Today we are bringing you the stunning wedding of Sara and Peter which took place in sunny South Florida. The couple had a civil ceremony in West Palm Beach Court House followed by a wonderful spread at The Butcher and the Bar in Boynton Beach. Due to the pandemic, they had a micro wedding with just 18 guests which brought a relaxed and fun-filled vibe for all of their loved ones. These awesome images by Light Sky Photography show just how much love and laughter filled their day. Let's take a look at this gorgeous Florida Beach wedding!
Sara's stunning mini wedding dress came from Ebay which she got on sale for $85 and it's by C/Meo. We love the whole look with her floor-length veil and pretty pink velvet shoes too!
This loved-up couple actually met while they were still teenagers. Sara tells us, "Peter and I met in school. I actually didn’t like him. He was loud, a know-it-all, never raised his hand and would just say whatever was on his mind. Yet there was something about him. We went to get drinks after class one day and we went back to my place… and he never left! We were together for almost 10 years before he finally proposed."
Sara tells us that the proposal came as a complete surprise, totally catching her off guard! She recalls, "We went to West Palm and we walked towards the beach. I see his brother and his husband in black polos and behind them was pink roses and a letterboard. I don’t remember much due to the complete shock. I don’t even think he asked me to marry him. He dropped to his knees and I started to cry at the beautiful proposal." But it was in the back of her mind that she was covered in bruises from a deep tissue massage and had neon yellow "tennis ball" nail polish. "It looked so weird," she laughs.
Because their numbers were so small, everyone was involved in the wedding and the bridesmaids chose colours from the bouquet for their dresses. The couple then headed to The Butcher and the Bar for their celebration with the family and it was just the perfect place for the relaxed atmosphere they wanted.
The rich colours of the bouquet were perfectly matched with eucalyptus and baby's breath. We love the deep reds and pinks used to create a romantic and warm palette for the reception.
Sara tells us that the look and vibe of their day was "easy comfort." She added, "The people that attended are our closest family and friends. There was genuine love through out the whole day from the guests, to the kind folks at the courthouse, my photographer, my hair and makeup artist, and the team at the Butcher and Bar. It was wonderful."
Sara's second dress was from For Love and Lemons which she got on Poshmark. We love this cute bow look paired with pink converse, so playful and sweet!
What a lovely group photo! Sara says their day was made extra perfect by keeping the numbers small. "Our number one priority was to keep it about us. We have been to so many weddings, one bigger than the next. We saw our loved ones not being able to enjoy their day due to “making rounds”, losing their minds on trying to create a wedding to appease their parents and inviting people they didn’t even know."
Sara adds, "We wanted to do us. We wanted to connect with our guests and have time with each other. Everything we chose to incorporate in our wedding brought us happiness. It was always about showing our love for each other and you can see it in the photos."
The couple are planning to honeymoon in Sara's home of Bali, Indonesia as soon as restrictions permit them. Sara encourages everyone to go saying, "Bali is awesome! Everyone should go! Everyone is kind, the beaches and mountains are beautiful, and there is plenty to do there."
A huge thank you to Peter and Sara for sharing their amazing Florida Beach wedding day with us. Congratulations guys! Not forgetting too about these wonderful images from Light Sky Photography. There are more gorgeous images for you to swoon over below.
To check out our other gorgeous real weddings for lots more inspiration see here.
