The Bee's Knees!

Who ever invented that saying obviously knew Allie and Josh!  I am in LOVE with this stylish Florida wedding.  It has everything... DIY elements, an adorable theme, a beautiful couple, and a gorgeous color scheme.  What's more perfect for a summer wedding than bee's and honey?  This bride is my wedding hero.  I'm in love with her unique style and amazing fashion.  So, I want to introduce you to Allie and Josh and their beautiful wedding.

Allie and Josh were living in Tallahassee, Fla but decided on Allie's "Old Florida" hometown of Stuart for their wedding.  They even got married in the same church as Allie's parents, which they described as "an incredibly special opportunity".  The reception took place at the Mansion at Tuckahoe, which is such a beautiful site.  The Mansion, surrounded by oaks and a beautiful riverfront boardwalk, is one of the most historically significant sites in Florida, and provided a striking canvas for the details found in this elegant wedding.

At the reception, Allie and Josh's guests had cocktail hour on the patio while a guitarist serenaded the group.  First and second floor patio's were decorated with pub tables, draped in white linens and tied with gold sashes.  Beautiful covered lanterns with electric candles accompanied by a few lemons finished the tables, and made the perfect wind-proof centerpieces for the outdoor tables.  Since the groom was a huge beer fan, the couple added select beers from Cigar City Brewing Company in Tampa, Fla.  During cocktail hour the couple provided a signature drink, the Tom Collins (another lemony twist!), with handmade stirrers using craft sticks, hot glue and small yellow ribbons.  That wasn't the only adorable detail.  Guests loved the custom made koozies with the tagline, "A wedding without any buzz is a wedding that never was."  I know, right?! I'm OBSESSED with that line!  The cake, obviously a lemon cake to go with the citrus and honey theme, was made by a friend and decorated to reflect the Mansion's ornate railing.  The super cute bird cake toppers were from Etsy (of course!) and were embellished with a bow tie and veil to mimic the couple.  The gorgeous bridesmaid necklaces were handmade by Allie's Godmother.  She collected vintage bee broaches and strands of pearls so that each bridesmaid would have a unique necklace.  Next amazing detail, were  the guys ties.  At first glance they look like little bees, which goes perfectly with Allie's theme, but after closer inspection they are actually little bottles of whiskey and cigars.  How clever??    

I be you're dying to see this wedding.... And I promise you won't be disappointed!  The photographer Esther Louise did an amazing job capturing this wedding.