Unique Destination Wedding | Jessica and Daniel at the Hard Rock Hotel
May 24, 2023 by Just Marry!
Unique Destination Wedding | Jessica and Daniel at the Hard Rock Hotel
THE LOW-DOWN
Jessica and Daniel held their unique destination wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel in early September. They traveled to Orlando from the UK with their dearest loved ones for the event. We absolutely loved how many personal touches they included in their sweet micro wedding!
Some of the details that made this event a unique destination wedding celebrated Orlando’s most beloved icons. For instance, they included some Harry Potter themed elements (a nod to Universal Orlando). These appeared as pins in the bouquets the bride created, in their Marauder’s Map style wedding invitations, and in their personalized Always ring box. There were also some notable Disney elements in the bouquet pins!
Another thing that made this a unique destination wedding was the event flow. Rather than having a traditional ceremony followed by a reception, Jessica and Daniel had a 1:00pm ceremony followed by drinks and canapes, then went to Universal for photos before heading back to the Hard Rock’s Palm Restaurant for dinner with their guests. It was such a fun way to celebrate their marriage!
Be sure to read on to learn more about Jessica and Daniel’s wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel!
THE "I DO" CREW
Wedding Planner: Kristen Chavez, Just Marry!
Ceremony Site at the Hard Rock Hotel: Butterfly Garden
Officiant: Katherine Imundi, I Marry Couples
Photographer: Caldwell Photographic Studio
Videographer: Rhodes Studios
Ceremony Music: Christine MacPhail and Orlando Violin Music
Hair and Makeup: Tint of Color Artistry
Cake Baker: Hard Rock Hotel
Caterer: Hard Rock Hotel
OUR FAVE PICS FROM THE WEDDING
WHAT WE LOVED
It was such a pleasure for the Just Marry! team to partner with Jessica and Daniel on their unique destination wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel! We asked their wedding planner, Kristen, some questions about their event, and this is what she shared:
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Did you have to use any wedding planner hacks for this wedding?
One thing I did was pull out my scissors to do a little trimming of the hedges around the Butterfly Garden. Part of them had grown into the aisle area and I wanted to be sure the bride didn’t catch her dress on it. Definitely one of the more unusual things I’ve done as a wedding planner!
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What was something about this event that really stood out to you?
Jessica and Daniel opted to have a harp and violin duo, and their song choices were epic! They had so many fun songs from the Harry Potter score, the Jurassic Park theme song, and other iconic Universal-related songs that fit perfectly with the venue. They chose Never Ending Story as their recessional song, which Jennie and Christine had so much fun playing! Their officiant mentioned during the ceremony that the couple bonded over all things “nerdy,” and their music really reflected that.
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What was something about the wedding day that really touched you?
The bride made awesome bouquets completely out of pins that she picked for herself and each bridesmaid, making each bouquet different and unique! The pins were hilarious and reflected all of the couple’s interests.
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Where did the couple stay for their wedding?
The Hard Rock Hotel.
MORE JUST MARRY! HARD ROCK WEDDINGS
The Hard Rock Hotel is a rockin’ venue for a unique destination wedding! Some of our favorite things about the venue are its edgy rock-and-roll meets classic Pacific California vibe, the incredible music memorabilia featured throughout the hotel, and the amazing entertainment options. Check out some of our recent Hard Rock weddings, then head to our Hard Rock Hotel weddings page to start planning your own!
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Unique Destination Wedding | Jessica and Daniel at the Hard Rock Hotel