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An Elegant Outdoor Wedding in Sarasota, FL

The Bride Katherine Wolcott, 28 The Groom Lorenzo Cola, 29, an oil, gas and real estate investor The Date September 24 Katherine and Lorenzo started

The Bride Katherine Wolcott, 28 The Groom Lorenzo Cola, 29, an oil, gas and real estate investor The Date September 24 Katherine and Lorenzo started planning with an overall elegant, romantic vibe in mind. They incorporated their love for travel and played up their venue's historic nature to produce a classically styled day.

Pillars topped with hanging amaranthus decorated the ceremony space.
The eight bridesmaids wore gray one-shoulder floor-length gowns, while the two maids of honor wore the same dress in a gold hue.
Classic gold-beaded glass chargers were finished with circular menu cards.
The bridesmaids carried bunches of white roses.
Going along with their love of travel, the couple displayed the escort cards with a sign that said, Where in the world are you sitting? It was fitting, as most of the table names were postcards from around the globe.
The couple danced to Little River Band's Reminiscing.
Ceremony and Reception Site: Powel Crosley Estate, Sarasota, FL Photography: Justin DeMutiis Photography Videography: Brewer Photography & Video Consultant: Cindy Stonehouse/Stonehouse Events Officiant: Rev. Rick Lackore, Sensational Ceremonies Gown: Caroline Herrera, Ultimate Bride, Chicago, IL Hair: Elena Joseph Makeup: Linny Correa/Colours by Linny Veil: Ultimate Bride, Chicago, IL Bridesmaid Dresses: After Six, Dessy.com Formalwear: Groom: Ralph Lauren, New York, NY; Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse Stationery: Jenny Coppinger/Uniquely Cropped! Flowers: Naked Florist Rentals: Tent: US Tent Rental; Lights: Bay Stage Lighting Cake and catering: Fete Catering & Ballroom Music: Ceremony: Dillingham String Quartet; Reception: Ace Factor/D. Bailey Management Inc. Transportation: Ambassador Limousine; SRQ Trolley
Table Names
Katherine and Lorenzo loved their horizontal vintage-inspired invites.
The head tables were topped with textured gold linens, while the other tables were draped with charcoal ones.
The ivory cake featured a different design on each tier.
Katherine carried an all-white bunch of hydrangeas, roses and some peonies.
The two head tables at the reception were named Love and Marriage.
Katherine wore a simple veil for the ceremony. She also tucked the fabric flower that was originally on her dress into her updo.
Towering white-and-green centerpieces were made with roses, hydrangeas and hanging green amaranthus.
The fan programs were adorned with script fonts and gold design details.
The couple wed outdoors underneath a gazebo overlooking the ocean.