Chelsey and Donald's classic Clearwater Beach wedding featured a timeless navy, gold, and white color palette that complemented their beautiful Gulf of Mexico venue backdrop.
“We selected Clearwater Beach because we wanted our wedding to have the feel of a destination wedding, but not be in our hometown,” the bride explained. “Clearwater Beach was a great place to have our wedding. There were many things for our guests to do, and many people turned our wedding into a mini vacation.”
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The Fort Myers, Florida couple searched for a resort-inspired Clearwater Beach wedding venue that could be a one-stop shop for their wedding weekend.
“The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach was perfect for us. Their staff was phenomenal, their hotel is beautiful and the ballroom was the perfect size. The entire experience was exactly what we were looking for,” the bride gushed. “We ultimately fell in love with the Sky Terrace. It gave us a beautiful view of the ocean with a nice breeze and was the perfect place for our ceremony. My husband and I are so thankful that we picked the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach for our wedding venue.”
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The bride and groom wanted a trusted Clearwater Beach wedding photographer who made them feel comfortable, and that made them feel like they were longtime friends.
“We met Brittany and Leo of Rad Red Creative at my matron-of-honor's wedding, and immediately we knew we wanted them for ours,” Chelsey shared. “Their photography skills are the best in the business. We trust Brittany and Leo very much, and the services they provided were top notch.”
Having made the decision to extend their wedding into the wee hours of the night, Chelsey and Donald wanted to ensure that their reception was not only a place for celebration, but that it also looked beautiful with custom draping and lighting. Gabro Event Services provided music, a stunning reception backdrop for the sweetheart table and monogrammed GOBO light featuring the couples name and wedding date.
“We wanted a rental company that was a one-stop shop. It was very important to us to only have to deal with one rental vendor and that was exactly what Gabro Event Services offered us,” the bride explained. “Kabe and his team set everything up and created our vision. He was great to work with and has everything you could ever need to create the perfect reception space. We are so thrilled to have worked with him.”
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Looking back, the bride shared that her most memorable moment from their wedding day was the couple's first and last dances.
“It was very important to us to have a first dance between the two of us before our reception started. We danced to our favorite song, How to Save a Life by the Fray and were able to enjoy a few moments alone as husband and wife. During our last dance of the night, all of our guests gathered in a circle around us, and we sang Taylor Swift's song Today Was a Fairy Tale. It was the perfect way to end our special day.”
The Proposal:
Donald planned a very elaborate scavenger hunt proposal at Disney World. He had clues that led me from attraction to attraction, ending at the Osborne Festival of Lights in Hollywood Studios. We were “randomly selected” to turn the lights on, when in reality my husband was going to propose. In front of hundreds of people, my husband proposed, but the best part was that all of our best friends were there holding a sign that said “Will you marry me?”
What did you look for in a wedding venue?
We wanted our wedding venue to be a one-stop shop. It was very important to us that our venue was a resort, like hotel. The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach was just that for us. Their staff was phenomenal, their hotel is beautiful and the ballroom was the perfect size. We did not want a ballroom that was too large or overstated. Roseli and Lindsay's team are top notch; They answered all my questions, and helped me through the entire process. We were there for almost a week and they made us feel like family.
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We ultimately fell in love with the Sky Terrace. it gave us a beautiful view of the ocean, with a nice breeze, and was the perfect place for our ceremony. The entire experience was exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I are so thankful that we picked the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach for our wedding venue.
What did you look for in a wedding photographer?
We wanted someone who made us feel comfortable, that we could trust and that were like our friends.
I want to learn more about Photography & Videography by Rad Red Creative.
We met Brittany and Leo of Rad Red Creative at my matron-of-honor's wedding, and immediately we knew we wanted them for ours. Their photography skills are the best in the business. We trust Brittany and Leo very much, and they services the provided were top notch.
What did you look for in a wedding DJ/rental company?
We wanted a rental company that was a one-stop shop. It was very important to us to only have to deal with one rental vendor and that was exactly what Gabro Event Services offered us.
I want to learn more about decor and draping from Gabro Event Services
Kabe and his team set everything up and created our vision. He was great to work with and has everything you could ever need to create the perfect reception space. We are so thrilled to have worked with him.
How would you describe your wedding design inspiration?
Clean and classic. We wanted a very streamlined and simple wedding, where the small personal touches could stand out.
What were your colors?
Navy, gold, and white. We wanted classic, timeless colors that we could look back at in twenty years and still love.
What advice would you give to other Tampa Bay couples?
We would recommend that they enjoy the process. We enjoyed every step of the process, and our big day was the best day of our lives. We took our time planning, made it personal to us and did what we wanted. We really wanted to plan a wedding that was true to who we were as a couple, and because we did that we can honestly say that we have zero regrets or things that we would do differently.
CeremonyReception Venue and Caterer: Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Venue
Photographer and Videographer: Rad Red Creative
Planner: Southern Romance Events
Florist: Braun's Fine Florals
DJ/Rentals/Draping/Lighting: Gabro Event Services *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Cake: Chantilly Cakes
Officiant: Michael Beauvais (bride's uncle)
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Dress Shop and Designer: The Perfect Dress Sarasota and Sincerity Bridal
Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: Lulu's
Hair & Makeup: Bobby Pin Bridal
