When you take an iconic St. Pete Beach hotel and incorporate eclectic details, the result is charming elegance that captures a subtle yet chic ambiance.
Bringing together The Don CeSar’s recently renovated youthful modern look, St. Pete wedding planner Staci Mandikas of UNIQUE Weddings + Events created an organic yet bohemian theme for this styled wedding inspiration shoot.
“We really wanted to create a chic and youthful design installed at an upscale, traditional beach resort. We wanted to steer away from anything classic and instead try to create something that appeals to a younger couple that captures their free spirit attitude and bohemian style. We used an array of textures, both visual and tactile to create a layered design incorporating both organic and unusual elements,” Staci explained. “The color scheme was an array of muted colors and neutral tones. We didn’t want to do anything too bright or flashy, but we did want to add more color than just the blues, whites and greys of the location. The colors that we chose complimented the new Don CeSar finishes and charming modern look.”
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A true expert when it comes to finding the perfect elements to help bring a theme to life, UNIQUE Weddings + Events teamed up with wedding decor rental companies A Chair Affair and Over the Top Rental Linens.
“The long tablescape featured pastel colors and mixed metals along with a variety of candles, floral clusters and even a bowl of fruit, set atop geometric linen. Iridescent chargers, gold flatware, and natural menus marked each place setting,” Staci shared.
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Glowing in classically chic wedding dresses from Truly Forever Bridal, “the bride” embraced her groom as Andi Diamond Photography perfectly captured every sweet detail between the two.
“The ceremony gown featured a soft A-line wedding dress with a subtle square, round embroidery, and a sheet top. An effortlessly lightweight gown, the bride moved about gracefully like a goddess,” Staci gushed. “The reception gown was more streamline with embroidery on the top and an elegant gather at the bottom. The groom wore a blue tuxedo with a surprise black-trimmed lapel, showing off a bit of his personal style. His vest, bowtie, and accessories were also black.”
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How did the Don CeSar fit within your theme?
With the updates recently made at the Don Cesar Beach Resort, the resort has a more modern and chic look. We built off of these more contemporary updates, by creating a look that was young and current.
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What was your inspiration for this shoot?
We really wanted to create a chic and youthful design installed at an upscale, traditional beach resort. We wanted to steer away from anything classic and instead try to create something that appeals to a younger couple that captures their free spirit attitude and bohemian style. We used an array of textures, both visual and tactile to create a layered design incorporating both organic and unusual elements.
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How would you describe your theme?
A young couple who opts to marry at a classic, historic St. Pete Beach resort, but want to steer away from anything overly stuffy or formal. We created a modern, textural design that incorporated unique elements and a chic and youthful style.
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What were your favorite elements of this shoot?
The couple went to a winery on their first date and the unity ceremony was the combining of the bride and groom’s favorite wines.
The long tablescape featured pastel colors and mixed metals along with a variety of candles, floral clusters and even a bowl of fruit, set atop geometric linen. Iridescent chargers, gold flatware, and natural menus marked each place setting.
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What were your colors?
The color scheme was an array of muted colors and neutral tones. We didn’t want to do anything too bright or flashy, but we did want to add more color than just the blues, whites and greys of the location. The colors that we chose complimented the new Don CeSar finishes and charming modern look.
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How much would you estimate this wedding would cost for 150 guests?
Venue, Catering & Bar: $20,000 – $30,000 | Photography: $4,000- $6,000 | Videography: $3,750- $5,000 | Flowers & Decor: $7,000- $10,000 | Invitations: $900- $1,200 | Rentals: $1,250- $2,250 | Design & Planning: $2,500- $7,000 | Linens: $1,250- $1,750 | Bride’s Attire: $3,300- $5,500 | Groom’s Attire: $200- $400 | Dessert: $1,200- $1,600 | Officiant: $300
Venue: The Don CeSar *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Venue
Planner: UNIQUE Weddings + Events *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Photographer: Andi Diamond Photography *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Videographer: Lucky Lemon Films
Decor & Floral: Events in Bloom
Linens: Over the Top Rental Linens *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Foliage: A1 Foliage
Rentals: A Chair Affair *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Stationery: A+P Design Co *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Gown: Truly Forever Bridal *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Hair and Makeup: Lasting Luxe
Cake: The Artistic Whisk *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
