Wedding

Romantic 1920’s Inspired South Tampa Wedding | The Anderson House

There's something about the richness of jewel tones and the texture of velvet that can instantly transport us into a 1920's era. Karen Cerboni, lead planner and owner of EventFull Weddings envisioned a styled shoot that embraced all the glam of Gatsby's grandeur paired with a historic South Tampa wedding venue.

“The Anderson House was the inspiration for the shoot. I felt the house was the perfect location to showcase how a smaller intimate wedding can still be beautiful and include all the lavish details a larger wedding typically has,” Karen explained. “I like the fact there are a variety of locations on-site including the lawn with its fountain, the expansive front porch which we used for rolling cigars, a parlor setting for the groom and groomsmen to relax with a cocktail and cigar, and the interior rooms of the home.”

The Queen Anne style house sits idyllically on the brick-paved streets of South Tampa. EventFull Weddings complimented the historic home's cozy and romantic setting with rich colors and luxurious textures.

“The theme for this shoot was inspired by the art nouveau period of the early '20s. I chose it as soon as I walked into the venue for a tour. It’s consistent with the home's history and just felt perfect,” Karen beamed. “The color palette was blush and lavender with a contrasting jewel-toned green. The pinks and lavenders lend themselves to the romantic feel I wanted and show along with the home's beautiful dark wood moldings and green walls.”

To execute an art nouveau theme, the decor was carefully selected for the venue space. Curated details carefully selected by the wedding planner elevated a fresh take on the popular 1920's style.

“I researched the art nouveau period and style and included the ginkgo leaf on the gold napkin rings. The ginkgo leaf was popular during that era symbolizes fertility and growth,” Karen explained. “I also included the peacock feather that’s very well known in the ’20s, but I used dyed white feathers rather than the natural color. They were used in the bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, and repeated in other floral arrangements. One of my favorite details is the floral ice cubes used at the bubbly bar and the champagne tower.”

The reception table featured elegant rentals that cohesively paired with the lush floral arrangements.

Kate Ryan Event Rentals provided us with all the tabletop décor, including chargers, dishes, linens, and flatware. I went with traditional gold-rimmed china and gold baroque flatware for a vintage feel,” Karen detailed. “Overall I just love how intimate and comfortable the venue is. I imagine a group of friends and family feeling very at home but yet in a very classy, elegant environment.”

Looking back on all the hard work the vendor team put in, it was the beauty of the floral arrangements that left the wedding planner awestruck.

“My favorite elements tend always to be the flowers, and this time was no different,” the wedding planner revealed. “The arrangements were exactly as I described, and I especially loved those arranged around the water fountain for the outdoor ceremony.”

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What unique details did you include? 
I researched the art nouveau period and style and included the ginkgo leaf on the gold napkin rings. The ginkgo leaf was popular during that era symbolizes fertility and growth. I also included the peacock feather that’s very well known in the ’20s, but I used dyed white feathers rather than the natural color. They were used in the bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, and repeated in other floral arrangements. One of my favorite details is the floral ice cubes used at the bubbly bar and the champagne tower.

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What rentals did you use from Kate Ryan Event Rentals? 
Kate Ryan Event Rentals provided us with all the tabletop décor, including chargers, dishes, linens, and flatware. I went with traditional gold-rimmed china and gold baroque flatware for a vintage feel.

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How would you describe your theme?  
The theme for the Anderson House shoot was inspired by the art nouveau period of the early ’20s. I chose it as soon as I walked into the venue for a tour. It’s consistent with the homes’ history and just felt perfect.

What were your colors? 
The color palette was blush, lavender with a contrasting jewel-toned green. The pinks and lavenders lend themselves to the romantic feel I wanted and show well with the home's beautiful dark wood moldings and green walls.

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Estimated cost for a guest count of 150: Venue: $5,000 | Photography: $4,000 for 150 typical wedding (Anderson House wedding $2,000) | Videography: $1,600 | Flowers: $5,000 | Invitations and Menus: $1,000 | Tabletop items: $2,000 | Chiavari Chair  Rentals: $750 | Bridal Gown: $1,497 | Groom’s Attire: $189.00 | Cake: $750

*This estimate does not include all aspects of a wedding such as officiant, catering, favors etc.

Venue: Anderson House
Planner: EventFull Weddings *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Photographer: Nina Bashaw Photography
Videographer: The Picture of Love
Catering: SaltBlock Hospitality
Flowers: Jennie's Flowers
Cake: Hands On Sweets
Pianist: Sweet Caroline Entertainment
Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals *Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro
Pet Care: Furry Ventures Pet Care
Cigar Roller: Tampa Handmade Cigars
Acrylic Signs and Place Cards: Blush and Blooms
Attire: All Brides 2 Be
Jewelry: Mavilo Wholesalers
Hair and Makeup: Tampa Bay Beauty Team & Salon
Models: Will Doll -Groom, McKenzie Doll – Bride, Franklin Kinman – Best Man, Paige Thompson – Maid of Honor

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