New Year's Eve on Clearwater Beach - December 31, 2021

Liz and Ivano’s Clearwater Beach wedding was filled with New Year’s Eve glam.

Their intimate destination wedding was the perfect getaway for their friends and family from the Big Apple.
 
The sophisticated New Year’s Eve black and white color palate had plenty of POP with the infusion of metallics throughout the wedding day.
 
Liz looked stunning in her luxurious form-fitting wedding gown. Her spectacular bridal bouquet of tropical anthurium and orchids was entwined with a touch of whimsical grapevine.

And, what says classic glam better than arriving at your wedding in a vintage white Rolls Royce?  
 
Surrounded by family and friends, the couple exchanged rings and wedding vows in a traditional Catholic Nuptial Mass.

Following their wedding ceremony, the couple and wedding party headed off from of beachside photos.

Wedding guests were serenaded by the moody sounds of a solo saxophone as they returned to the Opal Sands for cocktail hour on the Event Lawn.
 
Inside, the resort’s ballroom was decked out in old-school glam. An oversized black and white checkerboard dancefloor filled the center of the room.

The dancefloor was framed by a lounge area mixing sleek white leather sofas, modern metallic tables, and lush organic floral arrangements.
 
The room was filled with an eclectic mix of round and long reception tables, moving out from the dancefloor.  

Black linens and clear acrylic chairs allowed the bold white floral centerpieces to pop. Metallic vases, candleholders, and gold flatware added sparkle to the tablescape.
 
The newlyweds kicked off the celebration with their first dance to “Lover” by Taylor Swift.

​The evening continued with touching toast and a delicious multi-course dinner. 
 
Personalized touches filled the evening. From the cigar bar with custom matches, adorable napkins with their dog, Mia Sophia, to some of the couple’s favorite midnight snacks like Truffle Mac and Cheese, Mini Pretzels, and Queso. 
 
And, no New Year’s Eve wedding would be complete without some New Year’s Eve swag like 2022 hats, glasses, and glow sticks.

Wedding guests packed the dance floor and rang in the New Year with Liz and Ivano to the sounds of Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York!

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​Clearwater Beach Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Wedding Ceremony: St. Jerome Catholic Church
Clearwater Beach Wedding Venue: Opal Sands Resort
Floral Design: Tailored Twig
Rentals: Gabro Event Services
Wedding Photography: Arianna J Photography
Videography: Artistry Films
Saxophone Player: Breezin Entertainment
DJ: DJ Cory Barron & Co
Wedding Cake: The Artistic Whisk
Guest Transportation: Jolley Trolley
Rolls Royce: Ambassador Limousine