The bride and groom standing in the grass both dressed in wedding attire sharing a kiss with the brides veil blowing in the wind behind her

Luxurious Wedding At Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes

alyssa + Steven

This Luxurious Wedding at Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes was a fairytale. When Alyssa came together with her coordinator, Blush by Brandee Gaar, she explained that she wanted to draw inspiration from the live-action Beauty and the Beast using old-style beauty. So when choosing her color theme she went with navy blue, deep burgundy, and gold to pull off the feel she was going for. Their vision came to life right before their eyes, and they couldn’t have been happier. Rudy & Marta Photography was there to capture all the spectacular moments of the day. Giving them memories to hold on to forever. Join us as we take a look back on this fairytale wedding and all the spectacular memories.

The bride and groom dressed in wedding attire standing in front of a garden of yellow and red flowers with greenery throughout gazing into each others eyes

The looks

Alyssa looked like an absolute dream on her wedding day. Her hair was intricately pinned back, with curls cascading down her back. Then a touch of small flowers was added throughout her curled hair. She also wore a jeweled headband to further elevate her look. Her dress had beaded detailing all over and billowed out around her, making her look like a princess. Her bridesmaids wore their long navy blue, one-shoulder dresses which looked stunning when paired with the bouquets that had red roses, white flowers, and greenery. The groom and his groomsmen wore your traditional black and white suit. With the groom wearing a burgundy tie to bring together the color theme. Once the couple was ready they set out to share their first look.

The brides wedding dressing hanging in the middle of her bridesmaids dresses along a door The bride sitting in a chair getting her hair professionally done before the wedding ceremonyThe bride being helped into her dress as she surrounded by her bridesmaids as they all share a smile together as they see her final lookAn up close picture of someone tying a bow at the back of the brides dress.An up close picture of the groom boutonniere and burgundy tie up against his black and white suit

First look

Steven stood in the foyer with his back turned to the stairs awaiting his bride. Alyssa elegantly walked down the staircase with her dress flowing behind her. Then when she was at the bottom Steven turned and immediately lit up with excitement when he saw his beautiful bride in front of him. The two shared an embrace and cherished these moments alone together before the ceremony.

A picture of the back of the bride as she walks down the staircase for her first look with her husband. Her dress flowing behind her as she descends the stairsSteven standing in the foyer with his back turned to the staircase, as you see the bride walking down the stairs in the background of the pictureThe couple embrace once Steven turns and sees his bride. The grooms face is pictured here with a smile

The NUPTIALS

With the sun shining and a cloudless blue sky, the weather was perfect for this outdoor wedding. A tall white pergola draped in sheer white linens stood at the end of the aisle. Then red and white flowers and lanterns lined the walkway that would lead the couple to the front. As guests took their seats and excitement filled the air, Steven entered and took his place at the front and awaited his bride to walk down the aisle.  On the arm of her father, Alyssa made her grand entrance. The groom couldn’t hold back tears as he witnessed his future wife walking towards him. The couple held hands and expressed their love for one another. Then they exchanged rings and were pronounced husband and wife.

Sun shining and clear blue skies. With a lake in the background a tall white pergola stands at the front draped in sheer white linens. White folding chairs are placed for guests to sit in and the aisle is lined with red and white flowers and lanterns. Guests standing and watching as the bride is escorted down the aisle by her father.The groom shedding tears as he stands under the pergola with his groomsmen beside himPanned out photo of the couple holding hands under the white pergola as their wedding party stands on either side of them The bride placing a ring on the grooms finger as they stand under the pergola during the wedding ceremony The bride and groom arm in arm leaving the ceremony gazing into each others eyes as they guests watch them depart

reception details

Entering the ballroom, you see a table greeting you with a Be Our Guest sign. It was a nice added touch from the Beauty and the Beast. Cards were placed on the tables with tiny keys on them stating which table the guests were to sit at. There were long rectangular tables that were lined along the outside of the dancefloor. Our Gold Chiavari Chairs and Ivory Pads were along all of the tables. For centerpieces tall gold candelabras holding candles were placed in the middle. Along with gold tealight candle holders, and floral arrangements that contained red roses, white flowers, and greenery. All of which tied into the color theme the couple envisioned.

A table with a Be our guest sign with tiny cards placed all on the table that had tiny keys attached to each cardWedding Rentals Orlando provided Gold Chiavari Chairs and Ivory Pads that were placed along the tables Wedding center pieces at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes and A Chair Affair Gold Chiavari Chairs in the background

The party

The reception was such a magical time for all. The guests got to enjoy the signature cocktail of the night which was a Florida Fox Mule. Alongside that, a delicious meal was served and everyone was left satisfied. For dessert, the couple cut their stunning five-layer wedding cake. The detail that went into the cake done by Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes was impeccable. The navy cake stood on a golden stand and had jeweled candy placed on the cake and deep burgundy flowers to decorate the front of it. The couple took to the dancefloor during the night and Steven spun his magnificent bride around as everyone watched in awe. The rest of the night was spent dancing, laughing, and making memories that would last a lifetime.

A mirror with the signature drink written on it Five layer navy blue wedding cake with burgundy flowers decorating the front as it sits on a golden stand with candles surrounding it The couple after cutting the wedding cake and the groom is feeding the bride a bite of the cakeThe bride and groom dancing around the dancefloor, with guests in the background

Sparkling exit

As the night came to a close, guests left the ballroom and lined the exit with sparklers. The couple then exited through the double doors and stopped and shared a kiss as the twinkling light lit up the night.

To conclude we want to congratulate this couple on their Luxurious Wedding at Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes. It was beautifully put together and we were honored to take a look back on this amazing day. We were so glad that we could provide you with all your Wedding Rental needs in the Orlando area, and help create the vision you were going for. Best wishes to you and your husband on this adventure that you now take on together.

Black and white photo of the bride and groom kissing as they are surrounded by their guests holding up sparklers

Featured: Gold Chiavari Chairs | Ivory Pads

Ceremony Venue: Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes | Reception Venue: Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes | Day-of Coordination: Blush by Brandee Gaar | Floral: Flowers By Lesley | Stationery: Minted | Videography: You & I Pictures | Wedding Cake: Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes | Rentals: A Chair Affair | Hair: Elena Gatzios | Makeup: Makeup by Evelisse | Photo Booth: Rudy & Marta Photography | Wedding Dress: Lazaro | Bridal Salon: Calvet Couture Bridal Boutique | Bride’s Shoes: Keds for Kate Spade | Headpiece: Sara Gabriel | Groom’s Attire: Black Lapel | Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal, White by Vera Wang | Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse | DJ & Lighting: FyerFly Productions