Rich Jewel Tones and Candlelight – December 29, 2018

Caitlyn & Ben’s Sarasota wedding at Michael’s on East was everything they wanted. Our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team worked with them to create a beautiful, yet traditional Jewish wedding filled with romance.
 
The color palette was driven by the time of year, combining rich deep burgundy jewel tones with flickering candle light. The combination was the perfect accent for the ballroom.
 
Caitlyn wore a romantic crystal encrusted wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and a long sweeping lace applique train. She carried a textured, hand tied bouquet of white, antique pink and burgundy roses.
 
Ben chose a traditional black tuxedo with a burgundy bow tie, boutonniere and kippot as accents. He and the groomsmen added a touch of fun with socks reading “We’re getting married.”
 
The soft, flowing romantic feel was carried through to the bridesmaid’s attire which continued the color story with merlot dresses and bouquets in white and wine with lush greenery.
 
Their traditional, yet romantic Chuppah incorporated swags of soft draping, with clusters of jewel tone roses. The top of the Chuppah was covered with fabric from Ben’s mothers wedding gown which was custom tooled for their wedding Chuppah.
 
The couple included a wedding program titled “The Jewish Wedding Ceremony” sharing traditions and explanations for their non-Jewish friends. The deep burgundy watercolor detail on the program cover continued through to the wedding reception as a detail in the escort cards. 
 
The tablescapes of the wedding reception had a mix of high and low centerpieces.  The jewel toned deep jewel tone color palette continued with the use of different levels of candle light to lend to a soft romantic feel.  
 
An evening filled with touching moments, dinner and dancing concluded with the couple sharing this beautiful burgundy and white stacked wedding cake topped with an heirloom porcelain cake topper.
 
Congratulations Caitlyn and Ben, we hope your life is filled with as much beauty and romance as your wedding day.
 

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​Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Sarasota Wedding Venue: Michael's on East
Catering: Michael’s on East
Florist: Victoria Blooms, LLC 
Linens: BBJ Linen
Chairs and Draping: Palacios Events
Wedding Photographer: Madison Hope Photography
DJ + MC: Grant Hemond and Associates
Officiant: Rabbi Agin
Videographer + Photo Booth: Complete Weddings
Wedding Cake and Desserts: Cakes by Ron