Mia and Stefan’s Opal Sands Wedding

This Opal Sands wedding for Mia and Stefan was beautiful with tons of white roses, baby’s breath, touches of family traditions, and lots of love.

 

 

Ladies First

Mia and the ladies started their day with hair and makeup services in the bridal suite, accompanied by some light snacks and plenty of photos of the wedding details, as well as the ladies enjoying their time together and Mia getting dressed.

 

 

Stefan and the Guys

Getting ready, photos of the guys rarely focus on details and accessories. However, we LOVE these fun t-shirts the guys had made. 

 

 

After a few toasts, Stefan dressed and was ready to head off for his first look with Mia.

 

 

We Love a Great First Look

With Stefan tucked away, it was time for him and Mia’s first look. And the photos did not disappoint!

 

 

 

After their first look and some wedding portraits, the couple spent time taking care of the wedding party and family photos before preparing for their outdoor wedding ceremony.

 

A Clearwater Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony lawn, overlooking Clearwater Beach and the Gulf of Mexico, was set with white garden chairs. A fifty-foot-long white runner lined the walkway, decorated with floral arrangements. It led to a freeform white floral wedding structure.

With everyone in place, Stefan looked on as Mia, escorted by her father, made her entrance to “Young and Beautiful,” by Lana del Ray.

 

 

Surrounded by family and friends, Mia and Stefan exchanged wedding vows and rings, sealing their bond with a kiss before making their exit to “Love Story.”

 

 

CHEERS!

After the quick cheers with the wedding party, everyone made their way to cocktail hour, enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres and Signature Cocktails.

 

 

Mia’s selection offered a Martini Bar with Espresso, Lemon Drop, and Dirty Martinis. Stefan’s selection was a traditional Old Fashioned.

 

Dinner and Dancing

Inside the resort’s ballroom, the space was draped in white fabric. Tables were covered with white linens and surrounded by clear acrylic chairs. The table tops were decorated with white roses, baby’s breath, and flickering candles. Gold charger plates, candlesticks, and accessories added a splash of color.

 

 

Off to one side, the couple’s sweetheart table was draped in white satin and overflowed with roses and baby’s breath.

 

 

At one end of the ballroom was a unique twist on a Cookie Table. Rather than trays of assorted family-baked treats, these were packaged in boxes and wrapped. However, the incredible collection of family photos really made it special.

 

 

Making their grand entrance, the newlyweds made their way to the dance floor for their first dance to “Wonderwall,” by Oasis. 

 

 

The evening continued with parent dances, a delicious multicourse dinner, and several memorable toasts before Mia and Stefan cut their wedding cake.

This unique, heart-shaped, single-tier wedding cake, featuring “Just Married” on top, was a fun detail.

 

 

Following the cake cutting, the dance floor opened with traditional Albanian dancing, with the band taking over and keeping the dance floor packed all night long!

 

 

Congratulations, Mia and Stefan! We wish you a lifetime filled with special moments!

 

 

Clearwater Wedding Vendors

Clearwater Wedding Planner: Special Moments Event Planning

Wedding Venue: Opal Sands Resort

Hair and Makeup: Bridal Beauty By Tara

Wedding Photographer: Amber Yonker Photography

Floral Design: By The Bay Floral

Ceremony Musician: Alisar Violin

Draping and Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals

Entertainment: No Filter

Bakery: Publix 4th Street Station

Signage: Special Moments Event Planning