Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL

A few months after they met through mutual friends, Andrea and Ariel went on their first date. Although the Miami natives had no expectations for romance, their friendship quickly grew into love. For their nuptials, both wanted their celebration to reflect a sense of tranquility and elegance. They decided to have a destination wedding in the Florida Keys based on the beautiful beaches and the easy access the location offered to their friends and family.

Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL
Their wedding theme, "nautical chic," fused the laid-back beachfront atmosphere with a modern, sophisticated twist. "As Florida natives, we wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous beaches at our disposal," said the bride. Here, cozy lounge furniture on the sand creates a whimsical fusion of indoor and outdoor.
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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL

A few months after they met through mutual friends, Andrea and Ariel went on their first date. Although the Miami natives had no expectations for romance, their friendship quickly grew into love. For their nuptials, both wanted their celebration to reflect a sense of tranquility and elegance. They decided to have a destination wedding in the Florida Keys based on the beautiful beaches and the easy access the location offered to their friends and family.

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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL
The bride’s beach-ready Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL
Place cards for guests, aptly accented with indigo ribbon and a starfish, rest in a sandbox on the picturesque waterfront porch. Guests also received personalized beach bags filled with all the necessities: sunscreen, towels, water bottles and candy. Customized Chinese folding fans were provided to keep guests cool during the outdoor ceremony.
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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL

During the ceremony, the priest performed a prayer in Spanish to pay homage to the groom’s Nicaraguan roots. The couple recalls, "We couldn’t see anything but pure happiness and would not have changed a thing."

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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL
Andrea embraces her and Ariel’s precious Chihuahua, Louie.
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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel in Islamorada, FL

The wedding’s crisp color scheme of navy and white punctuated by yellow accents reflected the nautical theme.

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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel In Islamorada, FL
The four-tier vanilla rum wedding cake adorned with indigo pearl accents and cascading orchids.
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Oceans Away: Andrea & Ariel In Islamorada, FL
The charming mailbox outside the honeymoon suite at the Moorings Village, where the couple stayed.
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