Claire and Joe’s outdoor wedding at Palma Sola Botanical Park was a beautiful mix of breezy, elegant, and natural styles! The LA couple and their guests flew to Florida, where the bride’s parents live, for a celebration that was simultaneously glamorous and totally effortless. Swanky Soiree Events used blush, burgundy, navy, and gold details on the patio tables for the reception and kept the ceremony setup minimal to highlight the lush gardens, huge trees, and natural botanical foliage. Oneco Florist also let the botanical vibe shine by creating simple table arrangements, a classic white bouquet for the bride, and single-stem roses for the bridesmaids. Every detail was Florida sophistication to the max, but none more so than the bride’s beaded lace gown from Allure Bridals, which featured a stunning train. Photographer Shayla Behringer didn’t miss a beat in capturing every angle of this gorgeous spring wedding! The Couple:
Claire and Joe
The Wedding:
Palma Sola Botanical Park, Bradenton, Florida

We always knew we wanted to have a wedding that really felt like us, something that reflected who we are and our love for each other. So creating the ceremony together, writing our own vows, and having it outside under the trees in a beautiful, open space was really important to us. It was also important that our wedding be small enough so that we could talk to everyone, that the food, drinks, and music be inc...