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