We have gone on and on about the generosity of our vendors throughout these difficult days surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. So, when LBB member Tiffany of Hunter Ryan Photo reached out about a really sweet idea that she and a few other vendors had… we said yes before she could even finish her sentence. Without further adieu, we’re beyond excited to be partnering with this incredible team of vendors to give a fully designed wedding away to one very deserving couple who has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yup, you read that right.
We’ve all seen the tragic side to this pandemic, but we’ve also all seen the true heroes in our country in the form of healthcare professionals, retail employees, transportation, and so many more. What a way to honor someone who is putting their life on the line to serve, care for, and ultimately SAVE the lives of others! So, who are we looking to meet? Is your fiancé an ER nurse and caring for those most affected by this terrible virus? Have you been required to completely abandon all wedding plans because you’re called to serve others at this time when no one else can? The list goes on and together with this team we’d love to make your (new) wedding dreams come true.
Here is what this very generous team is giving away for one couple who has had their dreams put on hold. A fully designed wedding in beautiful Sanibel Island, FL at Casa Ybel for up to 50 guests! After all the craziness, after putting your health and well-being on the line for others… all you have to do is show up, get married to your love with the ocean at your side, and enjoy the night as you should! *What a breath of fresh air* All you will be responsible for is travel, accommodations, and personal expenses… everything else, just let these incredibly talented vendors take it away and completely off your shoulders!
PHOTO: Hunter Ryan Photo | 6 Hours of Coverage
FLORALS: Isn’t She Lovely | $4,000.00 in floral product
PLANNING: Carrie Darling Events | Planning and Custom Decor up to $2,500.00 including a custom “Champagne Bar”). This planner also has a full prop/design studio with custom pieces and inventory included
VENUE: Casa Ybel | Sanibel Island, FL
DECOR ITEMS + GIFTING: Style Me Pretty
SHOES: Bella Belle Shoes | 1 pair of shoes
VIDEO: iHeart Photo | 6 Hours of Coverage
CAKES: Sweetified | Cake Display for Cake & Champagne Reception
LINENS: Nuage Designs | Up to 10 Couture Linens
STATIONER: Script Me Pretty | Custom Watercolor Design with Custom calligraphy invitations and Day of Items
RENTALS: Trinity Event Rentals | X-back chairs – up to 50 Chairs
ENTERTAINMENT: Jade Strings | Ceremony Music and Strolling Violin for Cocktail Reception. They have a young/fun electric violin girl trio type vibe – where they play very modern songs etc. Not your mama’s violinist :)
PERNOD-RICARD: Perrier-Jouet champagne | (3 different types) to provide enough for up to 50 guests -1 glass per guest for tasting. Custom champagne tower (to the wedding décor)
HAIR + MAKEUP: Duality Artistry | Hair + makeup services for bride
… ummm, wow. Are we right?!
Below you’ll read more from Carrie Darling Events about where their heart was when thinking of this giveaway and some of the fine details. If you would like to nominate a couple or enter yourself, we would LOVE to hear from you! Fill out the form below – best of luck to each and every one of you!
“There is not anything in the recent past that I can compare to what Covid-19 has done to alter life World Wide. It has cancelled flights, sporting events, the Summer Olympics, and of course weddings. It has been a constant, fluctuating range of emotions, but the human spirit does not like to be down and out for long. We started seeing little sparks of hope with Sports Arenas offering to pay for a full month’s salary for their staff instead of laying them off, musicians giving virtual concerts at home, and celebrities making Million dollar donations to charities. But what can we do? How can we make someone’s life better and spread some joy?
We are lucky to be a part of a creative, passionate industry, so we decided to focus on what we do best- PLANNING THE JOY OF A WEDDING! Weddings are filled with love and memorable moments, so we decided we wanted to bless 1 lucky couple who has been affected by the Covid situation with a fully designed South Florida Wedding Giveaway for up to 50 guests, on the iconic Sanibel Island. Within 24 hours of building this Giveaway concept, we had all of our vendors on board! Every phone call I had with the photographer, baker, videographer, stationer.. The resounding answer was “YES! Count us in!”. In most cases I didn’t even get to finish explaining the full concept before they agreed to the idea. Everyone was so eager to be a part of something bigger, something to spread joy in a time of uncertainty, and excited about how we could make a difference in someone’s life.
The most amazing part – was every single one of these vendors has been financially impacted by this as well – yet all they wanted to do was to give. With all of the stress and unknowns that have surrounded Covid-19, we want to gift one Couple a Pre-Planned, “Just Show up” Scenario! We have the entire design concept ready to go! The ceremony will take place with your toes in the sand on the beach of the Casa Ybel Resort. Up to 50 guests will then be treated to an up-scale yet Florida relaxed Triple C reception. Champagne, Charcuterie and Cake. We want the feel of it all to be that of a fabulous cocktail party. The reception will be held on the lush lawn of the resort underneath White fringed umbrellas. We have put our heads and decades of experience together to create custom designs and experiences for this giveaway in happy, yet relaxed garden style color palette. There will be “flights of champagne” served on custom “tasting” menus set at highboy tasting, tables, a custom bar, individual cake “trees” to showcase different flavors, a photo op/lounge swing and more! I guess that’s what you get when you take a large group of creatives who have been in their houses for too long! :)
We are so excited to hear from our applicants about how Covid-19 has affected your life and/or wedding, and why you would love to be our Covid couple!! The spirit of giving is contagious. Hopefully we are planting the seed for others to do the same, to give.. To spread joy.. And to provide hope. We can’t wait to hear from all of you! Stay safe – and wash you hands! :)
For everyone who enters – we still wanted to offer you something (we are obviously in the giving mood). Every vendor involved has created a special offer or discount for applicants getting married/booking new Weddings in Southwest Florida through June 2021.”
Terms + Conditions:
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.