Chelsea Elizabeth

Walking straight from the aisle into cocktail hour, greeted by our nearest and dearest. Overfilled with joy, hugging and seeing everyone. We popped the champagne and snapped a few pictures with our families. Some of our favorite moments at the hotel have been spent on the Matador Terrace, and we wanted to bring that feeling to our guests. Celebrating together had just begun, under the bougainvillea and lush greenery.

The dinner menu was one of the most important elements for us. We’ve always loved discovering restaurants and sharing meals family-style, so we knew we wanted to create a thoughtful culinary experience.

Instead of a traditional ballroom reception, we envisioned an intimate, elevated dinner party with a vibey playlist, so we took over the Matador Room and had a five-course meal (3 dishes per course), all served family-style. @tylerhandley speech brought me to tears (iykyk), and getting a photo with our industry family is a favorite moment from the night.

Planner @byrdkk
Photography @jovanidemetrie
Hair & makeup @danielagozlan.inc
Stationary design @artbyellablue
Dress @pronovias
Venue @miamibeachedition @matadorroom