Tropical Florals and Fabulous Food - March 16, 2019

It was an absolute pleasure for our Jennifer Matteo Event Planning team to work with Ruiwan and Wang on their wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
 
They are foodies and wanted incredible music, fabulous flowers and lots of beautiful wedding photos, what's not to love!
 
Ruiwan looked so pretty in the first of several wedding outfits. She chose a strapless gown in lace and crystals with a sweetheart neckline and long train. Her veil with lace floral applique and satin Jimmy Choo's with a crystal embellished strap were the perfect accents.
 
Wang looked very handsome in his classic tuxedo with a white anthurium boutonniere, coordinating with Ruiwan's bouquet of monstera leaves, garden roses, and white anthurium.
 
The ceremony on the Ritz Carlton Lawn was set with a bamboo arch overflowing with palm branches, monstera, and Ti leaves and accented with dendrobium orchids and roses. 
 
Guests seated on white garden chairs with clusters of greenery and white orchids and a carpet of rose petals marking the aisle.  They were greeted by a music trio made up of a harp, cello, and violin.
 
The couple exchanged their wedding vows in a touching, wedding ceremony before heading off for some sunset photos, while guests enjoyed cocktails and butler passed hors d' oeuvres including Tuna Tataki with Pickled Cucumber and Yuzu Mayonnaise, Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Citrus Aioli, and Grilled Portobello Puffs, and Figs & Mascarpone Cheese in Phyllo Purses.
 
The couple, their family and friends made their way to the Healing Garden for an evening of dinner and dancing. 
 
The garden was set with a collection of round tables draped in white floral Damask linen, accented with a centerpiece of monstera leaves and white hydrangea. Gold metal geometric candleholders, gold charger plated and gold chiavari chairs added a pop of color to the table-scape.
 
After Ruiwan and Wang's first dance the couple and their wedding guests enjoyed a dinner beginning with a salad of Frisee, Arugula, and Butter Lettuce with Lardons, Green Apple Dressing, and Candied Walnuts.
 
Guests were also offered a choice of entrées which included Pan Roasted Salmon with Pomme Puree, Broccolini and Carrots, and Sauce Pique or Coulette of Beef, Pomme Puree, Broccolini and Carrots dressed with Green Peppercorn and Cognac Demi-Glace. 
 
The couple danced the night away in the garden before departing in a shower of sparklers and an afterparty in the hotels Ca d'Zan Ballroom.
 

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Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Sarasota Wedding Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
Catering + Wedding Cake: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
Guest Transportation: Siesta Trolley
Ceremony - Cocktail Hour Music: Jade Strings
Florals: Tiger Lily Flowers
Beauty: Michele Renee -The Studio
Lighting: Affairs in the Air, Inc.
Photographer: Binary Flips
Reception Music + MC: Wiley Entertainment
Rentals: US Tent Rental
Videography: Nate Puhr Photo and Cinema
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