Morgan & Will

When you think of a beach wedding, on an island, what do you think of?
We think of palm trees…
Lush, tropical greenery…
Brilliant sunset…
And most of all, romance!

Morgan & Will checked every single one of those boxes with their October event.
Jet Set Wed was the creative mind behind their event design,
and vendors like Kaleidoscope Floral, Sweetified, and Script Me Pretty helped set the stage
for their ultimate dream wedding at South Seas, Captiva Island.

The best part? MSP was there to capture all the beauty!

Can we just pause for a second to appreciate the stunning hair design Morgan had done by Duality Artistry?

We don’t see such lush locks on a groom often, and we have to say: we’re here for it!
Will couldn’t wait to see his sweetheart, Morgan!

South Seas Island Resort offers the most stunning ceremony (and reception!) views
on Captiva Island. Jet Set Wed took our breath away with the natural elements of the ceremony design -
perfectly complimenting the scenic views!
Kaleidoscope Floral? Killed it!

South Seas Island Resort has so many gorgeous photo locations to choose from,
like this covered pathway by Kings Crown!

Never a disappointing sunset at South Seas!

With the ceremony behind them, it was time for Morgan & Will to enjoy their luxury-meets-organic
outdoor reception. With cake and cocktails under the tent to follow, we were absolutely in love
with every angle and thoughtful detail of the setting!

HUGE congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Rice!

Planning & Design: Jet Set Wed
Venue: South Seas Island Resort, Captiva
Beauty: Duality Artistry
Cake: Sweetified
Floral: Kaleidoscope Floral
Videography: Curtis Kennedy Films
Entertainment: DJ Jacob
Lighting: Luna.CE
Invitations & Calligraphy: Script Me Pretty

Sara & Jacob

I N S P I R A T I O N

While planning your wedding day, you might not know where to find it.

But when you do, you’ll know it to the bottom of your heart.

And Sara?
Well, she knew it when she saw this image from one of our weddings at South Seas Island Resort,
powered by the great mind of Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties.

Sara contacted us for all the deets about the design and vendor team, and used this image to create her best day ever - and let us show you just how perfectly that worked out!

Funny what magic a little inspiration can create, right?

Congratulations to Sara & Jacob!

Wedding Planner & Design: Kelly McWilliams
Venue: South Seas Island Resort
Floral: Signature Floral
Entertainment: Thank You for the Dance
Videography: Aloha Filmworks

Celebrating Love for LGBTQ Pride Month

Matt Steeves Photography is a huge fan of all things romantic.

We’re also huge fans of equality.

And we’re unapologetic allies for the LGBTQ community - not just in June (LGBTQ Pride Month), but always.
Always have been, and always will be.

So, in celebration, we’d like to show you a super fun, pride-themed wedding reception from just this month!

Congratulations to Liz & Cherie on their beautiful Captiva Island nuptials!

Wedding Planner: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties
Floral: Planned Perfection
Venue: Tween Waters Inn, Captiva Island
DJ: Thank You For the Dance

Jennifer & Adam: New Years Eve

In celebration of 2018 and to kick off its second month, let's take a peek back at where MSP spent New Years Eve:
Jennifer + Adam's wedding! 

We all grew up with the same fairy tales and certain mouse-sponsored cartoon movies, right? You know the ones... full of fun songs, can't-be-real-handsome princes, and the types of princesses that are just as gorgeous on the inside as they are on the outside. Have you ever wondered who those characters are based on? Enter: Jennifer + Adam. After you see their wedding (and its ridiculously fun reception, the bride's Hamilton-based RAP to the groom (!!), and the bursting-at-the-seams love these two have), I don't think you'll need further explanation as to why someone might pick them as a basis for the stuff those cartoon dreams are made of.

Wedding Designer & Planner: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties

Upon arriving at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island, guests were greeted with these adorable monogrammed Welcome Kits. The tote bags were stocked full, including the brilliant addition of lip calm, water bottles, and sunnies! All done by the bride herself!

Yep, this is the gorgeous Jennifer. Here she is!

At this point, you're probably all, "well, she's obviously beautiful, but where's the prince?"

If there's one thing Jennifer & Adam were missing, it was a gorgeous place to get married.
Enter: South Seas Island Resort

Libby's Flowers KILLED IT with this gorgeous floral.

THAT moment. The very best of the entire day. Swoon!

The perfect day ended with the perfect sunset.

And we haven't touched on the subject yet... but THAT DRESS! I know, I know!
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The reception was on a tented lawn at South Seas, and continued the clean, elegant design from the ceremony.

Libby's Flowers is SO good at that "lush but clean, tropical but elegant" thing...

Add a little uplighting, and we were ready to party!

And while we waited for midnight, the couple danced...

And the live artist painted...

And the guests toasted...

And the face painter did her thing...

And the cigar roller did his...

And then we had our first-time-ever surprise BRIDAL RAP (it was EVERYTHING)!

Which earned the bride a much-deserved standing ovation!

By then, it was time to get ready for the big moment: the bride changed in to her NYE dress, the couple got their faces painted, and the cake was cut!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MSP wishes you the very best 2018 has to offer! Mazel tov!

Wedding Planner: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties
Venue: South Seas Island Resort
Live Artist: Jacob Neagle
Floral: Libby's Flowers
Hair & Make-up: Diana Nieves HMUP
Tent: Tent Logix
Entertainment: Thank You For the Dance
Rentals: Island Events + Hitched
Cake: Bubble Room + Publix