A Boca Grande Destination Wedding Vol. 3 The Reception

Every wedding must come to an end.  I wish they could all end as great as this one.

The tent was so perfectly "Boca Grande" The beautiful white draping and crystal chandeliers were filled with a mixture of Kings tables, round and square tables. We also had mini chandeliers around the perimeter of the tent that were just the perfect unexpected detail that made it not your average tented wedding.

I was thrilled that we were not using they typical glass vases for this wedding.  The purple hydrangea were striking in the white ceramic vases on top of the barely mint green linens.

Does this cake table scream charming or what?  The mixture of 2 tiered cakes and cupcakes is what kept it from feeling overly structured.  Over structured does not go hand in hand with a island destination wedding! Chic, elegant, sophisticated - yes. Forced - no.

Tell me you wouldn't want to have a cocktail here with your best friends. There's something very soothing about outdoor lounges with natural furniture and crisp whites.

Yes, this italian wedding was celebrated into the wee hours of the night. I could have taken this picture 89 times over.  Everyone had that much fun.

So cute and a total DIY by the bride and groom. We found a few open bottles on the tables...I think that might have explained some of the super smiles. Ha!

Always a huge hit, a cigar roller. I think this was one wedding where I was almost wondering if he was going to keep up with the demand. No worries...he did!

How adorable is this photograph? Father & Daughter.  Its always the candid images that grab my attention. Let me go ahead & thank Impressions Photography for all these photos now. THANK YOU.

Gorgeous Gladiolus. Beautiful fresh crisp white Gladiolus.  If I could have these in my studio every single day, I would.

 I've never been a fan of table number. I prefer to design them small for the table, to blend in while they do their job.

 Photo booths have become the norm at most of our weddings.  I know why though- they're outrageously fun. The backdrop style booths tend to work the best.  The great thing is that your guests walk away with fun photos and you get an unconventional photo album that is usually sweet & hilarious.

 If you were walking by...

Gasparilla Inn. So Florida. So Boca Grande. So Wedding.

Vol. 1 here and Vol.2 here

A Boca Grande Destination Wedding Vol. 2 Get ready to the ceremony

Onto the wedding day!

 Yes, this sapphire engagement ring was pre royal wedding.

A blue hydrangea and white peony bouquet.  Isn't it lovely? I admit, I love peonies not quite open as much as I do in full bloom.

This is Southern Sweetie, Angela. You'd never guess she's a tough as nails attorney would you?  She's as sweet as she is beautiful. Could you just die over the veil?  I love it.

Let me introduce you to Joe.  Honestly, he's as fun as he looks on this fancy get around town vehicle and just loves his wife to death.  He made us smile constantly in the studio.

 Simple ceremony programs for this wedding.  A perfect fit.

 How darling is this church? This is what I love about Boca Grande.  Everything is just oh so charming.

 Beach town wedding perfection.  A starfish door "wreath" of carnations.

 Go ahead, say it, "awwwww" . Um, Impressions, you rock.

And this is when my tears came. Look at Angelas dad in the background (top left) with that huge smile.
More to come but, did you see vol 1?

A Boca Grande Destination Wedding Vol. 1 Welcome Reception

Two incredibly sweet italians met and fell in love.  I fell in love with them too. And I fell in love with their destination wedding. If you haven't been to Boca Grande, then you just don't what you're missing!  It's the most quaint little island off of Florida's Gulf coast.  Although there are cars on the island, most people get around by foot, bike, or golf cart.  What to do? Beach it up, shop in little boutiques, watch the sunset, eat in the little town cafes, fish, and golf.  It's one of my favorite getaways and its perfect for a destination wedding.

 For the 1st day of the 3 day wedding celebration, we had a welcome party at Gasparilla Inn's Beach Club.  The welcome dinner was poolside and was the perfect location for a fun & laid back dinner.  There was cornhole on the beach and plenty of time to mix and mingle.

 If ever there is a perfect spot for paper lanterns- its at an evening poolside affair!

 Flip flops are pretty standard for island life.  And oh so cute in these orchard baskets.

 It took months to find this dhingy, and it was worth every moment.  We were sitting 20 feet from the Gulf of Mexico after all. Beers & sodas were ice cold and available with a quick grab.

After dinner, everyone moved to the south side of the beach club to the fire pit area for surprise dessert hour complete with a sundae bar and smores station. 

The bride, our Southern Sweetie Angela, made all the welcome bags, adorning each one with ribbon and a stamped label. We hosted a hospitality suite at the main resort, (Gasparilla Inn) the 1st 2 days of arrivals and guests were able to grab their bags and a refreshing drink after arriving to town.

Don't worry, lots more volumes to come.  This was a GREAT wedding.  Can't wait? You can get a head start and see more photos on Style Me Pretty. All the pretty pictures are by Impressions Photography.  We were lucky enough to have them for the entire celebration- which of course, I always recommend doing if you can.