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A Modern Rustic Wedding in Boca Grande, FL

The Bride Erin Visconti, 28, works for a professional staging company The Groom Benjamin Hudson, 29, vice president of Hudson Security Systems Inc. Th

The Bride Erin Visconti, 28, works for a professional staging company The Groom Benjamin Hudson, 29, vice president of Hudson Security Systems Inc. The Date May 7 Erin always knew she wanted a sunset beach wedding and as soon as the couple picked The Gasparilla Inn, the rest of the details just fell into place. Neutral tones, greens and Tiffany-blue accents throughout the décor gave a modern edge to the day, while the inn provided a rustic, old-Florida feel.

Tiffany-blue napkins with starfish and sea horses marked each place setting.
Erin and Ben ordered signs to hang on the backs of their brown chiavari chairs.
Erin's invitations were customized with the addition of a small seahorse drawing in each corner. In order to incorporate her blue accents, the invitations were letterpressed in two colors.
At the ceremony, guests were offered a paintbrush to dust sand off their feet.
Drift Wood Table Numbers
Erin placed large wooden initials on the mantel alongside wooden sea horses.
Erin’s bouquet was stuffed with hot pink peonies, her favorite flower.
The ring bearer carried fake rings, so no one had to worry about them getting lost in the sand or water.
The white cake included a pattern of ovals and cutout designs on different layers.
Willow branches wired with orchids made up half of the reception centerpieces.
Erin chose rustic table numbers to match the letters decorating the fireplace mantel.
Each guest was given a tote bag of snacks, water, a map and a brochure of activities.
A tan aisle runner, floral arrangements and parasols completed the beach décor.
Seashells hung from the bamboo arch and clinked together in the breeze.
The girls carried a mix of dendrobium orchids, garden roses and green hydrangeas.