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Orlando Science Center: Kevin & Kelsey’s Geek Chic Wedding

07.09.19

We were so excited to revisit this next wedding for our blog: the July 2016 wedding of Kevin and Kelsey at the Orlando Science Center! Kevin and Kelsey had so many fun and adorable ideas along their geek chic theme that we were so excited to bring to life, from the video game-inspired centerpieces to the Game of Thrones-inspired dragon wedding cake. With the Game of Thrones series finale still on the mind, we knew we had to bring this one back, and are so happy we can share their beautiful photos courtesy of Ashley Jane Photography!

Kelsey began her day with hair and makeup done by True Love Bridal Beauty. True to herself, she passed the time by playing video games – we thought this made for a great photo that showed her personality through the traditional process. Once hair and makeup was complete, Kelsey stepped into her gorgeous Matthew Christopher gown, found at CC’s Bridal Boutique. Meanwhile, Kevin and his groomsmen got ready in their suits, ties, and dinosaur print socks. They also wore simple purple and red boutonnieres from Raining Roses Productions. Kevin and Kelsey then chose to do a First Look photo shoot. Both were clearly full of excitement and love throughout the shoot. Kelsey found opportunities to showcase her gorgeous Raining Roses bouquet with the same accents of purple and red.

At last, it was time for the ceremony! As guests arrived they passed the card & gift table, with decorative elements inspired by old school video games. We loved all the paper goods brilliantly designed by Dogwood Blossom Stationery to fit with the theme. The seats held up a banner of signs that read “This is where our story begins…”, and at the end of the aisle stood two pillars holding purple and red floral arrangements. The ceremony was short and sweet, and in no time, vows were said, rings were exchanged, and Kevin and Kelsey were declared husband and wife. The two shared a kiss and continued with their guests to the cocktail hour!

The guests enjoyed an outdoor cocktail hour on a terrace of the Orlando Science Center, with a fun set-up of cornhole. The cornhole boards, reflecting the dinosaurs waiting inside, said “T-rex hates corn hole”, a shoutout to the online jokes that a t-rex would have arms too short to do various activities. Once it was time for the dinner reception, guests were greeted with a transformed room full of fun details.

Each guest received a place card to go to a themed table, with themes from Game of Thrones to Super Mario Bros. to Disney to Legend of Zelda. We loved the specially-decorated centerpieces for each table: the Disney table got Mickey and Minnie ears, the Game of Thrones table had a themed vase, the Lego table got Lego figures inside the vase, and so on. Each table even had themed favors! For example, the Legend of Zelda table got a cookie decorated with the symbol from the game.

We absolutely loved every detail of the room, but perhaps none stood out as much as that cake. Sprinkles Custom Cakes really outdid themselves with a cake decorated with the silhouette of a castle and the incredibly detailed figure of a dragon curled around it. It was absolutely amazing!

With the guests in place, the reception began with the introduction of Kevin and Kelsey by the DJ from Junction 88 Productions. They then shared a first dance, followed by toasts and speeches. As everyone enjoyed dinner catered by 4 Rivers Smokehouse, guests were also able to see the wedding slideshow playing on a laptop, as well as check out the wedding’s special Snapchat filter. Kevin and Kelsey then cut the cake, with Kelsey smashing a piece into Kevin’s face. With cake cut and dinner finished, it was time to dance! Kevin and Kelsey danced the night away with their guests, enjoying every moment of their big day together. We could see this was only the beginning of the fun they were going to have together.

Congratulations to Kevin and Kelsey on your marriage, and best wishes from all of us! Thanks to our lovely couple, the venue, and all the phenomenal vendors that continue to amaze us:

Venue: Orlando Science Center • Dress Store: CC’s Bridal Boutique • Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery • Hair & Makeup: True Love Bridal Beauty • Florist: Raining Roses Productions • Cake: Sprinkles Custom Cakes • Caterer: 4 Rivers Smokehouse • Dress Designer: Matthew Christopher • DJ: Junction 88 Productions • Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Photographer: Ashley Jane Photography

Luxmore Grande Estate: Crystal & Max’s Sparkling Gold & White Wedding

05.09.19

Speaking of travel-inspired weddings, check out this gorgeously glamorous gold & white wedding from November of 2017! Crystal and Max were married at the Luxmore Grande Estate in a wedding full of travel-themed details, beautiful flowers, and lots of sparkles! Much thanks to Justin DeMutiis Photography for providing us with their fantastic photos.

The day began with the girls getting their hair and makeup done by Laura Reynolds Artistry. They then changed into their wedding attire: each bridesmaid wore a different-colored sparkly gown, while the bride wore a gorgeous backless gown with layer upon layer of tulle. The men wore traditional black and white tuxedos. The wedding party then met for a First Look photo shoot, capturing the love and joy that each of them felt for each other.

The ceremony was held outside the Luxmore. The archway at the end of the aisle was covered with gorgeous sparkly fabric and flowers, and hanging from the center was a chandelier. Crystal joined Max at the end of the aisle on the arm of her father, and after a lovely ceremony, the two shared their first kiss as husband and wife! They exited with huge smiles shining on their faces.

Following the ceremony, there was a cocktail hour with delicious appetizers served by Big City Catering. Meanwhile, inside the dining room, the reception was being prepared. Each table was covered in gorgeous rose table linens, with each place marked by a sparkly name sign. The sweetheart table lay underneath the center chandelier, with an image of the Eiffel Tower on one side and the gorgeous cake on the other. Made by Sweet by Holly, the one layer of cake sat on top of two lower tiers of macarons, a very unique and classy touch.

In the corner of the room, Crystal and Max had set up their own photo booth, with a provided Polaroid camera, a vintage airplane background, and hand props. Just outside the dining room, near the guestbook, the bride and groom had set up a giant map of the world for guests to sign and tell them about places they should travel. Last but not least, Crystal and Max gave out vintage-style keys as favors, reminding their guests that “family and friends are the KEY to happiness”.

The reception included toasts, dances, and sparklers, but in the end, the best part of the night was Crystal and Max being surrounded by love on their big day. The affection they had for each other and everyone in the room showed through each of their photographs, and was beautifully captured by Justin DeMutiis Photography.

Congratulations and thanks to Crystal and Max for sharing their day of love with us, and much gratitude to the fantastic venue and vendors that made it such a lovely day!

Venue: Luxmore Grande Estate • Hair & Makeup: Beauty A Go-Go • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Photographer: Justin DeMutiis Photography • Cake: Sweet by Holly • Florist: Lee Forrest Design • Caterer: Big City Catering • DJ: Meister Productions

Mission Inn Resort: Anna & Noah’s Travel-Themed Wedding

05.07.19

Our next wedding brings to June of 2017, with the charming travel-themed wedding of Anna and Noah. Their story began at the airport: they were both running from one gate to another to make their connecting flight, and funny enough, found themselves sitting next to each other on the plane. They had the same layover and decided to have dinner together, and the rest is history! Anna and Noah’s wedding at Mission Inn Resort was inspired by their travel-related meeting, and included lots of fun details. Much thanks to Cricket’s Photo & Cinema for all the beautiful photographs.

The day began with the girls and guys getting ready separately. Anna’s bridesmaids wore bright pink dresses, with Anna herself in a gorgeous strapless lacy white dress. Their hair and makeup was beautifully styled by Laura Reynolds Artistry. Meanwhile, the men got ready in their khaki suits, the groomsmen sporting bright yellow boutonnieres and Noah sporting a white boutonniere. The boutonnieres and gorgeous bouquets bursting with colorful flowers were designed by Claudia’s Pearl Florist.

The ceremony was held outdoors, with a lakeside view. The ring bearer was dressed in a captain’s uniform, a super fun and themed touch. There were bunches of flowers hung in mason jars from the end seats, as well as flower petals lining the aisle. Each guest was also given a fan, a very smart choice for a June wedding in Florida. Following a beautiful ceremony conducted by Lon Tosi of Sensational Ceremonies, the bride and groom jubilantly exited down the aisle. They met with the wedding party for a quick photo shoot, then took off to take a few photos on their own while the guests enjoyed cocktail hour.

Anna and Noah found lots of fantastic spots for their photos, from the trees hanging with Spanish moss to the dock during sunset. They also brought some very fun props for their photos, such as a piece of vintage luggage that said “Thank you” and some wooden letters that spelled out “FOREVER”. After capturing a satisfactory amount of gorgeous photos, the bride and groom joined their guests just in time for the reception.

The reception was full of travel-themed details, beginning with the seating cards. Each table was labeled with a city from around the world, placed on top of a tall centerpiece. The centerpiece flowers were actually made from paper maps, another very cool touch. In addition to the guest book, there was a large wooden map that guests could sign with a special message for the bride and groom. The card box was a piece of vintage luggage, and sat next to several fun captain’s hats. Globes and maps were all over the reception hall, including in the “N&A” letters on the sweetheart table. The very cute favor for guests was a s’mores kit, which read “There is always room for s’more love”.

The reception began with an introduction from Wendy of Soundwave Entertainment, who announced the wedding party like a flight attendant. Anna and Noah shared their first dance, then it was time for dinner, catered by Mission Inn Resort. Following dinner, the happy couple cut their very cool cake from Annette’s Cakes, which was made to look like a stack of luggage with a cute themed cake topper. The two shared their Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances, tossed the bouquet and garter, and danced the night away with their guests.

The night ended with a beautiful sparkler exit, Anna and Noah making their grand departure into the great adventure that awaited them.

Congratulations to Anna and Noah, and much thanks for including us on your beautiful day! Thanks to the venue and vendors that made everything come together so perfectly:

Venue: Mission Inn Resort • Hair & Makeup: Laura Reynolds Artistry • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Florist: Claudia’s Pearl Florist • Photographer: Cricket’s Photo & Cinema • Cake: Annette’s Cakes • DJ: Soundwave Entertainment • Officiant: Lon Tosi (Sensational Ceremonies)

Luxmore Grande Estate: Amanda & Derrick’s Classic Nautical Wedding

04.30.19

Our next throwback blog post brings us to May of 2017, to the Luxmore Grande Estate, where Amanda and Derrick held their nautical-inspired, blue and white, classically-styled wedding. This wedding had a lot of fun details, but the greatest part was seeing these two good-hearted people share their love with the world. While the reception was held at the very grand Luxmore Grande Estate, the ceremony was held at the gorgeous St. Stephen’s Church, and the change of location led to quite an exciting and beautiful wedding. Thanks to Cat Lemus Photography for sharing these photos with us so we can share with you!

The day began at the Luxmore, where the men and women got ready in separate rooms. The talented artists at Kristy’s Artistry Design Team did hair and make-up for the women of the wedding. Meanwhile, Derrick presented his groomsmen with their gifts, which included super-fun nautical-themed anchor socks and flasks.

Amanda and Derrick then opted to do a First Look photo shoot in front of the Luxmore, and the absolute love they had for each other showed through every photograph. The two got some fantastic and fun shots with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, and also some more personal, private shots of just the soon-to-be newlyweds.

The ceremony took place at the gorgeous St. Stephen’s Church. Amanda was walked down the aisle by her father, where she met Derrick at the altar. They were married in a traditional Catholic ceremony, exchanged rings, and shared their first kiss as man and wife. The two exited, all smiles, and headed over to the Luxmore to meet their guests for cocktail hour.

The cocktail hour was held on the back patio of the Luxmore, with delicious appetizers by Big City Catering served on trays. As the guests enjoyed themselves outside, the reception area inside was prepared for dinner. Two of the fun details added for the nautical theme were the favors, which were personalized drink koozies, and the card box, which was a boat on beautiful “water”.

The reception hall was beautifully set for dinner, with hanging chandeliers, white floral centerpieces by Oviedo Florist, and fun blue & white striped bows on the candle centerpieces. The dessert table prepared by 4 Rivers Sweet Shop featured birthday cake and double chocolate cupcakes. The cake from Cakes by Design was a fun and glamorous touch, with one layer of gold sparkles and one of simple white, and a gold sparkly “Best Day Ever” cake topper.

At last it was time for the reception to begin, and all the guests took their seats. The DJ led everyone in a fun entrance for the wedding party, having everyone swing their napkins around above their heads as each bridesmaid and groomsman was announced. The grandest entrance was that of Amanda and Derrick, who boogied their way in and transitioned seamlessly into their First Dance. Following touching toasts from the Best Man and Maid of Honor, dinner was served – a delicious catered buffet by Big City Catering featuring beautiful salads and savory truffle mashed potatoes.

Following dinner, the bride shared a dance with her father and the groom with his mother. The party was then turned over to the DJ from Subsonic Event DJs. All the guests danced the night away, signed the guest book, watched Amanda and Derrick cut their sparkly cake, and gathered at the end of the night for a big group photo. The night was concluded with a sparkler exit for the bride and groom as they left for their happily ever after.

Congratulations to Amanda and Derrick, and so much thanks for including us on your special day! Much thanks and love to the venues and vendors that made the day run so smoothly and beautifully:

Ceremony Venue: St. Stephen’s Church • Reception Venue: Luxmore Grande Estate • Hair & Makeup: Kristy’s Artistry Design Team • Photographer: Cat Lemus Photography • Filmographer: Seltzer Films • Planner: Anna Christine Events • Florist: Oviedo Florist • Catering: Big City Catering • Desserts: 4 Rivers Sweet Shop • Cake: Cakes by Design • DJ: Subsonic Event DJs

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