Catering By Robert . Event Concepts : Mansion Wedding

Sunday, August 18, 2019

One of A Kind Wedding at A Private Estate

Sarah and Ben

Choosing a private estate as destination for a formal wedding can be captivating for the bride, the groom, and their guests.

If the celebration is in Florida, where early spring offers milder weather, the results are cherished for years to come in memories and pictures.

Such was the wedding for Sarah and Ben at Casa Bella Estate in West Central Florida. While the majority of the event was held outdoors, picture-perfect poses of the couple and their entourage were captured inside the stunning mansion owned by Diane and Larry Dyer. Many of the indoor photos were set against the backdrop of Larry's beautiful wildlife paintings.

Photos by Vintage Queen Photography

Interactions with family and friends are much more easy-going when you are getting ready in a beautiful, comfortable residence.

Larry was the official "chauffeur" for those that needed a ride including the bride!

The ceremony took place across the pond from the estate house. The bride and groom simply decorated the large, sprawling oak tree with yards and yards of white fabric.

Sarah chose a light mint green for her attendants with bursts of bright coral, touches of yellow, and vibrant green for their bouquets.

Social hour was held in the main reception area around the pool patio area.

Most of the base linen for the event was a neutral champagne with touches of gold. A special memorial table paid tribute to loved ones who could not be there for their wedding day.

The sign in table featured a polaroid camera for capturing pictures to be put in a sign in album.

Cocktail Hour high top tables lined the immediate area around the pool. Sarah and her attendants ordered extra loose flowers from Carmen's Flowers, for various centerpieces.

Hand-Passed Appetizers included Grape Caprese Skewers, Greek Tiropita, and Mini Meatballs.

As a marine biologist, Sarah wished to incorporate treasures from the sea on her wedding day. A seating board directed guests to their tables.

Coral accents were found in fresh flower centerpieces and napkins on the guest tables.

Our in-house trio of glass cylinders featured stems of flowers and baby's breath provided by the florist.

As part of the entertainment for the evening, Ben and Sarah hired a caricature artist to sketch guests.

One of the highlights of our cuisine for the evening was our Torched Glazed Salmon Station.

Many beautiful memories made on Sarah and Ben's wedding day.

Planning, Design, Coordination, and Catering: Catering By Robert / Event Concepts . FL

Florals: Carmen's Flowers

Rentals: West Coast Events and Rentals

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Blushing Outdoor Celebration at a Private Estate

Alexa and Chris
Selected Photos by Christine Kozkik of Dove Photography

Private estate weddings here in Florida have their "ups" and "downs." We were very fortunate to have a two-year stretch hosting celebrations at Villa Adriana before it discontinued doing events due to zoning issues.

This picture-perfect location featured a sprawling 7-bedroom mansion adjacent to a private lake and 40 x 100 event terrace. Clients rented the entire location for a minimum of four days for total privacy for wedding party members and family.

But this story is really about a beautiful exchange of vows between Alexa and Chris who dedicated their dreams toward a wedding weekend surrounded by close family and friends. Many ventured from far away; others were came a short distance from Brooksville, their hometown.

We are especially proud of our role in helping Alexa achieve her "dream wedding" through options for in-house linens and décor. This would be coupled with amazing fresh florals created by Trisha Beckleheimer of Westovers Flowers.

When Alexa first booked her February wedding with us, she let me know that her full-time mother duties would delay her "full wedding planning mode" several months. Once our discussions got real, things fell into place, including her color scheme of blush pink, ivory, and champagne.

Alexa and I communicated often and everything came together after we shared sample decor for her alternating round and long guest tables at our studio. She and her mom, Sonia, were eager to see how everything could be put together.

Alexa and Chris created a special place in the wedding for their daughter, Zoey. She was a part of everything including a touching "getting ready" session captured by their photographer.

Guests entered through the front of the mansion and made their way to the back terrace over-looking the lakefront ceremony area.

Alexa and her mom shared some special moments prior to the ceremony. Alexa and Chris came up with the idea of a "family tree" filled with pictures near the wedding.

Instead of traditional aisle décor, the couple chose Bible passage signs. The backdrop was a spacious view of the lake framed by two large flower urns transferred to the entrance of the tent for the main reception.

Vicki of Beachangel Weddings performed the ceremony.

The social hour was held on the pool deck and back terrace.

For introductions, Alexa and Chris chose to have everyone gather around the pool and they did their first dance in the pavilion.

Guests made their way to the event terrace for the main reception. Guest tables alternated between rounds and rectangulars filled with blush and champagne décor features.