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We’re head over heels for this elegant black-tie wedding in sunny Florida. Our adorable bride and groom, Desiree and Spencer held their idyllic "I dos" at the lovely White Orchid at Oasis in shades of emerald green, crisp white, and accents of gold.

Timeless and chic, you won’t want to miss this elegant wedding captured by the talented For The Moment Photography, so keep scrolling for all the highlights and grab a peep at the full gallery + budget breakdown below.

Winter Wedding in Florida

From For The Moment Photography: Desiree and Spencer chose an idyllic January day in Southwest Florida to get married. Mild temperate breezes, welcome warm sunlight, and the gentle murmur of the river provided the setting for their wedding at White Orchid at Oasis. The Old Florida style estate with capacious verandas in both front and back welcomes guests.

Soon, it was Spencer waiting alone on that portico for his soon-to-be-bride. He shifted his weight from foot to foot only slightly, betraying a hint of nerves, but only until he saw Desiree. All the other details seemingly blurred into the background when they saw each other for the first time, on the first day where they would be called Husband and Wife.

CLEAR TENT RECEPTION

Classic brick pavers and whitewashed woodworking led the couple to their ceremony, nestled into a secluded corner of the estate. Swaying foliage and the waterfront, stood silent witness as the couple said their vows. As guests strolled to the reception space, melting candlesticks, rich green velvet accents, verdant centerpieces, and a classic checkered dance floor hosted the fanfare for their beloved couple.

The sun slowly set, occluded little by the clear tent and luxuriant chandeliers. The guests, their family and the Couple shared laughter, good food, and good drinks as dusk became a perfect night of dancing and joy played beneath a subtle stretch of the night sky.

Budget breakdown

Curious what a romantic Florida wedding like this might cost you? Our bride was kind enough to share her totals with us, see them below!

Ceremony Rental: $2,500
Photography: $4,000
Hair + Makeup: $450
Food + Beverage: $10,000
Cake: $950
Printed Materials: $2120
Floral + Decor: $7,100
Linen: $1,232
Rental: $2,269
Tent/Lighting/Stage: $7,211
Entertainement: $4,500
Design + Day of Management: $6,000
Total: $48,000

• Dress & Apparel: Pronovias
• Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc.
• Bridesmaids Dresses: JJs House
• Cakes & Catering: Sweetified Cakes
• Ceremony Music: Emily Ann Thompson
• DJs: Wiley Entertainment
• Event Planning & Design: Jet Set Wed
• Flowers: Kaleidoscope Floral
• Groom & His Men: The Tuxxman
• Hair, Makeup & Beauty: DS Hair Makeup Creations
• Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Script Me Pretty
• Photographers: For The Moment Photography
• Rentals: Over The Top Rental Linens
• Rentals: BBJ Linen
• Rentals: US Tent Rentals
• Shoes: Betsy Johnson
• Venues: White Orchid at Oasis