{"id":10044738,"date":"2018-12-21T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=10044738"},"modified":"2024-02-27T09:40:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T09:40:36","slug":"real-wedding-blue-seas-and-christmas-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/real-wedding-blue-seas-and-christmas-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A gorgeous, festive wedding, perfect for Christmas!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maria and Charles wed during December in Sarasota, Florida. Maria wanted a very passionate and fiery wedding to match her personality. With red roses flown in from her home country of Columbia, along with the musicians, the wedding embraced the best of both bride and groom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044740 size-full\" title=\"1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40 low\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044740 size-full\" title=\"1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40 low\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1rqky26mrufaq3qaux40_low-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maria\u2019s dress was a strapless, fitted gown from Pronovias, with mermaid train and full length veil. Her bridesmaids wore striking red lace dresses \u2013 a perfect contrast to the white of Maria\u2019s and a perfect match for Charles\u2019 red suit with black detail, coordinating with the groomsmen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044741 size-full\" title=\"christmas wedding 1\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"1246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1-500x692.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1-770x1066.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1-293x406.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044741 size-full\" title=\"christmas wedding 1\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"1246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1-500x692.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1-770x1066.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-1-293x406.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flowers were seasonal, with dark green foliage. Velvet roses, lilies and orchids made up the bouquets and table centrepieces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044742 size-full\" title=\"christmas wedding 2\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"1854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2-500x1030.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2-770x1586.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2-293x604.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044742 size-full\" title=\"christmas wedding 2\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"1854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2-500x1030.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2-770x1586.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-2-293x604.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What better way to celebrate the season than to marry with the sea in front of you and a Christmas tree behind?! I love how the couple didn\u2019t shy away from embracing the Christmas season, incorporating trees, wreaths and traditional white, red and gold colours in their day \u2013 even their cake was a striking red with dramatic gold monogram.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044743 size-full\" title=\"christmas wedding 3\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"1285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3-500x714.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3-770x1099.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3-293x418.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10044743 size-full\" title=\"christmas wedding 3\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3.jpg\" alt=\"Real wedding: Blue seas and Christmas trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"1285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3-500x714.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3-770x1099.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/christmas-wedding-3-293x418.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suppliers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photographer \u2013 Katelyn Prisco Photography \/ Event Planner \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JenniferMatteoEventPlanning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jennifer Matteo Event Planning<\/a> \/ Dress \u2013 Pronovias from Calvet Couture Bridal Boutique \/ Venue \u2013 The Ringling Museum \/ Stationery \u2013 Write-On Sarasota \/ Beauty \u2013 Brides by Kelly Anne + Co \/ Florals \u2013 Tailored Twig \/ Lighting \u2013 Palacios Events \/ Table linens \u2013 Nuage Designs \/ Equipment Rentals \u2013 US Tent Rental and So Staged Event Rentals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A gorgeous, festive wedding, perfect for Christmas! Maria and Charles wed during December in Sarasota, Florida. Maria wanted a very passionate and fiery wedding to match her personality. With red roses flown in from her home country of Columbia, along with the musicians, the wedding embraced the best of both bride and groom. Maria\u2019s dress was a strapless, fitted gown from Pronovias, with mermaid train and full length veil. Her bridesmaids wore striking red lace dresses \u2013 a perfect contrast [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":10062574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10044738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-luxury-weddings"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10044738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10044738"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10044738\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10062574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10044738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10044738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10044738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}