember and wanted to give thanks for our amazing friends and family. The venue sits on Lake Bryan and serves as a jet ski rental during the day and turns into the perfect, festive wedding location at night. We tried to incorporate our personalities by adding personal touches- the centerpieces included statistics books as I am a statistics instructor at UCF, and painted hotwheels to satisfy the groom’s vroom vroom obsession. My brother made our guestbook, a painting of us with our dog in the groom’s Miata, which guests added their thumbprints to. I am so thankful to have found so much DIY inspiration on SMP and Pinterest, I didn’t have a wedding planner but I had an incredible amount of help from my sister/MOH/officiant. Long nights of crafting and lots of love went into our special day and I hope now my pictures help inspire future brides.

Rustic Chic Park Wedding

We love the meaningful touches brides incorporate into their day. Like this bride who decided on a lush bouquet of Peruvian Lilies as a (gorgeous!) nod to her South American roots, and chose their Robbins Park venue because of its statuesque moss-covered oaks which symbolize strength and stability. There’s a whole gallery of chic details to revel in thanks to the handy lens work of Vivid Pink Photography.

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The School of Styling + A Giveaway!

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From Vivid Pink Photography… I’m so exited to share pictures from Jessica and David’s wedding! They had a romantic, rustic chic wedding at the Robbins Park in Davie in South Florida. This park is a beautiful venue with a lot of character and Southern charm. Jessica and David chose this place for the beautiful moss covered oak trees, which were decorated with pink and white hanging ornaments for their special day. The oak trees were a fitting background as they represented the strength and endurance of their love which they hope to see last and grow throughout their years together.

From The Bride… For our wedding I used Peruvian Lilies as the only flowers because of its meaning and beauty. They also represent my culture as I am Peruvian by birth. This flower was the inspiration for many of the things we had at our wedding, like the appetizers, which were a hit with our guests as they had a culinary experience with different dishes from Peru. To represent David’s side, we opted for BBQ for the reception and in this way, we hoped to have our guest relax and enjoy themselves. The ceremony was planned by both of us in detail as we wanted to highlight our faith and Christian convictions. We included a Salt Ceremony or Salt Covenant that represented the eternal bond between us. We also included a special blessing that my brother wrote for us to start off our new life as Mr. and Mrs. David Stenger.

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Vintage Rustic Lakeland Ranch Wedding

Can we talk about this cake for a sec? You can’t miss it. It’s naked, randomly doused in drippy frosting and dressed up with the most vibrant red strawberries you ever did see. Is your mouth watering yet? And atop a monogrammed log slice cake stand, it fits right into the vintage-y rustic style that you see in every corner of this beautiful day. Head on over to the gallery from Rachel Absher for even more!

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DIY Wedding at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

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From Rachel Absher Photography… Sagan and Wade were married at J&M Ranch in Lakeland, Florida. Sagan did an amazing job making her own DIY projects out of vintage and rustic finds. What makes the decor even more special is the fact that most of the vintage items are heirlooms of her grandmother. Sagan and Wade opted for a “first look” before the ceremony. I loved capturing Wade’s face as he turned to see his beautiful bride for the first time in her dress.

Wade and Sagan were married under an oak tree donned in moss and decorated with tissue poms and mason jars lit with tea light candles. The flower girls wore peach dresses with grey feather hems. Their ceremony featured wood benches with tin cans filled with baby’s breath at the end of each row.

There was so much attention paid to detail in this wedding. The reception featured a popcorn bar with all the dressings, a chocolate milk bar for the kiddos, hot chocolate once the sun went down, and their cake was a tall, delicious Strawberry Shortcake. The lovely couple exited their reception through an arch of sparklers and boarded the back of a vintage pickup truck.

Photography: Rachel Absher Photography | Venue: J&M Ranch

Admittedly, I am super un-crafty. With all of my effort, there’s not a DIY bone in my body. So when I come across a wedding as gorgeous as this sweet affair, I am all sorts of impressed. Because this, loves, is DIY at its finest, from that gorgeous gown to the yummy cakes to the paper goods all crafted by seriously awesome family + friends. See it all captured by Ricky Stern right here.

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Romantic Beach Wedding at The Raleigh Hotel

From Ricky Stern Photography…This gorgeous wedding was a true DIY masterpiece by the bride and groom (as well as their family and friends). Here is the bride, Stephanie, running down each item they crafted by hand:

• The tree stumps: we actually went to my uncle’s land in Naples to cut down a tree to make those tree stumps. We made a family trip out of it.
• The three cakes were made by my best friends (chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet).
• The Podium used during the ceremony and all the rest of the directional signs throughout the event were made and designed by Lester and myself.
• The guestbook I made with the Shutterfly website.
• The card box we bought and designed ourselves, Lester added the Plexiglas for safety precautions.
• All the mason jars and flowers in them were bought by us and my family and I put them all together the night before. My mother actually made the arrangement for the large tool box on the book signing table that came out beautiful.
• My mother-in-law made my wedding dress and veil.
• The seating chart was created by myself and another girlfriend of mine.
• The candy station and the candy station sign was created by my sister and myself.
• The invitation was made between a large group of us (family and friends).

Photography: Ricky Stern Photography | Floral Design: Le Printemps Florist | Catering: Amelia and Carmen | DJ: Entertainment Management Group | Ceremony / Reception: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Photography - Assistance: Randy Borges | Vintage Furniture Rental: The Salvage Snob "unique salvage & vintage rentals"

In my opinion, there’s no locale more quintessential of sunshine than Miami. And what more could you ask for in a destination wedding? This adorable Bride & Groom knew they wanted exactly that; a radiant, glowing day. And with the amazing help of Kitanim, planning a soiree from afar was a piece of cake. Have a look right here for every lovely detail from Heather Funk Photography and keep reading for Kitanim’s fabulous tips for planning a destination wedding in this sunny locale!

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Sophisticated Beachfront Wedding Film

From Kitanim… Meryl & Brad are a fabulous couple who looked to Miami Beach as their destination wedding location. They love the Miami sun and the South Beach experience. Meryl & Brad were very lucky to have a perfect weather wedding weekend at The Raleigh Hotel. Their long rectangular wedding reception tables were graced with a multitude of white and green florals and lots of candles to add a romantic ambience. The bride and groom exchanged their vows under the traditional Jewish wedding chuppah in front of their friends and family who travelled from Philadelphia. Kitanim created a chuppah that would accent the beautiful Miami Beach scenery, mixing ivory and champagne textured fabrics for the couple.

The long distance planning component of Meryl & Brad’s destination wedding is becoming more and more common. Kitanim , who covered both the floral design as well as the event planning, relied heavily on technology to converse with the bride. Due to the bride and groom’s work schedules, they were unable to fly back to Miami for a floral sample meeting. No problem! Kitanim conducted a sample meeting via Facetime whereby Meryl and her parents got to approve all of the floral designs for the wedding. We also took a lot of pictures and emailed and texted in order to communicate clearly and efficiently.

Tips for planning a Miami destination wedding:

Choose vendors who you trust and who are able to communicate clearly so the “distance” doesn’t affect your planning process.
Splurge for a local day of coordinator to help you and your family enjoy your special day. Meryl & Brad opted for a Kitanim day of coordinator to make their experience calmer and simpler.
Have a clearly delineated rain plan, but hope for sunshine. It’s Miami!
Utilize the hotel for all of its amenities—if the hotel can accommodate your guests’ stay needs, your rehearsal dinner and your after party, book all three!
Allow for travel time. Plan to arrive a few days before your wedding and to stay a few days after so as to not feel rushed.
Ask the locals: use your local vendors as a resource for a list of the best Miami restaurants to visit and Miami must-do’s.

Weddings truly are the joining of two lives: family, friends, hometowns, dish ware (just kidding..kind of). This beachfront wedding in represents that confluence beautifully, with all the charms of the south and the sophistication of New York to fit the bride and groom’s backgrounds. Ashley Poole took some lovely pictures and The Film Poets compiled this cute-as-can-be film of their special day and all of its lovey-dovey glory.

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Sunny Vizcaya Museum + Gardens Engagement Session

From The Film Poets…This was a winter wedding in Seaside, FL with perfect weather. The bride’s family came in from New York and gave the most wonderful speeches (all in the video). The photo session took place right after the ceremony and was timed perfectly for sunset.

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If you’re looking for a love session recipe like no other, we’ve got you covered with this loveliness my dears. Mix one part Haring Photography, one part Vizcaya Museum And Gardens, two parts stylish bride & groom-to-be, top with sunshine and voila! A little shake here, a snap there and you’ve got a combo that will quench any love-craving. See it all here!

From Haring Photography… It was a beautiful day for Alisha + Rahim’s fine art vintage engagement session at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami Florida. The classic grounds set by water was a perfect place for their engagement session. Alisha and Rahim choose to wear casual and classic outfits that reflect their natural romantic style.

Tuscan Inspired Destination Wedding

If you want to up the romance ante on your destination wedding, there’s few places better than under the Tuscan-inspired arches at Bella Collina in Montverde, FL. Just look at this place! The whole gallery is brimming with warm colors, fieldstone facades, and pastel florals from RW Events. So keep scrolling and enjoy the lovely pictures courtesy of Jason Mize Photography.

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Modern Miami Waterfront Wedding

From Jason Mize Photography…Destination wedding (bride and groom from England) filled with English tradition and English garden decor.

When I’m in need of a good dose of vibrant florals, I can always count on Kitanim. Take this stunning Bride’s coral + pink bouquet for instance… paired perfectly with the Miami palm trees and the ceremony petal pathway, how could you not feel instantly happy holding a colorful beauty like this? For even more, head to the gorgeous gallery from 13:13 Photography.

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