It was so fun to have this much vibrant color in a design! The coral, pink, fuschia and orange tones really popped and were fabulous for Courtney + Frankie’s summer wedding at The White Room’s Villa Blanca in downtown St. Augustine
Fantasy Floral Details:
Bouquets
Three rose varieties- Nena (Soft pink), Amsterdam (papaya), and dark pink, white lisianthus, peach stock, peach hypericum berries, and Italian Ruscus greenery
Ceremony
The welcome signage was accented with a cluster of roses and greenery.
Aisle chairs were decorated with greenery and a single rose, accented with hypericum berries. Coral rose petals also lined the walkway
The arbor had a large one-sided spray arrangement with hydrangea, roses, greenery, and berries. We love how bold the choice was and it really accented the rich wood beautifully!
Reception
We created low centerpieces in gold vases, using the same florals seen in the bouquets & ceremony design, but with a wider range of greenery.
The semi-naked cake was accented with roses and greenery, as well as a delicate wreath of babies breath of the base of the rustic cake stand.
We are thrilled how the entire day’s design came together, and of course, we couldn’t be happier for the wonderful newlyweds!
Photos: Sunny Lee Photography
Venue: Villa Blanca at The White Room
Hair/Makeup: Bardot Beauty Bar
Let’s talk wedding venues! There are so many amazing venues in the north Florida area. We mainly serve the Jacksonville and St. Augustine market, with an occasional Amelia Island, St. George Island or Palm Coast wedding mixed in.
We want to share our top favorites- and why they’re on our list!
Jacksonville Wedding Venues
Bowing Oaks Plantation – For starters, the venue is gorgeous! Secondly, they a have all the amenities our couples look for. They offer indoor and outdoor options, have a fantastic sales staff and are conveniently located between 295 and I95 with easy access for Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine
Deercreek Country Club (a ClubCorp property) – Where golf course beauty meets southern hospitality, at least in our humble opinion! A wonderful option for couples that love a good tee time and the view that comes with those 18-holes of golf! Also rich with amenities (if you want to read between the lines, this means parking! Ha!) and an attentive staff
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront -The view of downtown will take your breath away! A great option for a “traditional” ballroom wedding. Plus, they have on-site accommodations, which makes things really easy for our couples.
Ponte Vedra Wedding Venues
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club + The Lodge – We’re partial to both of these venues not because we’ve had a family wedding here, but because they are superb at what they do! The location is gorgeous- it’s upscale elegance with a coastal vibe, and they have a ton of great venue options. Also with ample amenities and on-site accommodations, the venue is a wedding retreat that you and your guests will recall with fond memories for many years to come.
Sawgrass Marriott – A sophisticated, classic venue option nestled among a 65-acre property, Sawgrass is a Florida Oasis. The venue is also home to the PGA tour and has a fantastic on-site spa well (great for wedding prep & bridal party celebrations)!
The Clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass– A luxurious, elegant, Mediterranean Revival style venue with incredible views and exquisite architecture! It is a wonderful venue for large weddings as well as intimate events. They an onsite bridal suite, plenty of parking (do you sense a theme here? haha) and the food is amazing.
Nocatee Crosswater Hall– A venue with classic Florida craftsmanship offering so much flexibility. The tall ceilings, large windows and neutral floor to ceiling color palette, it’s a beautiful space for large and small events. We’ve seen amazing DIY weddings to grandoise affairs, and they both work wonderfully!
St. Augustine Wedding Venues
Treasury on the Plaza – in the heart of downtown St Augustine, this is a stunning, architectural delight (previously a bank)! Marble floors, sky-high ruling, unique vault style bar. It’s a great option for someone who wants a modern wedding with a historical element.
The White Room – a wedding venue with arguably the best view in town. Wood floors, white columns, exposed brick. They have three venues to choose from, all with unique character and a classic, southern feel.
The River House – also with a fantastic view (and parking) this venue is traditional without being stuffy. Located in downtown On the Matanzas Inlet, this modern ballroom can easily accommodate 200. They offer flexible options and provide exclusivity for the day (in other words, only one event per day).
World Golf Hall of Fame – a hidden St Augustine wedding venue gem! They have a gorgeous courtyard & golf course view that can’t be found anywhere else in town. It’s in a super convenient location just off I95 and the “vibe” completely unexpected. Surprisingly coastal (for not being on the beach) and really easy to work with.
We also must state that every single one of these venues has an option for ceremony and reception on-site. Not only is this convenient for our couples, it cuts down on our delivery & set-up time too!
We’re sure that you’ll be happy with any of these choices for your wedding day. And we’d be happy to be your florist! Contact us today with your questions!
Catalina & David’s Treasury on the Plaza was a beautiful mix of traditional and glamorous. From Catalina’s stunning ballgown to David’s black tux, it was a timeless, classic affair with feminine details that we loved!
If you follow our blog, you know how much we love this venue! The Treasury has such gorgeous architecture and it’s such a beautiful blend of clean, classic line and modern materials. It lends itself so well to a variety of themes and color palettes. The happy couple selected one of the year’s most popular combinations- pink and gold!
Fantasy Floral Details:
Catalina’s bouquet was a traditional round shape, full of pink and blush roses.
For the flower girl, we create a small kissing ball. This is a great alternative for rose petals (as is a fairy wand).
We used a mix of white, ivory, blush and pink rose in the majority of the arrangements. Adding touches of hydrangea, babies breath and spider mums to the tall centerpieces for a full, lush creation!
Creative Team:
Photographer: Leah Langley Photography
Getting Ready: Casa Monica
Ceremony: Memorial Presbyterian
Reception: Treasury on the Plaza
Planner: Coastal Coordinating
Dress: Lazaro
Dress Salon: Calvet Couture Bridal Boutique
Makeup: Amanda Hopcraft
Hair: Grazyna Mercado
Florals: A Fantasy in Flowers
Cake: Sweet Weddings
DJ – DJ Live Productions
Video – Eli Meyer
Caterer – Purple Olive
Horse Carriage – Country Carriages
Photo Booth – Snap Studio
Officiant – Hunter Camp
Antique Car – Golden Hinde
Our friends at Southern Charm Events recently posted about Kristi + Jason’s wedding, and we loved that they had to say so much, we had to quote them on their description! “Kristi + Jason’s Bowing Oaks Plantation winter wedding was absolute luxury, while still being completely fun and just a bit quirky too! Kristi went for a full glamor look. And let us tell you, she was stunning! Jason about fell over when we saw her for the first time.”
Isn’t that summary so perfect for this event?! the couple’s colorful pastel color palette included teal, blue, pink and purple, with pops of red. Kristi’s bridesmaids each wore a gown in their choice of color and style, which combined the entire palette together beautifully!
Fantasy Floral Details
Florals were a mix of red, blue, lavender, pink, white, red and greenery. We used thistle, roses, delphinium, miniature mums, hydrangea, and eucalyptus.
The aisle was lined with lanterns and red rose petals.
For the reception, we created arrangements in a variety of shapes and sizes to adorning each table. Mostly low options- some in more compact styles in a vase, others more sprawling, spray style to stretch a greater length of the table and a few tall arrangments to make sure of the great ceiling height at Bowing Oaks. The combination of low centerpiece with “spray” is a great option for those who like the overall feel of garland, but also love something that feels more traditionally “centerpiece”. It combines the best of both worlds and gives you more flexibility for types of floral and foliage that can be used.
Southern Charm provided beautiful accent decor- including the lanterns noted above, centerpiece vessels, farm tables, vintage sofa & chairs, and linens.
Creative Team:
Planning + Rentals: Southern Charm Events
Photography: Clara Faye Photography
Venue: Bowing Oaks Plantation
Beauty: Paulina Perez
Caterer: PJ’s Catering
Cake: Alley Cakes Dessert Company
Entertainment: Rhythm Entertainment
Paul & Nateesha’s timeless wedding day hosted at two downtown St. Augustine venues- the Cathedral Basilica and Treasury on the Plaza. The vendor team was fantastic, the decor choices beautiful and the ambiance perfection!
Fantasy Floral Details
Nateesha’s bouquet was created in a cascading style in all white florals & greenery. The arrangement included lisianthus, cushion mums, caspia, as well as eucalyptus, ivy, and fern.
It doesn’t get more timeless than monochromatic florals and metallics. By opting for this foundational palette, it’s easy to “modernize” the design with flower choice or floral silhouette. Nateesha’s bouquet ultimately had a “spring-y” boho vibe and we think it all turned out so lovely!
Bridesmaids carried hydrangea & greenery – it contrasted beautifully with their smokey gray floor-length bridesmaids gowns (aren’t the various necklines & strap details fabulous?!)..
For the reception, the couple took advantage of the sky-high ceilings and clean, crisp, modern architecture, by deciding on tall centerpieces (Yay! We LOVE this style)!
Centerpieces were fashioned on a tall silver candle stand with lots of cascading greenery and lush, full hydrangea, as well as a variety of delicate white blooms for texture and dimension. This makes a big statement while keeping your sightline relatively clear for your guests.
The head table (and another family style table) was lined in a white floral garland and accented with a “K” flower monogram.
Creative Team:
Anna + Phillip’s intimate, elopement style Castle Ottis wedding was absolutely breathtaking! Castle Ottis is an extremely unique St. Augustine ceremony venue and perfect for smaller weddings during the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Fantasy Floral Details
Anna’s bouquet was a bright pastel mix of succulents, pink spray roses, peach garden roses, lavender sweet peas (such a dreamy floral choice), anemone, freesia, caspia, and dried lavender. Not only did is smell heavenly, but the symbolism of the variety in blooms included blissful pleasure, protection against evil and ill, devotion, grace and friendship. Such important qualities in life-long love & marriage! The bouquet also had just the right variety of delicate and hearty blooms to withstand a little of the beach heat & wind!
Phillip’s boutonniere was crafted with delicate pink spray roses and accented with seeded eucalyptus.
Creative Team:
Venue: Castle Ottis
Photographer: Life and Love Studio
Now, before you have an anxiety attack reading this (because we can see how it could make your heart race and your palms sweat), know that this story, when all said and done, ends happily! But we have to give you the not-so-happy story that leads up to this memorable day to appreciate how beautifully it came together.
Amanda and Edin faced a natural disaster while wedding planning, that set them back nearly six months. As they watched their wedding day approach on the calendar, they watched a massive hurricane, not so affectionately knowns as Matthew, approach the east coast of Florida. Due to hit St. Augustine eye on. And boy did it ever. The entire downtown area was flooded – with most of the businesses in this quaint destination location under four feet of water. In the wake of the storm, between the storm surge and incessant rain that caused severe flooding, the town was without power and public water for days (for some, weeks) following the storm. They faced the absolute worst case scenarios for a Florida wedding planned during hurricane season. Having to reschedule the entire occasion.
Fortunately, the entire vendor team was local and close to the tragedy. Our hearts hurt with them! We didn’t have to image what they were going through because we knew. Fortunately, they also had an amazing wedding planner, and with more than a few phone calls + emails, the had a new date set and planning commenced. Again.
Fantasy Floral Details
The color combination was feminine and soft- lots of pink hues paired with bright and creamy whites. Florals were an important element to the couple (which, of course, we fully support). They wanted lush, full blooms with high impact.
Amanda’s cascading style bouquet included white dendrobium orchids, white calla lilies, Esperance roses, blush spray roses and greenery.
Bridesmaids carried white football mums, white hypericum berries, blush + white spray roses, and bright pink roses.
The ceremony chuppah & reception centerpieces included the same florals already mentioned, as well as white hydrangea, babies breath, blush garden roses, soft blush pink roses, white button mums and white chrysanthemums.
With the exception of Amanda’s bouquet, all the florals had full, rounded shapes. It was lovely and luxurious.
The couple was thrilled with the result. And although it was hard to admit, it was worth the wait! The weathered a tough storm, and we have faith that they can get through anything in their marriage!
Ps- we highly recommend wedding insurance year round, but especially from June 1- November 30.
Creative Team:
If this yellow wedding doesn’t put a little pep in your step- we don’t know what will! Yellow is the happiest of hues and a perfect fit for Jenny & Adam’s spring wedding reception at The White Room in downtown St. Augustine.
The couple selected one of St. Augustine’s most popular downtown venues for their wedding reception. The White Room is absolutely gorgeous. It has a timeless, southern elegance ambiance. From the exposed brick, large white columns, breathtaking water view and glamours finishing touches (the crystal chandelier and fabric draping are exquisite), there isn’t much not to love!
Fantasy Floral Details:
We used a mix of yellow roses, white spray roses, and yellow tulips with a greenery base for the bouquets- each wrapped with a creamy ivory ribbon. Jenny’s was twice the size of the bridesmaids and also included daffodils (one of our favorite spring blooms symbolizing new beginnings/rebirth). Be it size, floral choice or color combination, we encourage the bride to have a bouquet that is unique to her.
Jenny & her flower girls wore a fresh floral accent their hair. White for Jenny (to match Adam) and yellow for the lovely littles.
The groom’s boutonniere was made with a white rose, while the groomsmen wore yellow.
Centerpieces of the same florals were created in a mix of low and mid-height. They were the perfect pop of color against the white linen and deep mahogany chiavari chairs.
The simple, one-tier textured buttercream cake was topped with fresh yellow garden & spray roses, accented with Lily of the Incas (more commonly known as Peruvian lilies, and symbolic of devotion).
We wish the couple happiness, eternal devotion, the joy of lifelong friendship and true love- just as their flowers symbolize!
Creative Team:
Coordinator: Dawn, The Wedding Authority
Photographer: Angelita Esparar Photography
Prep Venue: The Collector, Luxury Inn & Gardens
Florals: A Fantasy in Flowers
Make-Up: Sarina Durden Makeup & Hair
Hair: Angela Byrd Stylist
Ceremony: Grace United Methodist Church
Officiant: Rev Roger Carlson
Reception: The White Room
DJ: Generation Y Entertainment
Cake: Crème De La Cocoa
Transportation: Old Town Trolley
Today’s Multi-Cultural Destination Wedding will leave you in awe!
Rewa & Michaels’ wedding is a fantastic fusion of two cultures coming together for one love. This lovely couple resides in Atlanta but dreamed of celebrating their big day in Florida at the incredible Club Continental. Combining Rewa’s Hindu background & Michael’s Christian background they decided to honor both of their upbringings with 2 ceremonies.
Rewa’s traditional wedding ceremony was nothing short of mesmerizing, her family provided the customary Mandap decorated with vibrant fabric & banana leaves. These weddings featured 2 outfit changes from stunning red & gold embroidered traditional Hindu attire to a beautiful turquoise sari & a snazzy gray suit.
We decorated the large altar arrangements with white mums, white hydrangea, white snapdragons, red carnations & red mokara orchids. Rewa’s bridal bouquet was positively sensational with red anemones, seeded euch, white hydrangea & red hypericum berries and was then wrapped in gold for a finishing touch.
The reception hall was adorned in red & gold accents, from the gold table linens to the red candles to our floral centerpieces. The centerpieces were in gold compotes with red mokara orchids, red carnations, red asiatic lilies white hydrangea & red hypericum berries, everything was so colorful & warm. We can’t forget the eye-catching 3 tiered buttercream cake featuring small red blooms & berries pulling every detail together!
Appleseed Photography captured such wonderful moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Creative Team:
Photography: Appleseed Photography
Planning: Coastal Coordinating
Venue: Club Continental
Flowers: A Fantasy in Flowers
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