Pass A Grille Beach Wedding | Tide The Knot | Destination Wedding

Tea & Zack came to Florida from Boston for their beach wedding. They came here just to get married.

When you are deciding on a destination wedding you should keep some things in mind. Here are some tips.

Figure out who pays for what

Keep the guest list short

Give the guests time to prepare & give them key information.

An advantage of destination weddings is that they are typically less expensive for the couple since the couple pays for their accommodations, travel costs, and venue charges. Guests are expected to pay for their own accommodations and travel costs. However, couples can elect to pay for the accommodations of their guests and even cover the travel costs. It all depends on their wedding budget. This was a unique wedding ceremony.

This wedding was a little unique. The couple had signs in Korean to represent their culture. Tea is super elegant. You wouldn’t know by looking at her but she is also quiet. Tide The Knot Beach Weddings planned the ceremony and did a great job.

Cake: Publix

Photographer: www.mirsalgado.com

Planner: Tide The Knot Beach Weddings

Venue: Pass A Grille Beach

Anna Marie Island Wedding | Destination Wedding | Amanda & Ethan's Wedding

Amanda & Ethan traveled from Savannah, GA to Florida for their Special day. They came for a small intimate destination wedding. They had a beautiful day. No matter how small or big a wedding is. It will always be special. They had their wedding at the Sand Bar restaurant on Anna Marie Island with a small group of family and friends.

Keep in mind that no wedding is perfect, there will be oopsie’s. So Amanda's wedding dress color was not planned is was an accident. Regardless of that, she rocked this golden dress of hers and she looked amazing.

They ended the night and we captured them in this beautiful sunset.

Wedding Photographer: www.mirsalgado.com

Why having a Wedding Budget is so important?

by– Jewelanee Flores Wedding Planner & Podcaster

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One of the most difficult questions that a couple finds hard to answer is: How much is your Wedding Budget? Some couples can give out the exact amount, while most couples ask back; How much do you think it will cost? There are even the couples that are risky enough to say they do not have a maximum budget.

No matter how much you are comfortable spending on your wedding, whether is $2,500 or $250,000, is extremely important to know your number. Ask yourself; How much are you comfortable spending on your wedding day? Once you figure out your number, you are ready to start working on your budget.

Your Wedding budget is an estimated amount of funds you have allocated towards every aspect of your celebration. Budgeting allows you to create a PLAN. Which means that you will have enough money for the services you want on your wedding day and you will be away of overspending. 

Is no secret that money talk is not easy, and they stress out most brides. But, Why is it so stressful? Most of the time brides do not know how much they will need to have the wedding of their dreams. If you do not know how much you will need, most likely you do not know exactly what you want. If you do not have a clear vision and set priorities for your wedding, you will be investing in services you most likely will not even need. Having a set vision and priorities will make easier choosing the services you will really need.

Most brides ask me why is so important to have a budget and monitor it consistently?

1. 1. You will have CONTROL over your money.

2. 2. You will be stress relieved because you will have a clear idea of where your money is going.

3. 3. You will be informed. You will know exactly where the money is coming from, where is it going and how much is still left.

4. 4. You will maximize the use of your money. Since you will establish a maximum cap for each item you will not overspend.

5. 5. You will have an organized expense.

Are you ready to start building your budget? Here are 5 steps to start.

1. 1. Where is money coming from?

   1. a. Yes, you need to have the uncomfortable conversation; Who will be paying? Bride family? Groom’s family? You and your fiancée? Will everyone contribute?

   2. 2. What do you need for the Wedding?

   3. a. Not every wedding has the same services, but the most common are the following.

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      • • Ceremony/reception venue

      • • Wedding Planner

      • • Officiant

      • • Photographer

      • • Cake

      • • Food and Beverage

      • • Decoration

      • • Invitations

      • • Stationery

      • • Stylist

      • • Transportation

      • • Wedding Rings

      • • Outfit for bride and groom

   4. b. Choose the top priorities for your wedding. This will not be negotiable and will be the most important for you and your fiancée.

   5. 3. How much will you invest on each item?

   6. a. Assign a separate budget for each item. For example – You could have a budget of $10,000 in total and a venue budget of $3,000.

   7. 4. Where is your money? 

   8. a. Monitoring your budget is the key factor. Write down the cost for each contracted vendor, deposit, and payments. This way you will track your money and will know exactly how much you have spent and what is left.

   9. 5. What if something goes wrong?

   10. a. Do not forget to have an emergency fund. You need to have a set amount for any last minute emergency. Is better to have it and to not need it than to need it and not having it.

   11. The most important thing about budgeting is to keep focus. If you and your partner work as a team and start building up your budget funds you will get to your goal when you least expect it. No matter the type of event or how much you want to spend, with the right tools, good planning, consistency and focus you will achieve your goal.

       Your budget and wedding board are the key to plan a wedding where you feel 100% confident with every decision you make. The best part is that you will be reducing your stress and enjoying every step of the process before walking down the aisle. 

   Jewelanee Flores is a certified Wedding Planner in Orlando, Florida and podcaster. With her Event Planning Firm Joyful Moments Event Planning, LLC she has been able to help brides leave stress behind and enjoy not only the wedding of their dreams but the planning process. With her Podcast in Spanish “Camino al Altar” she helps Latina brides to plan the wedding of their dreams without stressing. Her motto is “Enjoying the process of planning is as important as enjoying your wedding day” She offers Full Planning Service, Parcial Coordination and Wedding Day Management packages. For more information you can contact her at info.jmeventplanning@gmail.com. Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/joyfulmomentseventplanning ,

Private Sunset Beach, Treasure Island Florida Beach Travel-Themed Wedding | Beatriz and Leo

Beatriz and Leo

When planning this picturesque wedding on the coast of Treasure Island, Beatriz and Leo knew it had to be special! Why? Because this eventful ceremony was going to be private at their Sunset Beach house! “As an adult, I always knew exactly what I wanted my venue to feel like. I wanted a large, yet, private area where we could just eat and dance all night amongst family and friends. I didn’t want a hotel or an area that would be shared with others. I wanted a special place all to ourselves,” says Beatriz. And this wedding was special! With their navy blue and grey color palette and the destination themed atmosphere, how could their guests not enjoy this amazing event?!

What really brought this wedding to life was all of the beautiful destination-themed details throughout the ceremony and reception. We made sure to capture it all!

Outside, the ceremony was set, inside, Beatriz and Leo were both getting ready.

The color scheme really made all of the decor and attire pop! The breathtaking private, ocean view with the decor and attire playing off of the deep ocean blue, really complimented their atmosphere! But what really stole our hearts was their beautiful ceremony.

Beatriz and Leo wanted to capture a personal touch, where they were holding their parent’s wedding pictures.

After taking photos with family and friends, Beatriz and Leo couldn’t wait to start celebrating! All of their personal touches were added to the reception decor. Following their destination theme, all of the tables were labeled with different locations, centered with gorgeous flowers from Save The Date Florida and a little package at each seat.

Vendors

Florist: Save The Date Florida

Cake and other Desserts: Sweet Kreations

DJ/Band: Cloud 9 Entertainment

Hair/Makeup: May Rodriguez Makeup

Catering: Paella Y Pa Ti

Gown: Brides of Florida

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: David’s Bridal

Save The Date’s/Invitations/Programs: Viiten Designs

Videography: David Liz Films

Planner: Marie Candyce Events

Officiant: Friend

Lighting/Arch/Tables/Chairs/Linen: On The Move Productions

Bartenders: BluVoodu Bar Services

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