Hannah and Eric
The Bay Preserve at Osprey
“Our wedding design came from photos I saw online and some personal touches. I wanted a clean and classy look with a touch of whimsy since the wedding was outside. Our colors were white with a touch of sage green. I wanted all white because I love the clean look, and we already had the greenery of the wedding being outside, so we added a light touch of sage details.” -The Bride
FEATURING
Hannah and Eric’s romantic waterfront Sarasota wedding featured a blend of abundant white florals, lush greenery, and gold accents, complemented by Florida’s natural elements and a breathtaking sunset.
“Our wedding design came from photos I saw online and some personal touches. I wanted a clean and classy look with a touch of whimsy since the wedding was outside,” the bride shared. “Our colors were white with a touch of sage green. I wanted all white because I love the clean look, and we already had the greenery of the wedding being outside, so we added a light touch of sage details.”
The Sarasota couple hosted their outdoor November wedding in their current hometown to share their love for nature and Florida’s beauty with their guests. To capture the beautiful scenery and memorable moments, Hannah and Eric sought out seasoned and renowned photographer Arianna J Photography.
“We wanted someone who takes high-quality photos and is priced well. I chose Arianna J Photography as our photographer because I loved Arianna’s high-quality photos!” the bride beamed. “I also liked how she assisted well with posing, and she’s very nice person.”
The ceremony and reception took place at a private, historic waterfront venue on Little Sarasota Bay. The ceremony was held on a lush lawn with a backdrop of majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss and a panoramic view of the bay. The couple exchanged vows before 200 guests beneath a stunning Florida sunset. The outdoor reception was set under a large white tent with all-white linens and tall floral arrangements that perfectly complemented the place settings, accented by personalized oyster shells, a nod to the couple’s first meeting in New Orleans.
“We looked for a florist who had beautiful arrangements and was knowledgeable,” the bride explained. “Corona with Beneva is so knowledgeable and puts your vision to life. She has so many great ideas and builds off of what you really want for your wedding day. They did such a beautiful job.”
Hannah wore a fully lace-adorned sheath dress with an off-the-shoulder bodice. Her hair was styled in a loose updo, twisted into a bun at the nape of her neck, with several tendrils cascading down for an elegant yet natural look. The bridal party complemented the waterfront setting with sand-colored attire. Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was selected to style the hair and makeup for the entire bridal party.
“I wanted natural-looking glam, so I let the makeup artist do their thing during my trial, and it looked great!” the bride raved. “Femme Akoi Beauty Studio did a fabulous job! Everyone’s makeup looked great!”
Every bride dreams of a perfect wedding, and for Hannah, every element came together seamlessly, creating an unforgettable day she will cherish forever.
“My most favorite moment was everything! It was such an amazing wedding. Everything went right, and it was a blast,” the bride reminisced. “The decor was beautiful, we had great food, stunning floral arrangements, an amazing DJ, perfect weather, a beautiful sunset, and it was so much fun! Not to brag, but I had so many people tell me that was the most fun and beautiful wedding they had ever been to!”
The Proposal:
We went to Greece on a trip with my family. While we were in Santorini, we went on a boat day, where Eric proposed.
What was your wedding day beauty inspiration?
I wanted natural-looking glam, so I let the makeup artist do their thing during my trial, and it looked great!
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio did a fabulous job! Everyone’s makeup looked great!
Where did you spend your honeymoon?
We went to Hawaii for two weeks. It is somewhere we have both wanted to go and heard it was beautiful. It did not disappoint! It was such an amazing trip.
Where did you host your bach party?
We went to Tulum for my bachelorette. It is such a fun place with a cool aesthetic. It is a good mix of pool, beach, good food, jungle, lively dinners, etc.
How would you describe your theme/wedding design inspiration?
Our wedding design came from photos I saw online and some personal touches. I wanted a clean and classy look with a touch of whimsy since the wedding was outside
What were your colors?
Our colors were white with a touch of sage green. I wanted all white because I love the clean look, and we already had the greenery of the wedding being outside, so we added a light touch of sage details.
What did you look for in a wedding photographer?
We wanted someone who takes high-quality photos and is priced well. I chose Arianna J Photography as our photographer because I loved Arianna’s high-quality photos! I also liked how she assisted well with posing, and she’s very nice person.
What did you look for in a wedding florist?
We looked for a florist who had beautiful arrangements and was knowledgeable. Corona with Beneva is so knowledgeable and puts your vision to life. She has so many great ideas and builds off of what you really want for your wedding day. They did such a beautiful job.
Which vendors really exceeded your expectations?
Everyone did such an amazing job, but our DJ was the life of the party. He is so good at what he does. I had been to two other weddings that he DJ’d at, and my husband and I immediately knew that’s who we wanted at our wedding.
My wedding planner was also amazing. There were not any hiccups the whole day, and her team took care of everything so that we didn’t have to stress at all!
What advice would you give to other Tampa Bay couples?
Obviously, you want your wedding to be beautiful and special but don’t stress it too much. At the end of the day, all people care about is the food and having a good time with good music and DJ.
