Timeless NYE Wedding in St. Petersburg

Karolina and Johan

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Many couples wonder if holding a wedding during the holiday season affects the celebratory nature of their special day. Karolina and Johan's New Year's Eve nuptials proved that holidays and weddings go hand in hand.

*Selected Photos by Big World Photography

Karolina developed a theme around the clock striking midnight with a color pallet of black, gold, and ivory. The setting for her mid-afternoon ceremony was along the waterfront in Downtown St. Petersburg. The reception followed soon after at the St. Petersburg Women's Club nearby. Catering By Robert / Event Concepts . FL handled all of the details of both.

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When guests arrived at the club, they enjoyed cocktails and heavy hand-passed appetizers including a special Cerviche provided by the family. Other items included Spinach-Artichoke Pate in Phyllo Shells, Assorted Flatbread, Deep Fried Mini Crab Cakes, and Seasonal Fruit Skewers

The main ballroom was draped with string lighting and featured a traditional long head table on the stage.

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Our in-house glass cylinders were filled with client-provided ornaments and glittering LED branches. Black floor length tablecloths were topped with two textures of gold runners. 

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The celebration continued toward the midnight hour with party hats and favors distributed to the guests. Small bottles of champagne were set out as favors.

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

Big World Photography

All Fresh Florals: Delma's Flowers 

Lighting and Drapery by A Linen Valley

Wedding Cake: Nino Cakes

DJ: AJ Entertainment

Ceremony Chairs: Coast to Coast Event Rental

Sleek Black and Gold at the Magnolia Building

Sarah and Matt
Selected Photos By Ashley Razo Photography*

 Oh, my gosh. Sarah and Matthew's wedding was a breath of fresh air in their approach to every aspect of their planning.

Even though it was to be held during the Christmas holidays, Sarah never felt obligated to stray from her black, gold, and ivory color scheme. Even when "faced off" with the City of Lakeland's annual Lake Mirror decorations, they stuck with their elegant, vintage theming.

Sarah felt comfortable getting ready at a nearby location - the famed Terrace Hotel just blocks away.

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Once guests arrived, they were directed to the lakefront ceremony location.

Sarah and Matt chose a simple ceremony backdrop on Mirror with two larger urns and florals from Taylor Made Designs.

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Inside the Magnolia Building, we were busy placing the elements planned earlier during Sarah and Matt's meetings with us. This included the entry tables for the guest sign in and fire place mantle with selected and decor provided by the couple.

 

 

Inside the main room, we decorated gift, placecard, and other tables in champagne linens with black  and gold accents.

  

                               

Guest tables were covered in black tablecloths accented with wide gold damask runners provided by Sarah's mom. Centerpieces  alternated between custom vases and arrangements by Taylor Made Designs and our trio of glass cylinders with submerged fresh flower stems. 

The bride's mom acquired beautiful gold organza damask runners for all guest tables.

Sarah and Matt loved the idea of a "fun" bar and provided 

extra signage and 

props to make it truly fun.

 

Their wedding cake was non-traditional with a unique display of mini cupcakes and a surprising groom's cake for t hose with a sweet touch. Sarah surprised her fiance with a special groom's cake all his own.

We loved that Sarah gave us flexibility in placing "other decor items" she had the day of the wedding.

The rosette "design" played well into our buffet decor.

It was a magical evening for Sarah and Matt. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your celebration.

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

Fresh Florals: Heather Taylor of Taylormade Designs

Harpist: John Thomas Green

DJ: Eladio of DeLite Entertainment

Ashley Razo Photography

Desserts/Cake: Bakin' Babes

Chiavari Chair Rentals: First Class Rentals