Claudia & Connor | Gasparilla Inn
I named Claudia and Connor’s wedding aesthetic “Flirty Tropical Sunset”. While the colors were leaning more towards the moody end of the spectrum - the textures, movement, and tones of pink were flirty and seemed to bat their eyelashes every time I looked at them.
It was a whirlwind visit the last time I was in Florida. Since living in Oregon, the last 6 years, I’ve been swept back to Florida quite a few times for weddings. Which is honestly the most ideal situation ever. It keeps me connected to home and gives me that extra nudge to get on the plane. This was the first time I had back-to-back weekends booked and it was the best scenario possible. Each wedding had their own unique style, with Claudia’s calling us to bring juicy and moody tones to the Gasparilla Inn.
This was also the first time we’ve designed a wedding on the Gulf Coast of Florida, which graced us with a gorgeous drive across the state of Florida and a terrible radio situation in my dad’s non-Apple Play friendly Honda Element. We listened to a lot of Pink, after which we decided we never need to again. Also, why so much? So many questions about the radio business… I digress…
I called Claudia and Connor’s wedding aesthetic “Flirty Tropical Sunset”. While the colors were leaning more towards the moody end of the spectrum - the textures, movement, and tones of pink were flirty and seemed to bat their eyelashes every time I looked at them. The Gasparilla Inn is a new favorite, we spent time between setup and ceremony flip eating calamari and sitting on the dock watching the various water birds do their afternoon frolic. There was also a snake, which mom and I loved, Ashley hated.
Photography | Stella Paschall
Venue | Gasparilla Inn
Charlotte & Lonnie | The Ocean Club of Florida, Ocean Ridge
When I saw them on their wedding day I gawked. Full on mouth open, weirdo. They are chic. Truly breathtaking. But most importantly, they are so goofy and in love. You could just see the two of them melting, not only in the May Florida sunshine, but for each other. I don’t think either stopped grinning, a genuine lit from within grin, for more than 2 mins at a time.
Charlotte and Lonnie just got it. You know? I didn’t meet them in person until their wedding rehearsal- the day before the big day, but I just knew that we were going to be on the same page from the start. When I saw them on their wedding day I gawked. Full on mouth open, weirdo. They are chic. Truly breathtaking. But most importantly, they are so goofy and in love. You could just see the two of them melting, not only in the May Florida sunshine, but for each other. I don’t think either stopped grinning, a genuine lit from within grin, for more than 2 minutes at a time.
A few things I’ll never forget from their wedding day: my first look of their first look - stunning, watching my team bring a design vision I had in my mind for their ceremony, but not on paper, right to life, Charlotte clearly stating they were all wearing sunglasses for the ceremony because she had already done the whole thing without them the day before and she had no intention of squinting (respect), their infectious laughs, how excited they were about the design we conjured up for their table numbers, their parents being complete icons, the joy they share with each other, their incredible key lime dessert spread, and jamming with the venue’s crew to 2000’s hip hop and the sound of waves crashing on shore while we packed the night away.
St. Edward Ceremony & Palm Beach Welcome Dinner
Ocean Club of Florida Ceremony and Reception
Floral Design + Month of Planning | Port + Palm Co.
Photography | Stephanie Trano Photography
so honored to have someone this creative capture our work. stephanie is a calming presence on a wedding day, she’s funny, and she’s so talented.
Venue | Ocean Club of Florida
hands down beset venue team i’ve ever worked with. they work hard, present gorgeous food, keep the laughs coming, and do it all with a sense of grace and professionalism. hospitality at its finest.
Emily + Dillon | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
It is hard not to be completely enamored by the grounds of the Bonnet House. It is a whimsical sand castle and will leave me feeling inspired for quite some time.
The older I get, the more I become inspired by historic properties and their stories. My mom has been dragging me to historic towns, their home tours, and museums my entire life. It wasn’t until recently that I genuinely started to wholly enjoy the experience. The Bonnet House is a place I’ve been enamored by ever since I saw one of my friends in the industry plan a wedding on their grounds. When I received an email from Emily inquiring for florals for her Bonnet House wedding, I squealed a little and texted my mom immediately. Before I knew it, Emily had booked my services and my mom and I were strolling the grounds, learning about the family who built the home and gardens, and becoming more and more enchanted by the whimsical nature the property so easily absorbed and showcased.
I’ve included some photos I took during that tour, with Emily and Dillon’s wedding photos following.
Photography | Chelsea Erwin
Florals and Planning | Port + Palm Co.
Venue | Bonnet House
Catering | Alexander Event Catering