The brides favorite color: A butter yellow beachside wedding

About the wedding 11-22-25

On Florida’s iconic stretch of 30A, where white architecture meets the Gulf’s soft blue horizon, this Rosemary Beach wedding felt like stepping into a sun-washed European summer. With a ceremony at the Town Hall and an open-air reception at The Western Green, the day unfolded in a palette of buttery yellows, woven rattan textures, and coastal light that seemed to glow from within.

The Ceremony at Rosemary Beach Town Hall

Framed by lush florals in shades of cream, pale peach, and soft lemon, the couple exchanged vows beneath cascading greenery with the Gulf just beyond. The bride wore a modern strapless gown by Lee Petra Grebenau, paired with a classic cathedral veil that caught the breeze effortlessly. Her look was timeless yet unfussy—perfectly in step with Rosemary Beach’s understated elegance.

The florals leaned very spring but fresh: ivory roses, buttery ranunculus, and textural greens arranged in woven vessels that subtly nodded to the reception design to come. The contrast of a cornflower blue against the yellow was a fun choice to break up the neutrality. The overall effect felt intentional and cohesive.

Reception on The Western Green

As the sun dipped lower over Rosemary Beach, guests gathered beneath a sailcloth tent on The Western Green for a reception that felt at once intimate and expansive.

Long tables were dressed in yellow-and-ivory striped linens—a playful yet polished choice that immediately drew the eye. The buttercream hue felt cheerful but refined, balancing beautifully against natural wood chairs and the surrounding greenery.

Rattan was the quiet hero of the design. Woven chargers grounded each place setting, while textured lanterns and wicker accents layered warmth into the tablescape. Paired with pale blue napkins and delicate glassware, the look struck that elusive balance between coastal and classic.

Floral arrangements echoed the ceremony’s palette but leaned slightly more saturated for the evening: creamy roses, soft yellow blooms, and hints of lavender tucked among airy greenery. The mix of structured florals and organic textures created depth without overpowering the space.

The Overall Vibe

This wedding was a masterclass in intentional cohesion and the brides personality. From Town Hall to The Western Green, every element felt connected: woven textures, soft citrus tones, and effortless elegance layered together in a way that felt distinctly 30A.

Romantic but not fussy. Playful but not loud. Coastal without cliché.

It was, in every sense, a celebration designed to feel like sunshine.

Details we love

Mexican Coke: One of our favorite details from this Rosemary Beach celebration? The Mexican Coke seating chart. Equal parts nostalgic and effortlessly cool, each glass bottle was finished with a soft butter-yellow escort tag, transforming a classic soda into a styled moment. It felt playful without being kitschy — a subtle nod to warm-weather gatherings and laid-back coastal charm. Set against striped yellow linens and woven textures, the bottles became more than refreshments; they were part of the design story.

Tell us about your big day!:

Courtney: “We celebrated with 115 of our closest friends and family, incorporating details personal to us such as Mexican cokes as our seating chart (pictured in gallery), origami pieces made by hand from my Japanese grandmother to honor my heritage, favorite cigars of passed loved ones, and using butter yellow (my favorite color) as our main color scheme. We also held a welcome party bonfire on the western beach that is pictured in the gallery as well! We really focused on this being a slow, intentional day that left everyone feeling light and loved. My married childhood tae kwon do instructor was our officiant and the other said our blessing before dinner! It was the most joyful day and Sydney and Bella did such an amazing job capturing all the hard work and details that Kristi, her team, and all the other vendors put into our day.”

Fun fact about the couple:

Courtney: “We met at FSU our junior year but Kenneth is originally from Gainesville Florida, grew up 2 blocks from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and is still (unfortunately) a gator fan.”