Luxurious, Modern and Stress free - March 21, 2019

Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team’s first interaction for Allison and Matthew’s Sarasota wedding was with Allison’s mother, Ilene. She wanted someone to help her plan her daughter’s wedding so she and Allison could enjoy the process without the stress.
 
Both the bride and her mother have very demanding schedules, so having full planning assistance was the only way to go. Allison wanted a wedding that was unique yet traditional. So, our team set out to create a wedding that struck a beautiful balance for her and the result was simply stunning. 
 
White wedding invitations with black lettering and shimmering gold borders set the tone for this classic, modern black-tie wedding.
 
Allison chose a beautiful, form-fitting modern lace wedding gown complimented by her bridal bouquet of white tulips, roses, and peonies. 
 
The perfect backdrop for Allison and Matthew’s outdoor wedding ceremony was the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens with its mature trees covered with Spanish moss and the amazing waterfront views.
 
Clear acrylic ghost chairs and clear risers with white floral arrangements led the way to the modern acrylic chuppah. The chuppah was draped in a cascade of white orchids and a tallit covered the chuppah for a traditional element. 
 
After their wedding ceremony the couple made their way back up the aisle to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”
 
Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception with butler passed champagne, white wine, and hors d’oeuvres, as well as the couple’s signature cocktail, a Pineapple Moscow Mule.
 
Allison and Matthew enjoyed some sunset photos as their wedding guests were invited to the wedding reception.
 
The ballrooms were dressed in a luxurious color story of white and gold, with gold Napoleon chairs bringing a more classic touch to modern mirrored tables, clear class chargers, and acrylic table numbers. Lush white floral arrangements floated above the tables on gold risers and filled the center of tables along with candles in antique glass.
 
The couple’s first dance, hora, and blessing of bread and wine led to a delicious plated dinner and night of dancing. 
 
A fantastic night of dancing wrapped up with a luxurious six-tiered wedding cake that was a blending of embossed lace, brushed gold and hand-painted flowers. Guests also enjoyed a lavish pastry and dessert martini display.

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​Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Sarasota Wedding Venue: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Sarasota Wedding Guest Rooms: The Westin Sarasota
Transportation: SRQ Services Transportation
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Ron
Catering: Michael’s Events and Catering
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Breezin Entertainment
Reception Music + MC: The Hit Factory Band
Floral Design: Tailored Twig
Makeup Stylist: Brides by Kelly Anne + Co
Lighting: Affairs In The Air
Wedding Officiant: Rabbi Jennifer Singer
Wedding Photography: Hunter Ryan Photo
Rentals: So Staged Event Design + Rentals
Wedding Videography: Jessica Overholt Photography