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Intimate Destination Wedding at the Postcard Inn St Pete Beach | Elizabeth + Cory

Charleston wedding photographers Catherine Ann Photography

“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! SO EXCITING!! Katie, these photos couldn’t be more perfect. You are amazing and we are SO lucky we had you on our big day!!” – Elizabeth

I have been waiting for what feels like forever to show y’all Elizabeth & Cory’s destination wedding at The Postcard Inn St Pete beach!! These two are SUCH a joy, they were smiling & laughing all day long. Wait until you see Cory’s reaction from the first look (-;

Liz & Cory met while working at Martha Stewart Weddings, where she was an editor and he was a web developer. In  September of 2014, we shot their engagement session in Central Park since they live in NYC!

The Postcard Inn on the Beach was the perfect spot for their intimate destination wedding. They wanted a venue that felt laid back with a vintage beach vibe, and that certainly describes the Postcard Inn! This non-traditional, relaxed, simple wedding was full of love, laughter, friendship and lots of pretty Martha Stewart details. With only 30 guests in attendance (and almost half of them being in the bridal party!) if felt like a “very special night spent with family & friends, having dinner and drinks, and oh, by the way, they got married too.”

Coordinator | Oh Hello Events
Venue | Postcard Inn on the Beach
Florist | 2Bird Events
Cakes | Hands on Sweets
Band | Suncoast Classical
Hair & Makeup | Lasting Luxe
Wedding Gown | BHLDN
Officiant | I Do Ceremonies

Postcard Inn on the Beach St Pete FLPostcard Inn on the Beach license plate wall Florida vacation photo at St Pete BeachPhoto of yellow lounge chairs around the pool at the Postcard Inn in FloridaPicture of St Pete Beach

The bridal suite walls matched perfectly with Liz & Cory’s seaglass blue color scheme!

Customized bridal hanger with brides new last name Peplum wedding dress from BHLDN

I loved Liz’s BHLDN gown and head crown!

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They had so many personalized details for their guests. I loved this Maid of Honor shirt they got for Katie, Liz’s best friend (who is a fellow Catherine called Katie!!)

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How gorgeous is this bouquet from 2Bird Events?

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Their wedding weekend schedule was a super cute touch

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Brides white details. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

Brides metallic wedge shoes for beach wedding in Florida
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Groomswoman Ashley pops in to help the boys get ready

Groomsman helping the groom tie his bow tie. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

I love when people pull up videos to help tie wedding gown sashes and bow ties! They’ll look back on this and laugh (-;

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One of my favorite groom reactions to date!!

Priceless grooms reaction to seeing the bride during the first look. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

Cory’s family watched from a balcony for a few minutes

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They were helping me test the light…they were fabulous!

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This girl was a riot!

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How adorable are these shades?! A must for any beach wedding

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I thought it was so sweet that they gave their mothers a flower at the start of the ceremony

Groom giving his mom a kiss during the ceremony. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann PhotographyBride hugging her mom during the ceremony. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann PhotographySunset beach ceremony photo in Tampa FL. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography
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I kinda want to know what they were talking about!

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They’re just so happy to be married!

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Hmm I might have to start doing more ‘run at me with all you’ve got!’ photos…they’re so fun!

Photo of bride and groom running on the beachPhoto of groom pouring the bride some champagneI’ve never signed someone else’s marriage license before! I felt so honored that they asked us to do it (-;  And yes…we dressed in their colors!

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The chair decor was handmade by Liz & maid of honor Katie

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Gorgeous blue and gold vintage beach wedding reception decor with candles. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

Hands on Sweets has outdone themselves once again! Mini cakes for each guest!

Cake dessert table by Hands on Sweets. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann PhotographyBlue and white wedding cake with giant flower created by Hands on Sweets in Tampa FL. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann PhotographyBeach inspired dessert table with seashell cake decor. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

Ok I have to brag about how amazing and kind Liz & Cory are; they GAVE us one of these instax minis at the end of the night with a pack of film!! How awesome?! You bet I’ll be using the crap out of it (-;

Fuji instax camers on an antique dresser for wedding guest book idea. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

I loved their guestbook idea of guests taking a photo with the Instax and then slipping it into the album. Such a special way to see who was there!

Idea for fuji instax wedding guest book
wedding lounge at the post card inn
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Such an intimate setting; dinner and drinks under the trees and lanterns with your closest friends and family

Al fresco wedding reception dinner under lanterns and trees. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann PhotographyDestination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography
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So fun!!

Best wedding reception photos of couple kissing and guests cheering. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography
Night time wedding photo of bride and groom kissing under cafe lights. Destination wedding at the Postcard Inn on the Beach by Catherine Ann Photography

If you’re having a destination wedding or would like Catherine Ann Photography to travel to your home state to capture your big day, click here to contact us! We’d love to chat with you!

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Catherine Ann Photography is an international luxury wedding photography team creating colorful, documentary images for fun, fashionable party people in the U.S & Europe!

 

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