Robin and Todd’s luxurious Clearwater wedding featured a country club celebration filled with romantic hues of blush, white, and gold. The luxurious soirée included a lavish Perrier Jouet Rosé champagne toast, ending with a grand sparkler exit into a vintage 1960’s Rolls Royce.
“Our wedding was elegant and unique. We wanted our wedding to be a formal affair that had a soft and romantic tone,” the bride explained. “Our colors included blush, rose, and, champagne tones with a light gold accent. We chose these colors to complement cherry blossoms, which are one of my favorite flowers and were a main part of the floral arrangements. We also felt these colors set a soft and romantic tone which is what we wanted for the overall experience of the wedding.”
The St. Petersburg couple selected the intercoastal community of Bellair for their wedding day setting. While planning locally, Robin read Marry Me Tampa Bay’s real wedding features.
“We used Marry Me Tampa Bay during the wedding planning process for design and theme inspiration,” the bride shared.
Desiring a high-end luxury wedding experience, Robin relied on the stellar reputation of wedding planner Parties A’ La Carte to deliver on all of the details she’d envisioned.
“We are both extremely detail-oriented and perfectionists, and we wanted a wedding planner who had that same eye for detail who would bring our wedding vision to life,” the bride revealed. “After our initial consultation with Jessica Ralph from Parties A’ La Carte, we knew that she and her team were the perfect fit. Jessica and the PALC team completely exceeded our expectations! They knew our vision exactly and were there every step of the way to make it come to life.”
Much thought went into the protective protocols as the pair planned their wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic, including temperature checks, customized face masks, and personal hand sanitizers for their 90 guests.
The ambiance was a central element of the decor inspiration. Opulent floral arrangements from Bruce Wayne Florals created showstopping centerpieces, Chiavari ghost chairs and chargers from A Chair Affair enhanced the luxurious ballroom reception, while gold sequined table linens from Over The Top Linen Rentals added the finishing touch.
“We wanted a wedding florist who had that same eye for detail and would make our floral arrangements really stand out,” the bride explained. “Bruce Wayne Florals was able to really encompass our entire wedding vision with each individual arrangement. They were extremely easy to work with, and their floral arrangements really spoke volumes to their talent.”
The bride’s Adam Zohar A-line wedding dress was a modern masterpiece that featured a deep sweetheart neckline with illusion lace sleeving. Bella Bridesmaids offered an extensive collection of colors and dresses to style Robin’s wedding party in a cohesive look of Jenny Yoo dresses.
“My bridesmaids’ dress inspiration was to utilize the feel of the wedding, which was elegant, soft, and romantic. I felt the champagne gold bridesmaids’ dresses that I chose complemented both my dress and the theme of the wedding perfectly!” Robin gushed. “Bella Bridesmaids was recommended by our wedding planner, and I was so so happy I chose to shop there! The owner knew exactly what I was looking for as soon as I described the feeling I was going for. I was able to find my perfect bridesmaids’ dresses and flower girls’ dresses within no time!”
Reminiscing on their wedding day, the bride beamed as she relived the moment she and her groom dazzled their guests during their first dance.
“Our first dance was extremely memorable. We started taking ballroom dance lessons in preparation for our wedding. It was the perfect first dance to Unchained Melody,” the bride recalled.
The Proposal:
I wanted to propose at the first place I went on a date with Robin or the spot we shared our first kiss. But because of COVID and everything closing, I had to think of another plan. I decided to share the moment with my parents in their backyard during sunset. It was the perfect moment. I wrote a love letter to Robin sharing with her all of the things I loved about her. After reading her my letter I got down on one knee while my parents hid in the house recording it. It was truly a special moment, and we celebrated over a champagne toast.
What was your bridesmaids’ dress inspiration?
My bridesmaids’ dress inspiration was to utilize the feel of the wedding, which was elegant, soft, and romantic. I felt the champagne gold bridesmaids’ dresses that I chose complemented both my dress and the theme of the wedding perfectly!
Bella Bridesmaids was recommended by our wedding planner, and I was so so happy I chose to shop there! The owner knew exactly what I was looking for as soon as I described the feeling I was going for. I was able to find my perfect bridesmaids’ dresses and flower girls’ dresses within no time!
What did you look for in a wedding florist?
We wanted a wedding florist who had that same eye for detail and would make our floral arrangements really stand out.
Bruce Wayne Florals was able to really encompass our entire wedding vision with each individual arrangement. They were extremely easy to work with, and their floral arrangements really spoke volumes to their talent.
What did you look for in a wedding planner?
We are both extremely detail-oriented and perfectionists, and we wanted a wedding planner who had that same eye for detail who would bring our wedding vision to life.
After our initial consultation with Jessica Ralph from Parties A’ La Carte, we knew that she and her team were the perfect fit. Jessica and the PALC team completely exceeded our expectations! They knew our vision exactly and were there every step of the way to make it come to life.
Where did you host your bachelorette party?
We chose to do a combined bachelor and bachelorette party. We spent it in Atlanta, Georgia, because both my maid of honor and Todd’s best man lived there. There is great nightlife and good restaurants, which is what we were looking for.
Where did you spend your honeymoon?
We spent our honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii, because neither one of us had ever been. We wanted a relaxing, romantic, tropical getaway, and Maui was the perfect place for that!
How would you describe your theme/wedding design inspiration?
Elegant and unique. We wanted our wedding to be a formal affair that had a soft and romantic tone.
What were your colors?
Blush, rose, and, champagne tones with a light gold accent. We chose these colors to complement cherry blossoms, which are one of my favorite flowers and were a main part of the floral arrangements. We also felt these colors set a soft and romantic tone which is what we wanted for the overall experience of the wedding.
How did your rentals add to the ambiance?
We used Chiavari chairs and chargers from A Chair Affair. The clear Chiavari chairs and glass chargers with gold accents helped bring together our elegant and romantic feel for the wedding reception.
What advice would you give to other Tampa Bay couples?
Enjoy the moments of wedding planning and never settle for less than what you want. We highly recommend having a wedding planner, specifically Parties A’ La Carte, because it truly did take the wedding stress away and allowed us to really enjoy every moment of the day.
Ceremony Venue: Belleview Inn
Reception Venue: Belleair Country Club
Photographer: K&K Photography
Videographer: Sunshine City Films
Planner: Parties A’La Carte *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Florist: Bruce Wayne Florals *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Linen Rentals: Over the Top Rental Linens *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Furniture Rental: A Chair Affair *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Draping: Gabro Event Services
Cake: Hands on Sweets
Ceremony Musicians: Jade Strings
Band: Phase 5 Band
Officiant: Pastor Jeffrey Weaver
Stationery: URBANcoast
Transportation: Clearwater Jolley Trolley, Ambassador Limo – Rolls Royce
Dress Shop and Designer: Isabel O’Neil Bridal Collection – Adam Zohar; Accessories: Galia Lahav
Bridal Jewelry: The White Closet Bridal
Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: Bella Bridesmaids, Jenny Yoo *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Hair and Makeup: Irina Bilka Weddings
Groom’s Tux: Giorgio Armani
Groom’s Loafers: Salvatore Ferragamo
Photobooth: Bash Booths
Ice sculpture: Ice Sculpture Pro
Wedding Bands: The Gold & Diamond Source
Rehearsal Dinner: Belleview Inn
Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
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