Wedding

Vibrant Purple and Pink St. Pete Wedding Inspiration | Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club

Nestled on the crystal blue green waters of Boca Ciega Bay is a slice of paradise offering an island oasis with the luxuries of a private country club at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club.

Wanting to adventure away from the traditional color and design spectrum of navy, nautical and beach themes, St. Petersburg wedding planner Kelly Kennedy of Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events created an eccentric styled wedding with a modern flare, artfully captured by Tampa Bay wedding photographer Lifelong Photography Studios.

“I spoke with the venue coordinator at Isla Del Sol, Melissa Rowjohn, and she actually requested that the design of the shoot be very different than what she sees on a regular basis,” Kelly explained. “As the venue is located on the water and within a marina, I wanted to stay away from traditional nautical and beach themes. The design I created was on a different spectrum than what has been done at the venue before. I also wanted to step outside of my own personal box and pull together a design that was different than what I have ever done before.”

The luxe color palette of plum, fuchsia, and hints of copper and turquoise were brought together throughout the shoot in custom watercolor agate inspired paper goods designed by Sarah Bubar Designs, complete with a shimmering envelope liner and copper calligraphy.

“I paired these colors because I felt that they would complement each other, as well as give a good contract against the copper,” Kelly shared. “My inspiration started with a plum fruit that I was eating. The deep purple color of the plum was very rich, and I just started playing with the idea from there. I even incorporated plums into the tablescape.”

Beautiful vibrant floral decor designed by Tampa wedding florist Gabro Event Services adorned each table to create a lush tablescape, while the circular arbor provided a unique focal point at the couple's waterfront ceremony setting. Gabro also designed a lavish white draping backdrop that transformed the reception ballroom to a chic affair enhanced by subtle uplighting and pinspotting.

“I put a lot of thought into the design and what would make this unique. I wanted to incorporate details that would make a photographer excited to shoot the details,” the wedding planner and designer explained. “I wanted to incorporate a print into the design and added that with the napkins and on the high top tables. The print was a little wild, but the colors fit perfect within the design. Using the turquoise runners provided a backdrop to the entire table and really allowed your eye to focus on all of the small details throughout the entire table and at each place setting.”

“Choosing with a bold color palette, Kelly complemented the reception decor with modern ghost chairs and ornate chargers from rental company A Chair Affair. Tying in the bold details all the way through the dessert, St. Petersburg wedding bakery The Artistic Whisk designed an ombre two-tiered round wedding cake complete with an opulent metallic drip design and glittering bon-bons.

Outfitting our models in head to toe in stylish formalwear, Tampa Bay menswear rental company Sacino's Formalwear provided a grey suit with a fuchsia tie and pocket square that popped with all of the details. While Tampa Bay wedding beauty artist Michele Renee the Studio created a glamorous updo complete with a bold, moody lip and lashes to long for. A non-traditional wedding dress selected by Tampa Bay bridal boutique Truly Forever Bridal complemented the modern theme.

St. Petersburg Waterfront Wedding Venue with Private Beach Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club
Pink, Purple and Turquoise Agate Inspired Wedding Invitation Suite with Copper Foil on Black Envelope | Tampa Bay Wedding Paper Goods Sarah Bubar Designs
Pink, Purple and Turquoise Agate Inspired Wedding Invitation Suite | Tampa Bay Wedding Paper Goods Sarah Bubar Designs
Pink, Purple and Turquoise Agate Inspired Wedding Invitation Suite with Copper Foil Script on Blue and Black Envelope | Tampa Bay Wedding Stationery Designer and Calligrapher Sarah Bubar Designs
Pink Silk Bejeweled Pumps Wedding Shoes
Drop Gemstone Crystal Wedding Earrings
Fuchsia Floral with Greenery Ribbon Wrapped Boutonniere | Tampa Bay Florist Gabro Event Services
Jeweled Illusion V Neck Wedding Dress on Hanger with Chandelier and White Draping | Tampa Bay Bridal Boutique Truly Forever Bridal | Wedding Rentals and Draping Gabro Event Services
Outdoor Bridal Portrait in Beaded Ivory Illusion Wedding Dress with Pink Rose, Purple Floral, Fuchsia Cascade Flowers with Greenery Bouquet | Tampa Bay Wedding Boutique Truly Forever Bridal | Rentals and Florist Gabro Event Services | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Waterfront Bridal Portrait in Beaded Ivory Illusion Wedding Dress with Pink Rose, Purple Floral, Fuchsia Cascade Flowers with Greenery Bouquet, with Large Jeweled Bridal Hair Accessory | Tampa Bay Wedding Boutique Truly Forever Bridal | Rentals and Florist Gabro Event Services | Hair and Makeup Michele Renee The Studio | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Fuchsia Floral with Greenery Ribbon Wrapped Boutonniere, Groom wearing Grey Suit with Fuchsia Tie and Pocket Square | Tampa Bay Florist Gabro Event Services | St. Pete Menswear Sacino's Formalwear
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony Decor with Hanging Pink, Purple, Magenta and Orange Blossoms and Clear Plastic Chairs | Tampa Bay Wedding Rentals and Florist Gabro Event Services | Planner & Designer Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony with Circular Greenery Wedding Arch with White Draping | Tampa Bay Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club
Whimsical Purple, Black, Magenta, Fuchsia, Plum and White Floral Wedding Arch with Greenery with Turquoise Draping | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony at Gazebo with Clear Plastic Chairs, White Draping, Whimsical Purple, Black, Magenta, Fuchsia, Plum and White Floral Wedding Arch with Greenery with Turquoise Draping | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Waterfront Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony at Gazebo with Whimsical Purple, Black, Magenta, Fuchsia, Plum and White Floral Wedding Arch with Greenery with Turquoise Draping, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Illusion Neckline Dress with Cascading Bouquet, Groom in Gray Suit with Fuchsia Tie | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Waterfront Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony at Gazebo with Whimsical Purple, Black, Magenta, Fuchsia, Plum and White Floral Wedding Arch with Greenery with Turquoise Draping, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Illusion Neckline Dress with Cascading Bouquet, Groom in Gray Suit with Fuchsia Tie | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Waterfront Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Beach Wedding Portrait, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Illusion Neckline Dress with Cascading Bouquet, Groom in Gray Suit with Fuchsia Tie and Plum Boutonniere with Greenery | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Waterfront Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Hair and Makeup Michele Renee The Studio | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony at Gazebo with Whimsical Purple, Black, Magenta, Fuchsia, Plum and White Floral Wedding Arch with Greenery with Turquoise Draping, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Illusion Neckline Dress, Groom in Gray Suit | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Waterfront Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Beach Wedding Ceremony at Gazebo with Whimsical Purple, Black, Magenta, Fuchsia, Plum and White Floral Wedding Arch with Greenery with Turquoise Draping, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Illusion Neckline Dress with Cascading Bouquet, Groom in Gray Suit | St. Petersburg Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Waterfront Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear
Outdoor Beach Wedding Portrait, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Open Backed Dress, Groom in Gray Suit | St. Pete Waterfront Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Hair and Makeup Michele Renee The Studio | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Beach Wedding Portrait, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Open Backed Dress, Groom in Gray Suit | Tampa Bay Waterfront Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Hair and Makeup Michele Renee The Studio | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography
Outdoor Dockside Waterfront Wedding Reception Lounge with Velvet Turquoise Couch, Peach Armchair with Copper Table, with Pink, Fuchsia, Plum and Greenery Cascading Bouquet | Furniture and Couch Rentals A Chair Affair | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Florist Gabro Event Services | Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club
Outdoor Dockside Waterfront Wedding Reception Portrait, Bride in Jeweled Ivory Dress, Groom in Gray Suit with Fuchsia Tie and Pocket Square and Plum Boutonniere, with Pink, Purple Floral and Greenery Cascading Bouquet on Turquoise Velvet Lounge Couch | Tampa Bay Waterfront Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Dress Shop Truly Forever Bridal | Menswear Sacino's Formalwear | Hair and Makeup Michele Renee The Studio | Photographer Lifelong Studios Photography | Rentals A Chair Affair | Planning Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events
Pink, Fuchsia, Purple and Plum with Greenery Cascading Wedding Bouquet on Red Vintage Mustang | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events
Bride and Groom Portrait with Pink, Fuchsia, Purple and Plum with Greenery Cascading Wedding Bouquet on Red Vintage Mustang Classic Car | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Photographer Lifelong Photography Studio
Bride and Groom Portrait in Red Vintage Mustang Classic Convertible Car | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Photographer Lifelong Photography Studios
Bride and Groom Portrait with Pink, Fuchsia, Purple and Plum with Greenery Cascading Wedding Bouquet on Red Vintage Mustang Classic Car | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Photographer Lifelong Photography Studio
Vibrant, Modern Ballroom Wedding Reception with Rustic Wooden Feasting Table, Turquoise Linens, Low Fuchsia and Greenery Centerpieces, Clear Plastic Chairs, and White Draping | Tampa Bay Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Draping and Florist Gabro Event Services | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair
Vibrant, Whimsical Wedding Reception Wooden Feasting Table with Black Flatware, Wine Glasses, and Plates, Copper Chargers and Votive Candleholders, Low Plum and Fuchsia Florals with Greenery Centerpieces, Pink and Purple Watercolor Napkins and Turquoise Linen Runners, Glitter Rock Candy Favors | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair | Florist Gabro Event Services
Vibrant Whimsical Wedding Reception Wooden Feasting Table with Black Flatware, Wine Glasses, and Plates, Copper Chargers and Votive Candleholders, Low Plum and Fuchsia Florals with Greenery Centerpieces, Pink and Purple Watercolor Napkins and Turquoise Linen Runners, Glitter Rock Candy Favors | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair | Florist Gabro Event Services

How would you describe your theme?
Eccentric with some modern flare. I wanted to step outside of my own personal box and pull together a design that was different than what I have ever done before. My inspiration started with a plum fruit that I was eating. The deep purple color of the plum was very rich, and I just started playing with the idea from there. I even incorporated plums into the tablescape

What were your colors?
Plum, fuchsia, hints of copper and turquoise. I paired these colors together because I felt that they would complement each other, as well as give a good contract against the copper.

Vibrant Whimsical Wedding Reception Wooden Feasting Table with Black Flatware, Wine Glasses, and Plates, Copper Chargers and Votive Candleholders, Low Plum and Fuchsia Florals with Greenery Centerpieces, Pink and Purple Watercolor Napkins and Turquoise Linen Runners, Glitter Rock Candy Favors | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair | Florist Gabro Event Services
Vibrant Whimsical Wedding Reception Wooden Feasting Table with Black Flatware, Wine Glasses, and Plates, Copper Chargers and Votive Candleholders, Low Plum and Fuchsia Florals with Greenery Centerpieces, Pink and Purple Watercolor Napkins and Turquoise Linen Runners, Glitter Rock Candy Favors | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair | Florist Gabro Event Services
Vibrant Whimsical Fuchsia and Plum Wedding Reception with Geode Copper Script Place Card | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Calligraphy by Sarah Bubar Designs
Wedding Reception Table Detail with Cascading Fuchsia Floral with Greenery Low Centerpiece in Copper Candleholder, Turquoise LInens, Black Wine Glasses and Rock Candy Favor | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services
Whimsical Fuchsia and Plum Wedding Reception with Blue Geode Copper Script Table Number | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Calligraphy by Sarah Bubar Designs
Vibrant, Modern Whimsical Wedding Reception Wooden Feasting Table with Black Flatware, Wine Glasses, and Plates, Copper Chargers and Votive Candleholders, Low Plum and Fuchsia Florals with Greenery Centerpieces, Pink and Purple Watercolor Napkins and Turquoise Linen Runners, Glitter Rock Candy Favors | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair | Florist Gabro Event Services
Vibrant, Whimsical Fuchsia and Plum Wedding Reception with Blue Geode Copper Script Mr and Mrs Bride and Groom Table Number | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Calligraphy by Sarah Bubar Designs
Whimsical Fuchsia and Plum Wedding Reception with Geode Copper Script Place Card and Pink Floral with Greenery Cascading Centerpiece in Copper Candleholder | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events
Whimsical Wedding Reception Wooden Feasting Table with Black Flatware, Wine Glasses, and Plates, Copper Chargers and Votive Candleholders, Low Plum and Fuchsia Florals with Greenery Centerpieces, Pink and Purple Watercolor Napkins and Turquoise Linen Runners, Glitter Rock Candy Favors | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair | Florist Gabro Event Services
Vibrant Whimsical Plum and Fuchsia Wedding Dessert Table with Turquoise Linen, Two Tier Round Pink and White Ombre Wedding Cake with Gold Drip Frosting, Chocolate Covered Strawberries | Tampa Bay Wedding Bakery and Desserts The Artistic Whisk
Wedding Dessert Tray with Purple Sparkle Confetti Truffles in Gold Foil on Copper Plate with Turquoise Linen | St. Petersburg Wedding Bakery The Artistic Whisk
Wedding Dessert Tray with Purple Sparkle Confetti Truffles in Gold Foil on Copper Plate with Turquoise Linen, Copper Script Printed Paper Sign for Chocolate Dipped Oreos | Tampa Bay Wedding Bakery The Artistic Whisk
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries on Copper Plate with Plum Florals and Turquoise Linen | Tampa Wedding Cake and Dessert Bakery The Artistic Whisk
Two Tier Round Pink and White Ombre Wedding Cake with Gold Drip Frosting on Gold Cake Stand with Fuchsia and Plum Florals with Greenery | Tampa Wedding Cake Bakery The Artistic Whisk
Vibrant Whimsical Wedding Reception Low Centerpiece with Black, Plum, Purple and Pink Florals with Greenery in Copper Candleholder | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Gabro Event Services
Vibrant, Modern Ballroom Wedding Reception with Rustic Wooden Feasting Table, Turquoise Linens, Low Fuchsia and Greenery Centerpieces, Clear Plastic Chairs and Vintage Velvet Chairs, and White Draping | Tampa Bay Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Draping and Florist Gabro Event Services | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair
Whimsical Country Club Ballroom Wedding Reception Portrait with Rustic Wooden Feasting Table, Turquoise Linens, Low Fuchsia and Greenery Centerpieces, Clear Plastic Chairs and Vintage Velvet Chairs, and White Draping | Tampa Bay Wedding Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club | Planner Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events | Draping and Florist Gabro Event Services | Furniture Rentals A Chair Affair

Estimated Cost of Certain Wedding Details for 150 Guests:
Venue Rental Pricing: $1,200 | Ceremony Fee: $800 | Catering: $18,000 | Photography: $2,625  | Videography: $3,300  | Planner: $2,100 | Bridal Attire: $950 | Groom's Attire: $250 |  Hair and Makeup: $215 | Invitations, Envelopes, Response Cards: $8/invitation suite | Dessert Bar & Cake: $2,200 | Chauffeured Antique Car Service: $445 | Draping: $500 | Uplighting: $450 | Geodes, Amethyst, Rocks: $500 | Florals: $4,620 | Linens/Napkins: $1,485 | Rentals: $5,700 | Rock Candy: $418.50

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