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We worked with Olivia of Trout Designs to bring together our playful invite suite. My original mood board included a lot of tile designs and coastal elements, such as fish and striped patterns, as well as beachy florals. Olivia perfectly encompassed them all and set the tone for the rest of our wedding design elements.
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We kicked off the wedding weekend with a rehearsal dinner at my parents’ home in Jupiter, FL. It was important for Andrew and me to bring our wedding parties and immediate family together in a more intimate setting to show our appreciation for all their support. By the end of the night, it felt like our friends and family from across the country had known each other for years. Less small talk and more laughs was the goal!
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A moment for this tablescape, put together by Anna Lucia Events. We wanted the actual wedding day to feature bright colors and patterns, so for Thursday, we opted for a more subtle color palette to complement the lush Florida landscape—deep blues, white, and green.
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Throughout the entire weekend, we brought in lots of rattan and wicker details to complement our coastal location.
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Our fabulous photographer, Cody of Hunter Ryan Photography, captured all our intimate moments. Andrew and I aimed to find time alone throughout the weekend as much as possible. If I can recommend anything, it's planning these moments into your schedule. Also, take a look at the custom A&J Flag designed by the fabulous Trout Designs.
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A quick moment for the floral dress of my dreams by Rachel Gilbert. I’m already counting down for an occasion to wear this dress again. I paired it with green Manolo Blahnik pumps and a playful green hair bow by Jennifer Behr. Andrew wore a light blue blazer by Canali and sported his favorite Ferragamo loafers throughout the weekend.
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With a January wedding and an early sunset, romantic fairy lights and plenty of candles were a necessity. Anna Lucia Events brought it all together to create the most romantic evening.
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A quick sunset kiss before our family and friends arrived to start the festivities!
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On night two, we hosted a welcome party at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter, where most of our guests were staying for the weekend. Being a country music fan, I convinced Andrew that a country rock band was a priority for the night. Local Florida band, Adam Duss Experience, did not disappoint. We selected hand-held foods, such as risotto in martini glasses, beef sliders, and fried chicken sandwiches (my personal favorite).
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I wore a sailboat linen dress by Zimmerman, my "something blue" for the weekend and another nod to our coastal theme! As you can tell, I was saving my bridal white for the wedding day. Andrew opted for a second Canali blazer in navy blue.
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Fortunately for me, my closest childhood friend, Mia Geswelli (co-founder of contemporary jewelry brand The Same Circle) and her father Jim Geswelli are jewelers by trade. Andrew worked with them to design my solitaire emerald cut engagement ring. When it came to my wedding band, I had a distinct vision of a chunky cigar band that I would wear on my right hand to avoid crowding my low-set engagement ring. Jim and Mia understood the assignment and created my dream wedding band.
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A quick glass of Champagne with breakfast to kick of the wedding day, because why not?!
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My gorgeous mom and MOH helping me into my dress, both wearing Lake Pajamas, which I gifted to all my bridesmaids, along with white clutches from Loeffler Randall.
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Like many brides before me, I aimed to strike a balance between timeless and original. I knew I wanted a classic, crisp white dress without lace, yet one that stood out. I found the perfect combination in Monique Lhuillier’s 2020 Hydrangea dress.
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A moment for the open back, and great lighting!
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My mom and I had a first look with my dad, which turned out to be one of the most special moments of the morning. Just the three of us shared a quick toast before I headed outside for my bridal shots.
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I selected a lily of the valley floral veil also by Monique Lhuillier, to bring more pattern and texture to my solid white dress. It provided just the right amount of drama and romance while keeping the open back of my dress exposed.
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A few glam shots overlooking the Intracoastal!
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I chose simple and structured bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids, considering the various patterns and colors in their dresses, as well as the overall ceremony décor.
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My original inspiration for bridesmaid dresses came from OTM’s Amanda Jones Vaughan’s iconic wedding aesthetic. I wanted my friends to have the freedom to select their own dresses and showcase their style. I asked them to choose dresses in blue or raspberry pink, either in a solid color or a pattern with a white base. Lace, florals, and accessories were encouraged, and my friends did not disappoint!
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A joyous moment with my favorite people—I was on cloud nine!
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The fearless females in my life – my mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. They're my forever support system and inspiration. My mom wore Carolina Herrera, and I'm already planning my script to convince her to let me borrow this dress for an upcoming summer wedding.
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I can't recommend the team at Hunter Ryan Photography enough! Lead photographer Cody put me at ease throughout the entire wedding day. I was skipping, twirling, and smiling my way through my bridal photos, and the joy was so palpable in the end results.
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My handsome husband! Not one for photos, but he certainly brought out the charm.
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A moment for the gentlemen. They sure cleaned up nicely despite a night out at Jupiter’s neighborhood tiki bar, the Square Grouper, post-welcome party.
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Andrew and I had our first look on the dock outside my parents’ home, a place that's hosted many sunset cocktails and easy conversations. Cody captured this cute moment where I showed Andrew the back of my dress.
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The whole group looking mighty fine!
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PDA is encouraged on your wedding day, so I’ve been told! Our best friends in the back, cheering us on, always!
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My parents' wonderful neighbor offered up his vintage convertible to escort us from my parents’ house, where we were getting ready, to the ceremony and reception venue. It made for some very fun photos.
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Andrew, always the gentleman helping me in. Fitting the dress and vail in the car was another challenge.
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One of my favorite photos from the day! I think, by the end of the day, we mastered the pretend casual stroll (a wedding photograph staple)!
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I am still not over the ceremony view, highlighting the Jupiter Lighthouse and Intracoastal. Our florist, Southern Floral Company, understood our structured and vivid vision for the ceremony. They brought the wow factor and took my breath away when I walked down the aisle.
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I love these cute fish bags, sourced by Anna Lucia Events, that held flower petals for guests to toss post-I do. Pelican bag tags were created by Trout Designs. It’s truly all in the details!
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My dad watching my reaction as I take it all in. One of my favorite photos from the day.
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You can see where our venue, the Pelican Club, gets its name.
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My cousin Jack officiated our wedding and had our guests simultaneously laughing and happy crying. His big theme throughout the ceremony was “leading with love” a motto that both Andrew and I have adopted and strive to live by.
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You may kiss the bride! Peep Mr. Pelican timing his flight perfectly.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sawch! I forgot to mention the floral petals to Andrew—oops!
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One more kiss for good luck!
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Maybe just one more in a dramatic dip.
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Time for a cocktail.
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Our signature drink and a go-to for both Andrew and me - Topo Chico, tequila, and lime. Simple but delicious.
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One of my favorite design elements was our custom escort wall by Anna Lucia Events and Trout Designs. Olivia handmade each of our escort titles, which matched the tile design used in our invites, and day-of stationery. We saved many of the tiles, and I’m planning a future kitchen backsplash!
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Olivia designed a suite of symbols for our save the dates, which ended up playing a big part in our overall design concept: a pelican as a nod to our venue, a crab as a nod to my grandparents’ house on Cape Cod, a fish for Andrew’s family's passion for fishing, and a palm tree for Florida.
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I drew inspiration from the blue, white, and magenta color palette that fills my parents' Jupiter home. My mom, with her iconic interior design taste, has always been my primary source of inspiration. I aimed for bright colors and layered patterns to mirror the playful style synonymous with Palm Beach. However, Anna Lucia Events took my original mood board and transformed it into a true vision. I couldn't have asked for a more talented team to work with.
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I found a lot of inspiration from fashion, and interior design blogs. For example, our custom checkered dance floor was inspired by a sunroom floor I saw on Ad Digest’s Instagram, featuring Kate Rheinstein’s Hampton Home.
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Seeing all the details come together made the many months of planning worthwhile! Anna Lucia Events meticulously sourced a wide array of beautiful elements, from the striking blue chargers to the cheerful water cups and elegant bamboo cutlery.
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We opted for a simple cake, displayed on patterned blue linen, to bring out the blues in our larger tablescape elements.
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For our first dance, Andrew and I selected "Your Smiling Face" by James Taylor. Since JT is a family favorite; this choice was a heartfelt tribute to my grandmother, June Bug, who happens to be his biggest fan.
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Andrew and I epically failed when we tried to cut the cake. We broke off a huge chunk of frosting that landed on the floor rather than cutting through the cake. I wouldn’t change the moment for anything, as we had the whole room laughing at our fumble.