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Noah’s Event Venue: Alex & Kristina’s Classic Purple & Navy Wedding

07.23.19

Back in October of 2016, we had the pleasure of taking on Kristina and Alex as a full planning client. This meant we got to work with them through the entire process of wedding planning, helping in every aspect to bring their vision to life. It was a joy to join them on this journey, and we’re so happy to share their celebration with you! Thanks to Jessica Leigh Photography for access to all their fabulous photos.

Kristina went for a classic and beautiful look – she had her hair in soft curls, red lips, and a lacy wedding gown. Alex wore a nice navy suit and tie, with a simple deep purple boutonniere from Flowers by Lesley. The two decided to do a First Look photo shoot before the ceremony, and it was clear to see that these two were full of love and excitement for the day ahead of them.

The first look photo shoot brought these two around the venue, exploring both outdoor and indoor backdrops. Alex and Kristina then met with their wedding party and got a few pictures together. The girls and guys all had fun with their photos, with the men showing their excitement through a bit of goofiness.

The ceremony was held outside, and welcomed guests with a sign that announced it would be unplugged – meaning no phones or cameras, please. We loved the fun idea to replace a traditional guest book with Jenga blocks to be signed. After signing a block, the guests then proceeded to the seating area, decorated with scattered purple and pink flower petals and standing lanterns.

The ceremony itself was short and sweet: Kristina walked down the aisle with her father to meet Alex, and soon enough, the two were pronounced husband and wife. They shared their first kiss and left with huge smiles on their faces.

Following cocktail hour, the guests arrived at the reception space, which was decked out in purple, gold, and white everywhere you looked. The tables, glowing with candles, featured floral centerpieces from Flowers by Lesley, as well as gold chargers. We loved the menus and signage designed by Dogwood Blossom Stationery. The wedding cake from Everything Cake was a sight to see, with flowers cascading down the tiers.

Alex and Kristina made their entrance into the hall and shared their first dance, with music from the Wafer Productions DJ. They then heard moving toasts from the Maid of Honor and Best Man. At last, it was time to enjoy the dinner, a beautiful buffet catered by Renaissance Catering!

After the delicious dinner, Alex and Kristina shared a Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dance. This was the beginning of the real party, with lots of dancing, cake cutting, selfies, and of course, the bouquet and garter tosses. Throughout it all, the happy couple had huge smiles on their faces, and before we knew it, it was time for the last dance of the night.

For their grand exit, we had all of Alex and Kristina’s guests hold lit sparklers on either side of them, and then cheered them off as they left the venue. The two shared a romantic, sweeping kiss, then hopped into their getaway car and waved goodbye. It was time for the next big adventure!

Much thanks and love to Alex and Kristina, we were so glad to be part of your wedding from start to finish. So much gratitude as well to our vendors, who made the day so special:

Venue: Noah’s Event Venue • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Florist: Flowers by Lesley • Caterer: Renaissance Catering • Photographer: Jessica Leigh Photography • DJ: Wafer Productions • Cake: Everything Cake • Photobooth: Party Shots Photo Booth • Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Streamsong Resort: Sara & Josh’s Rustic Chic Wedding

07.16.19

Back in November of 2015, we joined Sara and Josh for their rustic chic-style wedding at the Streamsong Resort in Central Florida. Their big day was full of gorgeous details, colors, and moments that we were honored to share with them. We weren’t the only ones that loved this wedding; it was also featured in Orange Blossom Bride! Thanks to Ashley Jane Photography, we are happy to share the beautiful photos of their wedding day with you!

The day began with hair and make-up for the ladies done by May Rodriguez Makeup. The bridesmaids wore beautiful long purple backless dresses with lace sleeves and a bow around the waist. Sara wore a lovely strapless gown with a tulle train, designed by Anne Barge and found at Malindy Elene Bridal. The ladies carried beautiful blooming bouquets of red, pink, and white designed by Events in Bloom. Meanwhile, the groom got ready with his groomsmen in a Vera Wang tuxedo from Jos A Banks. Josh was excited to find that Sara had sent him a nontraditional groom’s gift for the wedding day: a shotgun!

As the guests began to arrive at Streamsong Resort, they followed a wooden sign that pointed them towards the ceremony. Along the way, there were wooden windows on which were written phrases like “the best is yet to be” and “grow old along with me”. At the ceremony site, there were rustic details such as barrels holding floral arrangements and wooden boxes full of flowers along the aisle. Each guest also received a small with directions to ring them as the bride and groom exited. Underscoring the ceremony was a string & flute trio from Jaclyn Duncan Music.

The ceremony began, and once the rest of the wedding party was in place, Sara made her grand entrance from the balcony above. She descended the staircase on the arm of her father to meet Josh at the altar, who was in tears at the first sight of her. The two exchanged vows surrounded by their friends and family, then shared a kiss to seal the deal: they were now husband and wife! After capturing a few pictures with the wedding party, Sara and Josh took photos around the venue, showcasing the beauty of the resort. They then made their way to the reception venue to join the guests.

The guests, meanwhile, had been enjoying the cocktail hour, with delicious catered appetizers. As Sara and Josh joined them, the reception space was completed. The entire room glowed, with floor-to-ceiling windows and candles on every table. Events in Bloom created beautiful blooming floral centerpieces for each table. There was a lovely mix of rustic elements such as barrels and twine around the menus, as well as classy elements such as comfortable King Louis chairs and golden chargers.

The reception began with Sara and Josh’s entrance, followed by their first dance together as a married couple. The guests then enjoyed dinner and dancing with music from the Bay Kings Band. As the night progressed, our happy couple cut their gorgeous, multi-tiered cake, shared Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances, heard a heartfelt speech from the bride’s father, and finally, presented Sara’s father with a surprise: a new puppy! The night was enjoyed by all, and we are so grateful to have been a part of it.

Congratulations and thanks to Sara and Josh, we hope the last four years of matrimony have been even more wonderful as that wedding day! Thanks as always to the fantastic venue and vendors that made it all happen:

Venue: Streamsong Resort • Make-up: May Rodriguez Makeup • Ceremony Musicians: Jaclyn Duncan Music • Dress Designer: Anne Barge • Invitation Designer: Minted • Floral Designer: Events in Bloom • Dress Store: Malindy Elene Bridal • Event Planner: Anna Christine Events • Photographer: Ashley Jane Photography • Groom’s Tuxedo: Vera Wang from Jos A Banks • Band: Bay Kings Band • Videographer: Longen Films • Rentals: A Chair Affair & Wish Vintage Rentals • Linens: Connie Duglin Linens

Casa Feliz: Ashley & Joe’s Rustic Chic Wedding

07.16.19

For our next wedding, we went back in time to March of 2017, to the wedding of Ashley and Joe at Casa Feliz. These two had a gorgeous wedding, with a rustic chic vibe and a loose color scheme of green and white, with accents of gold. We loved spending the day with them, from the outdoor ceremony to the tented reception. We hope you enjoy reliving the day with us, with photos courtesy of Tara Libby Photography!

Our bride began the day with hair and makeup done by Laura Reynolds Artistry. Ashley then stepped in to her lacy gown with a flared-out skirt and train, as well as her beautifully simple flats and veil. Meanwhile, Joe dressed for the day in a classic one-button grey suit, with a mint tie and pocket square. Just before arriving for the ceremony, Ashley finished out her attire with a bouquet from Flowers by Lesley.

The ceremony was held outside of Casa Feliz. Ashley walked down the aisle on the arm of her father and joined Joe, who stood by their officiant, Rev. Bob Myers. As the reverend led them through the vows, Ashley and Joe stood underneath the balcony, with simple floral decor hanging over head. Once they had exchanged rings and vows, the two were declared husband and wife, and shared their first married kiss. They exited with joyous expressions, which carried over into their quick photo shoot around the venue’s grounds.

The reception space was set up under a gorgeous translucent tent lined with market lights. The chalkboard signage at the front was done by The Chalk Shop, and welcomed guests to the reception. We loved the rustic look of the wooden tables with no linens, and the idea of giving guests adorable miniature succulents as favors. Overall, the reception area was simply beautiful.

Once their photos were taken, Ashley and Joe met with their guests inside Casa Feliz where cocktail hour was just coming to an end. They shared a quick first dance, then welcomed their guests to join them for dinner, a Southern-style buffet catered by Arthur’s Catering. Once guests had filled their places with the savory, they discovered the sweet. A full dessert buffet with brownies, cake shooters, cupcakes, and more was prepared by Two Sweets Bake Shop.

Once everyone had found their seats for dinner, the Maid of Honor and Best Man made toasts to the bride and groom. Everyone enjoyed their food outside, then moved back in for dancing and fun. Ashley and Joe shared their Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances, then before we knew it, the night flew by in a blur of dancing, selfies, music from Liquid Entertainment, and good times had by all.

Congratulations to Ashley and Joe, and thank you for choosing us to be a part of your beautiful big day! Thanks and love to all our vendors:

Venue: Casa Feliz • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Florist: Flowers by Lesley • Lighting: Kaleidoscope Event Lighting • Hair & Makeup: Laura Reynolds Artistry • Caterer: Arthur’s Catering • Desserts: Two Sweets Bake Shop • Chalk Signs: The Chalk Shop • Photographer: Tara Libby Photography • DJ: Liquid Entertainment • Officiant: Rev. Bob Myers

Winter Park: Elissa & Lucas’ Rustic Chic Backyard Wedding

07.15.19

For our next blog post, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite backyard weddings from June of 2016, the wedding of Elissa and Lucas. This wedding was full of family, unique set-ups, and endless smiles, due in part to the fact that it took place at the bride’s house in Winter Park, Florida. We had an amazing time making this day happen with Elissa and Lucas, and we’re so happy to share their photos with you, courtesy of Lora Rodgers Photography.

The day began at Elissa’s parents’ house in Winter Park, where Elissa and her bridesmaids got ready together. Elissa wore a beautiful v-neck backless gown with a lovely lace train, and held a gorgeous brightly-colored bouquet. We loved how Elissa involved their dog, Gunner, throughout the day. Once they were both ready, Elissa and Lucas met in her parents’ backyard for the First Look shoot. We loved how much joy you could see on Lucas’ face in these pictures – they were certainly not a couple that hid their happiness!

Elissa and Lucas got a few more shots with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, then made their way to the Knowles Chapel at Rollins College for the ceremony. The interior was gorgeous as ever, with veiled floral arrangements on the end of certain pews. Elissa made her walk down the aisle to her waiting groom, and in no time the two were declared husband and wife. After the ceremony Elissa and Lucas got a quick photo shoot in with Gunner, who wore a floral wreath in celebration.

After the ceremony, the guests returned to Elissa’s family home to enjoy a cocktail hour catered by Arthur’s Catering. We are absolutely in love with Arthur’s – if you get the chance, try their avocado bar! It’s amazing! While the guests enjoyed their avocados and beverages, the reception space was set up underneath a gorgeous tent. Tables surrounded a pool, with a dance floor set up on top of it, which led to some incredible reflections later in the night. We loved the combination of rustic and chic decor in the tent, from the painted wooden boxes holding floral centerpieces to the chandelier hanging from above. We also loved the bright colors found everywhere!

The reception was as beautiful as its venue. Elissa and Lucas made their grand entrance surrounded by sparklers, held by their guests. They brought in Gunner as well, to let him share in their big moment. The two newlyweds then shared their first dance on the dance floor, still encircled by flying sparks. Following father-daughter and mother-son dances, there were toasts, fabulous food, and bouquet & garter tosses. Elissa and Lucas cut their beautiful cake from Tiffany’s Baked Boutique, and as the sun disappeared and the tent lights were the only things glowing, they danced the night away with their guests.

Congratulations to Elissa and Lucas, and thank you for including us in your beautiful backyard wedding! Much thanks to all the vendors that made this day one for the books:

Ceremony Venue: The Knowles Chapel • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Photographer: Lora Rodgers Photography • Caterer: Arthur’s Catering • Cake Designer: Tiffany’s Baked Boutique • DJ: Blast Productions • Lighting: Get Lit Productions • Equipment Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

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