Inspired by Florida’s signature citrus, this whimsical meets rustic wedding inspiration shoot will brighten any couple’s day with its joyful vibes and vibrant colors. Channeling local orange groves and the surrounding rustic atmosphere, the wedding decor incorporated citric nods all throughout the details of the day.
“The theme for this styled shoot was tropical citrus, but we later gave it the nickname ‘tropical joy.’ With the pandemic and shutdowns, we really wanted to come back with something that was colorful, cheerful, and Florida fun!” Stephanie of Stephanie Lanni Photo explained. “Beginning with the inspiration of blue skies and oranges, I started from there and with the creative help of the vendors involved, came up with a plan to celebrate that theme to the full extent including a colorful handmade palm tree arch, citrus themed drinks, orange themed stationery, and a bright and colorful bouquet.”
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The vibrant and playful color palette reflected Florida’s tropical vibes in addition to the hues seen in a fiery sunset.
“The main colors were brighter pinks, oranges, yellows, sky-inspired blues, and lots of palm greenery. The goal was to be cheerful, sunny, and full of life!” Stephanie beamed. “Florida is known for being the orange state, so we incorporated all types of citrus colors and palm tree vibes.”
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The styling went beyond just the fresh and fruity color scheme; each detail was thoughtfully curated to reflect the citrus theme.
“I absolutely loved the citrus elements: handmade oranges on the cake by the Tampa Bay Cake Company, citrus-theme custom cocktails, sliced citrus for the table runner, oranges on the invitation suite, and place cards pinned to citrus fruits. Everything tied together in a themed way without being overwhelming,” Stephanie recalled. “Another special touch was including the couple’s dog, Moose. Moose jumped right up on a reception chair to be included in photos, and it was the most adorable thing ever. He had on a little custom Tuxedo.”
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What were the colors?
The main colors were brighter pinks, oranges, yellows, sky-inspired blues, and lots of palm greenery. The goal was to be cheerful, sunny, and full of life! Florida is known for being the orange state so we started incorporating all types of citrus colors and palm tree vibes.
What was your inspiration for this shoot?
My inspiration came from visiting an orange grove in Florida right before quarantine began and really dreaming up what a happy, citrus themed wedding would be like while still being classy and not cheesy. Once I got the idea going, I worked with the event planner to help me really formulate a plan to bring it all to life.
How would you describe your theme?
The theme for this styled shoot was tropical citrus, but we later gave it the nickname “tropical joy.” With the pandemic and shutdowns, we really wanted to come back with something that was colorful, cheerful, and Florida fun! Beginning with the inspiration of blue skies and oranges, I started from there and with the creative help of the vendors involved, came up with a plan to celebrate that theme to the full extent including a colorful handmade palm tree arch, citrus themed drinks, orange themed stationery, and a bright and colorful bouquet.
What were your favorite elements of this shoot?
I absolutely loved the citrus elements: handmade oranges on the cake by the Tampa Bay Cake Company, citrus-theme custom cocktails, sliced citrus for the table runner, oranges on the invitation suite, and place cards pinned to citrus fruits. Everything tied together in a themed way without being overwhelming. Another special touch was including the couple’s dog, Moose. Moose jumped right up on a reception chair to be included in photos and it was the most adorable thing ever. He had on a little custom Tuxedo.
Estimated wedding cost for 150 guests:
Photography: $2,300 | Florals: $2,800 | Venue: (includes chairs/tables) $4,000-$6,000 | 4-5 Tier Cake: $1,000 | Stationery Suites: $500 | Calligraphy: $500 | Gown: $1,700 | Hair and Makeup for Bride and Bridesmaids: $900 | Table Decor and Styling: $1,500 | Pet Care: $400 | Custom Drinks and Mobile Bar: $1,800 | Partial Event Planning: $2,500
Venue: The Edison Barn
Photography: Stephanie Lanni Photo
Planner: Wilder Mind Events
Florals: Save the Date Florida
Styling: Set and Styled
Cake: Tampa Bay Cake Company *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Mobile Bar: The Sippin’ Sidecar
Pet Care: Furry Ventures Pet Care
Stationery: Invitations by Whitney
Envelope Calligraphy: Write Liz Write
Vow Book Calligraphy: Grey Lily Calligraphy
Styling Mat: Si Creative Styling Mats
Hair and Makeup: DB Studio
Dress: The Dressing Room St. Pete
Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
*Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pros are highly respected by our local wedding community and have been personally vetted by our editor.
