Lindsay and Jordan's wedding was simply stunning! We love getting to work with such sweet couples and their families. I had the pleasure of getting to know Lindsay's mom as we wrapped up the final details for the wedding since Lindsay and Jordan live in Tampa. All the hours spent on each little touch were well spent. Check out even more images on our Facebook page, or on Ron B. Wilson Photography's blog!
Matt and Mira are such a sweet couple, and both have such amazing families! They met in college and have survived the years through medical school and now residency as they begin a new journey as husband and wife. Because of their hectic schedules, Matt's mom was responsible for most of the wedding plans - we think she did an incredible job! In addition, she and her husband hosted the wedding and reception at their beautiful riverfront home.
This photo by Agnes Lopez truly captures the love that the bride and groom have for each other! Be sure to stop by her blog to see additional images from this wedding.
Tables, chairs, and linens were supplied by Beachview Tent Rentals, with the First Coast Weddings team doing all of the setup and breakdown.
The wooden bowl pictured above was handmade by friends of the family, and held the rings during the ceremony. It was passed around during the ceremony for the guests to offer a blessing for the couple.
The menu, created by Karen Glenn, was a buffet of French-inspired Southern favorites. Some highlights included Chinois Grilled Lamb Tenderloin with Cilantro Mint Vinaigrette, Shrimp and Grits, and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread. Oliv'r Twist provided bar service, where local favorite Bold City Kiler Whale Ale was served alongside Labatt's Blue in honor of the bride's Canadian heritage. The signature drink was a Lemon Drop, the bride's favorite!
The lemon-flavored cake, to compliment the Lemon Drop Martinis, was created by The Cake Shop of San Jose. The super-sweet forks, engraved with the wedding date, were a gift to the bride and groom.
The bride and groom departed their afternoon reception with our favorite photo opp - the ribbon wand send-off. We just love this colorful and fun exit.
The best way to leave a riverfront reception - by boat! We love the special flag that the mother of the groom ordered, as well as the pretty streaming ribbons and floral wreaths by Rose of Sharon European Florist.
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Mimi and Trey's wedding weekend was a true celebration of family, friends, and love! Thanks for letting us share your wedding day with you.
Mimi worked with a friend that designed all of her stationery for her, including the adorable programs!
The Heritage Ballroom at the Marriott Sawgrass looked amazing for their ceremony. All decor by PRI Productions.
The String Group provided ceremony music, and then continued during cocktail hour.
Stunning escort card display. PRI Productions provided the centerpiece, and Mimi found the escort card holders on Etsy.
Love this photo of Mimi and Trey on the Marriott's deck. Andy Armstrong was their photographer, so be sure to pop over to his blog to check out more amazing images from this wedding!
This head table is incredible! It seats 30 people, including the bride and groom on the bench in the middle. All decor by PRI Productions.
Yes, that is Taco Bell! We got extra-special permission from the hotel to bring in the bride and groom's favorite late-night snack at the end of their reception.
Unless otherwise watermarked, photos by PRI Productions.
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Jessica and Brendan's gorgeous fall wedding took place at TPC Sawgrass on November 5th 2011. From my first meeting with Jessica and Brendan, l could tell how in love they are with each other. They are such a fun, easy going couple, and l really enjoyed working with them.
Jessica and Brendan really captured the essence of the season, choosing rich fall colors like orange, red and yellow. Rose of Sharon created a magnificent floral arbor, which was the focal point for the Ceremony, and amazing centerpieces for the Reception. Plumb Fun Photobooth provided some fun entertainment and The Cloud 9 Band kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! One of my most memorable moments of the night was the sparkler exit, where Jessica and Brendan hopped onto a golf cart to ride off into the night! Agnes Lopez Photography caught that image and of course many more! Below are some wedding highlights from Jessica and Brendan's big day!
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On October 15th, 2011, l had the pleasure of coordinating Chris and Teddi’s Wedding.
The Ceremony took place at Christ Episcopal Church, with the Reception following at TPC Sawgrass.
Teddi looked absolutely amazing in her wedding dress and long veil, not to be out done by Chris and his Groomsmen who sported some pretty cool bow ties!
The reception room at TPC Sawgrass was stunning, thanks to the décor set up by Liz Stewart Floral. Liz Stewart also made a striking centerpiece for the escort card table, this was one of my favorite décor accents of the day!
Teddi had so many great ideas on how she wanted things to look, and it was so great to see her ideas come to fruition! The best part of the day for me was watching Teddi and Chris dancing together with Teddi’s parents. They were all smiling and beaming with happiness, which put a huge smile on my face! This wedding was elegant, sophisticated and full of love.
Congratulations to the new couple!
Thank you to Brandy Burridge for sharing the below photographs with us!
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We had the pleasure of coordinating Rebekah and Dave's lovely ceremony at TPC Sawgrass on May 28th. One of my favorite moments was watching Rebekah and Dave share a very sweet and romantic first look with their family and bridal party. I can't wait to to see the rest of the photos from Corinna Hoffman! Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs!
Rebekah and Dave had a great team of wedding professionals:
I was so excited when I got Lauren's email. It read: "I interned for Heather in 2007 and she was the first person I thought of when I got engaged!"
It was such a joy to spend time with Lauren again, and to get to know her parents. And to hear all about Kevin. Since he is in the Air Force, I didn't actually get to meet him until the rehearsal, but I know he is an incredible man that is perfect for Lauren.
Their wedding day was just amazing, as you'll see in the incredible photos from Brandy Burridge. The rest of their amazing team included:
Wedding Cake: Delicious Designs by Irma Kay Strickland
This was so sweet. Although they didn't see each other, Lauren and Kevin prayed together before their ceremony from opposite sides of the door.
This is one of the most amazing reactions I've ever seen caught on camera!
The cake was cut with a sword that Lauren's parents and grandparents used at their weddings!
Love the LED lighting provided by D'Land Entertainment! These are wireless, can be changed to any color (or even changed during the event), and don't get hot.
Ready to see more? Check out Brandy's blog post for lots more photos from this wedding!
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Thanks again, Melanie, for making Brian and I's wedding day so special. The ceremony was flawless and know that wasin large part due to your work and planning. Really appreciate your work and please let me know if we can every be a resource or reference moving forward.
All the best,
Jess
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Tom and Lydia were married in a beautiful ceremony at TPC Sawgrass on March 27th. We were so happy to share their special day with them! Our amazing vendor team included:
It was truly a beautiful day! The weather cooperated, as did the "ring bearer" - the brides' Boston Terrier, Berringer. Thanks for letting us share your wedding day with you!
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We had the pleasure of coordinating Jen and Ryan's beautiful wedding at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa on May 30, 2010. Here's a peak at the slideshow created by their photographer, Ken Godwin:
Vendors:
I had the pleasure of meeting Christina and Brandon a few months ago. They had their venue, San Marco Preservation Hall, booked - and knew they HAD to have MoJo BBQ for the reception! Christina also had some ideas on decorations, but needed help pulling everything together.
Having both ceremony and reception at San Marco Preservation Hall meant that we needed to bring in everything we needed for the reception - tent, tables, chairs, linens, service staff, and everything in between.
We called Kirby Rental to handle most everything we needed, and booked service staff from Hospitality Staff. Since February weather is so unpredictable (especially this year!), we rented outdoor heaters from Rollin' Ritas, and we certainly were glad we did when the wedding day high was 52 degrees!
Christina wanted an upscale-barbecue feel for the reception, so we chose brown pin-tuck linens with celedon green napkins. Her centerpieces were adorable - Mason jars filled with succulents created by the bride, and fresh, loosely arranged flowers by Anything With Plants.
Christina and Brandon didn't want the traditional DJ and dancing that we see at most receptions, so they opted to have their favorite trivia host provide entertainment.
The cake fit their lemon theme perfectly - Classic Cakes created a lemon cake with fresh raspberry filling that was to die for!
Photographer Kristen Barger captured all the wonderful images - we can't wait to share more. Congrats to Christina and Brandon...
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We are so thrilled that Lauren and Jeff's wedding was featured in the latest issue of Jacksonville Magazine Bride. Click the image below to see the digital version of the magazine.
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It's been an amazing year here at First Coast Weddings and Events. As we say farewell to 2009, here is a look back at a few of our amazing brides and grooms that were married this year.
We just saw the adorable video highlights from Jennifer and Karl's wedding at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa! Thanks so much to Together Studios! Click the photo below to view the video:
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I love getting mail, especially when it is a comment card from a wedding! I received this lovely feedback from the mother of the bride following Lindsay and Erik's October 10th wedding:
Coordinating plans between Chicago and Jacksonville really required anticipatory guidance, etiquette guidelines, advice and recommendations to keep us on course. Heather did a FANTASTIC job! The best help was the wedding day - we could leave everything to her and her assistant Emma. I didn't relax until then. I will highly recommend her.
Heather responded promptly and professionally to all our phone calls and emails. She was pleasant, calm, and helpful, and very accommodating My daughter and I are very detail oriented and Heather was knowledgeable about all the specifics during our discussions. That was very reassuring!
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I have to preface this post by saying I did not coordinate this wedding. I was instructed to be a guest, and I tried my hardest! Celeste is my oldest cousin, and couldn't have been happier that she chose our hometown of Orlando for her wedding. But when she announced it would be at Walt Disney World, it was even better!
Mike and Celeste both have a long history with the mouse, and since they were engaged at Disneyland it was only fitting that they say "I Do" at Disney's Wedding Pavilion. After a perfect ceremony with the Florida sun gleaming off Cinderella's Castle, we boarded buses to the reception at EPCOT.
Cocktail hour was hosted at Italy's Isola, a small island overlooking the World Showcase Lagoon. The view at sunset was beautiful! And what entertainment - pop sensation Taylor Dane was performing next door.
We were escorted in to the American Adventure Rotunda for a scrumptious Southern-inspired dinner of pork medallions, mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans. Celeste and Michael had chosen an orange theme (the fruit, not the color) - each table was named with an orange-crate label, and the centerpieces were stunning glass vases filled with sliced oranges. Each lady received an orange pashmina on the back of her chair - which would come in handy shortly. Mickey, the "Mouse of Honor," even made an appearance and posed for photos with the guests.
After dinner, we went back outside to Isola for dessert - and to watch the Illuminations fireworks/laser show! What an amazing ending to the evening.
But the highlight for me was the incredible "first dance." You see, Michael has a broken foot. So since he wasn't able to "dance," the newlyweds came up with a great alternative:
(I'll probably get in trouble for posting this, but hey, that's what family is for)
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Be sure to visit our Spotlight photo gallery on our website! We have just uploaded some gorgeous photos from Jennifer and Karl's September 26th wedding, courtesy of Oeil Photography.
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Jennifer and Karl were married on Saturday, September 26th in a beautiful ceremony at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa. I'll post more details later, but here is a sneak peak! Thanks to Michelle at Oeil Photography for getting these to me so quickly!
We were so happy to coordinate Lauren and Jeff's wedding at TPC Sawgrass!
The day started with the ladies getting glammed up by hairstylist Casey Powell and make up artist Kimtasha Armstrong. The bridesmaids all looked amazing in their celadon gowns, but Lauren stole the show in her classic, lace covered mermaid gown.
Every moment was captured by photographer Agnes Lopez and videographer Turner Classic Weddings. I can't wait to see the photos and video in a few weeks! In the mean time, here are some snapshots that I took with my camera:
The white backdrop and lighting by PRI Productions transformed the Sunset Room into a spectacular ceremony setting. Even the groomsmen commented on how different the room looked from the day before!
The floral design and decor by Liz Stewart Floral Design was impeccable. Lauren and her mom chose options that created a vintage, at-home feel, with four different floral arrangements on the guests' tables. The tables were covered in a sophisticated champagne satin cloth and then topped with the Baccarat overlay from Tablewraps.
Lauren and Jeff had lots of family photos that we displayed throughout the second floor of the clubhouse.
This one is a bit fuzzy but thought I would post it anyway. The Ponte Vedra Room looked stunning! More great details to come...
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