All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Florida’
Stacy + Danny’s Bright Beachy Destination Wedding
Did you ever see a couple and just knew they were fun to be around? Meet Stacy and Danny. Their personality is as whimsical as their DIY. Their vision was to plan a “uniquely us” destination wedding on the beach in Florida while they were Argentina studying abroad. Let’s just say, that almost didn’t happen, but boy are we glad it did!
From the bride:
“What a roller coaster of changes this wedding was! Planning a wedding from Argentina is not recommended..
” After planning a destination wedding in Florida from Argentina while studying abroad they found themselves without a venue and in their hometown of Phoenix. All these destination changes would be enough to make any bride’s head spin, but then there was an impending tornado. Luckily, with the help of Hammock Beach Resort, their bright attitudes, and some creative crafting not destination, nor threat of tornado can stop these two from having a candy coated beach wedding.
We have to thank Mark Dickinson Photography for weathering the storm and capturing the details that traveled so far to make this wedding special. Make sure to check out the gallery to see the perfect paper flower pomanders, gorgeous paper crane garland, some yum-yum Dum-Dum centerpieces, and ring-pop exchange complete with blue tongues.
Photograhy: Mark Dickinson Photography
Reception Venue: Hammock Beach Resort
DJ: Power Entertainment DJ Service
Cake Designer: Sweet ‘N’ Flour
Floral Designer: Flowers N Pearls Casa Araiza
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Hair & Makeup: Vanessa Ripyla
Jewelry: Charming Charlie
Lanterns: Wish Lantern
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Tricia + Will’s Vibrant Beach Wedding
Welcome to Valentine’s Week here on DIY Bride! We saved some of the prettiest, most romantic weddings for this special occasion. This week you’ll find lots of hearts, pretty florals, pink, red and, of course, plenty of DIY.
We are kicking things off with high school sweethearts Tricia and Will’s bright pink destination wedding in Florida. Even though they live in Ohio, they wanted to celebrate their wedding with a fun weekend surrounded by friends and family at one of their favorite vacation spots, Captiva Island.
The bride made a lot of the wedding details herself – including the fan programs, star fish place cards, “Love is Sweet” sign, and decorated the boxes for the cupcake favors.
During the reception, the couple and photographer Tonya Malay were able to sneak away and take some pictures against the beautiful sunset. So romantic!
Congrats Tricia and Will!
DETAILS:
Photographer: Tonya Malay Photography
Makeup and Hair Stylist: Jamie Lyn Cintron
Floral Designer: Floral Artistry
DJ: DJ Ron Rutz
Event Venue: Tween Waters Inn, Captiva Island, Florida
Invitations: Aubrennen’s Invitations
Officiant: Rev. Jim Berger
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Lauren + Brandon’s Vintage Picnic Wedding
Happy Monday, DIY-ers! Was there some kind of football game yesterday? I was too busy swooning over this pretty DIY wedding. I do love my job ….
Lauren and Brandon held their summer afternoon wedding at the church in Florida where they met. After their wedding they hosted a short casual reception at the church hall where they served desserts prepared by family and friends. The bride wanted a “vintage picnic” feel, so for decor the bride’s aunt made bunting from old pieces of fabric that had belonged to the bride’s “Mamaw” and they were displayed across a vintage desk which doubled as their welcome table.

Lauren’s grandfather made the ladder that served as the alter, and Lauren’s dad performed the ceremony.
For their guest “book,” the couple asked guests to sign river rocks they had collected over time.
Lauren even decorated her own TOMS shoes! Impressive!
After their reception, the couple and their photographer Ashley Daniell Photography headed to Three Rivers State Park for some AMAZING portraits of the bride and groom.
Did I mention puppies were involved? Oh yes – there were puppies.
Congrats Lauren and Brandon!
DETAILS:
Photographer: Ashley Daniell Photography
Floral Designer: Around the Corner
Reception Venue: First Baptist Church, Sneads, Florida
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Tabitha + Craig’s Detailed Destination Wedding
Tabitha and Craig are from Rhode Island but longed for a destination beach wedding where they could spend a fun weekend with their families. On September 15, 2012 (ahem … the best day of the year – my birthday – woo!), everyone traveled to Marco Island in Southern Florida and enjoyed an intimate wedding celebration with lots of personal, DIY details.
There’s so many details in this wedding, it will make your head spin! From the ring holder, to the programs, to the water bottle labels, to the table signs, this wedding is full of unique and personalized details and, in my opinion, those are the best kind of weddings!
The bride wrote their ceremony, made the programs, made the table numbers and decorated the frames, and designed the cookie jars and labels. Oh, did I mention this wedding featured a cookie dessert buffet?
Other DIY elements: Tabitha and her father made their wooden signs, a close friend performed the ceremony, and the bride’s mother incorporated Japanese lanterns into the decor to honor their heritage.
Oh, and as guests were being seated for the ceremony, a rainbow appeared in the sky. It doesn’t get much more magical than that!
Click through the Gallery to see more of this gorgeous beach wedding. Congrats Tabitha and Craig!
DETAILS:
Photography: Tonya Malay Photography
Event Planner: No Worries Weddings & Events
Floral Designer: Botanicals on the Gulf
Reception Venue: Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Florida
Cake: Marco Island Marriott
Cinema and Video: IheART Films
Makeup Artist: Hope Henderson Artistry
Ceremony Music: Kevin Bruce
DJ: DJ Vida
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
Felicia + Jason’s Vintage Glam Engagement
Felicia and Jason wanted to do a vintage style engagement photo shoot and they put a lot of planning into their outfits and styling. The bride-to-be painstakingly acquired all the items for their gorgeous outfits, including his fedora and her fascinator and black gloves.
They took pictures with Carrie Wildes Photography all around Ybor, Florida, including inside a vintage shop called La France and at an old cigar factory. The brick roads and classic cars made for a perfect backdrop for this romantic photo shoot.
Congrats Felicia and Jason!
DETAILS:
Photography: Carrie Wildes Photography
Location: Ybor, Florida
Submitted via Two Bright Lights































































































































































































































































































































































































































































