Grace & Danny

“Elegance is good taste, plus a dash of daring.” - Carmel Snow, Harper’s Bazaar

We love a good quote - and nothing could better summarize the wedding day of Grace & Danny quite like this one from the Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar.

As you journey through the day, the elegance and good taste will speak for themselves… but the daring part?
That’s a neat little story!

When Grace contracted with her florist (Floral Artistry of Sanibel), she fully entrusted the design of her bouquet, her arch, and her reception to the creative minds on the FAS team! She told them to use their experience and expertise to craft a lush design she would fall in love with - and they NAILED it!

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Living in the Tampa area, Grace & Danny selected Sanibel resort Casa Ybel to host their special day. Casa Ybel has some of the best beach front on the island, but what the couple fell in love with was the greenery around the property - we didn’t set foot on the beach the entire day!

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We’ve mentioned Grace’s impeccable taste, right?

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Time to meet our groom - tall, dark, and handsome Danny!
::swoon::

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Few things say “Florida dream wedding” like two palm trees perfectly framing the ceremony!

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They do? They did!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs!

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White lillies in a contrasting tropical arrangement added tons of interest for the reception centerpieces -
they symbolize humility and devotion, which is perfect for a wedding!

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One of our favorite things about the reception decor was the sweetheart dinner table!

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Few things are more exciting for us than working with Steve Farst -
he provided the entertainment for our own wedding, and is so super talented.

Even better than that? The father of the bride’s speech -
thoughtful and loving, it featured a cameo by two of Grace’s favorite childhood toys!

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P A R T Y

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We’re so lucky to have shared in such a special day! Grace & Danny epitomize everything an MSP romance stands for, and we’ll love them always!

Venue: Casa Ybel Resort
Floral & Design: Floral Artistry of Sanibel
Wedding Cake: LadyCakes
Entertainment: Steve Farst

Spotlight: Reception at the JW Marriott Marco Island

Here’s a quick recipe for you:
Start with a talented wedding planner like CocoLuna Events.
Add an insanely creative floral artist like Tom Trovato.
Take a lush garden and add a fairytale spin. Mix well.
Place in a fabulous venue, like the Presidential Suite at the JW Marriott Marco Island.
Add a dash of gorgeous by Kakes by Karen.

What have you got?

One of our favorite reception designs, ever.

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Wedding Planner & Designer: CocoLuna Events
Florist: Tom Trovato
Venue: JW Marriott Marco Island
Cake: Kakes by Karen
Entertainment: A DJ with Class

Taryn & Daniel

Chicago, Illinois has a lot to offer - it’s a beautiful metropolitan city with lots of sights to see.
What it doesn’t have?
Palm trees. Beaches. South Seas Island Resort

It’s no mystery to us why Taryn & Daniel decided to leave Chicago and celebrate their love on the sandy shores of Captiva Island!

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We loved capturing Taryn’s wedding day beside our friends at iHeart Films - it doesn’t get more talented or easy to work with!

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Ah, Taryn’s other half: Daniel.
Dashingly handsome and so super nice, Daniel is Taryn’s perfect match!

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Taryn and her father are very close, and she wanted to arrange a special First Glance with him - are we glad she did!

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Sunset Cove at South Seas is a gorgeous place for a wedding ceremony - the copper arch provided by Floral Artistry helped to showcase the natural, organic feel of the beautiful view!

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Floral Artistry did such a lovely job with Taryn’s bouquet - it was the perfect size and shape for her gown!

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With certain design elements by Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties and Floral Artistry, their vendor team made Taryn & Daniel’s reception dreams come true!

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Taryn & Daniel offered a make-your-own-trail-mix bar at their wedding reception -
it was the perfect healthy alternative to a candy bar, and guests had so much fun mixing the ingredients in personalized bags!

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With the formalities over, it was time to let None Other rock the reception!
None Other is one of our favorite bands to work with - check them out!

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Congratulations Taryn & Daniel! MSP wishes you the very best!

Happy New Year to all!

Venue: South Seas Island Resort
Wedding Planner: Kelly McWilliams Celebrations, Weddings, & Parties
Florist: Floral Artistry
Video: iHeart Films
Band: None Other

MSP Travels: Wilmington, DE

Juliana & Pete live in Wilmington, Delaware (the very first state!)

J&P don’t really consider themselves “wedding people”. They would have been perfectly happy with a courthouse elopement, sans the big white dress and wedding party. Fortunately for us, J&P also come from large Italian families, and those families wanted the chance to celebrate the couple in a grand way… so J&P sweetly agreed to a simple wedding…

Enter: 190 guests, 6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen, and a billion reasons to smile.

Choice in bridesmaids and groomsmen? Nailed it.
Wedding style, big white dress included? Nailed that, too.
Meaningful, religious ceremony? Boom.
Tons of fun taking photos for MSP? Yaaaas!

For a couple that never dreamed of their big wedding, they succeeded in celebrating a personal, authentic, and love-filled day!

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That dress, right? We’ll take a second and just let that beauty sink in…
Juliana got ready at the Westin Waterfront

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Oh, did we forget to mention Juliana is drop-dead gorgeous?

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We met Pete at the ceremony venue - St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Fun fact: St Anthony’s hosts the second-largest Italian Festival in the country each June!

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With the ceremony behind us, we headed to the Marian Coffin Gardens at the Gibraltar Estate

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The riverfront area of Wilmington is a big draw for tourists and locals alike.
We returned to that neighborhood for the reception at The Chase Center.

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Juliana & Pete are so lucky to be surrounded by so much love and adoration for them - but they deserve every bit of it! MSP wishes them the world!

Ceremony Venue: St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Getting Ready: The Westin Waterfront
Portraits: Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar
Reception Venue: The Chase Center