Balancing High Fashion With Nature at Gulf Stream Golf Club

By Kevin Harson2 April 2025

The wedding color palette was playful, colorful, and soft. The color palette was: A soft yellow (pale or pastel yellow) A light grayish white A light lavender or pale purple A light blush pink A muted coral or rose pink A soft sage green A deeper muted olive green These shades create a balanced and soft color palette with both warm and cool tones.

The overall vision for this wedding is a luxurious, outdoor celebration filled with soft, romantic florals and delicate, whimsical details. It balances high fashion with nature, creating an event that feels both chic and personal. Soft pastel tones and lush garden-inspired florals will set a beautiful, ethereal tone, while the elegant venue and thoughtfully curated details will reflect the couple’s story. The butterflies hold a very personal meaning, serving as a heartfelt nod to the bride’s sister who has passed, adding a deeply emotional and significant touch to the day. The focus is on creating a visually stunning experience for the guests, ensuring that every element, from the fashion to the florals, is as beautiful and refined as possible while honoring the people and moments that hold the most importance to the couple.

The bride was an Alex Perry dress paired with Manolo Blahnik shoes. And then changed into a Markarian dress for the reception.

The food and drink were catered by the hosting venue Gulf Stream Golf Club.

The florals were provided and designed by the hosting venue Gulf Stream Golf Club. The floral arrangements and lush bouquet, emphasize an organic, garden-like atmosphere. The use of wildflowers and pastel-colored blooms signals a design inspired by nature, yet curated in a high-end, structured way.
The couple did not have a cake, but instead a gelato and ice cream bar.

Ceremony Processional Parents of the bride: May I have this dance – Francis & the Lights Bridesmaids and Ring Bearers: Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls Bride and Brother: Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift Ceremony Recessional: This will be (An Everlasting Love) Bride & Groom Reception Introduction: Bittersweet Symphony Mother-Son Dance: Forever Young – Rod Stewart Mother-Daughter Dance: Dog Years – Maggie Rogers First Dance: Into The Mystic – Van Morrison Intro song to open dancing: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The butterfly motif woven throughout the wedding details held deep significance as a tribute to the bride’s late sister, who had recently passed. Butterflies were incorporated thoughtfully into the theme, symbolizing transformation, remembrance, and the connection they shared. In a particularly emotional moment during the couple’s portraits, they walked together to the butterfly garden on the Gulf Stream Golf Club property, a serene spot where they could pause and reflect. Surrounded by fluttering butterflies, it became a poignant and intimate moment, offering a quiet sense of connection to her sister’s memory amidst the celebration. The inclusion of butterflies throughout the wedding wasn’t just a design choice—it was a deeply personal and heartfelt reminder of love, loss, and the spirit of her sister watching over them on their special day. The bride even had a cutout from her mother’s dress sown into her wedding dress as a butterfly. This was a surprise from the bride to her family.

The bride was walked down the aisle by her brother.