Elegant Black, White & Gold Wedding

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Jan 8th

by: Carly

While planning their celebration, “The Great Gatsby” inspired Emily and RC, and the duo’s elegant black, white, and gold palette matched their art deco style effortlessly. Because the Orlando, Florida area plays such a large part in their relationship, I love that Emily and RC opted to invite their guests to The Orchid Garden downtown. Guests were treated to a gorgeous ceremony, candlelit reception, a packed dance floor, and donuts for dessert. From the moment I first saw the sequined bridesmaids’ dresses in today’s wedding, I just knew I was going to love each and every detail! I can’t wait for you to take a peek at all of the images captured by V List Member Kristen Weaver Photography.

I’m convinced the Orchid Garden has to be one of the most beautiful spaces! And how amazing are the black sequin bridesmaids’ dresses?!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Kristen Weaver Photography // Event Planner: Krissy Sue Designs // Caterer: Big City Catering // Cake Designer: Sweet! By Good Golly Miss Holly // DJ: White Rose Entertainment // Dress Designer:Casablanca // Dress Store:CC’s Bridal Boutique // Event Venue: Orchid Garden // Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies

A Nautical Coral and Blue Destination Wedding

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Jan 6th

by: Lauren

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Growing up boating with her family, it was only natural that Brittany’s love for all things nautical rubbed off on her soon-to-be husband, Colin. When it came time to decide on the location for their destination wedding, the Naples Bay Resort was the perfect option for Brittany and Colin’s nautical wedding. Add in a striking color palette of coral and blue, fabulous nautical details, and the most amazing florals, and we have the gorgeous, stylish wedding of Brittany and Colin! With stunning images captured by Hunter Ryan Photo, this wedding absolutely made my heart go pitter patter- and I think it will do the same for you!

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

My parents were amazingly supportive and helpful with planning. We really couldn’t have had such an awesome weekend without them. I also had a phenomenal army of friends who went above and beyond when I decided to tackle a few DIY projects. Don’t be afraid to ask – and a little bribery of food and wine never hurts!
And I definitely have to give credit to my coordinator, who was very helpful during the planning process, particularly on our actual wedding day. If I can offer a single piece of advice, hire a wedding planner. At the very least, for the day of coordination. I didn’t have to worry or stress on our wedding day because I knew I was in good hands. It’s worth every penny. Seriously.

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

I wanted to connect with vendors who had good, fun personalities and that I knew would deliver quality. We made a list of our top priorities and where we knew we were willing to give and take on the budget.

What was your inspiration for your wedding details and/or design?

I grew up boating and it’s now something that my husband and I love doing together. It’s a big part of our lives, so it was a natural inspiration as a starting point for our wedding details.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

Getting to spend time with all of our friends and family. It’s really an incredible thing – having nearly all of your best friends and family in one place at one time.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Let me repeat…DAY OF WEDDING COORDINATOR. The day of your wedding shouldn’t be spent worrying about the details. That’s what you’ve spent the last few months doing. Relax, drink some bubbly, laugh (and cry) with your friends and let your coordinator take the reigns. And above all – stop and look around and take it all in!

Oh Brittany’s advice is so perfect! We of course totally and completely agree!

And can we please talk about the escort display? A combo of “sails” and “flags” as escort cards? LOVE!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Hunter Ryan Photo //Event Planner: JET SET WED // Floral Designer: Signature Florals //Reception Venue: Naples Bay Resort // Caterer: Naples Sailing and Yacht Club // Apparel:Shareen Bridal // Shoes:Badgley Mishka // Other:Fancy Seeing You Here // Musicians:Foreman’s 5 // Makeup Artist:J & A Makeup Artistry

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Fresh, Organic and Modern Wedding Ideas

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Jan 5th

by: Lauren

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Full of organic green and white details, these modern wedding ideas are fresh and oh so beautiful! A design featuring ivy, succulents, and eucalyptus creates a clean, elegant style that would be perfect for just about any wedding. With planning by Ivey Weddings and Events, florals by Florals by the Sea, and images captured by Olimb Photography, this inspiration is sure to give your day a beautiful, fresh start!

Isn’t all of the greenery so gorgeous? That ceremony backdrop design might be one of our new favorites! And the bouquet made of eucalyptus greens? Beautiful, innovative, and amazing!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Olimb Photography // Event Planner: Ivey Weddings and Events // Floral Designer: Florals By The Sea // Dress Store: Ivory Beau // Cake Designer: A Cupcakery By The Sea // Invitation Designer: Leo Lamb // Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Mens Wearhouse // Makeup Artist: POWDER & PAINT

Wedding Planning Truth: Weddings Are A Whole Other World

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Jan 4th

by: Lauren

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We are so excited to be starting a new wedding planning series this year! In case you don’t already know, at Every Last Detail it is our goal to educate couples about all things wedding. Over the years, we have shared hundreds of wedding tips and advice articles here on ELD, and in turn, have amassed hundreds of what we like to call “Wedding Truths”. So to further help educate you about weddings, we will be sharing a new Wedding Planning Truth each week!

Wedding Planning Truth #1

You’re engaged… congrats! Once you’ve celebrated, you’ll be ready and excited to start planning your wedding!

But wait a minute- you’ve never planned a wedding before, right? And before you do something you’ve never done before, you usually do research, right? Well weddings aren’t any different, and trust us– there are most certainly a few things that you should know about weddings *in general* before you start ANYTHING.

From general wedding information and budget, to finding wedding vendors and inspiration, we’ve gathered a few of our articles that we highly recommend you read before you jump into planning…