Black-Tie Wedding at The Club at the Strand in Naples, Florida

If you're hunting for wedding venues in Naples, Florida, let me introduce you to Emma and Reilly's day at The Club at the Strand, because this venue is one of my absolute favorites. From the grand getting ready suite to the outdoor reception space.

Club at the Strand

Naples, Florida Wedding

This wedding was photographed with both digital and film photography. Emma got ready at the bridal suite in Club at the Strand. I personally love this bridal suite, it has floor to ceiling windows that make for perfect getting ready wedding photos. The Unbreakable Beauty team had her hair and makeup done so beautifully and the hydrangea bouquets from Floral Designs by Sony were an elegant touch.

They opted for a first look to allow more time for mingling at their cocktail hour. Reilly's face when Emma came around the corner? That's the whole reason I do this job. Loved how cute and giggly they were, which makes for the best candid photos, my favorite thing to capture.

The reception at The Club at the Strand felt like the best party you've ever been invited to. Bay Kings Band kept the energy up all night. The gelato bar from Birdie's Gelato, was an absolute hit especially for a Florida wedding, where it can be humid outside. We also snuck out for golden hour portraits along the club's fairways, this only took 15 min and were some of my favorite wedding portraits of the night.

Emma changed into a fringe dress for round two, and her bridesmaids help her touch up her hair and makeup, which made for some more candid photos! The dance floor did not recover. A full band, gelato, and a group of guests who clearly weren't ready for the night to end, that's the kind of reception that makes a Naples wedding worth planning for.

Naples keeps proving itself as one of the best spots in Florida for a black-tie wedding, and The Club at the Strand backs that up completely, the architecture alone does half the styling for you.

Real wedding inspiration from Naples, Florida - ceremony and reception ideas for couples planning a wedding at venues like The Club at the Strand, photographed by a Naples wedding photographer.

SPECIAL VENDORS OF THE NIGHT

Planner: Faithful Weddings (Brianna Faith Gates) - https://faithful-weddings.com/
Florist: Floral Designs by Sony - https://floraldesignsbysony.com
Bridal Boutique: Magnolia Bridal House - https://magnoliabridalhouse.com
Hair and Makeup: Unbreakable Beauty - https://www.unbreakablebeauty.com
Band: Bay Kings Band - https://www.baykingsband.com
Videographer: Melsfilms - https://www.melsfilms.com
Dessert: Birdie's Gelato - https://www.birdiesgelato.com
Venue: The Club at the Strand - https://thestrandclub.com

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Michelle Gonzalez Photography is a wedding photographer serving Naples and destinations across Florida. Get in touch to start planning your own Club at the Strand wedding.

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