Kelly & Daniel

What do you get when you have BRIGHT blue eyes, elegant style, South Seas Island Resort, Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties, Matt Steeves Photography, and a bride and groom straight out of a fairy tale?
…Kelly & Daniel’s big day on the island of Captiva!

Enjoy a journey through their wedding day… it was oh-so-perfect!

Floral Symphony did such a beautiful job with Kelly’s bouquet - the soft, feminine color palette balanced the looser, more organic feel of the arrangement to feel both boho and classic!

South Seas Island Resort has so many great locations for wedding celebrations - you can see a bunch of them on our blogs!
And as you can see here, it shines extra bright with design by Kelly McWilliams!

Tell me this isn’t the stuff dreams are made of!

Congratulations to Kelly & Daniel!

Planner & Designer: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties
Venue: South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island
Beauty Team: The Spa at ‘Tween Waters
Floral & Decor: Floral Symphony
Officiant: Dr. Dan Lamey
Entertainment: Thank You For the Dance
Chair Covers: Nuage Designs
Linens: Over The Top Linens
Stationary: Dana Marino Designs

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

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Tom Trovato & CocoLuna Events

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Tom Trovato

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Tom Trovato

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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!

Amanda & Timothy

Following the trend set by the last couple of months, September’s blog also features the work of the brilliant
Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties!

Amanda & Timothy let Kelly’s imagination run wild for their Fort Myers-Sanibel wedding… the result?
Super feminine, super detailed, super gorgeous!

With floral design by Signature Floral

Beauty services provided by the pros at Duality Artistry!

Cheers to the newlyweds!

Planner & Designer: Kelly McWilliams
Floral Design: Signature Floral
Beauty: Duality Artistry
Video: Fidelis Films
Officiant: Dr. Dan Lamey

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