Florida Back Alley Wedding: Nikki + Carlo
Florida Back Alley Wedding: Nikki + Carlo
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When it comes to super unique places to day I Do, Nikki + Carlo totally crush it with their amazing back alley wedding! Nikki is a wedding photographer in southwest Florida + photographs a TON of beach weddings every year, so she knew she wanted to do something different that would fit with her + Carlo's fun sense of style. Missing the industrial edge of her hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, they decided to go for an intimate 25-guest celebration in Bootlegger's Alley in Fort Myers. Their incredible venue was found by Kehrin of Jet Set Wed, who also beautifully styled the setting. And the pretty photos by Stacy of Set Free Photography have us itching to attend a wedding in an alley ourselves! Here's a bit more about the day from Stacy:
Nikki and Carlo have a distinct personal style that lends itself to the non-traditional, and in keeping with this notion, Bootlegger's Alley in historic downtown Fort Myers was the perfect venue that genuinely fit their personalities. Nikki opted to rent her gown from Rent the Runway , and knowing that a white gown was not quite right for her, she was thrilled to find this stunning gold and black dramatic gown that appears to have been made just for her. It was an incredibly intimate wedding with only family and a few friends in attendance, but the love and emotion of this day is forever imprinted on my heart.
LOVE that Nikki chose to wear something fun + unique! And her bouquet by Signature Florals was definitely one of her best accessories!
Nikki says, Carlo's family is also Italian, so we decided to have Italian inspired appetizers for cocktail hour and indulged in our favorite Italian treats for dessert.
Major love for this gorgeous tablescape, which seems to fuse the tropical vibe of Florida perfectly with the industrial-chic theme that N + C were going for.
photography: Set Free Photography // venue: Bootlegger's Alley Fort Myers, Florida // event design: Jet Set Wed // event planner: Kehrin Hassan of Jet Set Wed // florals: Signature Florals // wedding dress: Rent the Runway // shoes: Zara and Jessica Simpson // hair + makeup: JA Makeup Artistry // groom suit: Express // videography: Fidelis Films // paper goods: dm Paper Designs // catering: Webster's // dessert: Italian Pastries from Paesano's // rentals: Party Time Rentals // officiant: Tonya Malay // music: Steve Farst
