And The Beautiful Bride Wore White - A Key West Florida Beach Wedding Story

By Peter Estenoz


This Florida wedding story starts on a tranquil beach in the Keys, framed by the stunning ocean waters. Imagine caressing winds, soothing warm sands and the passionate sound of waves breaking on the shore.

Imagine a lovely bride, dressed in a gown of purest cotton gauze, walking barefoot on that beach toward her best friend and soon-to-be life partner. Her gown is simple, and yet not traditional, but appropriate to the setting. As she moves along the beach, soft breezes waft through her hair and the folds of her gown, adding a dream-like quality to the picture. Her bare feet add a touch of insouciance, but then, why would anyone need shoes on the beach?

Tiny young friends, clothed in smaller versions of the wedding dress, escort her along the the way. They bear baskets of local flora, which are decorated with seashells. Following the standard set by the bride, their feet are also shoeless.

The couple stands under an arch composed of ocean shells, ribbons and rattan, enhanced with bright local blooms. The gentle winds give life to the ribbons as they drift softly in the air. The vast warm sands and tranquil water provide a sense of unlimited freedom.

Wedding guests are sheltered from the sun by a sparkling white canopy, which is also strung with sea shells and fluttering ribbons, echoing the decoration on the archway under which the happy couple stand. Bright local flowers are also displayed in white baskets interspersed under the canopy. The guests also are bare-footed, in keeping with the theme set by the bride. Many are dressed in attire which echoes the theme of lightness and festive comfort.

The wedding ceremony is simple, dream-like and beautiful. The couple is radiant in their happiness and their joy spreads to the wedding guests. After vows are spoken, and rings are exchanged, the wedding party and their guests move to a shaded pavilion, where a dance floor, musicians and meal await all.

Musicians begin to play as the party approaches. The newly wed couple happily take the center stage for their first post-nuptial twirl around the floor. The happy bride, in her fairy-like gown and shoeless, is a picture of celebration and delight as she dances with her partner. The second dance is with her young attendants, who form a fairy circle with her and create more magic, dancing in their coordinated dresses and shoeless feet. A fittingly fantasy-like sight on a fantasy day!




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