Amanda and Reynaldo’s Sanders Beach wedding in Florida was one of those that made you laugh and cry. Filled with personal touches throughout the day, along with elegant details, this wedding was one that everyone in attendance just didn’t want to end.
The couple got ready in a beautiful hotel before the ceremony. Amanda wrote a heartfelt note to her fiancé in a leather-bound book with their surname on the front.
The color palette for the day was a mixture of pastels and bright hues along with a balance of white. Her bouquet combined all of these through white, purple, blue, and yellow blooms along with peach hypericum berries.
Amanda looked glamorous in a mermaid-style gown that featured an asymmetrical strapless neckline. She accessorized with statement earrings and a stunning smile.
Her bridesmaids all wore long lavender dresses in styles that suited them best. Her lovely flower girls wore fun, poufy white dresses, as well.
The groomsmen all looked handsome in black tuxedos. Reynaldo couldn’t contain his excitement before the ceremony.
The couple had a first look moment before the ceremony and took photos together in the grand hotel lobby.
Their loved ones gathered at St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church to witness the ceremony. Amanda was escorted down the aisle with a song performed by her bridesmaids.
A tear-filled moment came when a voicemail from the groom’s mother, who has passed away, played before the congregation.
After the ceremony, the bridal party hopped on a bus and made their way to the reception.
The couple stopped and took some post-ceremony photos near the water to capture the true essence of Sanders Beach.
The reception was a fun-filled celebration featuring romantic candlelight and a lot of friends who knew how to party.
Their wedding cake, accompanied by an assortment of cupcakes, were presented in an elegant gold stand that made it that much more enticing.
Reynaldo changed into a white tuxedo jacket for the reception and looked sharp as he lead his bride onto the dance floor.
Amanda and Reynaldo’s big day was one big moment after another. And of course, for this fun-loving couple, it will remain as one of the best days of their lives.
Photographer: Heather Bode//Dress Store: David’s Bridal//Transportation: Go Retro//Reception Venue: Sanders Beach – Corinne Jones Resource Center//Ceremony Location: St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church
