Tropical Florida wedding that’s bursting with colorful blooms
Sad Beige who? Not at this wedding! This festive fete is absolutely exploding with color in the best way! And we wouldn't expect any less from a bride who is a floral designer. But it's not just the bride who lives for color, the groom chose his wedding day ensemble and opted for a deep green suit and honestly, we're obsessed! From the most epic rainbow floral arch you've ever seen to the mix-and-match pink bridesmaid dresses, this colorful wedding in Florida is a breath of fresh air!
No strangers to the wedding industry, it means a lot that Meghan and Charles put their trust in Lora Wardman Events to bring their vision to life. Of course, Meghan and her team at Bluegrass Chic designed all of these outstanding floral arrangements, including this larger-than-life floral arch for their ceremony. With the lovely Florida coast in the background, but a lush green lawn for their guests to enjoy, The Island Resort Ft Walton Beach was the perfect venue for this beachy (not beach) wedding. Amy Riley Photography captured this beautiful day on film and truly embraced the color in every shot. Keep reading to hear more from the bride, Meghan of Bluegrass Chic about they centered the design of the day all around these spectacular florals.
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the details
Audio guest book
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flowers fit for a floral designer
Meghan is the General Manager at Bluegrass Chic so she was a little jaded when it came to flowers being one of her most important things on her wedding day. She had been planning her wedding since she was a little girl and has been excited about this day because she has been in the industry for around nine years. When it came to asking Bailey what his requests were for the day, he did not have much feedback to give other than, "We are not doing a white and green floral wedding." Which fit her vision perfectly. They both loved the beach which made The Island Resort a perfect place to get married. They wanted the beach, but not ON the beach. And the perfect way to make this day pop was the tropical foliage with traditional flowers.
the looks
When picking out bridesmaids' dresses, Meghan went back and forth on colors and style. She finally texted her girls and said, "Just wear whatever pink dress you like." Seven of Meghan's bridesmaids were engaged or married within a year and a half of each other, So she was in many weddings and knew she wanted her girls to be comfortable. We loved how the green tropical leaves popped against their dresses. The only suit that would accent that perfectly was the tan the guys wore. Meghan told Bailey that since she got to choose whatever dress she wanted, he got to choose whatever suit! He loved the idea of the hunter green with a fun tie and boutonniere! We think it turned out perfectly.
Their meet cute story
Meghan and Bailey met six years ago in Seaside, FL. Fast forward to this year, they brought it back to where it all started, in the panhandle of Florida. The details are what made this day unique. From the sea glass nameplates to the bright colors and an all-outside affair to her dress change! It was a beautiful day filled with love and fun.
the ceremony
With the blue sky kissing the glistening waves on the water behind them, Bailey waited for his bride to grace the green floral-lined aisle. Meghan was a vision in a crisp A-line ballgown with a sweetheart neckline that fell gracefully off-the-shoulder.
the reception
If you thought the ceremony was colorful, well, just take a look at the reception! From colorful glassware and signage to the stunning centerpieces, the theme was completely cohesive no matter where you looked. And we love that they repurposed the ceremony arch for a backdrop at the reception!
advice from the happy couple
The couple's advice for upcoming weddings is to not be afraid to do what YOU want. The day is for you and not everybody else. Soak in the moment and realize this will be the only time all the people you both love will be in the same place at once.
the budget
The budget for this wedding was $60,000. Prices will vary between vendors, dates, and locations, but this can give you an idea of what a wedding like this may cost you.
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- Venues: The Island Resort Ft Walton Beach
- Event Planning & Design: Lora Wardman Events
- Flowers: Bluegrass Chic
- Wedding Photographers: Amy Riley Photography
- Wedding Films: Amy Riley Films
- Wedding DJ: Our DJ Rocks / DJ Jennie
- Wedding Dresses: The Bridal Finery
- Wedding Dresses: Anne Barge
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Hair and Makeup by Michaela
- Groom & His Men: Leonardo 5th Avenue
- Welcome Sign/ Seating Chart: Rise and Design Co
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Makeup by Caitlin Chason
- Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Photobooth Rocks
- Accessories & Lingerie: Dazi
- Dress & Apparel: Asos