Laid Back Beachside Florida Wedding

When Melissa from Melissa Serra Photography sent us this gorgeous Florida wedding, we breathed a sigh of relief.  The white sand, the blue water, we can almost feel the warm ocean air and saltwater spray.  Sigh.  There is absolutely nothing better than the relaxed island feel of a beachside wedding.

Kira and Cory were lucky enough to wed among the stunning Florida beaches along with their closest family and friends.  Their relaxed reception was held in the beautiful backyard of Kira's parents family home. Nearly everything was handmade by the bride and groom.  From the bouquets to the reception decor even down to the gorgeous bamboo wedding arbor where they said their vows.  Kira's bouquet was handmade by her mother and included antique brooches that held special meaning to her.  From the boho styling to the casual decor, everything about this wedding has us completely smitten.

 

Simple yet elegant, this gorgeous bamboo arbor was handmade by the bride and groom's family and looked simply stunning blowing in the wind at their beachside ceremony.

 

This tiki bar with hand written chalkboard menu screams island living.  Such a great way to add an effortless, relaxed feel to a beach wedding.

Photography: Melissa Serra Photography / Caterer: The Chef's Table / Decorations and Bouquets: Handmade by the Bride and Groom

Product Spotlight: Custom Embroidered Silk Bridesmaids Robes

Finding the perfect gift for your bridesmaids can be tough, but these personalized bridesmaids robes may just be the perfect solution. Not only do these stylish robes give you the chance to pamper your best girls - they also come in an assortment of colors in both solid and floral designs. Choose an assortment of colors to suit each of your ladies' styles, or a single color to keep all of your maids matching as you get ready. No matter the combination, you are sure to end up with beautiful pictures of your morning prep on your big day. 

Use the included satin tie as a bow on the gift box you present each robe in for a pretty presentation to wow your girls.

Have either a single block initial or full first name embroidered in your choice of thread colors for a truly unique bridesmaid gift. 

Burlap Wedding Decorations and Ideas

Burlap wedding decorations are a popular choice for casual and rustic weddings; practically personifying country chic with laid-back elegance.  Added Bonus: Not only does it look fabulous but burlap fabric is also very inexpensive making it a budget-friendly choice for the DIY bride.  It's no wonder that burlap fabric is at the top of our list as must-have wedding decor.  To gather some inspiration for your own burlap wedding decorations, check out some of our favorite burlap wedding ideas.

 

Burlap Arbor / Wedding Aisle / Bouquet Wrap / Burlap Accessories

 

Tablescape / Burlap Favor Bags

 

 

Mr & Mrs Banner & Mason Jar Flowers / Burlap Aisle Runner / Burlap Wine Bag Table Numbers

Burlap Silverware Holders / Kraft Chair Banners /  Log Cupcake Tower / Cake Server / Babies Breath Centerpiece / Burlap Table Runner

Desert Romance Styled Wedding Inspiration Shoot

This incredible stylized wedding inspiration shoot is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Utah desert. Escape today's busy world for a bit with these stunning images captured and shared with us by the incredibly talented Nhiya Kaye Photography. Colton & Jessica (the gorgeous models) are married and their love for one another shines through every image with the bright sun as their spotlight. With a secluded location paired with modern and vintage accents, this shoot combines inviting tones of greens and pinks for an unmistakeably romantic vibe. 

The tablescape and leisure setting were DIY'ed by As Ever Photography and Nhiya Kaye Photography in a joint effort to create the perfect design and style for a one-of-a-kind wedding shoot. They opted to keep things simple and organic with a touch of vintage flair, perfectly befitting of the desert hills of Utah. From the fringed linen napkins to the handed down china set off by hand planted succulents, this team of talented vendors managed to combine an ambiance of classic romance, a little bit of heat, and a lot of heart into one amazing shoot.  

Photographer: Nhiya Kaye Photography / Collaborating Photographer: As Ever Photography / Bakery: Cake Adoration / Models: Colton Lee & Jessica Lee / Apparel: Gateway Bridal & Prom / Invitation Designer: Jess Kasteler Design Studio / Floral Designer: Lindsay Gillon / Beauty: Syna Harris's Home Salon