Ali & Alex at Etudes de Ballet Studio

A wedding day worth happy dancing over at Etudes de Ballet

Ali & Alex Simmons thoughtfully selected Etudes de Ballet as their wedding venue. The popular Naples site created such a delicately soft & beautiful setting for their heartfelt wedding celebration. We found the two lovebirds at the 2019 wedding expo. From our first meeting to marital bliss, it was a joy to journey alongside the two of them!

Ali & Alex’s wedding day was spent surrounded by 125 loved ones, with a bridal party of 21. It was clear we were far from the only ones thrilled for their union!

Soft beige bridesmaids gowns hang with bride's accessories.

Delicate & dainty wedding day looks

Ali selected soft beige draped bridesmaids gowns for her eight best ladies. Paired with the ballerina like flower girl dresses and Ali’s form-fitting laced bridal gown, the group of gals looked straight out of a storybook.

 

Mother of the bride helps bride with veil on Fort Myers wedding day. Bride kisses flower girl on forehead in garden wedding setting.

Ali smiling with her bridal bouquet is made all the sweeter by the touch of floral tattoo on her arm–forever on her side. In addition, we should also mention her love of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast- which is why she decided to have the subtle touches of the red rose adorned in her bouquet.

Groom cries as bride walks down the aisle in outdoor Naples wedding.

Ali and Alex opted against a first touch or first look for their wedding day. As Ali rounded the corner and descended down the aisle to Alex, his reaction paired with her striking beauty had us all in happy tears.

Bride and groom say their vows at outdoor ceremony in Etudes de Ballet & Co. wedding venue in Naples, Florida. Bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife in Etudes de Ballet & Co. wedding venue in Naples, Florida.

The flower girl and ring bearer’s reaction to that first kiss is PRICELESS!

Bride and groom hold hands and kiss as the recess down aisle on wedding day in Naples, Florida. Bride and groom embrace in outdoor Florida scenery. Bride and groom dance in outdoor Florida meadow scenery. Bride and groom embrace under draping willow tree in Naples, Florida. Bride stands with 8 bridesmaids dressed in light tan bridesmaids gowns in Naples, Florida.16 person bridal party celebrates bride and groom in Naples, Florida wedding day.

The lives of the party!

It was amazing watching Ali & Alex so wonderfully showered and celebrated by their bridal party on their wedding day. The joy radiating from the large crew was contagious in the best way.

Wedding reception setting with white chair covers and white linen tables with draped greenery as decor.

Moreover, because Etudes de Ballet’s reception space pours in stunning natural light, their wedding reception space had a light, airy, and inviting feel.

Bride shows details of backless wedding gown under fairy lights.Glittery gold Mr. & Mrs. cake topper sits atop ivory and gold fondant wedding cake.

We are doing endless pirouettes of joy to you, Ali & Alex! Thank you so much for choosing us for your best day. Likewise, we send our gratitude to all other vendors who made this dream wedding possible:

Videography: Nicholas Caro

DJ: DJ Johnny Rich

Florist: Garden District Florals

Caterer: Frisco’s

Venue: Etudes de Ballet

Photography by Yours Truly: Love Letters Co.

Written by Social Curator: Kelsey Pfleiderer