Ideas for Eco-friendly Weddings
Morgan and Nick - Hammock Dunes Club, Palm Coast
Morgan and Nick planned their Hammock Dunes Club wedding long-distance, and we were happy to be their local point of contact for the wedding. Their photographers took these amazing photos around the club grounds, and WOW what a sunset! It was such a beautiful day for a loving and caring couple. Here’s what Morgan had to say:
Thank you so much for the thoughtful ring dish, and for making our day absolute perfection! We could not have dreamed of how flawlessly everything was orchestrated, and are beyond grateful to you.
Venue: Hammock Dunes Club | Photographers: Stout Studios | DJ: White Tie Events | Wedding Party Flowers: Something Borrowed Blooms | Cake: Publix | Makeup: Christina Burns | Officiant: Peggy LaRoche
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Nikki and Tyler - Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Nikki contacted us because the wedding planner her sister used, who no longer lives or works in the area, recommended us. What an honor! Their destination wedding was so beautiful, with the Atlantic Ocean serving as the backdrop for both their ceremony and reception. Nikki says:
Heather did a WONDERFUL job coordinating everything for the day of our wedding! I was not stressed leading up to our big day due to her flawless attention to detail and ability to manage anything that came up. She was efficient, timely and organized which is just what I needed to make me feel confident in allowing her to take the reins. If any mishaps came up on the day of our wedding I didn't know about it because she was there to take care of it :) Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the wedding was down to the last detail and we are on cloud nine remembering the perfection of that day. I highly recommend First Coast Weddings and Events for any bride and/or groom looking to make their day flow easily.
Venue: Ponte Vedra Inn and Club | Photographer: Brooke Images | Hair and Make Up: Studio Bride | Florist: Rose of Sharon Wedding and Event Florals | DJ: DJ Jacob Towe and Co.
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Taylor and Henning - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
Taylor and Henning’s December wedding at TPC Sawgrass was so much fun! We loved helping them pull together all the final details to make their wedding day relaxing and enjoyable for their families and friends.
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photographers: Lyndsey Anne Photography | DJ: Nice Entertainment | Florist: Rose of Sharon Wedding and Event Florals | Cake: Classic Cakes
Mary and Kevin - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
Mary and Kevin had a beautiful tented wedding on the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse lawn. It was such a windy day! The centerpieces kept blowing over, so we had to improvise with the placement of some of the decor. Luckily, when it was time for the reception the breeze had died down and it was a lovely evening for an outdoor event! And Mary’s dress was so amazing - it had a skirt that could be worn over the dress, so she had two looks without having to change dresses. Perfection!
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photographers: Brooke Images | Band: Bay Kings | Florist: Floriade | Cake: Classic Cakes | Hair: Grazyna Mercado | Makeup: Kimtasha Armstrong | Tent and Rentals: All About Events | Cigar Roller: JC The Cuban Cigar Roller
Alexa and Mitch - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
Brunch weddings - we love them! This sweet couple was married on a beautiful Sunday December morning. Their ceremony was at 10:30am with a brunch reception following at TPC Sawgrass. They had a special first look by the Christmas tree on the back lawn with their outdoor ceremony being held on the corner lawn facing the palm trees surrounded by their family and friends.
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photographer: Brittany Bishop Photography | Florist: Anything With Plants | Hair/Makeup: Studio Bride | DJ: Island Sound
Elizabeth and Kyle - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
Elizabeth and Kyle’s TPC Sawgrass wedding ceremony and reception were amazing! They are such a terrific couple with fun and loving families, and they really wanted their guests to have an amazing experience. Including fireworks! The guests watched the fireworks from the 2nd floor balcony while the bride and groom spent a few minutes outside on the clubhouse lawn to enjoy the show.
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photographers: Brooke Images | Videographers: Take One Productions | Band: Rhythm Nation | Florist: Rose of Sharon Wedding and Event Florals | Cake: Classic Cakes | Bridesmaids Hair and Makeup: Paulina Perez | Ceremony Music: Wehner Weddings | Fireworks: Fireworks By Santore
Kaley and Ross - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
Kaley and Ross had a spectacular wedding at TPC Sawgrass, with a ceremony on the clubhouse lawn and a reception in the Ponte Vedra Ballroom. How awesome is their Chipotle groom’s cake? Classic Cakes hit it out of the park for this one!
Kaley said:
Thank you!!!!!!! You made our wedding stress free and we really appreciate it!!
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photography: Wiler Weddings | Flowers: Anything With Plants and Flowers | Cakes: Classic Cakes | Entertainment: Bay Kings Band
Laura and Jamey - Memorial Presbyterian Church + Timuquana Country Club Wedding
Laura and Jamey’s wedding ceremony took place at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, one of the most beautiful churches in North Florida! Followed by a reception at the riverfront Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, their classic wedding details will never go out of style.
Ceremony Venue: Memorial Presbyterian Church | Reception Venue: Timuquana Country Club | Photographer: Life and Love Studio | Florist: Rose of Sharon Wedding and Event Florals | Entertainment: White Tie Entertainment and Wehner Weddings | Cake: Heavenly Chocolate Creations | Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen
Laura and Collin - TPC Sawgrass Ceremony, Ponte Vedra Beach
Black and white weddings are so elegant! We loved coordinating Laura and Collin’s gorgeous wedding ceremony at TPC Sawgrass. How sweet are the little touches Laura chose to incorporate?
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photographer: Life and Love Studio | Ceremony Music: Wehner Weddings | Flowers: Floriade
Summer and Frank - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photography: J. Mosley Photography | Flowers: Rose of Sharon European Florist | Cake: Classic Cakes | Beauty: Casey Does Hair
Mallory and Chris - Bowing Oaks, Jacksonville
Venue: Bowing Oaks | Floral: Marble and Pine | Photography: Flora and Fauna | Catering: 4 Rivers | Entertainment: The Royals | Video: Seth Dunlap | Cake: Creme De La Cocoa
Kimberly and Gene - TPC Sawgrass Wedding, Ponte Vedra Beach
Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Photography: Dana Goodson
Videography: Take One Productions | Flowers: Arlene's Designs | Cake: Classic Cakes | Entertainment: D'Land Entertainment and Wehner Weddings
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Jessica and Scott - Epping Forest Yacht Club, Jacksonville
Ceremony Venue: Basilica of the Immaculate Conception | Reception Venue: Epping Forest Yacht Club | Photographers: Ivey Pictures | Videographers: Take One Productions | Band: Rivertown Band | Flowers: Velvet and Twine | Rolls Royce: Sir Gilbert | Tent/Rentals: Beachview Event Rentals, Connie Duglin Specialty Linens, Southern Charm Events, and A Chair Affair
Paige and Paul - Cathedral Bascilica + River House Wedding, St Augustine
Ceremony Venue: Cathedral Bascilica of St Augustine | Reception Venue: River House | Floral: Rose of Sharon Wedding and Event Florals | Photography: Alex Michele Photography | Catering: Catering By Liz | Entertainment: DJ Jacob Towe | Video: CollabCreation | Cake: Sweet Weddings | Transportation: Old Town Trolley / Red Train Tours | Photobooth: Chic Booth
ABC Florida State Conference Recap #BeBoldABC
This week, I had the pleasure of working with my dear friends and fellow Master Wedding Planners Carmen Mesa of Carmen Mesa Events and Tammy Waterman of Special Moments Event Planning to produce a fabulous conference for wedding professionals. The Association of Bridal Consultants' Florida State Conference is always a labor of love, but hearing each and every attendee walk away saying how much they had learned makes it all worth it! Here's a little recap: Saturday night, we treated our amazing speakers to a fun evening at Sweet Pete's and The Candy Apple Cafe and Cocktails.
Sunday morning kicked off with brunch, where I got to tell everyone some interesting facts about Jacksonville. (#ILoveJax)
(thanks to Rose of Sharon European Florist for the centerpieces, Beachview Event Rentals for the chairs, and PRI Productions for the super cool Jacksonville backdrop)
After brunch, we went into our general session room for lots of great educational content:
Steve Kemble -Revitalize and Re-Energize Your Brand
Lauren Sarnoff Atwaters, Ten23 Designs - Creating a Unique Event Experience
Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting - From Stressed to Streamlined: Creating an Organization Syste that Works
Tamatha Cain, Choux Cake Studio - Emergency Wedding Cake Fixes
April Knight, Jos. A Bank - How To Tie A Bow Tie and Fold A Pocket Square
Donnie Brown, Donnie Brown Weddings and Events - Reading the Red Flags: Don't Let This Happen To You
And then it was on to the poolside cocktail reception! The weather could not have been more amazing. As event planners, we always worry about the weather when planning outdoor events - especially in August in Florida! But there was not a drop of rain that day, and the breeze made the rooftop deck quite comfortable.
Day 2 of the conference started with a casual breakfast. How cool are these centerpieces from Rose of Sharon European Florist?
And the Omni Hotel Jacksonville staff created the letters "ABC" out of the parfaits!
For Tuesday's lunch, each speaker was assigned a table. Lauren from Ten23 Designs created these adorable signs with their names! She also made tons of other cute decor pieces that were used throughout the conference.
Monday's educational sessions were just as amazing as Sunday's:
Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting - Attaining Expert Status: How to Become on Expert Industry Leader
Susan Southerland, Just Marry! - Selling to Couples at Every Planning Phase
Charlene Shirk, C. Shirk Productions - Pitch Perfect: How to Deliver A Great Media Interview
Bryan Glynn, BGPictures - Critical Website & Internet Tips for Your Business and Making $$ with YouTube
Donnie Brown & Steve Kemble - Social Media As Your PR Consultant (Round Table)
Sadly, it was time to say good bye to all of our friends, new and old. These little snack packs had water, chips, and sweets for the drive/flight home.
It was an amazing (and exhausting!) three days, and I am so thankful for everyone that attended. Want to see more photos? Check out the ABC Florida Facebook page.
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Wedding Trend: Glam It Up!
Adding shiny and sparkly elements to celebrations is a continuing trend! Whether you want an over-the-top bling-fest, or subtle touches of gold or silver, add a touch of glam to any color palette or theme.
Are you drawn to pale pink, blush, ivory? These are the perfect colors to add gold accents to. If you are going for a blend of cobalt, teal and navy, add some rhinestone touches to brighten it up.
How are you adding metallics or bling to your wedding?
