Who needs to have an arch or any extra backdrops on the beach with the beautiful sky in the background. Picturesque!!
Marco & Akilah
Miami Beach
Faena – Ceremony & Reception
Lavish, Magical & Elegant
Hey Ya’ll!!!
I’m so excited to introduce this amazing couple, Marco & Akilah. Marco & Akilah’s Ceremony and Reception was incredibly lavish with stunning floral arrangements that were all white. A little bit about this couple. Marco and Akilah met while they both were on vacation in Hawaii, So Romantic. These two are very outgoing, knows what they want, and loves a good party with amazing food and drinks.
Marco & Akilah decided to get married on one of the most romantic days of the year, Valentine’s Day. The bride wanted an all white wedding with the ceremony on the beach, reception inside/outside. She wanted to have the formalities in a covered space and finish the party outside. Well let me tell you. I must have looked at every venue in Miami Beach to give her just that. February 14th was a popular day. After weeks of searching, we finally found the perfect one, the Faena. They choose this location because the bride wanted a garden beach themed wedding. The Faena had a beautiful garden for cocktail hour and the reception at the Pao was the perfect location for an indoor/outdoor feel.
The romantic music playing in the background as the bride was walking down the aisle and the way the groom looked at her with tears of joy. added to the already love-filled atmosphere of the ceremony. The couple’s handwritten vows and rose exchange created a magical moment that they will always cherish.
The weather in Florida is so unpredictable. It can be storming at 3:00 and at 3:10 99 degrees. The weather was good to us, not too hot, not a rain cloud in sight. It was a nice breeze.
The bridal party wore all white and requested that the guest wear white. The bride has always dreamed of a white wedding. She loves the crisp and clean look. All of the florals were white also, white tablecloths with white palm leaves.
A special moment was when the groom’s mother helped him get ready and then she and the bride’s mother help her get ready together. Both were such special and non-traditional moments
A unique touch for me was the groom’s mother and aunt escorted him down the aisle and he went after the bridal party. The pillow shaped cake is something that stood out to me.
During the interview process I asked how did they find me and they said Google. Since Akilah & Marco live in Italy, we used WhatsApp. Akilah and Marco said they chose me, because I wasn’t afraid to color outside the lines, not follow traditions and I really took the time to listen to their needs and wants to help them tell their unique love story.
I have to say that I could not have pulled this off with out this amazing team of creatives:
Venue – https://www.faena.com/miami-beach
Wedding Officiant: Michael J Calderin https://www.saintjudeministries.org/
Florist – https://www.artisticcreationsbyac.com/
Table Rentals – https://giscombeseventrentals.com/
Acrylic Sign/Seating – @kellyhousedesignco
Rentals/Backdrop – https://www.instagram.com/prettipartirentals/
Rentals: https://www.atlaseventrental.com/
Photographer: https://www.photographybydor.com/
Videographer: @lorenzogaravini
DJ – https://vsndjs.onlytap.io/
Bride’s Gown: https://www.instagram.com/lesposedimilanoofficial/
South Florida is a very popular place for destination weddings. My bride and groom came all the way from Milan, Italy. Need help planning and coordinating your special day? Contact us today and schedule a free 1 hr. consultation. https://calendly.com/info-15688/60min