Florida Destination Wedding | Tionni + Jonathan at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

September 6, 2023 by Just Marry!

Florida Destination Wedding | Tionni + Jonathan at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Bride and groom wedding portraits at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida

THE LOW-DOWN

New Jersey couple Tionni and Jonathan held their Florida destination wedding at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in late March. Despite being so far from their home state, this happy couple made sure their wedding truly reflected them! From including their dog, Lefty, in their ceremony to adding a neon sign with a portmanteau of their names, “Tionnathan,” to their décor, there were so many one-of-a-kind personal details.

Tionni and Jonathan fully embraced the idea of a Florida destination wedding, giving their guests custom luggage tags as favors (these doubled as the couple’s place cards!), hosting a breathtaking lakeside ceremony, and choosing a fun tropical wedding theme. There was something incredible to see everywhere you looked!

Among some of our favorite tropical wedding elements the couple included were their vibrant wedding colors of purple, green, and peach with lots of lush, tropical greenery accents, the wooden Monstera leaf place cards and table numbers they used, and the Florida themed personal photos of the couple on each table. They also had acrylic signage customized with tropical artwork along the frame, a tropical themed reception seating chart, and a tropical wedding cake with a gold pineapple leaf topper and purple orchids. No detail was left untouched!

Interested in learning more about this stunning Florida destination wedding at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress? Be sure to read on!

Florida destination wedding Pinterest Pin (Regina Hyman Photography)

THE "I DO" CREW

Wedding Planner/On-Site Coordinator: Danielle Palmer, Just Marry!
Ceremony Site: Cypress Pointe
Cocktail Hour Site: Grand View Terrace
Reception Site: La Coquina
Officiant: Dara Delgado, Friend of the Couple
Photographer: Regina Hyman Photography & Cinema
Videographer: Regina Hyman Photography & Cinema
Floral: Carter’s Fresh Flowers
Décor: Fiora Design Studio
DJ: Elite DJ Services
Hair and Makeup: Danielle Priester (Bride) + Glammed by Kyra
Rentals: Letz Dance on It, LimitLens Creations
Bakeries: Sugar Divas Cakery, Gideon’s Bakehouse
Cake: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Caterer: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PICS

Bride details
Groom's custom cuff links
Getting ready photos of the bride and her bridesmaids
Getting ready moments with the bride
Tropical cascading orange and peach bridal bouquet
Bridal portraits at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida
Groom getting ready for his wedding
Groom getting ready for his wedding
Wedding ceremony decor; circular arch with pink and purple tropical floral
Tropical wedding signage
Tropical wedding details
Dog being carried up the aisle for the wedding ceremony
Groomsman walking up the aisle with the ring bearer carrying a "Here comes the bride" sign
Bride being escorted up the aisle
Bride arriving at the altar
Bride being given away at the wedding ceremony
Outdoor ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Wedding ceremony at Cypress Pointe at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
First kiss as Mr and Mrs
Bride and groom kiss after the ceremony
Bride and groom wedding portraits at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida
Bride and bridesmaids
Groom and his groomsmen
Bride and groom wedding portraits at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida
Tropical wedding reception decor at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Tropical wedding place cards at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Tropical wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Tropical wedding cake covered in purple orchids
Tropical wedding reception menu at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Tropical wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Bride and groom posing with their dog
Bride and groom wedding portraits at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida
Champagne toast by the bride and groom
Cookie treats from Gideon's Bakehouse
Tropical wedding cake cutting set
Bride and groom wedding portraits at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida

WHAT WE LOVED

The Just Marry! team was honored to help Tionni and Jonathan bring their Florida destination wedding to life at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress! Here are some of the highlights that their wedding planner, Danielle, shared about their big day:

  • Did you have to pull out any wedding planner tricks for this event?

    There was a little troubleshooting involved! The bride’s dog sitter didn’t show up for her pup after the ceremony. My team and I worked with the bridesmaids to locate Tionni’s phone, get in contact with the sitter, and make sure that Lefty and his food/items got to the sitter in time for them to enjoy their reception. It all worked out!

  • What was something about this event that really stood out to you?

    Tionni and Jonathan had a tropical theme, which included such vibrant, rich colors. I thought it was a great way to embrace having a Florida destination wedding!

  • What was something about this event that truly touched you?

    Seeing Tionni’s dad when he came into her getting ready room. Her parents were so sweet and there was so much love surrounding Tionni! I just loved seeing the smile on his face when he saw his beautiful daughter on her wedding day.

  • What modern or trendy elements did the couple include?

    Tionni had a signature scent for the reception! We sprayed it around the space and plugged in Wallflowers for her. It was a great way to awaken all the senses to her beautiful tropical theme!

  • What fun traditions did the couple celebrate?

    The couple had some dances that their crowd all knew. One was a regional dance, and everyone hit the dance floor when the song came on. It was so fun!

  • What was the couple’s choice of first dance song?

    “Lady of My Life” by Michael Jackson.

MORE JUST MARRY! ORLANDO WEDDINGS

We have had the honor of working with many couples on their Florida destination weddings at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress! Some of our favorite reasons to host events at this venue include the beautiful wedding spaces, their spa-like accommodations, their convenience to Disney Springs, and their delectable on-site restaurants and catering options. Check out some of our other weddings at this lovely Orlando wedding venue, then Contact Us to start planning!

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Are you looking for some help planning a Florida destination wedding or are you seeking the services of a Full Service Wedding Planner? We’re here to help! To learn more about how we can help bring your wedding dreams to life, simply Contact Us and a member of our planning team will reach out to you right away. Whatever your planning needs may be, we would love to welcome you to the Just Marry! family!

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Florida Destination Wedding | Tionni + Jonathan at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

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