Shannon and Matt’s Vibrant Tropical Wedding at The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Written By Lauren Gertz

Shannon and Matt had their wedding at The Resort at Longboat Key Club on gorgeous Longboat Key, Florida. With the ocean breeze and sunny skies, the day was nothing short of picture perfect! The details that went into the day, paired with the love shared by the couple and their family and friends, truly made for a wedding to remember!

We had the pleasure of working with Shannon from the very start! Although they had a couple of vendors already booked, Shannon’s type A personality meshed with our love for the little things perfectly! She had a vision and we had the best time putting together design boards for florals, mood boards for tabletop rentals, and of course show tables for all of the pretty things in between. Her love for all things custom worked beautifully through their invitation suite cohesively being tied into their menu cards, bar signage, escort cards, and table numbers. The colors, decor, and of course these two were to DIE for as a wedding planner. We had the best time bouncing ideas off of each other and bringing this extravagant and seamless celebration to life!

The beach Ceremony and Cocktail Hour were nothing short of stunning. With lush florals from Kaleidoscope, and positioned on the radiant Gulf Coast, the Ceremony was a sight to be seen! The stars of the Cocktail Hour were the gorgeous bars that came from Vivant Rentals as well as the pops of coral through the linens on the white sand.

Then over at the Resort’s Harbourside Lawn, a tropical garden Reception unfolded! With more beautiful florals from Kaleidoscope, amazing rentals from US Tent, Treasury Rentals and Vivant Rentals, and lighting from Swanky Soiree, the evening came to life! Just like with their Welcome Reception, Shannon was very intentional about each Reception detail that she selected, as well. The clear glassware paired elegantly with the glass enclosures for the taper candles, and contrasted beautifully with the vintage glass votive candles. The mango wood chargers perfectly complemented the wood candlesticks, and the pink napkin pulled the bright colors of the centerpieces through to the place setting. Each place setting was finished off with gold flatware for extra elegance, and a personalized menu card for each guest, designed by A&P Design Co.As Shannon and Matt danced the night away with their guests, all in attendance were surrounded by the beauty and splendor of the spectacular event. What a gorgeous celebration of love it was!

For their beautiful first dance, and their adorable cake cutting, Shannon and Matt slowed things down and took in the moments as husband and wife. You could see the love in their eyes as everyone else faded into the background and they celebrated together. But things did not slow down for long, as the celebration continued on through the evening, and then transitioned to the after party! The high energy group of family and friends had the best of times celebrating Shannon and Matt.

We were so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of such a beautiful wedding celebration, filled with memorable moments that will last for years to come. Congratulations to Shannon and Matt! We wish you the best of luck in your future as husband and wife!

Vendor Team:

Design & Coordination: @mdpeventsplanning | MDP Events Planning

Venue & Catering: @weddingsatlongboatkeyclub | The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Florist: @kaleidoscopefloral | Kaleidoscope Floral

Photographer: @justindemutiis | Justin Demutiis Photography

Videographer: @happycamperfilms | Happy Camper Films

Reception Band: @thehitfactoryband | The Hit Factory Band

Tabletop Rentals: @treasuryrentals | Treasury Rentals

Linens, Stage, Dance Floor: @linensbythesea @ustentrental | Linens by the Sea + US Tent Rental

Bars, Stage Facade, Gold Display, Chairs: @vivantrentals | Vivant Rentals

Cake: @cakesbyronsrq | Cakes by Ron

Ceremony Musicians: @jadestrings | Jade Strings

After Hours DJ, Photobooth, Cold Sparks: @tlsentertainmentfl | TLS Entertainment

Printed Materials: @apdesignco | A&P Design Co

Hair & Makeup: @beautybyaudreyb | Beauty by Audrey B

Lighting: @swankysoireeevents | Swanky Soiree Events

Transportation: @siestatrolley | Siesta Trolley

Wedding Dress: @moniquelhuillierbride | Monique Lhuillier Bride

Wedding Shoes: @jimmychoo | Jimmy Choo

Groom’s Attire: @suitsupply @stubbsandwootton | Suit Supply + Stubbs & Wootton

Newlyweds: @shannfun | Shannon & Matt

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