Shangri-la Springs Fall Wedding

Romance and Whimsy

Stefanie & Justin’s fall wedding day embodied the romance and whimsy of the season beautifully. The bride and groom celebrated alongside their large and loving families. Both families deeply valued tradition and togetherness. This Shangri-la Springs Fall Wedding was full of well-thought out details. It was an honor to feel like family for a day alongside all of them!

Bride gets ready on her wedding day with her bridesmaids in fall colored robes. Flower girl looks up at bridal gown with wonder in Estero, Florida. Father sees bride for the first time on wedding day in Estero, Florida.

It was really important to Stephanie that she have a first look with her dad! His big smile was exactly the reaction she wanted. There wasn’t a dry eye, as her bridesmaids watched on. It’s safe to say we pretty much love any type of first look.

Shangri-la Springs Fall Wedding Southern style bridal details with gem studded bridal shoes and an autumn colored bouquet. Shangri-la Springs Fall Wedding

Keeping it in the family

One of our favorite family touches the bride and groom selected was their choice in officiant. The groom’s sister got ordained in order to stand with the two newlyweds during their ceremony. We adore how this new wedding trend of asking a family member to be the officiant brings such a sweet touch of tradition and sentiment to a wedding day.

Bride and groom recess down the aisle as Mr. & Mrs. at Shangri-La Springs in Estero, Florida.Bride with cathedral lace veil poses amongs Spanish moss adorned trees in Estero, Florida. Champagne, blue, and ruby florals make up a stunning bridal bouquet in Estero, Florida.Bride whispers in grooms ear in a loving embrace on their wedding day in Bonita Springs, Florida. Bride and groom pose for formal photos in front of banyan tree in Estero, Florida.Bride's cathedral lace veil sweeps romantically over a large banyan tree as she kisses her new husband. Lace cathedral bridal veil sweeps along the wedding lawn grass. Dark wood and mahogany touches create the perfect setting for this romantic candlelit wedding dinner in Shangri-La Springs in Florida.

Another favorite moment was getting to see Stephanie’s eyes light up as she saw her vision come to life in the dining room at Shangri-la Springs.

Groom picks up bride mid-dance in a loving, joyous embrace.Bride and groom dance and kiss among loved ones on wedding day in Bonita Springs, Florida.

When discussing wedding details with the bride, she shared that she wanted her day to be “woodsy & romantic.”  A Shangri-la Springs fall wedding is exactly what she accomplished.  She made her vision came to life!

Thank you so much to Stefanie and Justin for allowing us to share in your best day! We would also like to thank the wonderful team of vendors we worked alongside to bring the full vision to life:

Venue: Shangri-La Springs

Catering: Crave Culinaire

Event Rentals: Southern Chairs

Florals: Botanicals on the Gulf

DJ: New Beginnings DJ

Hair: Vogue Hair Design

Makeup: Mrs. Makeup 

Photography by yours truly: Love Letters Co.

Written by Social Curator: Kelsey Pfleiderer