Mindy & Ryan

If there’s anything we’re most passionate about when it comes to weddings,
it’s definitely the idea that the big day is just that: a wedding!
It’s not a dress rehearsal (no re-do’s!), or a staged show (although there might be one thrown in the mix at the reception), and it’s not a studio photoshoot.
It’s a real, live event, full of moments and memories that go by at lightning speed -
and we’re there to help capture it all.
That was Mindy & Ryan’s main concern during our initial call:
they didn’t want stale, staged, tired photography, and they didn’t want the day to feel like a photoshoot.
They were getting MARRIED!
Enter: MSP.

Mission? Accomplished. See below!

Mindy’s hair and make-up were done by Charlotte & Co - a super talented beauty team
we’ve worked with before at the Hyatt (see Allison & Todd’s blog!).
We’re always excited when they are on the team, as they’re so dang good!

In case you can’t tell from how calm, cool, and collected everyone looks, this was SUCH a smooth
wedding day. With all the details in place, CocoLuna executed on delivering a laid-back,
enjoyable experience for the couple and their loved ones…
(the beauty of the Hyatt didn’t hurt either).

The aesthetic of the event design was simple, clean, and fresh.
With all-white florals, lush greenery, and an emphasis on the natural environment surrounding them,
Mindy & Ryan kept things really elegant (with help from Something Bloomed).

Ready to party? Because no one does it quite like Curate Entertainment!

Yay for Curate’s cold sparks!

Congratulations to Mindy & Ryan!

Wedding Coordination: CocoLuna Events
Videography: iHeart Films
Beauty: Charlotte & Company
Venue: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Floral: Something Bloomed
Entertainment: Curate
Lighting: Luna.C.E. Productions

The Bridal Bouquet: Styles & Options

We L.O.V.E. floral bouquets!

The bridal bouquet serves so many different purposes.
It’s a source of beauty and inspiration… It can compliment the bride’s gown design and bring out the qualities she loves most…
It can emphasize the rest of the wedding design & decor, offering one more way to reinforce the atmosphere the couple wanted for their big day. And, when dried and preserved, it can be a fun momento of the best. day. ever!

This month, we thought it might be fun to review a collection of the bridal bouquets we’ve seen at MSP.
Then we realized, that would be pretty impossible… no two have ever been alike, and they are all so amazing!
So instead, we decided to create a quick “guide” to the floral bouquet, as seen from a photog’s perspective (florist friends out there, no judging!). Maybe it will even help you describe to your floral artist what you envision for your own wedding!

This blog is a compilation of work from designers across the country - roll over each image for appropriate credits ❤️

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-Natural-

According to Martha Stewart Weddings, the “natural” arrangement is the most popular choice for weddings. It has an easy, effortlessly elegant look that fits all kinds of styles - based on the chosen flower types and the positioning, it can skew anywhere from bohemian to classic! The natural shape (see what we did there?) is organic, and looks amazing from every angle.

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Isn’t She Lovely & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Isn’t She Lovely & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Botanicals on the Gulf

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Botanicals on the Gulf

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Botanicals on the Gulf

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Floral Symphony & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Botanicals on the Gulf

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Floral Symphony & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Floral Symphony & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Floral Symphony & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

Featured Floral Artists: Botanicals on the Gulf, Floral Symphony, Isn’t She Lovely
Event Designers: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties
Pictured Venues: South Seas Island Resort on Captiva

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-Round-

On the other end of the shape-spectrum is the “round” bouquet style. This arrangement is crafted to look like a big ball of blooms, and offers a structured, formal aesthetic. MSW suggests sticking with one main type of flower for this style to help it look its best. Lots of variety can still be had here, as you can emphasize a palette with a monochrome color,
or select a variety of colors to help create the perfect bouquet!

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Creative Touch Events and C&D Events

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Creative Touch Events and C&D Events

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Creative Touch Events and C&D Events

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Marco Island Florist

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Creative Touch Events and C&D Events

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Marco Island Florist

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Petal Pushers

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Petal Pushers

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Creative Touch Events and C&D Events

Featured Floral Artists: Creative Touch Events, Marco Island Florist, Petal Pushers
Event Designers: C&D Events
Pictured Venues: The Umstead, JW Marco Marriott

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-Posy-

Just as classic as the “round” style, the “posy” design features mostly flowers (versus greenery)
and is sized to fit perfectly in your hands. While still round-ish, “posy” bouquets are less structured than their “round” cousins,
and are usually wrapped with ribbon. Just TRY not to think of a lush garden when seeing these beauties below!

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Tom Trovato & CocoLuna Events

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Tom Trovato

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Tom Trovato & CocoLuna Events

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Tom Trovato & CocoLuna Events

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Tom Trovato & CocoLuna Events

Featured Floral Artists: Tom Trovato
Event Designers: CocoLuna Events
Pictured Venues: JW Marco Marriott, Sundial Beach Resort

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-Teardrop & Cascade-

“Teardrop” style bouquets are shaped… well, like teardrops! Round at the top and pointed at the bottom,
”teardrop” bouquets can range from structured to more organic and loose.
”Cascade” style is like “teardrop”, but on an energy drink 💥
Typically more loosely styled and lush, the cascade bouquet sweeps down with floral and greenery to all kinds of different lengths. Think of it as a dramatic waterfall of flowers and greenery - it’s sure to make a statement!

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Planned Perfection

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Signature Floral

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Planned Perfection

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The Flower Path & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Signature Floral

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The Flower Path & Kelly McWilliams CW&P

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Signature Floral

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Featured Floral Artists: The Flower Path, Planned Perfection, Signature Floral
Event Designers: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties
Pictured Venues: The Club at the Strand, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, South Seas Island Resort

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💐 Soooo much pretty on one page! 💐 

Our endless gratitude to all of the couples who chose us to capture such lovely days,
and to all of the creative teams behind the beauty!

Next month, we’ll be covering even more styles, options, and alternatives - with some fun takes on the traditional bridal bouquet!

Stephanie & Anthony

October is here!
Time to celebrate all things fall & autumn -
including this gorgeous wedding by Jet Set Wed, featuring the perfect autumn palette of color and style!

(Well… Florida autumn… we don’t have color-changing leaves or anything, but it’s still super pretty!)

Congratulations to Stephanie & Anthony!

Ohhh, the dreamy work by Kaleidoscope Floral… we just can’t get enough!

St Cecilia’s Catholic Church was the perfect setting for the couple’s vows!

Welcome to the gorgeous reception, expertly designed by Jet Set Wed at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point!

Planning & Design: Jet Set Wed
Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Ceremony Venue: St Cecilia’s
Floral: Kaleidoscope
Video: Fidelis Films
Entertainment: DJ Malik
Make-up: JLC Salon & Spa
Invitations: Minted
Menus & Escort Cards: One Creative

Jennifer & Brent

We have the best clients, truly.

And we meet our couples all kinds of ways. Most are referred to us through our close-knit network of wedding partners or through exposure in publications and web-based searches. A few times a year, we're asked to photograph the wedding of a bride or groom that is already in our industry- and that is incredibly flattering.

Jennifer & Brent met while working together at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. As a preferred vendor there, we met them while shooting another wedding. When it came time for their own special day, they knew who they wanted to ask to capture all the moments!

And boy, did we!

Jennifer and her ladies were well taken care of by the beauty team Jamie Lyn Cintron!

Jennifer paired her gorgeous gown with shoes by Badgley Mischka - you can never go wrong with their wedding styles!

We absolutely loved this moment, captured when Jennifer saw herself ready for the first time!

That view tho…

Style tip: Letting the ladies choose their own gowns gives such a dynamic, fun flair to bridal party portraits! They can choose the style that suits them best, in a range of colors that work together in just the right way. Nailed it!

Jennifer’s father couldn’t walk her down the aisle due to health reasons, but that didn’t stop her from honoring him. Her brother escorted her to the beginning of the aisle, she walked the length of it by herself, and ended the walk with a big hug from her dad - sitting front and center for the ceremony! We loooooved her thoughtful approach!

We loved what Jennifer, Brent, and their design team did with the Hyatt’s Royal Palm Courtyard!

With the formalities done, it was time to party! Entertainment was provided by A DJ with Class

This month marks the two-year anniversary for Jennifer & Brent, and we’ve loved revisiting their special day for this month’s blog!

Venue: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Beauty: Jamie Lyn Cintron
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Entertainment: A DJ with Class