Betsy + Dan featured in Floridian Weddings Blog!

Recently, the ladies from the Floridian Weddings blog did a road trip across the state and Sylense got to meet them at a little meet and greet out at the beach.  There goal is to focus, on fresh, modern and creative weddings from all over the state of Florida.  So I was super excited when they wanted to feature Betsy and Dan's wedding with it's colorful and fun details at the Renaissance Vinoy! Betsy and Dan have a really awesome engagement story as well.  Definitely check out the whole posting HERE.

{Rachel + Ralph @Renaissance Vinoy}

Rachel and Ralph have a pretty amazing story, they've known each other since elementary school and life brought them back together!  Their wedding was all about their family and friends.  Rachel's 2 daughters and her sister were her bridesmaids, and Ralph's 2 sons and his brother his groomsmen.  The beautiful Tea Garden at the Vinoy was the setting for their ceremony and they got to enjoy it a little longer by having their cocktail hour there as well.  We have started doing a lot of "first look" pictures with our couples, it's becoming more popular and those are always some of my favorite images, just to see the joy and reaction is pricesless.  I love how Rachel's bouquet had just hints of feathers in it, and Ralph's boutonniere was totally made of feathers and matched perfectly.  The combination of lilac florals and champagne dresses for the girls looked amazing.  Lots of candlelight and green florals for the reception with a pretty fabulous sweets table with cupcakes, cookies, and a chocolate fountain.  Thier favor was a little box with chocolate cupcake mix and the recipe inside, sweet!  That was the first time I've shot at the Vinoy since they have their new decor in the lobby and I love the colors and textures.  There was some "impromptu" dj'ing going on during the reception and definitely lots of great dancing.  Congrats to you both it was fabulous!!! xoxox

Venue: Renaissance Vinoy, Coordination: Stonehouse Events, Florals: Events in Bloom, Hair/Makeup: Colours by Linny, DJ: Grant Hemond, Cake: A Better Cheesecake, Rentals: US Tent Rental

{Betsy + Dan @Renaissance Vinoy}

Betsy and Dan are one of the most fun couples ever!  The girls wore aqua dresses with orange belts and all the girls including Betsy wore sparkley Toms shoes.  One of the bridesmaids pictures might remind you of a famous movie cover:-)  The boys wore Converse with their tuxes and were hilarious!  Their colors were bright fun orange and aqua with hints of light purple.  The Vinoy recently updated the furniture in their lobbies and I love the yellow chair and even orange sofas, perfect!  They said their I Do's in the Tea Garden and then headed to the sunset ballroom to party the night away.  I love their center pieces, several different types with floral boxes and the cylinder vases had goldfish in them too.  The flower girls said the blessing, so sweet!  The reception, lots of dancing and a blast had by all!  They exited with all of their guests sending them off with sparklers.  Congrats Betsy and Dan it was AMAZING! xoxox

Venue: Renaissance Vinoy, Florals: Events in Bloom, Hair/Makeup: Collective Creations, DJ: DJ by CJ, Musicians: Bella Musica, Officiant: Michael DeArruda