Italian lovers Robert and Danae held a beautiful autumn wedding in The Selby Gardens, Sarasota - an urban, bayfront oasis in Florida that showcases rare and beautiful tropical plants.
"The Selby Gardens was special to me because I always went there as a child and found it very beautiful. I always pictured getting married there, and when I took my husband there, he loved it as much as I did so it was a perfect fit," explains Danae.
Their garden wedding was classy yet modern, as the bridesmaids donned on black mermaid dresses from David's Bridal and the groomsmen sported the classic tuxedo look. Danae herself was dressed in a Justin Alexander wedding dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, and accessorised with Maria Elena accessories, while Rob looked dashing in a Calvin Klein Tuxedo.
White blooms of roses and orchids lined the aisle, while delicate flower petals were scattered on the grass to form a sea of white across the aisle. White drapes of cloth added a light and airy atmosphere to the summery outdoor setting.
After the ceremony, the party headed to the Sarasota Yacht Club where a dinner reception was held. The crisp-white palette was given an extra touch of elegance as glass and crystal ornaments such as candelabras and flower vases were displayed on tables along with lighted candles for a romantic ambience.
Their wedding cake was a stunning three-tier white square cake, with the first two-tiers embellished with edible beads that looked like diamonds dripping down, and the last tier was coated with a metallic silver finish.
