Stefanie & Gavin

a STYLISH SOUTHERN CHARM INSPIRED WEDDING AT The Orlo

TAMPA, Florida

A beautiful Southern Charm inspired wedding at The Orlo wedding venue in Tampa Florida.jpg

Southern charm that evokes a classic and timeless feel was the inspiration for this wedding. A true dream to design, plan and execute. The Orlo, is a private social club which is the perfect balance between historic and modern. The fireplace and wood floors create a warm balance to the drama of the chandeliers in the ballroom.

A southern charm wedding invitation suite
White wedding car
white wedding gown hanging wedding photography

The color scheme was a combination of creamy whites, warm blush, and lush greenery; a classic wedding combination. We wanted to evoke a timelessly classic feel with the White Dupioni Satin Tablecloths, Ivory Crystal Organza Overlays, and Louis Pop chairs from Kate Ryan Event Rentals. Incredible fresh florals set the design tone for any event. The couple wanted an elegant arch install. Jason’s Creations went above and beyond to ensure the arch install took the couples guests’ breath away.

Country chic chandelier wedding venue
A charming wedding white car for the bride and groom to arrive at The Orlo wedding venue in Tampa Florida
A charming wedding arch floral arrangement bouquet
Wedding ceremony with round circle arch covered with floral bouquets
Elegant Affairs By Design Client Wedding Budget Sheet to keep track of wedding costs as a wedding planner in Tampa Florida

For this particular wedding styling event, we helped create mood boards, solidify the color palette and even suggested new ideas, such as the White Regency Bar and White Etagere-Bar Back from Kate Ryan Event Rentals. One of the ways we find ourselves being most helpful is with your purchased and/or rented decor. We love a wedding with personality, however that also means lots of extra touches and details go into planning your event.

A charming and elegant cream and gold French styled wedding tablescape with gold rimmed plates
Southern charm wedding decor for a romantic reception table at The Orlo event venue in downtown Tampa
Wedding tablescape with gold rimmed plates and silverware
Wedding table bouquet white floral arrangement in gold pot
Wedding staircase of florals and candles

A list of contributing designers/vendors credits

Attire (Dress & Tux): All Brides 2 Be @allbrides2be 

Bakery: Tampa Bay Cake Company @tampabaycakecompany 

Florist: Jason’s Creations @jasonscreationsdesignstudio 

Hair and Makeup: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup @adorebridalhairandmakeup 

Jewelry: Lovebird Jewelry Collective @lovebirdjewelry_collective 

Models: Stefanie & Gavin @stefmorris @gavin_crockett 

Second β€œbride” model: Briana Anderson @brianaanderson 

Pet Care: @fairytail_petcare 

Photographer: Hannah T Photos @hannah.t.photos 

Planning & Design: Elegant Affairs by Design @elegantaffairsbydesign 

Event Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals @kateryaneventrentals 

Rolls Royce: Luxor Limousine of Tampa Bay 

Stationary: Trout Designs @trout.designs 

Signage: Blush and Blooms Design @blushandbloomsdesign 

Venue: The Orlo @theorlo

Tampa based wedding planner for high end affairs and grand weddings in Florida

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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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