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A Casual Wedding at The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key in Key West, Florida

Six years from when Caitlin Thompson (27) and Jordan Fletcher (29) met at T.G.I. Fridays, Jordan popped the question. He got down on one knee as the c

Six years from when Caitlin Thompson (27) and Jordan Fletcher (29) met at T.G.I. Fridays, Jordan popped the question. He got down on one knee as the couple was walking back from the beach. With just under a two year engagement, the couple had plenty of time to plan their beach wedding. They chose the The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key as their reception venue. With the Florida Keys as their backdrop, Caitlin and Jordan  complemented the space with a tropical theme. Palm fronds as well as a coral and aqua color palette helped their theme flow from the ceremony into the reception. Caitlin and Jordan had an intimate beach wedding on Smathers Beach surrounded by 38 friends and family members. The summer day was accented with large pink sea shells along the aisle and a fun palm fronds and tiki torch arch. Passionate Kiss, Caitlin and Jordan’s festive signature cocktail, greeted their guests as they moved into the cocktail hour. “It was a mix of passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, rum, peach liqueur and blue curacao,” says Caitlin. The couple served a seated meal as well as three-tiered ivory wedding cake topped with a white peony and coral roses. Each guest left the celebration with a token of the tropics. “For the guest favors, we bought key lime starfish cookies from Key West Cakes. We put them in clear bags with edible sand and dark chocolate seashells and key lime chocolate turtles,” says Caitlin.

Caitlin’s cushion cut diamond engagement ring fit into wedding band wrap. Inside of the rose, it was complemented by Jordan’s solid wedding band.
Caitlin and Jordan’s flower girl walked down the aisle in layered white dress with a floral detail on the bodice.
The top of the couple’s aisle was accented with a palm fronds and tiki torch arch.
Caitlin walked down the aisle in a strapless Allure Couture wedding dress with a drop waist, intricate beading and tulle skirt. Jordan complemented her with a classic black Michael Kors tuxedo.
Whimsical cufflinks were added to one of the men’s Michael Kors tuxedos for a personal touch.
Each of the bridesmaids wore a coral cocktail-length Alexia Couture bridesmaid dress with neutral sandals.
The groomsmen wore classic black Michael Kors tuxedos with aqua bow ties and vests to match the wedding colors. The bridesmaids wore coral Alexia Couture dresses with a sweetheart neckline.
Each of the couple’s reception tables were accented with floating tea light centerpieces filled with blue cymbidium orchids and other tropical flowers atop. A monstera leaf was placed underneath them.
The couple chose a three-tiered ivory wedding cake with a scroll and white flower detail. Baked by Key West Cakes, it was topped with a white peony, green hypericum berries and coral roses. A small flamingo was placed at its base.