A sweet tropic wedding on the sugar sand beaches of the Emerald Coast

monstera floral installation

Chelsea and Dan met at a bar in Nashville with a group of friends, and it immediately felt comfortable and organic. Their love grew from there, and their shared love for the beach brought them to pursue a destination wedding at Carillon Weddings in the Florida Panhandle. Chelsea wanted to blend classic and elegant elements with a bright and bold color palette. She trusted her vendor team - including planner A Wedding Collection - to execute her vision in the most beautiful way. Keep scrolling to see how this design was brought to life through images captured throughout the day by Carla Gates Photography.

classic black and white wedding invitations

Coastal with a color pop

Chelsea chose champagne dresses for the bridesmaids and tan suits for the groomsmen, giving that elegant, coastal flare she was wanting while also allowing the bright colored florals by Florals by the Sea to pop!

lace back wedding dress

Crisp + classic bridal style

Bride Chelsea stood out against the backdrop of her wedding party in a crisp white strapless Enzoani gown with hair and makeup by Rolland's Beauty Bar.

khaki suit for beach wedding

Dressing groomsmen for the beach

Dan and his groomsmen donned the perfect beach wedding attire from Jos. A. Banks with light sand suits, brown belts, and a simple peachy boutonniere.

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Gold-framed welcome mirror

Guests were created by a mirrored welcome sign framed in vintage gold and accented with contemporary fonts.

tropical beach wedding

tropical wedding flowers

Florida beach wedding pink and orange tropical floral arch

Emerald Coast beach wedding

Tropical floral arch: A ceremony centerpiece

The ceremony was on the sugar sands that the Emerald Coast is known for with waves hitting the shore just steps away. The show-stopping arbor piece by Florals by the Sea, adorned in tropical greenery and bright colored florals in shades of pinks, oranges, yellows, and purples, guided guests to their seats and served as the perfect backdrop for Chelsea and Dan to become husband and wife.

colorful wedding cocktail hour

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Cocktail hour on the lawn

Cocktail hour took place on the lawn overlooking the beach and included a timeless guest book surrounded by photos, as well as custom wedding koozies for guests to take with them as favors.

clear tent for outdoor wedding

wood table numbers oyster shell placecards

tropical wedding centerpieces

rattan lanterns

Rattan lanterns in the tropics

Following the ceremony, guests were greeted under a clear tent with vibrant signature cocktails and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Rattan lanterns and greenery hung above the checkered dance floor where everyone gathered to watch the first dances take place.

tropical flower wedding cake

Wedding cake design: A pop of color

After dinner, the cake from Sweetly Sisters was truly the icing on top of an already beautiful evening. The rest of the night, the air was filled with a mix of good music (thanks to B-Boy Productions), laughter, and love!

checkerboard dance floor