Elegant Outdoor Florida Resort Styled Shoot
“Our vision was an elevated coastal feel. We created the design around soft coastal blues, crisp whites, and natural ivory tones with touches of sand and warm neutrals. Blue was the obvious choice because it reflects the overall vibe of the hotel and pond surrounding the property, but we wanted it to feel sophisticated rather than nautical. The palette kept everything light, romantic, and elegant while allowing the natural beauty of the venue to shine.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
FEATURING
Channeling the watery hues of the surrounding bay, this waterfront Tampa Bay wedding styled shoot combined neutral flora with soft blue accents, oyster-inspired details, and elevated decor for an elegant celebration. The renowned Florida resort’s pristine lawn created an idyllic coastal setting.
“We wanted the overall design to feel timeless rather than trend-driven,” Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events, detailed. “Fresh details like personalized stationery, organic florals around the space, and a softer approach to coastal design were balanced with classic elements like an elegant tablescape, romantic florals, and a refined color palette. The result was a look that feels elevated and unique while still being timeless.”
The Dress
Truly Forever Bridal
The Photography
Amber McWhorter Photography
Recreating This Look
“For the couple who loves thoughtful details, great food, and an elevated guest experience, The Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay knows how to do it right. The space is perfect for couples who are drawn to coastal settings but want something more intimate and refined than a traditional Florida beach wedding. The setting is ideal for those who appreciate intentional design, beautiful scenery, and creating a celebration that feels relaxed, luxurious, and uniquely personal.
Stay intentional with the details. Coastal design doesn’t have to mean anchors or seashells everywhere. Instead, focus on natural textures, elevated materials, soft color palettes, and meaningful elements that reflect the location and the couple. Incorporating fresh oysters during cocktail hour, organic floral arrangements, and layered tablescapes helps create a sophisticated coastal atmosphere that feels authentic rather than themed.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
The Bridal Beauty
Adore Bridal
The Signage and Stationery
madWOLFE Designs
“This shoot featured several custom-designed elements created by madWOLFE Designs, including the welcome signage, bar signage, invitations, table numbers, menus, and oyster-inspired place cards. These personalized details were such an important part of bringing the overall vision together and helped create a cohesive story throughout the space.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
From The Venue
“Surrounded by mangroves and Florida’s natural landscape, our Tower Lawn offers a tranquil backdrop for weddings year-round. Featuring vibrant tropical landscaping, mature palms, and pristine turf, this space has a naturally beautiful setting that requires minimal décor. With space for a 160-guest reception or 220-guest ceremony, our Tower Lawn is an ideal choice for couples who are seeking a destination-style wedding while remaining close to the heart of Tampa.”
—Katie Gonzales, Event Sales Manager, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
The Floral Design
La Maison des Fleurs
“My favorite element of this shoot was the floral design done by the fabulous team at La Maison des Fleurs. The florals were what brought the entire vision together and helped transform the space.
From the shell-inspired vases on the tables to the large floral baskets used throughout the ceremony design, each arrangement added texture, dimension, and a sense of romance while still feeling natural and timeless. The florals complemented the outdoor setting beautifully and helped create the elevated, coastal-inspired atmosphere we envisioned from the beginning.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
From The Florist
“One thing we especially loved about the direction of this styled shoot is that these pieces don’t feel like cookie-cutter wedding designs. They have a distinct signature look—fresh, coastal, organic, and quietly luxurious. We feel this style is becoming highly recognizable as a form of coastal relaxed elegance, which aligns beautifully with this venue.”
—Brenda Hayes, La Maison des Fleurs
The Planning
Seashine Weddings & Events
“One of the things I love most about wedding design is creating a vision that feels unique to each couple and thoughtfully connected to the setting around them. Every detail, from the overall aesthetic to the smaller design elements, was chosen with the guest experience and the feeling of the day in mind.
We focused on creating a design that felt timeless rather than trend-driven. The classic foundation of soft blue tones, elegant florals, and refined details was complemented by unique touches that made the design feel fresh and personal. Our goal was to create inspiration that feels beautiful and elevated, while still showing couples that their wedding can be a true reflection of their own story and style.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
The Videography
Cinemamouré
The Content Creation
Behind the Vows
The Inspiration
“Our vision was an elevated coastal feel. We wanted to create something that felt true to Tampa Bay without leaning into the typical beach wedding aesthetic. Since the shoot was centered around showcasing Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay’s beautiful new lawn, it felt natural to embrace coastal elements in a refined way. The oyster details, soft blue palette, and organic textures all tied back to the waterfront venue while still feeling timeless and intimate.
We created the design around soft coastal blues, crisp whites, and natural ivory tones with touches of sand and warm neutrals. Blue was the obvious choice because it reflects the overall vibe of the hotel and pond surrounding the property, but we wanted it to feel sophisticated rather than nautical. The palette kept everything light, romantic, and elegant while allowing the natural beauty of the venue to shine.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
The Rentals
Gabro Event Services
The Venue
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
“The new lawn space at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay was truly the inspiration behind the entire shoot. We wanted to showcase how the space could be transformed into an intimate, elegant wedding setting and highlight its potential for couples looking for an outdoor celebration. We loved the idea of creating something that felt elevated and coastal-inspired while still being true to the natural surroundings of the property.
The pond, greenery, and connection to Oystercatchers restaurant on site helped guide the design, inspiring the soft blue tones, oyster details, and organic textures throughout the shoot. The goal was to create a look that felt romantic, timeless, and like a natural extension of the venue itself. The natural surroundings, greenery, and pond created the perfect backdrop for a design that felt romantic, classic, and connected to the outdoors. Every element of the shoot was chosen to complement the space and show how beautiful a wedding experience can be in this setting.”
—Katie Conner, Owner and Lead Wedding Planner, Seashine Weddings and Events
Cost Estimate: $30,000-$45,000 for 50 guests. This estimate is meant to give couples a general idea of what an elevated wedding with a similar design style could cost. This estimate would vary depending on the couple’s priorities, venue package, catering selections, and the level of floral and rental design included. Pricing can vary based on the vendors selected, guest experience, and the details that are most important to each couple. This does not include every potential wedding expense, such as transportation, additional entertainment, favors, attire, or additional personal touches.
