• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • About
  • Submit Wedding

Destination Wedding Details

Inspiration for every detail of your wedding away

  • Shop
  • Real Weddings
  • Vendors
    • Find Vendors
    • Join Vendor Directory
  • Ideas
    • Welcome Bags & Favors
    • Bridesmaid Gifts
    • Styled Wedding Inspiration
    • Cake Ideas & Tips
      • DW Cake Tips
      • Tropical Wedding Cakes
      • Beach Wedding Cakes
      • Beach Wedding Cakes II
    • Save-the-Date/Invitations
      • Personal Destination Wedding Websites
      • Save the Date Ideas
      • Destination Wedding Invitations 101
      • When to Send Invitations
      • At Home Reception Invitations
      • Booklet Invitations
      • Unique Invitation Ideas
      • Destination Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette and Examples
      • Destination Wedding Programs
    • Flowers
      • Bouquet Ideas
      • Bouquet Tips
      • Centerpiece Ideas
      • Beach Wedding Arch Ideas
    • Ceremony/Reception
      • Guest Book Alternative Ideas
      • Program Ideas
      • Unique Wedding Signs
      • Destination Wedding Theme Ideas
      • Creative Ideas
  • Fashion
    • DW Dress Guide
    • Destination Dress Gallery
    • Tips for Buying a Gown Online
    • Men’s Destination Attire
    • Bridesmaid Destination Attire Tips
    • A Guide to Beach Wedding Attire Tips for Guests
    • Destination Hairstyle Gallery
  • Advice
    • DW Planning
      • The Best Destination Wedding Checklist
      • Destination Wedding Planning Tips
      • Destination Wedding Do’s and Don’ts
      • Legal vs Symbolic Weddings
      • Free Planning Spreadsheets
      • Managing Family Reactions
    • Photography
      • Finding a DW Photographer
      • Preparing for Your Photos
      • All about Trash-the-Dress Photos
      • Photography Basics
    • Money Matters
      • Keys to Cheap Destination Weddings
      • Budgeting Tips
      • The Truth about Free Weddings
    • Travel
      • How to Travel with Your Dress
      • Destination Wedding Packing Checklist
      • DW Packing Tips & Advice
  • Etiquette
  • Search
  • Shop
  • Real Weddings
  • Vendors
    • Find Vendors
    • Join Vendor Directory
  • Ideas
    • Welcome Bags & Favors
    • Bridesmaid Gifts
    • Styled Wedding Inspiration
    • Cake Ideas & Tips
      • DW Cake Tips
      • Tropical Wedding Cakes
      • Beach Wedding Cakes
      • Beach Wedding Cakes II
    • Save-the-Date/Invitations
      • Personal Destination Wedding Websites
      • Save the Date Ideas
      • Destination Wedding Invitations 101
      • When to Send Invitations
      • At Home Reception Invitations
      • Booklet Invitations
      • Unique Invitation Ideas
      • Destination Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette and Examples
      • Destination Wedding Programs
    • Flowers
      • Bouquet Ideas
      • Bouquet Tips
      • Centerpiece Ideas
      • Beach Wedding Arch Ideas
    • Ceremony/Reception
      • Guest Book Alternative Ideas
      • Program Ideas
      • Unique Wedding Signs
      • Destination Wedding Theme Ideas
      • Creative Ideas
  • Fashion
    • DW Dress Guide
    • Destination Dress Gallery
    • Tips for Buying a Gown Online
    • Men’s Destination Attire
    • Bridesmaid Destination Attire Tips
    • A Guide to Beach Wedding Attire Tips for Guests
    • Destination Hairstyle Gallery
  • Advice
    • DW Planning
      • The Best Destination Wedding Checklist
      • Destination Wedding Planning Tips
      • Destination Wedding Do’s and Don’ts
      • Legal vs Symbolic Weddings
      • Free Planning Spreadsheets
      • Managing Family Reactions
    • Photography
      • Finding a DW Photographer
      • Preparing for Your Photos
      • All about Trash-the-Dress Photos
      • Photography Basics
    • Money Matters
      • Keys to Cheap Destination Weddings
      • Budgeting Tips
      • The Truth about Free Weddings
    • Travel
      • How to Travel with Your Dress
      • Destination Wedding Packing Checklist
      • DW Packing Tips & Advice
  • Etiquette
  • Search
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Submit
  • Advertise

Elegant Marco Island Wedding with a Spectacular Sunset

You are here: Home / Real Destination Weddings / Elegant Marco Island Wedding with a Spectacular Sunset

//  by Erin McDermott // Leave a Comment

Kelly and Tom were married in December –but this was no snowy winter wedding! Heading to Florida any time of the year guarantees some fun in the sun–and these two pulled off an incredibly beautiful, intimate, dream wedding right on the beach.  Just looking through the photos by Emma Burdis Photography has me thinking warm thoughts –come on, summer… get here faster! Everything from the flowing white linen, to the bountiful and colorful floral arrangements, made this ceremony picture perfect –and that golden sunset didn’t hurt, either!  I loved each of the little hints of personality they put into their décor –I mean, that cake topper that said, “FORE EVER,” as a nod to Tom being a professional golfer was so fun! Also, I’m a sucker for anything that sparkles –and they sure brought it on this front.  I love, love, love the pink sequins on the tablecloths –it added such a subtle hint of glamour that played well with the entire vibe of this stunning Marco Island wedding.

marco island wedding 132
marco island wedding 173

beach wedding program fans

marco island wedding 172

marco island wedding 177
marco island wedding 174

marco island wedding 176

marco island wedding 171

marco island wedding 167
marco island wedding 168

marco island wedding 169

marco island wedding 165

marco island wedding 164

marco island wedding bm

marco island wedding 157

marco island wedding 145
marco island wedding 147

marco island wedding 160

marco island wedding 138
marco island wedding 137

marco island wedding 156

marco island wedding 155
marco island wedding 154

marco island wedding 152

marco island wedding 151
marco island wedding 150

marco island wedding 148

marco island wedding 133

marco island wedding 129

marco island wedding 126

marco island wedding 124
marco island wedding 121

marco island wedding 119

marco island wedding 118

 

marco island wedding 117

marco island wedding 113
marco island wedding 112

marco island wedding 107

marco island wedding 109
marco island wedding 108

marco island wedding 104

marco island wedding 102

marco island wedding 116
marco island wedding 96

marco island wedding 91

marco island wedding 89

marco island wedding 72

marco island wedding 81

marco island wedding 77

marco island wedding 78
marco island wedding 82

marco island wedding 85

marco island wedding 83

marco island wedding 74

marco island wedding 73

marco island wedding 68

marco island wedding 66

marco island wedding 61

marco island wedding 60

marco island wedding 59

marco island wedding 58

marco island wedding 57

marco island wedding 54

marco island wedding 53
marco island wedding 52

marco island wedding 51

marco island wedding 50

marco island wedding 49

marco island wedding 48

marco island wedding 47

marco island wedding 14

marco island wedding 13

marco island wedding 12

marco island wedding 15

marco island wedding 46

marco island wedding 56

marco island wedding 43
marco island wedding 38

marco island wedding 39

marco island wedding 42

marco island wedding 25

marco island wedding 24

marco island wedding 36

marco island wedding 34

marco island wedding 8

marco island wedding 7

marco island wedding 5

marco island wedding 3
marco island wedding 1

marco island destination wedding

marco island destination wedding2

Real Destination Wedding Q&A with the Bride

Why did you choose to have a destination wedding in Marco Island?

We couldn’t wait to start planning our big day and we both knew deep down that we wanted a destination wedding with our closest family and friends to share it with. With Tom being a professional athlete, we knew we had to pick a date in the offseason of his busy schedule (the month of December). Unfortunately, Fort Worth, Texas (our home) is famed for its grey skies and unpredictable weather that time of year so getting far away from this was, in our minds, a done deal. My parents have a home in Naples near Marco Island. We were both blown away by the weather and beauty that Southwest Florida offered. We decided on Marco Beach Ocean Resort on December 3, 2017. Its charm and breath-taking beauty (not to mention the delicious food!) sold us. So for all these reasons we decided to have a small destination beach wedding.

Tell us how you chose the Marco Beach Ocean Resort as your destination wedding venue:

After a short time of looking, we came across Marco Beach Ocean Resort and knew straight away that we wanted to have our destination wedding there.  The venue is stunning and the hotel has a Ritz Carlton boutique kind of feel. The hotel manager, and entire staff made everyone feel so special.

How did you decide on a photographer for your destination wedding?

With the wedding venue chosen, we needed to find a photographer that would capture our special day and we were blown away by Emma Burdis’ beautiful pictures. It was clear to us from the onset that she takes great pride in her work and we really valued her artistic approach to her work. After seeing our photos, we could not be happier with her work!

How many people attended your destination wedding?

59

Did you have a wedding theme?

No wedding theme really.  We just incorporated some golf into the cake topper -(FOREever) and the cocktail napkins.

What were your sources of inspiration when choosing your colors, flowers, cake, etc..?

I wanted something timeless, elegant, and romantic.

What was your favorite wedding detail and why?

The escort cards. My mom and I found those shells on the beach right outside our venue.

What was the most memorable part of your wedding day?

We were so incredibly lucky to have the most amazing team of people who take such pride and pleasure from their jobs: Kakes by Karen blew me away with our wedding cake; Ed Grube, the DJ, was just so attentive and professional and he clearly has an incredible grasp of his art; Botanicals on the Gulf created the dreamiest floral arrangements that complimented my colour scheme and the venue to perfection. Thanks to our amazing friends and family, the perfect venue, and a team of highly qualified vendors we ended up having a wedding weekend that exceeded our imagination and dreams in every possible way. Everyone who shared this with us and who contributed to the success of our day will be forever in our hearts. It was truly the best.day.ever! Thanks again to EVERYONE for making our day so special.

What was your favorite part of having a destination wedding?

It was an intimate wedding with only our closest family and friends.

What was the biggest challenge in planning your destination wedding?

Trying to find the right vendors. It was hard since I was the one who did all the planning.  I felt like I had no idea what I was doing initially, but once I had the date, venue, and photographer booked it seemed to flow from there.

What’s your advice to other couples planning a destination wedding?

Take it all in. The day goes by so fast so enjoy every second of it!

Vendors:

Photographer: Emma Burdis
Flowers: Botanicals on the Gulf
Cake: Kakes by Karen
Rentals: Trinity Special Event Rentals
Venue: Marco Beach Ocean Resort
Makeup: Unbreakable Beauty
Hair: Mirandas Hairworld
Officiant: Dan Lamey
DJ: Events Done Right Tampa Bay
Dress Designer: Enzoani
Bridal Shop: Posh Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses:  Mori Lee
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Perfume: Christan Dior
Bridesmaid Robes: Loveophelia
Men’s Suits: J.o.S A. Banks
Favors: Sweet Treats by E
Invitations: All That Glitters Invitations
Bagpiper: The Artist Bagpiper

Related

Filed Under: Real Destination Weddings Tagged With: Beach Wedding, Florida Destination Weddings, Pink Wedding

Erin McDermott
Erin McDermott

Erin is a New England native living in Cincinnati, OH. For the last six years she has served as Communications Manager for a large home service franchise, working as a freelance writer in her spare time. She has been a contributing editor for Destination Wedding Details since early 2017. Inspired by a desire to plan a uniquely personal destination wedding herself, Erin draws on experience to bring relatability and humor to her writing.

Previous Post: « Omni Resort at Championsgate Destination Wedding Site Visit
Next Post: Destination Wedding Details is on Aisle Society! »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Top Wedding Site

best destination wedding blog award

top destination wedding blog award

Sponsors

Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, & Formal Dresses - Lulus.com




destination wedding vendors
Dessy Twist

Dessy After 6

Costa Rica Weddings


Advertise on Destination Wedding Details

Featured Destination Wedding Vendors

DamolaMakeovers Makeup Artistry
DamolaMakeovers Makeup Artistry

Damolamakeovers Makeup Artistry is an experienced and versatile Destination m...

Bride Tribe Travel - a division of Escapes Unlimited
Bride Tribe Travel - a division of Escapes Unlimited

Bride Tribe Travel is a division of Escapes Unlimited AZ created exclusively ...

Villa Punto De Vista
Villa Punto De Vista

If your dream destination wedding conjures up images of pristine sand beaches...

KT Travel & More LLC
KT Travel & More LLC

KT Travel & More LLC is a certified destination wedding, honeymoon, and roman...

Stepping Out - Online Wedding Dance Program
Stepping Out - Online Wedding Dance Program

Stepping Out has created a new and exciting way for you to learn your first d...

Linda Dancer - Honeymoons Inc.
Linda Dancer - Honeymoons Inc.

As a former airline employee who loved to travel and an incurable romantic~ b...

VIP Vacations Inc
VIP Vacations Inc

VIP Vacations would be honored to help you plan your destination wedding! We...

Vacationeeze
Vacationeeze

Vacationeeze is a family owned travel agency with over 30 years of experience...

Popular Content

Destination Wedding welcome bags
17 Welcome Bag Items Your Guests Will Love
best destination wedding venues
An Expert Guide to the Best Destination Wedding Venues
Wine Country Weddings destination
This Venue is a Hidden Gem for Wine Country Weddings
Private Costa Rica Wedding Venue
Discover a Private & Luxurious Wedding Venue in Costa Rica
tropical artificial wedding bouquets
These are the Most Authentic Real Touch Bouquets We've Ever Seen
buying a wedding dress online
Guide to Buying a Wedding Dress Online
Destination Wedding questions and answers
Answers to all your destination wedding planning questions
bridesmaid gifts
30 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
Destination Wedding Guestbook Alternative
11 Awesome Destination Wedding Guestbook Alternatives
best Destination Wedding locations
How to do a Destination Wedding Site Visit
destination wedding website
destination wedding checklist

Follow Us

Featured Posts

Destination Wedding in a Secluded Santorini Venue

Impromptu Elopement on Hanalei Beach

See More

Footer

Ultimate Destination Wedding Etiquette Guide

Get Your Free Destination Wedding Etiquette Guide

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get a free Destination Wedding Etiquette Guide, plus monthly checklist reminders, inspiration, tips and exclusive giveaways!

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Submit
  • Advertise

Site Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2023 Destination Wedding Details LLC · Privacy Policy · Cookie Notice · Disclaimers · General Terms of Use · Vendor Terms of Use