Gina and Cirilo’s wedding at The Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida was the definition of modern elegance with a moody twist. Set against the historic estate’s dramatic waterfront backdrop, this celebration brought together chic design, rich textures, and a bold color palette that perfectly reflected the couple’s style. Off-white tones paired with mauve, dark greenery, and dramatic black and gold accents set the mood for a day that felt both luxurious and deeply personal. From the moment guests arrived, every detail was curated with intention, offering a refined but welcoming experience from Ceremony to last dance.

Joy and Alex’s wedding at The Resort at Longboat Key Club in Longboat Key, Florida was a romantic, garden-inspired celebration infused with personal meaning and stunning coastal elegance. Set on the beautiful Harbourside Lawn, their day reflected everything they love most: timeless beauty, a relaxed atmosphere, and the people who mean the most to them. With a color palette of white, greenery, and subtle hints of dusty blue and gold, the design was fresh, refined, and effortlessly chic. From their first meeting in Dallas to a beachside proposal on Venice Beach, their love story came full circle in a place that already held special memories. As Joy shared, “We chose Longboat Key Club because it was where Alex planned a surprise getaway after our engagement—and it meant the world to us.”

Annamarie & Chaz’s wedding at The Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida, was every bit the spring garden romance vibe they had dreamed of—joyful, intentional, and overflowing with beauty. With a palette of ivy, white, ivory, blush, peach, coral, tangerine, and rose, every element of the day was vibrant yet timeless, perfectly complementing the romantic charm of the historic estate.

Paige & Aaron’s wedding at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida was a striking blend of modern elegance and personal tradition. The couple’s vision for the day was inspired by modern architecture and clean design. They chose a bold palette of black, gold, with accents of monstera leaves, and crisp whites and dramatic lighting to echo a subtle “firework” theme woven throughout the evening.

Sophia and Parker’s dreamy beachfront wedding at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club in Boca Grande, Florida was a stunning celebration of love, sunshine, and coastal charm. Set against the backdrop of the Gulf, their summer wedding brought together boho textures, sun-soaked details, and romantic, earthy tones of mauve, copper, terra cotta, taupe, and ivory. The couple envisioned an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, and every detail came together to create an unforgettable day filled with warmth and joy. With the luxurious resort setting and sweeping ocean views, their wedding felt like a true destination getaway.

Rachael and Fredrick’s wedding at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, was a stunning blend of modern romance and whimsical charm. Their Ceremony on the patio featured a soft, textured palette of garden white blooms, dark greenery, and elegant neutral tones, setting the tone for a celebration full of intentional beauty.

Olivia and Jason’s Wedding at Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota, Florida, was the perfect blend of classic romance and whimsical garden charm. Their Ceremony beneath the majestic Oak Tree felt like something out of a fairytale, with garden white blooms, rich greenery, and soft neutral tones setting the scene.

Kaley and Tyler’s wedding at The Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, was a vibrant, tropical celebration bursting with color and personality. Their Courtyard Ceremony featured a stunning deconstructed floral arch by Flower Smith, filled with bold blooms in shades of blush, peach, magenta, and pink, all grounded by lush dark green foliage. The setting felt like a tropical escape, brought to life with joyful design and thoughtful details.

Hannah and Adam’s wedding at The Esplanade Golf & Country Club was a perfect blend of tropical elegance and organic charm. Set on the manicured lawn, their Ceremony featured bentwood chairs and chic white umbrellas that added the perfect summer touch. The floral arrangements by Gather & Grace were a standout—whimsical yet refined, with peach and pink blooms, soft nudes, and lush greenery woven into every detail.

Ali and Gary’s wedding at the historic Howey Mansion was a whimsical boho dream brought to life. The Ceremony took place on the mansion’s elegant terrace, where the couple exchanged vows between lush, textural florals columns in rich, moody tones. In Bloom Florist crafted stunning arrangements filled with dried elements and warm hues of cream, taupe, rust, burnt orange, and dark green—perfectly complementing the old-world charm of the venue.

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Our inspiration from this shoot came from some photos we saw on Pinterest, that were high contrast with a modern essence, and with peach and eggplant for the foundational colors. Whimsical vibes are our absolute favorite at MDP Events, so we really wanted to create a shoot that brought together whimsical and modern elements, and also had a moody, yet romantic vibe. We also wanted to showcase high contrast fall tones, without going for the typical warm fall colors and jewel tones that everyone expects. For this reason, we chose eggplant, pink, peach, light orange, white, and muted natural tones for our color scheme.

The shoot will always be one of our favorites because it was fun to put together, and it was also the first styled shoot that we got to put together under the MDP Events brand! Our color scheme consisted of shades of green, gold and white. The Esplanade was the perfect location because of its pretty ballroom, and gorgeous lakeside views!

This shoot at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton, Floria, was inspired by the whimsical and romantic essence of a French winery, and subtle, pretty pastel tones! We also love the trends of pearls and butterflies, and thought this was the perfect editorial setting to incorporate them into! Our color palette consisted of dreamy pastels, including peach, blush and soft yellow, contrasted with brighter tones like orange and lilac.

The inspiration for this shoot started with showcasing a different style of upscale yet intimate wedding by utilizing a picnic style seating design. With fall around the corner, we wanted to design a shoot that utilized fall tones with boho touches. The color palette that I chose consisted of warm neutrals, deep earth tones, and bright terracotta accents.

This shoot gorgeous shoot at Bay Preserve in Sarasota, Florida, was inspired by the aspects of a tropical paradise atmosphere. From the vibrant colors and lush greenery, to the warmth of the environment and the wildlife, I wanted to capture it all! Naturally, the tropical-inspired color palette consisted of vivid oranges, warm blush pinks, vibrant corals, and lush tropical greens!

New College’s College Hall in Sarasota, Florida was the perfect location because the historic architecture fit the shoot’s theme and atmosphere beautifully. Even the colors of the stone and marble throughout the space allowed the bold color scheme to really pop! The color palette of course was inspired by Cruella de Vil herself. Her signature colors of black and white, and bold red, were essential, and then gold accents were an absolute must.

The inspiration for this shoot came from the main aspects of the color scheme! I really wanted to blend together sharp black tones with neutral colors and mauve pops. With lots of black and white being utilized in wedding trends, I wanted to give the vibe a bit more with additions of acrylic details, whimsical florals, and gorgeous attire with simple style yet sharp details.

The foundation of this shoot was whimsical garden essence, with a blend of vintage elegance and modern touches. The main goal was to showcase how pastel tones and bright pops can be paired together and still look beautiful, airy, and bold. Colonial at Sunset in San Antonio, Florida is a picturesque historic property with lush grounds and gorgeous architecture and it provided the perfect backdrop for the shoot!

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