Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – April 27, 2019

Keri and Chris’s bohemian beach wedding at the Longboat Key Club and Resort was so much fun for our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning Team.
 
This California couple wanted a beach wedding where her parents vacation. They wanted the night to be laid back and casual with a cocktail style reception to set the perfect vibe.
 
Wedding guests were treated to custom Welcome Boxes that included a schedule of events, sunscreen and some of Keri and Chris’ favorite snacks.
 
Keri and Chris decided not to see each other prior to their wedding and the wedding parties spent the day relaxing. They got ready at separate properties before being transported to the Longboat Key Club. 
 
Their wedding ceremony and reception were hosted on the beach. The wedding ceremony was designed with rustic wooden pews set with throw pillows and decorated with clusters of pampas grass. The aisle was set with vintage carpets on the sand, leading to an infinity arch of pampas grasses that fluttered in the breeze.
 
Keri was dressed in a bohemian styled halter-neck wedding gown with a long flowing veil,.  She carried a loose bouquet of peonies, pink and sand colored roses with greenery and unique textural details. Chris wore a light linen shirt and khaki slacks with a boutonniere tucked into his shirt pocket.
 
Keri made her entrance to “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by the Police. After exchanging wedding vows the two strolled the resort and beach for some awesome photographs.
 
Guests gathered in a relaxed unique lounge setting that was a mixture of vintage furniture groupings, modern cocktail settings with retro white wire barstools draped in faux fur.
 
There were long rustic wooden tables dressed with soft flowing fabric runners and garlands of greenery and roses. Clear acrylic ghost chairs complimented the eclectic design.
 
Guests dined on delicious fare from food truck styled stations that included Avocado and Citrus Ceviche, Seared Duck Breast, Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos, Dim Sum and a Prime Rib carving station.
 
An evening of dancing under the stars followed dinner and the evening wrapped up with wedding cake, cupcakes, savory late nights snacks and amazing Nye’s Cream Sandwiches

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Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Longboat Key Wedding Venue: Longboat Key Club and Resort
Wedding Photographer; Alisia Thompson Photography
Makeup Artist: Brides by Kelly Anne + Co.
Floral Design: Tailored Twig
Guest Transportation: Siesta Key Trolley
Wedding Officiant: Chris' Best Man
Band + MC: Keith James Music
Rentals: So Staged Event Design + Rentals
Rentals: US Tent Rental
Vintage Rentals: The Copper Acorn
Lighting and Ghost Chairs: Palacios Events
Catering: Longboat Key Club and Resort
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Ron
Late Night Snack: Nye's Cream Sandwiches