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An Intimate and Low-Key Wedding at Boheme Bistro in Delray Beach, Florida

Gina, 33, a software account executive, and Joe, 34, a mixologist, hosted an intimate wedding with family and friends at Boheme Bistro, a quaint resta

Gina, 33, a software account executive, and Joe, 34, a mixologist, hosted an intimate wedding with family and friends at Boheme Bistro, a quaint restaurant in Delray Beach, Florida. The low-key couple originally met when Joe helped Gina move furniture into her new home after they became next-door neighbors. They tied the knot in a small and romantic ceremony following a two-year engagement. Because one of the couples' main goals was to keep things simple, they chose not to have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Gina looked glamorous on the big day in a white mermaid gown from David's Bridal and Joe looked classic in a crisp pinstriped suit. The couple decided on a color palette of pale pinks, cremes and whites mixed with moss and branches to evoke a romantic rustic feel at their celebration. A beautiful courtyard at the restaurant helped elevate this feeling and was a big reason behind the couple's choice of venue. Following a very personal ceremony that represented the bride and groom's past, present and future, guests were treated a night of fun at a friendly and laid-back reception.

Both Gina and Joe were very involved in many aspects of the wedding. For example, Gina showed off her creative side by designing and constructing the couple's wedding invitations herself.
Gina kept it simple and chic in a classic white strapless mermaid gown from David's Bridal.
White satin and jewel heels added a fun touch of glam to Gina's overall bridal look and matched perfectly with her white mermaid gown.
Gina looked radiant with much of her hair down in loose waves and natural looking make-up.
To go along with the simplistic nature of the entire wedding, the couple decided against bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Gina donned a dazzling square cushion-cut ring and Joe wore a simple band.
The wedding color palette of pinks, cremes and whites was heavily incorporated into Gina's bouquet of peonies.
The couple, who were married by a close friend's father, recited very personal vows that represented their journey together. They say their favorite moment from the wedding day was when they were pronounced husband and wife.
The couple created a friendly and familial atmosphere by allowing guests to choose their own seats . They told guests with the message, "Choose a seat, not a side. We're all family once the knot is tied."
Gina and Joe say they chose Boheme Bistro as their venue because it was the perfect space with a courtyard reminiscent of New Orleans, Gina's hometown.
Guests dined on Veal Scaloppini Marsala and Greek Chicken and had access to an open bar. The restaurant also selected wine pairings that were served tableside.
White candles, flower arrangements and a special message board added touches of romance to the reception.
The bride and groom worked closely with their wedding planner Above the Rest when designing and constructing their moss-covered floral centerpieces.
Branches were incorporated into many of the decorations to add a rustic feel to the celebration. Because the flowers were such important detail to the couple, they chose to take on the task themselves. "They were perfect, and because they were something we created with friends and family, they were not only beautiful but a labor of love," they say.
Guests got to enjoy a three-tier white wedding cake with decorative pink flowers for dessert.
Following the wedding, Gina and Joe had a relaxing honeymoon at Islamorada in the Florida Keys.