Angela & Avery

The Sandpearl Resort

Clearwater Beach, Florida

The Sandpearl Resort is surrounded by pristine sand beaches and the crystal blue water of Clearwater Beach.  The resort offers refined service and an elegant and serene escape from the ordinary making the Sandpearl Resort an ideal place for a wedding with a mixture of indoor and outdoor spaces thus providing many options for Angela and Avery.

The couple was looking for the wedding of their dreams.  While looking for guidance throughout the wedding planning process, the couple allowed us to be creative and collaborative with the designs.  For this wedding, the couple wanted extra touches to make their wedding unforgettable.  There were several moving parts to this event as there were a variety of different vendors hired to make the couple’s day extraordinary.  Working with a number of vendors requires organization and open communication.   Providing detailed timelines and floor layouts, leave vendors feeling comfortable about setting up, again leading to a seamless day.  

For the ceremony, Outside the Box provided a wooden cross arch that stood out amongst the white sandy beach.  Save the Date Florida was able to provide florals that seamlessly matched the color palette.  Matt Winter Band provided the musical backdrop during cocktail hour allowing guests to enjoy the music while also being able to chat with friends and family.  The couple rented a champagne wall from Gabro Event Services to provide champagne to all guests as well as champagne glass escort cards, so guests could easily find their seats.  The couple even got to include their sweet pup, Lucy, thanks to Fairy Tail Pet Care.  

β€œRiley and her team MADE OUR WEDDING PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL! She was one of the first vendors we hired and guided us through the entire wedding planning process. She was thoughtful in her planning, creative in her design, and collaborative with us to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. Not only did we have the best wedding planner ever, but we made a friend along the way. We are forever thankful for her and her services. Let this be your sign to hire her! She’s truly the best there is 🀍

-Angela & Avery

Wanting to evoke a classic and elegant feel for the reception, the drapery of the ceiling and walls provided by Gabro Event Services in the reception provided warmth and a feeling of romance.  The addition of chiavari chairs from Chiavari Chic elevated the reception space. This aesthetic carried over into the florals as the couple wanted a combination of high and low centerpieces at the reception.  Save the Date Florida was able to provide ceremony and reception florals that evoked romance throughout the event.  Posy Exchange added a little whimsy to the reception room with a floral wall that was the backdrop to the wedding cake provided by Tampa Bay Cake Company.  A great time was had by all as Grant Hemond provided the reception music and guests were able to interact during their time with The Gala Photo Booth.

THIS WEDDING HAS BEEN FEATURED!

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A list of contributing designers/vendor credits

Planning/Design: Elegant Affairs by Design- @elegantaffairsbydesign

Hair and Makeup: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup- @adorebridalhairandmakeup

Bride and Bridesmaid Fashion: CC’s Bridal- @ccsbridalboutique

Chiavari Chairs: Chiavari Chic- @chiavari.chic

Pet Care: Fairy Tale Pet Care: @fairytail_petcare

Rentals & Decor: Gabro Event Services- @gabroeventservices

Rentals & Decor: Island Foliage and Design

Rentals & Decor: Matt Winter Band- @matt_winter_band

Rentals & Decor: Outside the Box- @outsidetheboxeventrentals

Rentals & Decor: Posey Exchange- @poseyexchange

Entertainment: Grant Hemond- @ghamobiledjs

Entertainment: The Gala Photo Booth- @thegalaphotobooth

Entertainment: Matt Winter Band

Photography: K & K Photography- @kandkphoto

Stationery/Decor: Minted- @minted

Cinema: Namesake Creative- @namesakecreative

Venue: Sandpearl Resort- @sandpearlresort

Florals: Save the Date Florida- @savethedateflorida

Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies- @sensationalceremonies

Cake: Tampa Bay Cake Company- @tampabaycakecompany

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Hello, my name is Riley Gersch, lead planner and owner of Elegant Affairs by Design.

My biggest joy comes from knowing I have the ability to curate your love story, and I could not be more thrilled to play a role in your special day.

Your wedding can truly be the fairy tail you’ve always wanted. Together, we will work to bring your vision to life so that you can rest assured that the most important day of your life will look and feel as special as you’ve always dreamed of it to be.

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