Cassandra and Bryson’s Sarasota wedding at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was a pleasure to plan for our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team. The beautiful soft aqua and peach tone color story paired perfectly with the surroundings of the gardens.
 
The couple chose not to see each other prior to exchanging their vows at the botanical garden’s wedding pavilion. The ladies spent the morning relaxing in their custom monogrammed floral print robes while sipping a little champagne.
 
Cassandra looked amazing in her modern lace wedding gown. The three-dimensional lace floral details, sparkling flats, and bridal bouquet of king protea, white roses and astilbe were perfect for this garden wedding.
 
Bryson and his groomsmen wore tan vested suits with soft peach boutonnieres, aqua bowties and pocket squares that complimented the bridal party’s aqua gowns.
 
While the couple chose not so see each other before the wedding they were able to send gifts to each other and take some pre-ceremony photos with their wedding party.
 
The Great Lawn was set with white garden chairs and the aisle leading to the Wedding Pavilion was carpeted with white petals. The pavilion was swagged with soft draping, and a spray of peach, pink and white florals.
 
After their touching wedding ceremony, the wedding party finished some photos in the incredible succulent garden while guest enjoyed delicious passed hors d’oeuvres, 
 
Across the property the reception was prepared with round tables set with clear glass charger plates layered with soft peach napkins and custom menu cards. Greenery and candles of assorted sizes adorned the tables along with custom table numbers with watercolor flowers.
 
A crystal chandelier was hung above the newlywed’s sweetheart table and was covered with a shimmering blush linen filled with candles, seeded eucalyptus and soft peach tone roses.
 
Wedding guests dined on preselected entrees that included Garlic and Herb Rubbed Chateau of Beef, Classic Chicken Picatta or Pan Seared Mahi Mahi.
 
After an evening of dinner and dancing, Cassandra and Bryson cut their four-tiered square wedding cake embossed with bright green monstera leaves. Alongside the amazing cake was an incredible dessert display including bite sized treats, Tuxedo strawberries and dessert martinis.
 
The finale of the evening was a spectacular sparkler exit to send the couple on their way.

Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team worked with Renee & Michael to create their lovely, modern vintage Siesta Key wedding.
 
This elegant, weekday wedding at the Sunset Beach Resort was intimate, with the couple surrounded by only their closest family and friends.
 
Renee looked beautiful in her A-Line champagne organza wedding gown with a crystal embellished bodice. Her wedding bouquet was a spectacular color story of pink with special lockets knotted into the ribbon.
 
Michael, dressed in a handsome Navy-blue suit and white deck shoes, waited anxiously to see his bride for their first look. 
 
The white sand beach was set with wooden cross-back chairs leading to an elegant, round wedding structure layered in greenery and soft pink florals. The structure gave a modern touch while the pink tones incorporated a vintage feel.
 
A notable member of the wedding party was the couple’s daughter, Layla, who played a very important role as their flower girl. Layla walked down the aisle with the two ringbearers, Harlow and Sydney, the bride’s nieces.
 
The beachside wedding reception that followed had an elegant vintage feel with modern touches. Long wooden tables were draped in a soft mauve runner topped with gold beaded glass charger plates, antique china, gold banded stemware, and mercury glass votive candles.
 
Unique gold-toned metallic vases and acrylic chairs added a modern touch to the tablescapes, while floral arrangements in white, soft pink and fuchsia bridged the old and the new. 
 
Following a plated first course of Grilled Peaches + Burrata with Mache, Pistachios, and Balsamic Drizzle, guests enjoyed a station-style dinner reception. Stations included Roasted Vegetables, Shrimp, Chicken and Steak Skewers, an Oyster and Gulf Shrimp display, and a Mac N Cheese Bar with multiple fixings.
 
A modern white ribbon wedding cake with soft pink flowers was displayed with bitesize homestyle treats.
 
Renee and Michael danced under glimmering vintage crystal chandeliers surrounded by loved ones with flickering sparklers as the evening came to a close.