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Elegant Coral, Blush, and Champagne St. Pete Beach Wedding | The Hotel Zamora

Elegant, St. Pete Beach Wedding | The Hotel Zamora

Nicola and Jonathan's elegant St. Pete Beach wedding featured nature inspired elements, complemented by coral, blush and champagne colors.

“We didn’t originally choose our colors; they came together organically,” the bride explained. “We started off with a very orange color scheme, and with the help of our florist, the colors evolved into corals, salmons, blushes, champagnes, ivory and a little green from the succulents. We accented with coppers, golds, and rose golds.”

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The couple married in an intimate, outdoor St. Pete Beach wedding ceremony.

“It was important for us to stay close to home, since Jonathan was born and raised in St. Petersburg and all our closest friends live in the area,” Nicola shared. “It was most important that our wedding was intimate and outdoors, but not directly on the beach. We also wanted great food and great music.”

While you'd never know it, the pair planned their St. Petersburg wedding in just half a year.

“It may sound crazy, but we planned and executed our wedding in six months. I don’t’ recommend taking that route, but it can be accomplished,” the bride explained.

To assist with their short planning timeline, Nicola and Jonathan searched for a St. Pete Beach wedding planner who they could trust to make sure everything ran smoothly.

“We were looking for someone with whom we felt comfortable and confident with in executing our vision the day of the wedding,” the bride shared. “Blue Skies Events provided a package that fit our needs, and we felt comfortable that they could meet our expectations leading up to and on our big day. They did a very good job!”

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Looking back, one Nicola's most memorable moments came during the wedding ceremony.

“Some of our favorite moments were sharing our vows with one another. We had the best officiant, who happened to be a very close friend, so our ceremony and vows were heartfelt and humorous,” the bride reminisced.
Waterfront View St. Pete Beach Waterfront Wedding Venue The Hotel Zamora

St. Petersburg Wedding Venue The Hotel Zamora

Pink and Coral Floral Wedding Bouquet with Succulent Accents

Brown Steve Madden Groom's Wedding Shoes with Orange Tie and Succulent Boutonniere Getting Ready Details

Ivory, Strapless Wedding Dress Gown

Getting Ready Details: Ivory, Strapless Wedding Dress and Neutral Peep Toe Wedding Shoes

Outdoor, St. Pete Beach Bridal Portrait with Bride and Blush Bridesmaids Dressses and Pink and Coral Wedding Bouquet

Bride and Groom First Look Wedding Portrait

Bride and Groom First Look Wedding Portrait on Stairway

Bride and Groom Wedding Portrait Kissing

St. Pete Beach Wedding Ceremony Decor | Wooden, Twig Altar with Pink and Coral Flowers with Succulents

 

St. Petersburg Bride Walking Down the Wedding Ceremony Aisle with Father

Groom's Reaction to Seeing His Bride Walk Down the Wedding Aisle

Outdoor, Florida St. Petersburg Wedding Ceremony at The Hotel Zamora

St. Pete Beach Wedding Ceremony Decor | Wooden, Twig Altar with Pink and Coral Flowers with Succulents

St. Pete Beach Bride and Groom Exchanging Wedding Vows at Outdoor, Florida Wedding Ceremony

 

St. Pete Beach Wedding Ceremony Decor | Wooden, Twig Altar with Pink and Coral Flowers with Succulents

What did you look for in a wedding planner?
We were looking for someone with whom we felt comfortable and confident with in executing our vision the day of the wedding.

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Blue Skies Events provided a package that fit our needs, and we felt comfortable that they could meet our expectations leading up to and on our big day. They did a very good job!

St. Pete Beach Bride and Groom Waterfront Wedding Portrait Kissing Behind Fan

St. Pete Beach Bride and Groom, Waterfront Wedding Portrait

Bride and Groom Wedding Rings

The Proposal:
It was a beautiful day in May and we went to Flora Wylie Park just next to Northshore Park in downtown St. Petersburg to relax. We needed some recovery time, as we were at a wedding the night before.

We set our blanket down under our usual tree; the tree we sat under on our first date. Towards the end of a shoulder massage in the park, Jonathan suggested we have some champagne downtown.

As I turned around, he was on one knee, with the perfect ring, asking me to marry him.

After our own little celebration in the park, I was ready to head downtown, but he suggested we go for a Sunday drive. After winding around the streets of St. Pete for a bit, we ended up at a dear friend's house, where all of our closest friends were, and we finally had our champagne! The proposal was perfect!

St. Pete Beach Bride and Groom, Waterfront Wedding Portrait

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Thank You Guest Fan Favors/Gifts and Succulent Seating Cards

Succulent Guest Seating Cards

Bride and Groom Wedding Hashtag Sign

St. Petersburg Wedding Reception Table Decor with Blush Rosette Table Runner and Pink and Coral Floral Rose Wedding Centerpieces with Gold Table Numbers

How would you describe your theme?
We can’t say that we really had a theme. We wanted our wedding to be elegant, modern and intimate.

What were your colors?
We didn’t originally choose our colors; they came together organically. We started off with a very orange color scheme, and with the help of our florist, the colors evolved into corals, salmons, blushes, champagnes, ivory and a little green from the succulents. We accented with coppers, golds, and rose golds.

Four, Tiered Ivory Wedding Cake with Peach Floral Accent and Mr and Mrs Cake Topper

Outdoor St. Petersburg Wedding Reception Paper Lanterns and String Lights

Bride and Groom Dancing at Outdoor St. Pete Beach Wedding Reception | The Hotel Zamora

What advice would you give to other Tampa Bay Brides?
Discuss and agree on a vision for your wedding before the planning and involving anyone else. Stick to your vision as a couple.

Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Hotel Zamora
Photographer: Life Long Studios
Planner: Blue Skies Events 
Florist: 2Birds Events
Caterer: The Hotel Zamora
Rentals: PKS Rentals
Cake: Chantilly Cakes
DJ: Gabe Echazabal
Officiant: Bobby Laman
Invitations: Minted
Transportation: Olympus Limo
Dress Shop and Designer: Jon's Bridal
Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: Demetrios – Watters
Hair & Makeup: Collective Creations
Tree and Fern Rental: A1 Foilage
Lighting: Tampa Lights




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