Rollins College: Katie & Chris' Dusty Blue Wedding at Rice Family Pavilion

Our Anna Christine Events team’s next feature was July of 2023, with Katie & Chris’ dusty blue wedding at Rice Family Pavilion. The couple’s day was filled with sweet family members and some beautifully handcrafted decor pieces from the bride herself, all captured by the incredible Amy Slogar Photography.

If you’re dreaming of an elegant dusty blue wedding at Rice Family Pavilion, you’re in for a timeless experience filled with charm, tradition, and understated beauty. Nestled on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, the Rice Family Pavilion and Knowles Memorial Chapel offer a one-of-a-kind setting for couples planning a romantic Central Florida celebration — and this wedding day was the perfect showcase of that!

The couple exchanged vows at the historic Knowles Memorial Chapel, a favorite for Rollins alumni and local couples alike. With its arched ceilings and intricate stained-glass windows, the chapel set the perfect tone for the day. The ceremony was classic and heartfelt, accented by delicate floral arrangements that mirrored the couple’s color palette — soft whites, gentle greenery, and subtle dusty blue ribbons to tie it all together.

Following the ceremony, guests made their way to the outdoor patio at Rice Family Pavilion for cocktail hour. Framed by ivy-covered walls and the warm Florida sunshine, the patio offered the perfect backdrop for mingling and light bites. Signature drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres were served beneath café lights, while the couple snuck away for portraits among the campus’s lush greenery and Mediterranean-inspired architecture.

Inside the Rice Family Pavilion, the reception space was transformed into a soft, romantic atmosphere. With its natural wood beams and neutral walls, the venue became a stunning canvas for the couple’s dusty blue wedding vision. Blue linen napkins, dusty blue water goblets, and custom stationery carried the color theme throughout the tablescapes. Accents of ivory florals, silver flatware, and votive candles elevated the aesthetic for a look that was both modern and timeless.

From the couple’s heartfelt first dance under twinkling lights to a night of dancing and celebration, every detail came together seamlessly. Their dusty blue wedding at Rice Family Pavilion ended that night with a bubble exit through the front doors and down the steps to their getaway car.

Congratulations to our newlyweds, Katie & Chris, and thank you for choosing Anna Christine Events for your big day!

Thank you to our incredible wedding day vendor team!

Ceremony Venue & Musicians: Knowles Memorial Chapel

Reception Venue: Rice Family Pavilion

Photographer: Amy Slogar Photography

Florist: Flowers by Lesley

Hair & Makeup: Kristy’s Artistry Design Team

Dance Floor: Letz Dance On It

DJ: Our DJ Rocks

Cake: Le Petit Sweet

Caterer: 1885 Events

Transportation: VIP Wedding Transportation

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

I am so thankful that I had Christy by my side from the beginning. As an excited young bride, I had many ideas but little direction. Christy was everything I needed to help me organize my vision into a organized, creative, and an overall joy to work with! beautifully fluid wedding day. She was patient, enthusiastic,

Anna Christine events is amazing. She was always available when I needed her and was always prompt on solving any issue that came up. She is great at keeping things organized and keeping the bride 'me' sane. I can't thank her enough for the amazing day she helped put together.

Wedding planning is not an easy task. You need a true expert taking charge, keeping you in line and most of all making sure your special day runs smoothly. Without a doubt I would hire Christy and her team again. I was at total peace knowing she was in control! Thank you for helping making our wedding day a dream come true.

Christy and Laura by far The Best Wedding Planners you will find. They listen to details, prompt in answering questions, giving opinions or ideas. They are like Superwomen on your Wedding Day! They make it happen! They are very responsive in answering emails, text or phone. They will always greet you with Hugs! They do anything to make sure your Special Day goes Perfect as can be. We will never forget Laura and Christy for making Our Special Day The Most Unforgettable Day of our Lives! We appreciate you being part of our Vendor Team!

The day of the wedding, she made sure everything was taken care of, resulting in a stress-free day for everyone in the bridal party including the parents of the bride and groom. She ensured everything ran smoothly and according to the timeline and did an amazing job of getting everyone set up for our grand sparkler exit. We know our wedding would not have been as perfect as it was without Christy's help, and we are so glad we hired her!

Christy is an incredible wedding planner! I loved her wedding day timeline. She organized all of my vendors, and made sure everything about the wedding day ran smoothly, on time and stress/worry free. I couldn't have even imagined my day would have turned out as perfect as it did. Thank you so much Christy! If you are even remotely considering hiring a planner to help you with part of or all of your wedding...DO IT! And pick Anna Christine Events, her and her sister Laura are THE BEST!

Christy was a fantastic wedding coordinator! I absolutely loved working with her. I was looking for a day of coordinator because I was already planning my wedding and really wanted someone to just take over for the last month. I chose the package where I could call/email her if I had any questions leading up to the wedding and it came in handy. The package was affordable and what we were looking for. When we spoke on the phone I instantly knew I wanted to book her because she has a very calm demeanor. I have spoken to other wedding planners and some of them were so high strung it was stressing me out just talking to them! I passed off everything to her month of and everything went off without a hitch. Anytime we needed anything during the wedding she was right there waiting for us and willing to help. I can’t recommend her enough!

There are not enough words to express our gratitude towards Christy! She is beyond amazing and was made to be a wedding coordinator! Her ability to adapt and come up with solutions that make everyone happy is a true gift. She was my therapist and knew exactly how to decrease my stress and anxiety. Christy and her sister Laura truly made our day magical and allowed us to enjoy it!

I cannot say enough good things about Christy, Laura, and their team. We had some challenges at our wedding (guests, weather, etc) and they handled it all like champs and kept the party going. I had day of services and felt comfortable handing everything over and knowing it was in good hands. I'm grateful they were there and I would recommend them to anyone.

We had the pleasure of having Laura as our Day Of Coordinator for our wedding at Casa Feliz. Laura knows her stuff, not to mention this venue. She's BEYOND sweet and always looking out for the bride and groom on their day. If something needed to be changed around, it was always a smooth transition. There is not a single issue we can think of that happened on the wedding day, nor during the wedding planning process. Laura kept in contact with every single vendor, not to mention a last minute vendor we brought on board less than a week from the wedding day. EVERYTHING was perfect, we will never forget this day! I highly recommend both Laura and Christy they are fantastic ladies!

Christy was amazing from start to finish. We brought on a planner part way through planning and she geared us in the right direction from the start. She listened and understood our vision. She worked to make the wedding exactly what we wanted. And even when we hit a snag with our venue, Christy guided us through what would have been a super stressful time, to the perfect event.