Josie & Teddy | The Ocean Club of Florida
What helped create this breezy classic oceanside wedding? Read more to see what elements we pulled together to bring Josie’s vision to life.
Josie and Teddy’s wedding was chic, classic, and allowed the backdrop of the ocean at the Ocean Club of Florida to shine.
We wanted the ocean, the sky, and the crash of the waves to be the focal point. Luckily, they even got an appearance from the full moon.
We brought in texture on a statement bar with a gorgeous linen overlay. Kept florals monochromatic and fluffy. Brought in cafe lights to create an intimate and magical feeling, a weathered oak dance floor that felt like driftwood and kept everything crisp with moments of antique-style elements to keep it feeling grounded and classic.
Their welcome party was a sunny celebration that allowed guests to mingle and relax at The Ocean Club of Florida. The club ended up feeling like the backyard of Josie and Teddy’s home, as they would welcome guests back the next day to celebrate their marriage.
What helped create the breezy classic oceanside wedding?
Attire that was frothy, blue and white, like the crash of an ocean wave.
Cafe lights that felt like stars strung across the sky. Antique-style vessels were used for monochromatic white blooms. A statement bar with textured linens and large floral arrangements anchored the expansive green space. A weathered oak dance floor evoked driftwood, and clear glass candle accents created ambiance and simplistic refinement. But the part that always elevates a wedding to me? True linen linens. The light reflects differently off a natural texture as opposed to a white poly. Your pictures will look all the more soft and chic if a natural fiber is used.
Final touch? The ocean breeze and a couple in love.
Planning and Floral Design Port & Palm Co.
Photography Sunny Lee Photography
Lighting Sperry Tents
Venue Ocean Club of Florida
Band Derek Mack Band
Sweet words from the bride
“I don’t even know where to begin! Thank you, truly, for everything you did to make our wedding so beautiful, meaningful, and seamless. From our very first email exchange, your calm energy and thoughtfulness gave me such a sense of peace. You had this incredible way of making even the most overwhelming decisions feel manageable. Your organization, insight, and gentle guidance brought everything together in a way that felt so personal and true to us.
And the flowers! Jenny, I was absolutely blown away! They were beyond gorgeous. Every single arrangement was stunning, from the bouquets to the boutonnieres to the lush centerpieces. The two large floral arrangements at the church especially took my breath away. They were so grand and elegant. It made my heart so happy when I saw them again later on the satellite bar at the reception, they added so much beauty to every space they touched.
It’s not lost on me how many hours and moving parts went into this day. Your grace, professionalism, and patience did not go unnoticed. I was able to be fully present and in the moment, knowing you had everything under control behind the scenes. That is such a gift, and one I will never forget!!
So many people told us it was one of the most special weddings they’ve ever attended, and that is in no small part thanks to you.
With all my love and deepest gratitude,”
Taylor & Chad | The Ocean Club of Florida, Ocean Ridge
It was as if the rain clouds knew exactly when to finish their dance, leaving our team just moments to jump in and install lush gatherings of florals across the fence line. Nature somehow seems to always know exactly when it needs to let the party start at The Ocean Club.
Taylor and Chad’s wedding was the third wedding we’ve been lucky enough to see come to life at The Ocean Club of Florida, and it felt so uniquely her own. Taylor and I spent a year together dreaming up florals that felt whimsical and timeless, with elements of the sea infused. In usual Florida fashion, it was a blustery rainy afternoon. Bursts of storms kept rolling through as we were trying to perfectly time the ceremony install and maintain the dream of her outdoor ceremony. It was as if the clouds knew exactly when to finish their dance, leaving our team just moments to jump in and install lush gatherings of florals across the fence line. Nature somehow seems to always know exactly when it needs to let the party start at The Ocean Club.
The weddings that leave a lasting impression on me and my team are the ones where the family seems to effortlessly absorb us in their day. I usually try to remain a fly on the wall, letting the family enjoy their moment while me, the fly, adjusts lighting, or coordinates speeches with the band. But when you’re stuck in a corner under layers of tulle trying to bustle a gown you’ve never had hands on before and the groom is giggling along with you, when you witness the bride and groom weeping from happiness just while simply looking at each other, when the mother of the bride loads florals in the back of her car at the end of the night accompanied by the biggest smile and most sincere hug - the hours seem to fly (no pun intended) by and before you know it the magic is being packed up, but certainly never forgotten.
Floral Design & Month of Coordination | Port & Palm Co.
Photography | Stephanie Tarno
Video | Joe Pineiro Films
Venue | The Ocean Club of Florida
Stationery Artist | Solari Studio
HMU | Jess Bolina
Carly + Niko | Delray Beach, FL
They have the sort of energy you seek out in a life partner. There is a certainty emanating from both of them. They both can’t wipe smiles off their faces when they look at each other, they work hard and respect each other. I mean hell, they somehow survived overhauling their backyard and turning it into their perfect wedding venue. That is true partnership there.
There is something uniquely special about growing up in a small town. Sure, Florida isn’t covered in sprawling cornfields or those usual images that come to mind when you picture a “small town”. But growing up in Delray Beach felt like that. My neighborhood was originally a mango grove, I grew up rollerblading the same 1 mile path to my grandparents’ house and would see at least 10 of my schoolmates while cruising around. My mom saw people she knew from high school in the grocery store on a regular basis, her childhood friend owned the office supply/stationery store that had been in town for almost 100 years. My best friend, Ashley, who I met in high school thanks to our mom’s (former classmates) forcing us together - her best friend in elementary school was Carly. Did you follow that? I barely did. I’ll create a flow chart later.
I had seen both of them go through the ups and downs of serious relationships and serious breakups, mainly because I was close to some of their closest friends. I’d hear about Carly’s through Ashley, I’d hear about Niko’s from the guy I was dating at the time. To see them link up and know that all of that heartache was done felt a bit fairytale like. They have the sort of energy you seek out in a life partner. There is a certainty emanating from both of them. They both can’t wipe smiles off their faces when they look at each other, they work hard and respect each other. I mean hell, they somehow survived overhauling their backyard and turning it into their perfect wedding venue. That is true partnership there.
Carly’s perfected designer’s eye brought every little detail together. She jumped into color, worked with the natural surroundings seemlessly, brought in textures and classic Florida design elements and had a modern but elegant vision for her bouquet that felt so perfectly suited for her. It was the perfect wedding. It was exactly what a wedding should be. A reflection of the couple, a place for family and friends to celebrate and uphold an unbreakable bond, and a damn good dance party.
Photography | Coviello Photo
Floral Design + Coordination | Port + Palm Co.
Catering | Nosh
Band | Girlfriend Material
Rentals | Atlas Event Rental
Allyson + Justin | The Seagate Beach Club
Allyson + Justin’s generosity and genuine excitement over the entire day, and their love for one another will always be a little moment that I treasure. These photographs feel like a breath of fresh air, just like the love they share for one another and shared with their closest friends and family that day.
When I say I have the best clients I genuinely mean it, and Allyson and Justin are just another example. I'll always fondly remember our phone calls, design meetings, and the creative freedom they both gave me. The night of their wedding, as I was breaking down, Allyson ran over to me and said she really hoped I would be there and she'd be able to see me. She yelled "Justin" from across the room, and ran over to grab him. They both gushed about how perfect their day was, expressing that is really was the best day of their lives. They were thrilled with the flowers and gave me the warmest hugs. I rarely have those moments with the couple after the dancing ends and the guests start to board trolleys. Their generosity and genuine excitement over the entire day, and their love for one another will always be a little moment that I treasure. These pictures feel like a breath of fresh air, just like the love they share for one another and shared with their closest friends and family that day.
Photography | The Harmons
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Hair + Makeup | Marz and Co.
Venue | The Seagate Beach Club
Cake | Chic and Sweet Artisan Cakes
Francesca + Gordon | Harbour Island, Bahamas
Frankie + GA are each other's greatest adventure and for their wedding day they invited their favorite people to share in that adventure. Every single moment of their wedding weekend was intimate from the tiny airplane ride over to the island, to the morning after when most wedding guests spent their last few island time moments soaking in the salty ocean and huddled around the bar ordering mojitos and Bahamian beer.
When I flip through these pictures so many emotions bubble up. Frankie and GA aren't just a bride and a groom to me. They are dear friends who have been supportive of me creatively, emotionally, and personally for the past three years, but it will always feel like they have been a part of my life far longer. Their relationship gives me goosebumps when I see how they interact with each other, how they talk about one another and how they casually hang out on the couch, legs entangled having two different conversations at once. I've seen the light hearted silliness of their relationship and the real not-so-happy-with-one-another moments. They are each other's adventure and for their wedding day they invited their favorite people to share in that adventure. Every single moment of their wedding weekend was intimate from the tiny airplane ride over to the island, to the morning after when most wedding guests spent their last few island time moments soaking in the salty ocean and huddled around the bar ordering mojitos and Bahamian beer.
For their flowers I didn't want to do anything overtly tropical since the surroundings were lush with tropical greens of every shape and size. Instead, we wanted to play with texture to compliment the unpolished nature of the island. We pulled in bundles of blushing bride protea to hint at the pink sands that sprinkle the shoreline, baby pineapples to pay homage to Bahamian culture, and navy centered anemones for the beautiful blue waters that surrounded us.
It was the best weekend spent celebrating two people helplessly in love. Every moment of that weekend holds a special place in my heart and in case you were wondering whether this is just another mooshy blog post about another couple - I'll leave you with this. After being together for nine years and going through their first major conflict as a married couple, Frankie told GA mid-argument, "I don't think you realize how obsessed I am with you". In the end, that is really all any of us really need and search for. Someone who makes your blood boil but leaves you hopelessly in love and fighting for each other, keeping the adventure alive.
Photography | Joshua Kane Photography
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Videography | Key Moment Films
Venue | Coral Sands Resort
Dress | Lighthouse Bridal
Invitation Suite | Paper & Palm
Jenna + AJ | Flagler Museum Wedding
When Jenna first met with us she wanted half of her tables to feature garlands. It took a little convincing, but we were able to create overhead garlands which created a more impactful garland alternative and still left the overall design feeling lush and organic.
Starting our season with Jenna and AJ's wedding was such a breath of fresh air. It is always a bit difficult to get back into the swing of things after a slow summer season, but I had been looking froward to seeing Jenna's wedding design come to life for almost a year. When Jenna first met with us she wanted half of her tables to feature garlands. It took a little convincing, but we were able to create overhead garlands which created a more impactful garland alternative and still left the overall design feeling lush and organic. For the round tables, we were able to utilize a variety of classic vintage milk glass pieces. Jenna's wedding design will always stand out in my mind and I'm so excited to share a few pictures from this beautiful day.
Photography | Shea Christine Photography
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Planning | Majestic Vision
Catering | Ann Z Catering
Venue | Flagler Museum
Ana + Jack | Jupiter Private Residence
I'll never forget setting up the day of Ana and Jack's wedding. I was sitting in the middle of the grassy lawn, applying aisle markers to their ceremony chairs, soaking in some sun rays and watching as her wedding team buzzed about setting up detail after detail. It was a day full of sweet little moments, team work, and gorgeous views that all ended with a beautiful and intimate party complete with Stella's in the bride and groom's hands on the dance floor.
There is an effortlessness to Ana and Jack. Jack is a classic Florida boy who could live in flip flops and t-shirts, while Ana has a clean and simple style that leaves you feeling like you could never look that elegant in white shorts and a tank top. They are relaxed, but particular and knew exactly what they were looking for when it came to the wedding's design and atmosphere. Ana didn't want anything to be too fussy. She didn't want details where they weren't needed, and wanted everything to feel personal, a bit whimsical, and a touch garden inspired. Their ceremony decor was light and ethereal, while the moodier reception centerpieces felt grounded, well-traveled and freshly gathered.
I'll never forget setting up the day of Ana and Jack's wedding. I was sitting in the middle of the grassy lawn, applying aisle markers to their ceremony chairs, soaking in some sun rays and watching as her wedding team buzzed about setting up detail after detail. It was a day full of sweet little moments, team work, and gorgeous views that all ended with a beautiful and intimate party complete with Stella's in the bride and groom's hands on the dance floor.
Photography | Kat Braman
Planning | Desiree Dawn Events
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Paper Flowers | Hayley Sheldon
Lighting/Tent/Chair Rentals | Sperry Tents
Linens | La Tavola
Cake | Earth and Sugar
Danae + Ricky | The Palms Hotel Miami
When you grow up in a small town, and then continue to live and work right down the street from that small town you're bound to eventually run into someone from high school - maybe even do the florals for their wedding. After a few emails back and forth, Danae and I eventually made the connection that we attended Atlantic High School together a few years back, which made designing for her and Ricky just that much more special and memorable.
When you grow up in a small town, and then continue to live and work right down the street from that small town you're bound to eventually run into someone from high school - maybe even do the florals for their wedding. After a few emails back and forth, Danae and I eventually made the connection that we attended Atlantic High School together a few years back, which made designing for her and Ricky just that much more special and memorable.
Danae wanted to make sure everything felt romantic with a garden inspired touch and a bit of an edge. We incorporated black ribbon in her bouquet, but kept everything very loose, organic, and texturally diverse. Vintage metal coupes were used on each reception table and set upon vintage metal and mirror trays. Champagne and ivory acted as the base colors, while pops of deep tones shone through with the use of anemones. In the end, everything felt true to them as a couple and their style. I loved seeing every detail of this wedding come together and know they both have many happy and loving years ahead of them.
Photography | Kristy & Vic Photography
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Hair and Makeup | Marz Makeup and Hair
Venue | The Palms Hotel
Videography | Anchor Weddings
Cake | Edda's Cake Designs