Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team thoroughly enjoyed our time working with Kathryn and Josh on their Siesta Key wedding.

Like many other couples planning during Covid, plans changed continuously to make their beautiful wedding come together.
 
They both have a love for the ocean, nature, and all things organic. So, many of their wedding elements reflect their fun personalities and their love of their animals.

Their rustic and natural décor with subtle modern pops reflected this incredible couple.
 
Kathryn and Josh each spent the morning with their wedding parties. They relaxed, enjoyed time with those closest to them, and individually took portraits with their wedding parties.
 
Their intimate beach wedding was set in front of a beautiful Circle Arbor.

​The arbor was decorated with lush floral and greenery swags, with views of the Gulf of Mexico in the background.
 
Kathryn made her entrance, escorted by her mother, to “The Best of Me” by Secret Nation.

The couple’s intimate beach wedding included personally written vows and a Unity Ceremony where they planted a beautiful Magnolia tree together. After sealing their wedding vows with a kiss – several times – the newlywed made their exit to “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding.
 
After a few toasts with their wedding party, the newlyweds and their family took some time for portraits while wedding guests enjoyed Cocktail Hour.
 
A solo saxophone played in the background as guests created a custom Jenga set for the couple by writing wishes and advice on each block.

They were treated to delicious passed hors d ‘oeuvres and Signature Drinks, each named for one of the couple’s five cats and dog.
 
A favorite detail of the cocktail hour was the display of seating assignments. The ‘Take a Seat and Take a Shot’ signs for each table came with individual shots.

A nod to the couple meeting at their friends’ wedding over shots.
 
The entryway into the reception tent was swagged with fabric and lush natural greenery, giving the feeling of wandering into a secluded garden.

Tables were draped in crisp white linens and set with incredible, eclectic collections of plants and herbs that could be planted after the wedding.

The containers with miniature floral arrangements mixed rustic terracotta, vintage containers, and mercury glass. 
 
Each place setting combined rustic wooden charger plates layered with navy blue napkins and fresh herbs alongside contemporary gold flatware and amethyst-colored pressed glass. The mixing of rustic and modern, polished and natural, was magical.
 
After guests were seated for the reception, the bride and groom made their entrance. They took to the dance floor for their beautifully choreographed first dance to “Let It Be Me” by Ray LaMontagne.
 
The evening was filled with welcome toasts by both mothers, scrumptious dinner stations, and lots of dancing. All followed by the couple cutting their three-tiered wedding cake pressed with ferns and dotted with light blue and pink florals.
 
Ending their evening under a shower of sparklers, Kathryn and Josh headed off with their guests for an after-party that lasted late into the night.

Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team had such an incredible time working with Sarah and Xavier on their Tampa wedding.

Hosting a wedding at a private residence can be a little different than starting with an empty wedding venue.

​In this case, we began by covering the pool to offer as much open space as possible.
 
For our couple and their wedding parties, the day began with each party getting ready. With Sarah and Xavier choosing not to have a First Look, they spent time on photos with their wedding parties.
 
One of our favorite parts of their wedding was that it was entirely designed in a neutral color palette! In working with soft earth tones, the wedding design is all about textures and unique elements.

From contrasting colors of the wedding program to the lush grasses and dried elements of the bouquets and ceremony décor, it was an explosion of texture and balancing tone on tone colors.
 
The ceremony space, arranged over the pool, was set with rich fruitwood chairs. The aisle was lined with floral arrangements that led to a unique architectural backdrop and unique floral creations.

It is easy to see how much Sarah and Xavier are in love as they exchange their wedding vows and rings in a touching ceremony surrounded by family and friends.
 
Following the wedding ceremony, guests enjoyed Cocktail Hour while the couple and family took photos.

The newlywed's portrait session included some fun pictures in the vintage Photo Bus – something their guests couldn't get enough of!
 
The waterfront reception space was created under a canopy of twinkling lights. The newlywed's sweetheart table sat at the head of the space with the couple seated under a custom-designed neon light.
 
Long wooden tables overflowed with unique vessels filled with soft grasses, dried natural elements, and textured flowers. Woven charger plates, gold flatware, and custom acrylic name cards completed the look.
 
The reception began with a toast by the evening's host, the Father of the Groom. A delicious multi-course dinner followed.

As the sunset, Sarah and Xavier took to the dance floor for their first dance to "Simply the Best," the Noah Reid version from Schitt's Creek.
 
The evening continued with parent dances and the cake cutting using a Navy Ceremonial Sword.

It also included a Cigar Bar with hand-rolled cigars and came to a close with the couple's Grand Exit under a shower of sparklers!