Rich Fall Tones: Matt and Nicole

Of course, each love story is special, but Matt and Nicole’s is a cut above the rest. Their story began six years ago, when they crossed paths while working at Hyatt. It took some time for Matt to convince Nicole of his feelings, but once he finally did, they knew they were meant to be!

From beginning to end, their Big Day was perfect, with Limelight Photography snapping the most precious moments every step of the way! Nicole made a gorgeous bride as she walked down the aisle at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Matt, for his part, looked so proud and handsome as he waited for her at the altar.

Crafting this couple’s floral was such a fun, amazing experience! Everything was created using a palette of rich fall colors: burgundy, purple and orange. For the bride’s bouquet, we added some wonderful deep burgundy mini calla lilies, dahlia blooms, and pops of raspberry stock blooms and bold tangerine roses, with orange pin cushion protea as a finish. Her bridesmaids sported similar bouquets, matching the color and texture but scaled down in size.

For our stylish groom, we created a boutonniere with a deep burgundy mini calla lilly and seeded eucalyptus. They certainly made a striking couple as they exchanged vows!

Soon, it was time for the reception, and the newlyweds and their guests headed to the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. The room had been elaborately decorated, with lots of gold touches, and the most beautiful soft, pink lighting. Floral centerpieces stood tall on the tables, sporting varied blooms in pinks, reds, purples, and creams.

After enjoying a delicious meal and the decadent cake by The Artistic Whisk, the couple and their guests spent the rest of the evening dancing till they were too tired to take another step. The joy and good cheer were palpable in the air as everyone said goodbye to the newlyweds. Congratulations, Matt and Nicole!

 

Vendors:

Photography: Limelight Photography – Rebecca and Michael Zoumberos

DJ: Grant Hemond

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Athena’s Bridal

Cake: The Artistic Whisk

Ceremony: St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Hair and Makeup Artist: Michele Renee the Studio

Invitations: The Write Stuff

Reception: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Videographer: Lexoria Films

Wedding Gown: Athena’s Bridal

Photobooth: Tampa Event Photobooth

Cypress Grove Estate House: Julia and Matt

Outdoor weddings have their own unique charm, and Julia and Matt’s wedding at Cypress Grove Estate House was absolutely gorgeous! Planned and Designed by RW Events, the white and blush theme with pops of red and burgundy was definitely a hit!

The weather couldn’t have been more serene on the day of the wedding. Every photo captured by Best Photography came out beautifully, preserving every special moment for an eternity. Julia made a lovely bride, her fair hair twisted into a low updo, her gown simple, but elegant. All eyes were on her as she walked down the aisle, carrying her bouquet.

Her bouquet had been especially crafted with ranunculus floral, white O’Hara garden roses, and champagne roses, accented with dusty miller and seeded eucalyptus. For Matt, we created a matching boutonnière with white ranunculus and seeded eucalyptus.

Of course, we couldn’t forget the bridesmaids and groomsmen! Whereas Julia’s bouquet was made up of neutral whites and blush tones, her bridesmaids’ bouquets were created with vivid burgundy hydrangea, burgundy dahlia and ranunculus blooms, with champagne roses and accents or dusty miller and seeded eucalyptus. The resulting bouquets just popped against the bridesmaids’ blush gowns!

For the groomsmen’s boutonnières, we opted for ranunculus and seeded eucalyptus to match Matt’s own boutonnière, but swapped out the white for burgundy blooms that perfectly matched the bridesmaids’ bouquets.

After a sweet, romantic ceremony, it was time to celebrate the couple’s nuptials! The area had been decked out for the reception, with lots of pops of red and gold throughout the décor. Crimson cloth napkins rested atop shimmering gold chargers from A Chair Affair, complementing the lovingly-crafted centerpieces, created with burgundy and champagne blooms.

The evening was spent laughing, making memories, and indulging in the majestic cake created by The Sugar Suite. But, as with all things, it came to an end, and we said goodbye to Julia and Matt as they embarked on their next adventure together. Congratulations, Julia and Matt!

 

Vendors:

Wedding Venue: Cypress Grove Estate House

Photographer: Best Photography

Cake: The Sugar Suite

Catering: Big City Catering, Inc.

Celebrants and Officiants: Sensational Ceremonies

Planners and Designers: RW Events

Bands and DJs: Blast Productions

Photo Booths: Blast Productions

Rentals and Décor: A Chair Affair

Classic White with Pops of Color: Meghan and Scott’s Bella Collina Wedding

Each and every couple is wonderful, but Meghan and Scott’s love is so pure and strong, it withstood a hurricane! Hurricane Matthew had us all wondering if this Bella Collina wedding would take place as scheduled, but the storm passed on, leaving beautiful weather behind!

Anna Christine Events planned the whole event with the utmost professionalism and care, resulting in an event that couldn’t have been more stunning. SNI Photography captured every unique and memorable moment, from the gorgeous sky to the shy smile on Meghan’s face as she walked down the aisle.

It was a classic white wedding, but we loved how we were able to incorporate some pops of color into the floral, like Meghan’s bouquet. Crafted with white hydrangea and open white and champagne garden roses, with merlot-wine ranunculus floral tucked in, along with wine and café au lait dahlia blooms throughout. We finished off the bouquet with some seeded eucalyptus and dusty miller, resulting in a variety of blooms that looked truly striking against our bride’s beautiful white gown.

Of course, we didn’t forget about our handsome groom! Scott opted for a classic look with a crisp black tuxedo, which we complemented with a boutonniere of ranunculus and dusty miller.

After a sweet, emotional ceremony, it was time to celebrate! This is a special couple, so, of course, their reception had to be just as special! The pure ivory décor at the reception was lovely, and it paired beautifully with the floral we created. Lush floral arrangements stood high on the tables, created with hydrangea, open roses in blush and champagne tones, more wine and café au lait dahlia, and burgundy snapdragons for an accent. We finished off the look with white dendrobium orchids that spilled over, with Italian Ruscus foliage and blooming seeded eucalyptus.

The cake designed by Party Flavors Custom Cakes was just magnificent! We haven’t seen a cake like it before, and just a little bit of added floral really made it stand out!

It was a beautiful day, but it soon came to a close to mark the beginning of the newlyweds’ new life together. Congratulations again, Meghan and Scott!

 

Vendors:

 

Planning: Anna Christine Events

 

Cake: Party Flavors Custom Cakes

 

Floral: Lee James Floral Design

 

Treats: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

 

Venue: Bella Collina

 

Photography: SNI Photography

Casa Feliz: Tyana and Roberto

Perfect weddings begin with perfect couples, and Tyana and Roberto are made for each other, so their wedding at Casa Feliz was bound to be stunning! Of course, having Blush by Brandee Gaar handle the coordination of the big day certainly helped.

The sun shone brightly as the day began. All eyes were on Tyana as she walked down the aisle. With her head held high, she looked absolutely stunning as she carried the bouquet crafted especially for her with white hydrangea blooms, with soft pink peony throughout, and champagne and cream roses accented with soft cream spray roses for a bit of texture.

Roberto stood tall in his beige suit, a sparkle in his eyes as he watched his bride approaching. The couple said their I Do’s in an emotional, sweet ceremony and then, it was time to party!

The outdoor reception area was wonderfully decorated, with notes of cream, gold and soft pink throughout the décor. Lush, short floral arrangements sat regally on the tabletops, complementing the jet-black lanterns.

Soon after indulging in the delicious cake from Le Petit Sweet, it was time for the newlyweds to say goodbye to their loved ones and embark on their new journey together.

Tyana and Roberto, we are so honored to have provided the florals for your wedding, and to have worked with these wonderful vendors:

 

Cake Designer: Le Petit Sweet

 

Floral Design: Lee James Floral

 

Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies

 

Photography: Sophia’s Art Photography

 

Coordination: Blush by Brandee Gaar

 

Venue: Casa Feliz

Blush and Gold at the Country Club of Orlando: Alexandra and Sam

You can never go wrong with a blush and gold wedding, and Alexandra and Sam’s wedding at the Country Club of Orlando is proof of that! Of course, Blush by Brandee Gaar’s brilliant planning must have also had something to do with the whole event turning out flawless!

The blush and gold tones created the perfect romantic vibe, and we had such a great time creating the floral; the pure creamy white blooms we used just contrasted and complemented the warmth of the blush and gold beautifully!

Alexandra looked like a heroine out of a fairytale as she walked down the aisle towards a grinning Sam, with a blush in her cheeks and her dark hair in a half-up, half-down style, so it cascaded down her shoulders and stood out against the white of her dress.

Her bridal bouquet had been lovingly crafted with white hydrangea blooms and white lissianthus floral, with white ranunculus blooms and beautiful white and champagne garden roses, all accented with seeded eucalyptus foliage, Italian ruscus and cascading tangerine vine. The result was a truly lovely and unique bouquet, just perfect for Alexandra!

 

The couple’s faces glowed with joy as they exchanged vows, and the party began almost as soon as the ceremony ended. The ceremony was lovely, to be sure, but the reception turned out to be a party to remember! The room was elegantly and flawlessly decorated, with plenty of hints of gold throughout, and lush floral centerpieces that towered atop the tables!

At the end of the day, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that this was a wedding that all of us would remember forever, but there truly was nothing more beautiful than seeing the smiles on our newlyweds’ faces and their joy at beginning the next chapter of their lives.

Congratulations, Alexandra and Sam! It was an honor to provide the floral for your special day, and to work with these wonderful vendors:

 

Venue: Country Club of Orlando

Planning and Design: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Photography: Amalie Orrange Photography

Band: The Buzzcatz

Cinematography: Lemus Cinema

Hair and Makeup: Makeover Station – Makeup & Hair Design

Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc. 

Cake: The Sugar Suite

Draping: Swag Decor

Bella Collina: Jessica and Sean

Jessica and Sean’s multicultural wedding at Bella Collina was unique, beautiful, and tons of fun! The event, planned by Blush by Brandee Gaar, was perfect from start to finish, with Kristen Weaver Photography capturing every moment for years to come.

Jessica was a vision in white as she walked down the aisle. LeJeune Hair and Makeup Artistry had twisted her black hair up into a beautiful updo, while her embellished sleeves glimmered in the sunlight. It was no wonder that all eyes were on her!

Her bouquet had been created with a color palette of whites and creams in mind, with hydrangea blooms and white and cream roses tucked in throughout, and white ranunculus and white lissianthus with dusty miller foliage for an accent.

Sean’s boutonniere was made to match, with a white ranunculus bloom accented with dusty miller foliage.

The couple’s loved ones waited in anticipation, watching as they said their I Do’s below a floral arch. Following the beautiful ceremony, it was time to celebrate with a party!

It hardly seemed possible, but the reception was even more beautiful than the ceremony. Soft, warm lighting created an intimate, romantic aura, while the centerpieces adorning the tables had been carefully designed to complement the wedding party floral.

We created the centerpieces in white and cream, with white hydrangea, open roses, stock blossoms, and lissianthus blooms with cascading green Italian ruscus foliage.

At the end of the day, it was time for everyone to take a break from dancing and feasting on cake to bid the newlyweds adieu for the start of their new life together.

Congratulations, Jessica and Sean! We had a great time at your wedding, working alongside these amazing vendors:

 

Venue: The Club At Bella Collina

Band: Bay Kings Band

Planning/Coordination: Blush By Brandee Gaar

Cinema and Video: Celebrations of Tampa Bay

Hair Stylist: LeJeune Hair and Makeup Artistry

DJ: Orlando DJ and Lighting

Cake Design: The Sugar Suite

Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography

Bella Collina: Jennifer and Richard

Every wedding we take part in is special to us, each couple memorable in their own way. Jennifer and Richard’s Bella Collina wedding still tugs at our heartstrings, and with Blush by Brandee Gaar’s expert planning, it’s little wonder why! Thanks to Kristen Weaver Photography’s amazing skills, we don’t think we’ll ever get tired of looking at these photos and reminiscing.

The event began with a sweet, beautiful ceremony, just perfect for the couple, with a chain of greenery and a few vintage lanterns leading the way to the hall. Jennifer and Richard both glowed with happiness as they said their I Do’s, Jennifer resplendent in a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline, while Richard cut an impressive figure his gray suit.

 

For Richard’s boutonniere, we kept it simple but impactful with white ranunculus, accented with dusty miller foliage. It was especially created to complement Jennifer’s bridal bouquet, which was lovingly crafted with café au lait dahlia blooms, white ranunculus, peach-toned garden roses and a finish of dusty miller foliage.

The reception was effortlessly glamorous, and we loved every little detail! The white-and-gold cake artfully designed by Party Flavors Custom Cakes featured a gold sparkle tier, topped with an elegant cake topper with “Mr & Mrs Escobar” in swirling gold script. Floral arrangements of more peach garden roses, surrounded by tiny candles, added a touch of warmth and easy beauty.

Congratulations again, Jennifer and Richard! We were honored to provide the florals for your special day, and we had a blast working alongside these vendors:

Venue: Bella Collina Club

Band: Bay Kings Band

Event Planner: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Dress Store: CC’s Boutique

Makeup Artist: M3 Makeup

Invitation Designer: Minted

Cake Designer: Party Flavors Custom Cakes

Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography

Hilton Orlando: Donna and George

Who says life can’t be like a fairytale? Donna and George’s love story is just that. The couple first met when George was vacationing in Orlando, visiting friends and family, where he met Donna. The couple talked back and forth via email once George returned to Arizona, and the rest is history!

Donna and George’s wedding at the Hilton Orlando was sweet and beautiful without being over-the top; perfect for this cute couple. An Affair to Remember did an amazing job planning the whole event, as usual. Kristen Weaver Photography was there to capture each and every magical moment, from the couple’s first look on the stairs to everyone’s smiles as Donna walked down the aisle. Even the aisle had been adorned just for her entrance, with pure white petals strewn along the sides.

Donna made a picture-perfect bride as she happily said her I Do’s, carrying a unique bouquet crafted with her favorite color, purple. Her bridal bouquet was lovingly crafted with Picasso mini calla lily blooms, expressed sunflower blossoms, fragrant purple stock and purple lissianthus, with merlot dahlia, cymbidium orchids and seeded eucalyptus for texture.

George beamed, proudly gazing at his bride as they exchanged their vows. After they were pronounced husband and wife, the newlyweds and their guests kicked off the reception. The room glowed with iridescent purples, beautifully pairing with the décor and floral centerpieces atop the tables.

Soundwave Entertainment Systems had everyone dancing long into the evening, creating the perfect end to a perfect day. Congratulations, Donna and George!

Vendors:

Hotel: Hilton Orlando

Photographer: Kristen Weaver Photography

Event Planner – An Affair to Remember

Hair Stylist – LeJeune Hair and Makeup Artistry

Officiant – Sensational Ceremonies

DJ – Soundwave Entertainment Systems

Rosen Shingle Creek: Oriana and Gabe

Everything about a wedding is beautiful, but there’s nothing better than seeing a couple joining together. Oriana and Gabe’s wedding at Rosen Shingle Creek was stunning, not least because their love for one another shined through every moment.

The Busy Bee Events & Design did a marvelous job planning the whole affair, with Misty Miotto Photography there to capture every tiny detail.

The sweet, intimate ceremony took place at St. James Cathedral. Oriana made a stunning bride; all eyes were on her as she walked down the aisle. Her hair tumbled down her shoulders in loose waves, her makeup soft and natural, and her long veil and gorgeous dress made her look like a goddess.

Of course, a goddess has got to have a heavenly bouquet. For Oriana, we designed a bridal bouquet with white hydrangea blooms, accented with open white garden roses and white ranunculus.

After Oriana and Gabe said their I Do’s, they headed to Rosen Shingle Creek for the reception, where guests and the newlyweds alike admired the lush floral centerpieces atop the tables, the beautiful (and tasty) cake, and gorgeous, soft lighting.

Congratulations, Oriana and Gabe. We wish you all the best for your future!

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue: St. James Cathedral

Reception Venue: Rosen Shingle Creek

Hair and Makeup: Beaute Speciale

Videographer: Norman Yu Photography

Photographer: Misty Miotto Photography

Wedding Planner: The Busy Bee Events & Design, LLC

Linen Dinner Napkins: GBS Linens

Specialty Table Linens: BBJ Linens

Specialty Chair Covers: Wildflower Linen

Catering Manager: Rosen Shingle Creek

Chiavari Chairs and Chargers: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Transportation: Apollo’s Chariots

Priest: Holy Family Catholic Church

Organist: St. James Cathedral

DJ: Soundwave Entertainment

Flamenco Dancers and Guitar: Eklectic Entertainment

String Duo – Violin and Guitar: Perficio, Inc.

Winter Park Racquet Club: David and Ilana

Every wedding is beautiful, but David and Ilana’s Jewish wedding at Winter Park Racquet Club was special. With traditional Jewish customs incorporated into the ceremony and reception and Blush by Brandee Gaar coordinating it all, their big day was bound to be a memorable affair.

Sivan Photography perfectly captured every moment and detail of the evening, from David and Ilana getting ready to the signing of their marriage contract. Honoring tradition, David and Ilana signed their marriage contract before the ceremony, under the guidance of Rabbi Rick. Immediately after, David and his mother lowered Ilana’s veil.

Ilana made a gorgeous bride as she walked down a petal-strewn aisle towards the chuppah, carrying a unique bouquet created with a mix of white and lavender tones. Roses, Dahlia blooms, freesia, and lilac resulted in a beautiful and fragrant bouquet, perfectly complementing David’s lavender rose and dusty miller boutonniere.

The couple were wed under an elaborate chuppah, designed with an array of vibrant purple and blue hydrangea, lavender, peach and soft pink roses. Stock in deep purple, pink heather, and cascading purple orchids created an overall aura of earthy refinement as they made their vows.

David and Ilana’s reception was wonderful, with soft lighting by Kaleidoscope Lighting lending a gentle glow to the room. Lush floral centerpieces, featuring more of the same blooms used for the chuppah, rested in gold vessels and were surrounded by gold mercury candles for a romantic effect.

After a delicious dinner and the cake-cutting, it was time to dance. In true Jewish fashion, David and Ilana joined hands with their loved ones to dance the night away. And of course, the Hora, or Chair Dance, was a must.

Congratulations, David and Ilana! We were so honored to be a part of your beautiful wedding, and we wish you all the best for your future!

Vendors:

Photography: Sivan Photography

Venue: Winter Park Racquet Club

Coordinator: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Officiate: Rabbi Rick

Video: Lexoria Wedding Films

Lighting: Kaleidoscope Event Lighting

Band: Bay Kings

Linen and Chair Rentals: Kirby Rentals

Cake: Party Flavors

Desserts: Two Sweets Bake Shop

Hair and Makeup: M3

Transportation: Southern Elegance Limousines

Wedding Dress Designer: Pronovias

Wedding Dress Boutique: Pronovias in New York City

Stationery: The Write Invitation