A 1920s Inspired Day After Session

Jan 26th

by: Lauren

Going along with the theme of their 1920s inspired wedding, Shannon and Aaron changed back into their wedding attire the day after their wedding for a special session with Regina As The Photographer! Since Shannon changed into her 1920’s inspired attire later on in the reception, there weren’t really any chances to do portraits. So instead of an engagement session, Shannon and Aaron did a “day after” session with a bit of a Gatsby theme!

Oh I just LOVE Shannon’s 1920s inspired dress from BHLDN! What a GREAT idea to do a Day After session to showcase such a stunning dress- well worth it indeed!

Have any of you considered doing a Day After session? It’s a great idea if your wedding day doesn’t allow for a lot of portraits, or if you’re like Shannon and you have an awesome reception dress you want photos in too!

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Regina as The Photographer, LLC // Veils and headpieces:Gadegaard Design // Invitation Designer: Hello Tenfold // Makeup Artist: MOORE MAKEUP ARTISTRY // Dress Designer: Sue Wong at BHLDN // Location: The University of Tampa // Equipment Rentals:Tufted Vintage Rentals // Tuxedo and Mens Attire:Vera Wang

A Black & Gold 1920s Inspired Wedding

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Jan 26th

by: Lauren

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Shannon and Aaron’s 1920s inspired wedding was full of beauty and so much love! Taking place at The Vault, a historical venue in Tampa (a beautifully restored 1920s bank), a black, gold and champagne color palette was perfect for this vintage chic affair. Captured by Regina as The Photographer and planned by Kelly Hancock Event Planning, every detail of this wedding- including the Day After session- will make you fall in love with the 1920s all over again!

Did you catch Shannon’s gorgeous reception gown? Well keep an eye out for more of it, because we have Shannon and Aaron’s Day After session coming up next!

Oh, and how awesome is that reception exit?! So fun!

I love how Shannon and Aaron’s inspiration came from the 1920s time period their historical venue was built. Are any of you finding your inspiration from something like your venue’s history?

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photographer: Regina as The Photographer, LLC//Dress Store: BHLDN – Sue Wong Designer//Dress Store: CC’s Boutique//DJ: Frank Lebano and Co. DJs//Bakery: Hands on Sweets//Invitation Designer: Hello Tenfold//Event Planner: Kelly Hancock Event Planning//Pre Ceremony Location:Le Meridien Hotel//Caterer:Puff n Stuff//Ceremony Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church//Floral Designer: The Bride’s Bouquet//Makeup Artist:The Destiny & Light Hair & Make-up Group by Priscilla Marie//Event Venue: The Wilson Company//Tuxedo and Mens Attire:Vera Wang

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5 Reasons To Honeymoon In Martinique

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Jan 25th

by: Lauren

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I recently was able to visit and experience the French island of Martinique, and I’m so excited to share more about this gorgeous Caribbean location with you! Filled with tons of beauty, lots of fun things to do, amazing food, and more, it’s a fabulous destination for a honeymoon, and one that you should absolutely consider.

[I’m also sharing about how you can enter to win a trip to Martinique, so read through to the end of this post to find out more!]

1. Location

I myself had no idea exactly where the island of Martinique was at first, so let’s start with that tidbit, shall we? Owned by the country of France, Martinique is one of the Southernmost islands in the Caribbean, South of Dominica and North of Saint Lucia. It’s an easy and gorgeous flight to Martinique from Miami- one that flies by (no pun intended) because you’re too busy staring out the window at the beautiful islands!

2. Beautiful scenery

Clearly, the scenery is going to be beautiful for any Caribbean island, but Martinique is a bit- unique (also, no pun intended!). Mountains, rainforest, and beaches can all be found on the very same island- which is only 420 square miles. The crystal clear blue waters are my personal favorite, but the lush, green forests and volcanic mountains are pretty phenomenal as well. Without a doubt, if you’re wanting to reside somewhere that is filled with natural beauty, Martinique is most definitely the place for you!

Recommended places to visit: ilet Loup-garou, a turtle reserve with pink sand; ilet Chancel– an iguana island; ilet Madame– a sand bank swimming pool in the sea; La Baignoire de Josephine– Josephine bathtub (white sand banks protected by coral reeves).

3. Adventure

Just because Martinique is a Caribbean island, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything to do! Thanks to the eclectic terrain, there are plenty of adventurous options available. From sailing around Martinique’s smaller islands and diving, to 4-wheeling in the rainforest and hiking, you will certainly not be lacking in things to do.

Recommended things to do: Visit the estate and the distillery of Clement Distillery and Plantation Home; Sail the waters of Martinique on a catamaran- we recommend “Les Balades du Delphis”; Go on a 4×4 tour of the rainforest and waterfalls in Martinique

4. Food

Martinique is a French island, so of course the food is going to be spectacular. Showcasing French cuisine with a Caribbean twist, you will find amazing food everywhere you turn. Whether it’s a beachfront grill or a phenomenal restaurant, if you and your fiancé are foodies, Martinique is is the place to go!

Recommended restaurants: Les Ateliers Médélices (This foodie was pleased to partake in a cooking class with renowned Chef Bredas, using fresh ingredients straight from the garden!); Le Zandoli; Le Belem; Le Petibonum by Lionel Chamoiseau

5. Romance & Relaxation

Of course if you’re on your honeymoon, you’re going to want a bit of romance, and thanks to Martinique’s French background, there is certainly romance in the air. If romance is what you’re looking for, secluded boutique hotels among the mountain cliffs and on the beaches will be absolute perfection. Think along the lines of suites with secluded decks, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and yes, room service. And thanks to spas providing relaxing services, the romance and relaxation of Martinique is easy to experience for yourself.

Recommended hotels:

Plein Soleil Hotel: Set amid a lush tropical garden, in the hills above the town of François, this chic hideaway consists of 16 Creole style rooms housed in 5 colorful villas. The suites feature their own private plunge pool outside on the deck. Plein Soleil restaurant offers a unique innovative Creole cuisine that will enchant your pallete!

La Suite Villa: Located in Trois-Ilets, La Suite Villa is a trendy boutique hotel composed of 9 private villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms each and 6 suites in the main house. A superb restaurant features French and Creole cuisine mastered by a French Chef originated from 3 star Michelin restaurants. La Suite Villa overlooks Trois-Ilets Bay. Each villa features a private bathroom for each bedroom, a kitchenette overlooking the terrace and a living area.

Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa: Exclusive Relais et Châteaux Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa had been named among the best new hotels worldwide by Conde Nast Traveler. The resort is located on its own peninsula in Le François, on the Atlantic coast. This exquisite hotel consists of 50 elegant suites, 30 of them featuring their private plunge pool. The resort has direct access to a secluded beach and offers a soothing full service Spa by Guerlain.

As someone who loves color and design, I was LOVING all of the bright colors throughout Martinique- both in nature and in the architecture and decor! It’s truly a gorgeous Caribbean island!

And now for the exciting news… you can win a romantic getaway for 2 to experience Martinique yourself! All you have to do is click on the link below to enter to win! The entry period ends January 30th, so get your entries in!

Win a Romantic Getaway for 2 to Martinique

*This trip and post was sponsored by ATOUT FRANCE. All opinions are the author’s own.

A Modern White Wedding

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Jan 23rd

by: Michelle

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Inspired by the very location they were married, Alys Beach, Lindsie and Shane’s modern white wedding was an absolute beauty! The simplicity of an all-white color palette paired with gorgeous surroundings made for one stunning wedding, and the amazing Pure7Studios captured it all! Lindsie is here with us today to share more about her wedding planning and her inspiration…

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

Each vendor that we used was extremely helpful. Alys beach had their event coordinator Meghan Kelley help us tremendously throughout the whole process. She recommended several people throughout 30A and every last one of them were awesome. And of course with the help of friends, family, my wonderful husband and Pinterest also helped along the way.

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

The most important thing was making sure we had the right vendors who could see what we envisioned for our special day. We had so many good recommendations from the entire community, that each person worked so well with one another and they all made it seem like we’d known them forever! We were both very thankful for every vendor we had!

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

Our inspiration was Alys Beach. My husband and I continually go there year after year and we love it. So we finally decided to purchase land there and we figured what better place to get married and start the next chapter of our life together and eventually end up there permanently with our family. Then one day, we’ll be able to look back and say, “look we got married right over there!”

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

Well besides the fact of walking down the aisle and seeing my future husband steps in front of me, my next favorite thing about my wedding has to be the setting and how quaint it was. We had our closest friends and family there and it was on one of the most beautiful days of the year. We couldn’t have asked for a better time or weather that day.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Enjoy the moment while it lasts. Everything from planning, up until the actually date of your wedding, goes by so fast! So cherish every moment and don’t stress about the little stuff- everything works itself out and nothing is ever perfect no matter how hard you try. I thought everything was perfect at our wedding- until I realized our cake stand was upside down and the cake was sitting in it and not on it. But at the end of the day it didn’t even matter and it now gives us something to laugh about.

Beautiful advice from Lindsie to enjoy every moment of your wedding because it all goes by so fast! It definitely looks like she enjoyed her wedding day!

I just love the all-white in this modern wedding. Are any of you going to be using a monochromatic color palette like this one?