Tanya and Jake had a predetermined budget they wanted to stick with – an excellent idea whether you work with a
planner or not. But they wanted to make sure it didn’t limit them in showcasing personality and style. Working together, we were able to come up with many special items that didn’t break their budget.
First, Jake decided to make all of their wedding-day signage which was placed throughout the site, informing guests how to get to the ceremony, cocktails, smore’s pit (more about that soon) and more.
And after showing them a whimsical way to display escort cards, together we hand-crafted pinwheels with guests names and table numbers and tucked them down into a St. Augustine grass and moss decorated table displayed during the cocktail hour.
But that was just the start…we turned to Etsy to find specific vendors for custom barnwood photo frames for the table numbers, “Leaf a thumb print” tree guest book, handmade flower necklaces for the bridesmaids, and even the flower girl dresses.
We worked with each vendor to get just the look Tanya wanted and she knew it paid off when all her guests kept talking about the little touches.
Instead of handing out gift favors, Tanya and Jake decided to take advantage of one of the unique offerings that Palm Valley Gardens has to offer…a fire pit. As the sun set, the fire grew off to the side and guests were invited to indulge their sweet tooth with all the makings of smores!!! I have to say, they were a huge hit.
In addition, the fire added another romantic element to the night as guests cuddled up around the fire to watch others dance the night away with DJ David Hanscom of Y? Entertainment, www.youreventanswer.com.
Photographer, Gene Bednarek of Silver Image Weddings, www.silverimageweddings.com, took so many amazing photos…I wish I could share them all. Tanya and Jake were so excited with how everything came together. They had such a beautiful wedding, and once again I just felt so blessed to be able to be part of their
special day as I do with so many wonderful couples. Congratulations Tanya and Jake!
We wish you so much happiness and joy!!!
And a special thank you to all of their wonderful vendors and my amazing intern, Lauren Banks. As always, I enjoyed working with each and every one of you!!!
