Steeped in timeless Mediterranean Revival charm and coastal breezes along the St. Petersburg waterfront, The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club provided the picture-perfect backdrop for Katy and Cole’s romantic pastel blue celebration. With a sophisticated palette of dusty blues, crisp whites, and warm champagne gold accents, the couple envisioned an open-air courtyard ceremony followed by a high-energy, gilded ballroom reception.
Orchestrated with flawless precision by Jessica Ralph and her renowned team at Parties A La Carte, every design detail balanced historic glamour with modern romance. Gabro Event Services was honored to transform both the sun-drenched Esplanade Courtyard and the grand Sunset Ballroom, providing custom white ceremony drapery, iconic gold Chiavari seating, specialty tables, and luminous tabletop elements that brought this coastal fairytale to life.
Open-Air Ceremony on The Vinoy Esplanade Courtyard
The ceremony unfolded under sunny Florida skies on The Vinoy’s famed Esplanade Courtyard, bordered by towering palm trees and the resort’s iconic pink facade. Gabro Event Services framed the altar with ethereal, full-height white pipe and drapery, creating a clean, architectural focal point that softly billowed in the waterfront breeze. Bruce Wayne Florals adorned the arbor with lush garden roses, white stock, and natural greenery.
To guide Katy down the aisle, the stone pathway was blanketed in a delicate carpet of white rose petals flanked by dozens of glowing pillar candles in glass hurricane cylinders. Rows of Gabro’s signature gold Chiavari chairs welcomed over 150 loved ones, introducing a regal metallic accent that shimmered in the afternoon sun as the couple exchanged vows captured by Stephanie Velez Photography.
Coastal Charm Meets Historic St. Pete Architecture
Following the heartfelt “I dos,” the newlyweds explored the historic grounds of The Vinoy for newlywed portraits. Katy wore an ethereal Martina Liana bridal gown from Truly Forever Bridal, highlighted by delicate floral lace straps, an open back, and a romantic cathedral train. Her beauty look was perfected with a romantic textured updo and soft luminous glam by Femme Akoi Beauty Studio.
Cole complemented her timeless elegance in a sharp black peak-lapel tuxedo. The bridal party added a refreshing splash of coastal color, with bridesmaids wearing mismatching pastel blue chiffon and satin gowns by Revelry. The dusty blue tones echoed the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay across the street, creating a cohesive visual harmony that transitioned effortlessly from the outdoor courtyard into the evening ballroom celebration.
Pastel Blue & Gilded Ballroom Reception
The celebration continued inside The Vinoy’s Sunset Ballroom, where Parties A La Carte orchestrated an opulent transformation. Rich pastel blue floor-length linens draped the dining tables, creating an immersive color wash topped by multi-branched gold candelabras, crystal stemware, and custom gold-bordered menu stationery. Gabro Event Services’ gold Chiavari chairs provided an elegant metallic contrast that tied the room together.
Each place setting was personalized with custom white and gold embroidered monogram napkins, ornate gold beaded charger plates, and polished modern flatware. Floating votives and floral runners of white hydrangeas and garden roses filled the room with delicate perfume, while warm perimeter uplighting accentuated the historic ballroom’s architectural cornices and ornate chandeliers.
Candlelit Sweetheart Sanctuary & Artisanal Confections
The newlyweds’ sweetheart table was an ethereal focal point, crowned by sweeping ground floral arrangements of white garden roses and greenery that spilled organically onto the ballroom floor. Clustered glass hurricanes and glowing taper candles created a dreamy, romantic atmosphere where Katy and Cole could savor their first dinner as husband and wife while enjoying speeches and toasts from their wedding party.
Adding sweet indulgence to the evening was a four-tiered white wedding cake decorated with fresh white rose blooms and delicate gold sugar details. Throughout the evening, guests danced the night away on the ballroom floor and captured black-and-white studio portraits in the sleek photobooth provided by The Gala Photobooth. The night concluded with a joyful sparkler grand exit beneath The Vinoy’s grand portico, marking the beginning of a lifetime of love.
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