Nautical coastal sophistication comes alive in this classic slate blue and shimmering silver celebration nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Harbor at Carlouel Yacht Club.
Private Beach Ceremony: Coastal Breezes and Clean Horizons
Tucked away on the northern tip of Clearwater Beach, Carlouel Yacht Club offers an extraordinarily exclusive coastal sanctuary. The private white-sand beach provided the ceremony backdrop, with gentle Gulf waves rolling in just steps from the guest seating.
Natural white wooden folding chairs were arranged in clean, symmetrical rows across the sand, keeping the ceremony grounded and airy. A minimalist four-post driftwood arbor draped in sheer white chiffon framed the ocean horizon, swaying gently in the sea breeze as the couple exchanged vows.
Ballroom Dining: Nautical Silvers and Shimmering Crystal
Guests moved indoors to Carlouel’s coastal ballroom, where floor-to-ceiling harbor windows reflected the evening sunset. The tables were dressed in tailored slate blue textured linens paired with silver beaded glass charger plates and modern polished silver cutlery.
Silver Chiavari chairs brought tailored nautical sparkle to the dining room, while tall cut-crystal candelabras with ivory taper candles cast a romantic, flickering glow across the harbor-view dining tables.
Harborside Dock Cocktails & Ambient Bistro Glow
At dusk, the party flowed onto the wooden boat dock where high-top cocktail tables were wrapped in crisp navy linens. Overhead, strings of warm cafe bistro lights were suspended between nautical pilings, illuminating yachts moored along the harbor.
A bespoke white coastal bar kept signature rum cocktails flowing as guests mingled under the stars, taking in the gentle harbor breeze and the sparkling lights across the bay.
Planning Your Wedding at Carlouel Yacht Club
- Venue: Carlouel Yacht Club
- Rentals & Lighting: Gabro Event Services
- Photography: Lifelong Photography Studios
- Planning: Parties A La Carte
- Floral Design: Bruce Wayne Florals
