Moonlight Serenade Vow Renewal – October 17, 2020

 Caitlin and Deryk’s wedding was postponed as it was initially scheduled on the first weekend after the nationwide shutdown.

However, the couple was so sweet and patiently marrying in a private ceremony and then celebrating with family and friends at the end of 2020.

Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team was so happy we could be part of their big day.
 
Caitlin and Deryk both come from big families who made their wedding a big family affair!  

The morning was filled with wedding parties getting ready, the couple’s first look, and family photographs.
 
Their Marie Selby Gardens wedding ceremony began with Caitlin, escorted by her father, made her entrance to Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade.” The vow renewal, officiated by the bride’s brother, was personal and touching.
 
Following some wedding party and sunset photos, the couple and their guests enjoyed an outdoor wedding reception under a canopy of market lights, crystal chandeliers, and a canopy of trees.

Following their introductions, the newlyweds had their first dance to “I Love You For Sentimental Reasons” by Nat King Cole and had a little fun playing the shoe game.
 
Plated courses of Yellow and Red Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella and Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Sage and Parmesan Cheese lead to a family-style feast.

​Dinner included platters of Flat Iron Steak, Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast, Herbed Mahi Mahi with an assortment of side dishes.
 
Tables draped in crisp linen were filled with collections of candles, tall floral arrangements on metallic risers, and unique vases with delicate bouquets were the perfect setting for this family affair.

​The party continued with beautiful toasts, parent dances, and the couple cutting their four-tiered white wedding cake before a family photo and the newlywed’s sendoff under a shower of sparklers.

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​Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Sarasota Wedding Venue: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Hair + Makeup: Brides by Kelly Anne
Floral Design: Victoria Blooms Inc.
Wedding Photography: Jessica Cruz Photography
DJ + Photo Booth: Complete Weddings + Events
Catering + Rentals: Michael’s Events and Catering
Wedding Officiant: Brother of the Bride
Lighting + Draping: Affairs in the Air, Inc
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Ron
Hotel Accommodations: The Sarasota Modern