The coastal town of Seaside, Florida, played host to a quintessential seaside wedding that embodied the essence of relaxed elegance. For Carlisle and her groom, the day was all about embracing the natural beauty of the setting and creating a celebration that felt polished, personal, and completely at home by the water.
A Design Vision Rooted in Nature
The design vision for the wedding was rooted in a nature-inspired take on classic seaside style – light, airy, and relaxed, but still thoughtfully layered. Carlisle was drawn to organic elements like magnolia leaves, coastal greenery, soft white florals, and natural textures, which added an effortless sense of place to the celebration. The palette of sea glass greens, natural linen tones, crisp whites, and touches of deeper palm green throughout the tent created a look that felt light and polished, but still relaxed and rooted in the Florida seaside setting.
A Clean and Coastal Gown
The wedding gown, designed by Katie May, was a perfect reflection of the overall vision – clean, coastal, and quietly refined. Its fluid silhouette and soft cowl neckline brought a modern ease, while the open back and delicate lace appliqué added a feminine, romantic touch. Paired with a long, airy veil, the look moved beautifully in the seaside light and felt effortless without being understated.
A Timeless and Relaxed Attire for the Groom
Marcus's attire from Sid Mashburn felt perfectly aligned with the ease of the day – polished, classic, and relaxed. He wanted to feel comfortable on his wedding day, and the textured dark green suit brought just the right amount of personality while still feeling timeless. Paired with a soft blue tie, brown leather shoes, and a simple white boutonnière, the look tied naturally into the coastal greens and effortless seaside setting.
A Celebration that Felt Warm and Hosted
Food and beverage played a big part in making the evening feel warm, hosted, and intentional. Cocktail hour started with champagne and passed hors d'oeuvres that felt elevated but still familiar – petit crab cakes, wild mushroom and goat cheese phyllo tarts, seared tuna lollipops, petit lamb chops, and bacon-wrapped dates with gorgonzola. For dinner, the couple chose a plated meal with wine service so guests could settle in, enjoy the tent, and share a more relaxed seated experience before the dance floor opened.
A Floral and Decor Story that Felt Intentionally Gathered
The floral and décor story felt intentionally gathered from the landscape – a refined, sea-dune-inspired mix of white blooms, layered greens, wispy grasses, and natural textures that softened the entire celebration. Arrangements combined flowers like white peonies, ranunculus, lisianthus, hydrangea, astilbe, daisies, and delicate textural accents with palmetto-style foliage, magnolia leaves, eucalyptus, ferns, and dune-oat-inspired grasses, giving everything a loose, wind-swept quality rather than a traditional garden feel.
A Cake that Felt Like an Extension of the Wedding's Natural Palette
The cake by Jessica Cameron was designed as a subtle extension of the wedding's natural coastal palette, with clean ivory tiers, a warm reeded texture, and delicate sugar flowers that felt soft and organic. Butterfly ranunculus-inspired blooms and greenery climbed the cake in a way that echoed the dune-inspired florals used throughout the day.
A Celebration that Felt Completely at Home by the Water
The welcome bonfire on the beach the night before the wedding set the tone for a celebration that felt relaxed, inviting, and completely true to the coast. Soft lantern light and the sound of the waves created an easy atmosphere where family and friends could gather and feel at home. As the sun set over the ocean, it was clear that this was a wedding that would be remembered for years to come – a celebration that felt polished, personal, and completely at home by the water.
Source: Style Me Pretty
