I have one very serious case of shoe envy this morning and it’s all thanks to a pretty pair of fabulous (plus sparkly) flower-adorned heels. Yes, I am in love. Even better, they happen to be just one part of a Sarasota affair simply brimming with darling details, including gorgeous blooms by MMD Events, beautiful bridesmaid frocks and a vintage meets French countryside theme. Swoon. Thankfully, Pezz Photo was on hand to capture every last ounce of pretty… and that means an entire day of gallery gazing for me. So, join me there for even more lovely and then stay tuned for an amazing video from Tampa Wonderworks Films below!
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And just when you thought you couldn’t adore this wedding any more than you already do, we have one very fabulous film from Tampa Wonderworks Films to make you fall even more in love. Enjoy!
From Pezz Photo… Paige and Matt were all about the details with a touch of whimsy. Their French Countryside wedding took place in June at the historic, waterfront Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida. As guests arrived, they were greeted with the Old Ball and Chain Gazette whose headline read, “You Made It!”. This newspaper was created by the bride and groom outlining the day’s events along with hilarious bios of the wedding party.
For the ceremony a variety of vintage mix-matched chairs and church pews were incorporated into the estates natural beauty. Above the bride and groom hung a simple yet lovely garland of ivy and tree fern. The ceremony furniture was then transitioned around the property for a non-traditional reception.
Adding on the uniqueness of this event, guests who grew moustaches for the wedding were treated as VIPs all night. Dark mahogany bars with bakers racks and artisan breads added to the French countryside feel. In lieu of a traditional photo booth the bride and groom opted for a vintage set-up of a small dresser which held an instant camera, a scrap book, and a chalkboard as a back drop for personalized messages. As the sun set a pre-arranged fireworks display kicked off the party as a surprise to the bride and groom.
Wedding Photography: Amy Pezzicara of Pezz Photo / Second Shooters: Stephanie Smith + Michelle Fader / Wedding Venue: Powel Crosley Estate / Event Coordination: Elan Event Studio / Floral Design + Décor: MMD Events / Vintage Furniture Rentals + Specialty Bars: I Heart Vintage via MMD Events / Chiavari Chair + Table Rentals: Signature Event Rentals / Wedding Cinematography: Tampa Wonderworks Films / Paper Products: Seaside Invitations / Catering: Good Food Catering / Linens: Connie Duglin + Cloth Connection + BBJ Linens / Wedding Invitations: Oblation Papers & Press / Fireworks: Creative Pyrotechnics / Croquembouche: Small Batch Bakery / Favors: Blue Bottle Coffee / Music: Breezin’ Entertainment
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Such a perfect mix of modern and rustic!
Great venue! Congrats to the happy couple.
great stuff! the first look is so pretty
where are the bridesmaids dresses from? (the yellow ones)
What a lovely and unique wedding! Who did the newspapers for ya'll...or did you do them yourselves??
I love seeing local events... gorgeous work everyone, congrats on such a beautiful event!
Great pictures! Amy has a unique talent of being able to capture the mood of an occasion.
I adore this dress - could you please tell me more?
Hello all! I am the bride from this posting and couldn't be more thrilled to have made it onto my favorite site :) There were a few questions in the comments that I want to be sure to answer.
- The yellow bridesmaid dresses are 'Dara Long' in mustard by Joanna August (http://joannaaugust.com/ ). You can find her dresses at Bella Bridesmaids, among a few other places. I chose these for my maids-of-honor and one of them has already worn it again. I wish I had one myself!
- The newspapers were printed through a great company in the UK, The Newspaper Club (http://www.newspaperclub.com/ ). They were very affordable, especially considering what programs can cost you. They have an online tool to design your own newspaper but we designed our own and uploaded the PDF. If you have inDesign, it's pretty easy.
- My dress was made by the most wonderful dressmaker in San Francisco, Suzanne Hanley, who owns Atelier des Modistes (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atelier-des-Modistes/157814714281159?sk=wall ). Highly recommend her if you're in the bay area.
Please let me know know if you have any more questions!
Paige
I was married at the Powel Crosley Estate 12 years ago. It is such an amazing venue and I loved seeing your pictures!
What are those gorgeous shoes?