Adrienne and Peter/ Real Wedding/ Elegant Home Wedding

One of the most intimate and special places to host your wedding is at your home or at the home of a friend or family member. For Adrienne and Peter’s celebration, her childhood home was a must.

These two tied the knot in April, a month often marked by the return of Florida’s warmth, and their day was filled with just the right amount of bright natural light. They each spent their mornings getting ready with their bridesmaids and groomsmen in advance of their ceremony. The excitement during this part of the day is always palpable, and that’s why it’s always filled with moments I look forward to every time.

After reciting their vows and celebrating their first moments as husband and wife, Adrienne and Peter rejoined their guests for their cocktail hour. This portion of the celebration was so thoughtfully planned because we wanted to offer guests the opportunity to feel entertained. First, guests were greeted at the reception with a signature cocktail that Peter and Adrienne drink on the weekends in Miami (Pink Elephants: Peak vodka muddled with fresh strawberries and mint, topped with champagne). Then they enjoyed passed hors’ devours, a jazz trio, a selfie photo station, and a chance to find their seat with help from the seating chart.

As cocktail hour came to a close, Adrienne, Peter, and their guests moved down the lawn toward the pond. To create an intimate feel, tables were set beneath a canopy of string lights, and each one also included ivory and pink centerpieces filled with hydrangeas and roses. The menu was prepared by Matthew’s Catering, later A+P cut their cake by For the Love of Cake, and Carmine’s Pizza prepared a fun late night treat of pizza. The couple and their guests stayed on the dance floor well into the night, and I think it’s safe to say their celebration felt and looked just like the couple thought it would – like a whimsical trip into Alice in Wonderland’s world.

Adrienne and Peter Date: 4/12/14

Venue- Immaculate Conception

Catering- Matthew’s Catering

Rentals- St. John’s Illiumations, Beachview, and Lovely Loo

Band- The RiverTown Band

Cake- For the Love of Cake

Photography- Fox Fotography

Gown- Lazaro

Videographer- Jason Avery Films

Florals- Emily Burton

Late night pizza- Carmine’s Pizza

Hair & Makeup- Paulina Perez