Elegant, Luxurious Florida Wedding

When I saw this wedding from Meg Baisden, I immediately thought of two words- elegant and luxurious. From the ceremony location beneath giant, swooping tree branches to the beautiful poolside reception it’s elegant in every single way. And the deep, rich pinks and purples mixed in with green create such a gorgeous, luxurious color palette. The beautiful bride, Stefanie, was sweet enough to share her insights about her wedding with us, so keep an eye out for it!

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

Definitely having a checklist with a timeline! I used the RealSimple Weddings Magazine Planner Edition, which is a yearly publication providing every detail along with broken down instructions for planning a wedding. It even has a cute little pullout guide you can keep in your purse!

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

Experience. With so many details and decisions to be made, I felt confident that my experienced florist and coordinators would lead me in the right direction, offering feedback on what has and hasn’t worked in the past for them. I also looked at pictures from their past events, making sure I liked their work.

Did any of your vendors do anything special for you before, on, or after your wedding day that you would like to share?

I could not have survived without the help of Christina Springfield (Nouveau Flowers), Shay Bell and Gabrielle Garrison (WaterSound Beach Club)! My wedding was absolutely perfect, and I can’t tell you how happy I was to be able to relax and enjoy the evening, knowing that they had everything under control.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

Being surrounded by so much love! When it’s all said and done, what really matters – beyond the flowers, decorations and food – is the lifelong memories your making with your new husband and those you love the most.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Expect the unexpected and remember that everything doesn’t have to be perfect for you to have the time of your life! It will be over before you know it, so make every minute special.

I must say- that is excellent advice, thank you Stefanie! I love when brides are just able to let go and enjoy their day! It’s seriously the best thing to do! :) And thank you to the amazing Meg Baisden for sharing this gorgeous wedding with us!

Lauren

Founder & Editor at Every Last Detail

Lauren Grove is the editor and owner of Every Last Detail. A clueless bride-turned-wedding planner, Lauren uses her experiences and knowledge to educate and inspire brides all over the world.

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10 responses to Elegant, Luxurious Florida Wedding

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Kristina Juarbe August 17, 2011 at 12:09 pm

Love the pictures! What a beautiful wedding!
Shelby August 17, 2011 at 12:27 pm

I love everything about this wedding! The location is beautiful and the photography is amazing! This type of wedding really gives me inspiration. Everything from the flowers to the engraved forks are great details that make this wedding special! Thank you!
Jamie Gummere August 17, 2011 at 1:39 pm

This wedding was truly fantastic! everything was beautiful: the bride, the groom, the decor, the ambiance, and most importantly, the love these two share. i was a vendor but also a friend. they deserve the best!!
Ashley Daniell Photography August 17, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Beautiful! I love Shay and Gabrielle – they are amazing! And so is Meg and Christina!! Fabulous vendors, Beautiful wedding! I just love Eden Gardens!!
Alicia@Charitywedding August 17, 2011 at 5:49 pm

SOOO many great things about this gorgeous wedding! That ring shot blows me away! And is that some sort of wine ceremony they did?! THat is brilliant and right up my alley!
Alexandra {Heart Love Weddings} August 17, 2011 at 7:41 pm

What a beautiful wedding! I’m in love with the yummy color of the bridesmaids dresses! The florals are GORGEOUS! Love the ring shot and the floating turtles in the pool! So fun! ;)
tami {Backstage Bridal} August 18, 2011 at 12:11 am

I LOVE IT!!!! Especially the personalized forks and the cigar bar!
kari August 18, 2011 at 1:19 am

OMG!!! I adore the one on the porch!! Stunning!
erin August 18, 2011 at 10:46 am

oh, I just love this. the shot of the entire reception is breathtaking. great job, meg!
Shannon August 19, 2011 at 10:12 am

HAnds down the most beautiful wedding I had ever been to! They could not have made it any better! The pictures are just as gorgeous and breathtaking as the wedding was!