If There's Love...

...I just wanna have somethin' to do with it.  ~ Citizen Cope

It was a weekend filled with new and old friends and family, waterfronts and beach fronts, hot tubs and limo rides, dancing and fire pits, seafood buffets and exquisite passed hors d'oeuvres, raw bars and open bars, amazing foods and even better people. It was a celebration of Carly & Cutler's love in all the best ways. From a calypso band belting the old school tunes at the rehearsal dinner to a DJ spinning the top 40 hits at the wedding, here is the second installment of photographs of my favorite people, moments, foods and drinks.

The bride, bridesmaids and I awoke bright and early at The Ritz Carlton - ready to take on the big day.

Looking our best we meandered into Temple Orange for a light breakfast. Coffee ($5), Fried Egg ($3) and Hash Browns ($3) for me kept it simple and light on the wallet. Lobby photo shoots ensued. I wasn't sure if you had enough of the lobby in my previous post?! Adding people in the mix always bodes well for photo shoots, though. A trip to the hot tub before we began getting ready was a most relaxing event. As the morning wore on, the rain stopped and the sun made an appearance. How unbelievably gorgeous are the hotel grounds and the beach below them?The Terrace Suites offer comfy lounge chairs and breezy drapes, as well as easy access to the pools and beach. As 2 pm approached we were picked up by a most punctual limo driver. We slipped into our dresses in the house next door to the chapel...
This little guy got into his tux. Soon enough, we made our way down the aisle at the Royal Poinciana Chapel.After a beautiful ceremony and a round or ten of professional photographs, we cruised down Ocean Boulevard back to the Ritz, poppin' champagne along the way. The newlyweds made their grand entrance at cocktail hour.

The appetizers during cocktail hour blew me away. Presentation wise they were classy and creative. Taste wise they were top notch. There was a broad variety to please every palate and plenty to go around. Cigar boxed mini baguette sandwiches boasted ham and melted cheese on a warm crusty baguette wrapped in a brown paper bag.Black truffle mac-n-cheese laced with panko breadcrumbs was elegant.

The tuna tartare cones were fun!

A mozzarella tomato pesto bite with balsamic vinaigrette drops were a playful take on classic ingredients.The lamb chops were exquisite. From the bar, the usual to start things off.
Vodka Pineapples with a lime to follow. The reception was held down the hall at Angle - a contemporary American super club. A dark intimate space with sleek urbane décor, tonight done up with in glistening gold wedding essentials and white linens. Flowing tastefully through the room were elaborate white floral displays accented with pink roses. Tables were lined with floating candles. It was incredibly romantic. For the salad course we were served spinach greens with crispy empanadas in a creamy bacon dressing with a citrus garnish. And the entrée - a breaded filet mignon over baked onion with potatoes au gratin, herb encrusted chicken and steamed vegetables.The meal had a little something for everyone.

The five-tier cake presentation was insaneee. Plated with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel, the vanilla raspberry buttercream cake was amazing. I'll spare the dance floor antics in an effort to finish up, even though nights like this, you never want them to end!After the reception we hung out at the fire pit terrace wrapped in teal and gold sequin blankets. And began our day there the next morning, too!We enjoyed brunch once again at Temple Orange. And we've come full circle!!This time I splurged on a Bloody Mary and Eggs Benedict.

A leisurely brunch was followed by a day at the pool.

All the love in the world to C&C!