Besame Mucho – February 8, 2019

Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team had so much fun working with Karina and Kyle. Their Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast wedding was an incredible mix of the traditional with the unexpected.
 
Their beautiful wedding ceremony was held on the Bed and Breakfast’s lawn overlooking the water and was framed by a classic white wood trellis gate. 
 
The couple chose not to see each other prior to their wedding ceremony.   Pachelbel’s Cannon in D was played for the bride’s entrance, a harpist playing music during the wedding ceremony and a very traditional Unity Candle was embossed with a prayer in Spanish. The unexpected was the Foo Fighters’ song Everlong that was played at the end of the ceremony as Karina and Kyle exited the ceremony space.
 
The cocktail reception included a gourmet selection of hand passed hors d’oeuvres as well as unique displays of some of their favorite foods. A specialty oyster bar paired with Sauvignon Blanc was a big hit with their guests.
 
Guests were directed to their assigned tables by a hand lettered clear acrylic seating chart. Another touch of whimsy was their Jenga Guestbook; what a fun way to remember your wedding day and to see the well wishes from your wedding guests.
 
Soft lilac and grey with a pop of deep aubergine set the color tone for the reception décor.   The tones started with the wedding party’s dresses and suits, and continued with the flowers. Centerpieces of textured greens, champagne colored charger plates, velvet napkins and custom menu cards added to the overall romantic feel.
 
After dinner and an evening of dancing, guests were treated to delicious wedding cake and a Chef’s Tribute of International Desserts followed by Karina and Kyles exit under a shower of sparklers.
 
At the end of the event Karina and Kyle wanted to offer a late night snack for guests to enjoy on the trolley ride to the after party, McDonalds and Taco Bell hit the spot.  

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Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Palmetto Wedding Venue: Palmetto Riverside Bed + Breakfast
Hair + Makeup: Brides by Kelly Anne + Co.
Sarasota Wedding Photographer: Katelyn Prisco Photography
Wedding Videographer: EVMRC
Floral Design: Ivy + Vine Floral Design
Guest Transportation: Siesta Trolley
Ceremony Music: Kristen Elizabeth - Harpist
Wedding Officiant: Hitched + Honey
Cocktail Hour Music: Breezin Entertainment
Oyster Bar: Saltblock Catering Co.
Catering: Puff 'N Stuff Catering
Linen Rentals: BBJ Linen
Rentals: So Staged Event Design + Rentals
Rentals: US Tent Rental
Vintage Rentals: The Copper Acorn
Reception DJ/MC: Jam All Day Entertainment     
Wedding Cake: Cakes By Ron