A Photographers Wedding Vol 3

And now for the reception. One thing I absolutely adored about this wedding was how intimate it was. Small weddings mean that you have more options for venues. A big bonus when you have less than 40 or so is that you can sometimes find a great restaurant or drinkery to hold your reception in. We had the best time at Mike & Audreys, here's the proof. 

After the wedding ceremony we headed deeper into historic downtown Ft Myers to a great local spot called Bacchus. It could not have made for a better evening with close friends, great music and sweet wedding cake.

I couldn't tell you what song it was that we were all singing and dancing to {because there were many}, but it was such a blast.

The florals on the chandeliers really defined this space as "wedding" and took it from a harsh spot to soft and romantic. 

Simple little boxes of lemon heads for the favors.  I was kind of addicted to the yellow.

Just a touch of lace to keep it southern. Love the Astilbe Sue put in the arrangements.

Thank you again to the amazing team who made this great affair one of the best celebrations ever.
Photography: Ashley Brockinton
Flowers: Signature Florals
Hair & Makeup: Hope Artistry
Music: Clint Wileys None Other
Cake: Ellas Cakes
Want to see more?  Great - You can see the entire series here and you can get Audreys perspective (and favorite photos) on her blog.  Actually, she did two posts; here's the 2nd one. Enjoy! Pin It

A sea glass inspired wedding {photographed by Audrey Snow}

It's a rare occasion when I post a wedding we've done so quickly, but I have to admit, I'm just a little excited because it was one of those weddings where it could have been a disaster because of rain. But because we had a design plan for indoors and outdoors and didn't wait until the last minute...it was,

"the best rained in ceremony ever." -Kim Smith, Sea Glass Bride

This was supposed to be a ceremony on the beach, Instead it was a most intimate candle lit exchange of vows.

 

Kim made all these cute little message in a bottle escort cards. I laid them on a bed of sea glass and scattered a few starfish.

 

The very sea themed cake from Kakes by Karen and a gorgeous DIY wedding program Kim and her friend made.

 

I have never been so excited about an aisle treatment. It was the collection of the custom runner, petal lined aisle along with the sea glass and sand hurricanes that made the space "finished".
After watching Kim Kardashians wedding last night on E!, I am even more convinced that a runner really does make a huge statement.
On the right photo is one of our custom reader or vow books.  Just another one of those details that we like to include.

 

The signature drink was certainly a big hit. In this instance we offered it instead of a champagne toast which often doesn't get finished. Did you ever notice that?  That everyone literally takes a sip and the rest goes to waste? Something to think about...

Some rooms have empty space that could really use a little something. I found this project on Pinterest and I think it turned out wonderfully!

 

Beautiful flowers by Signature Florals were set mostly in sea glass colored vases I collected from Ikea, my studio and of course, Homegoods. I absolutely love that so many different kinds of flowers and berries were used.

There's just something so beachy about a simple burlap runner on a crisp white tablecloth.

Note that day to evening, the look still works. This is so important to think about! 

 

P.S. Don't you love that it can be pouring in Florida and still this cheerful?

P.S.S. In true Florida style, there's always a short break in the rain...

 
Thank you Audrey!

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Location:Captiva Island, Florida