Fernanda and Matt’s wedding was a day steeped in tradition, elegance, and joy. Their celebration began with a Catholic ceremony at the beautiful St. Hugh Catholic Church, where the couple chose to forgo a first look. Instead, the first time Matt saw his bride was as Fernanda walked gracefully down the aisle toward him. The service was heartfelt and sacred, witnessed by their closest family and friends.

Following the ceremony, guests made their way to the Hotel Colonnade, where the grandeur of the venue set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Cocktail hour was hosted on the second-floor balcony overlooking the hotel’s striking rotunda, giving guests the perfect vantage point to take in the beauty of the space while enjoying elegant hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

When the reception began, the transformation of the rotunda was nothing short of breathtaking. Soft white draping draped the walls of the space while lush arrangements of white and pink florals filled the space with texture and beauty. At the center stood the fountain, adorned from top to bottom with thousands of blooms cascading over its three tiers, creating a show-stopping focal point. Tables encircled the fountain, where guests savored fine wines and a thoughtfully curated dinner before the evening’s formal dances began.

The reception unfolded with the couple’s heartfelt first dance and the joy of the father-daughter and mother-son dances. As the night continued, the energy on the dance floor never waned, fueled later by a playful late-night surprise: McDonald’s Happy Meals, a nod to Fernanda’s favorite nostalgic indulgence.

Every element of Fernanda and Matt’s wedding combined tradition with personal touches, resulting in a celebration that was both timeless and uniquely their own.