A Breathtaking Florida Outdoor Wedding at The Acre Orlando
Congratulations to Allegra & Micah!
When thinking about real bride Allegra’s wedding day, the number one thing that comes to mind was how absolutely breathtaking her outdoor wedding was at The Acre Orlando! Despite having to re-plan their entire wedding due to complications from the coronavirus pandemic, Allegra and Micah’s wedding day was beautiful and fun-filled from start to finish. Keep reading to see photos from the big day, and get tips from Allegra on dress shopping and planning your own wedding!
Name: Allegra
Partner's Name: Micah
Event Type & Location: Wedding - The Acre
Event Date: 09/18/2020
Vendors & Their Instagram Handles
Photography - Sunglow Photography & @sunglowphoto
Caterer- 4 Rivers Smokehouse & @4riverscatering
Cake- Publix & @publix
DJ- Tampa De'light Ent.
Hair- Mosiac hair salon & @mosaichairstuiomilkdistrict
Makeup- Done by a friend
Floral- La Fleur & @lafleurweddings
Venue-The Acre & @theacreorlando
How did you & your partner meet?
We met at a 90’s themed arcade bar in Texas. He was bartending that night and a mutual friend introduced us.
Where was your first date?
Our first date was at Anson 11, it’s a restaurant in downtown El Paso. We did the seven-course dining experience!
How did your partner propose?
We were down visiting in West Palm for the weekend. He waited until Sunday to propose on the beach. I know he had some elaborate dinner plans, but he couldn’t wait any longer and just proposed while we were on the beach.
What was your dress shopping experience like?
Dress shopping was very overwhelming! I had gone to a few boutiques before I had come into The Bridal Finery. I had gone through all the racks and tried on hundreds of dresses, and I still had not found anything that I really liked. The Bridal Finery was such a breath of fresh air. I had the whole store to myself and Roberta was phenomenal. The first dress I tried on at The Bridal Finery ended up being the one!
What did you wish you knew before you started wedding planning?
I wish I had known our wedding would be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and we would have to reschedule. Our venue had closed two weeks prior to our wedding date and we had to reschedule. Planning a wedding once was stressful enough, but having to reschedule and re-plan everything was hard.
Where was your outdoor Florida wedding? What did you decide on that space?
Our wedding was outdoor at The Acre Orlando. A few friends had recommended the venue and told us it was a newer venue that we might be interested in. We loved that it was a hidden gem right in the college park area. We wanted a Florida outdoor venue with a garden and this venue was perfect. You have the garden area and several other areas for guests to wander. I loved the big open space and the freedom to be really creative with the space.
What's your favorite memory from your event?
I loved having friends and family gather and come together. We were so unsure who would be able to attend with travel restrictions and our guest list had become so up in the air. I was so excited the day of to see all of our friends and family who were willing to come and travel.
How would you describe the overall feel of your event?
I felt so light and carefree on the day of the event. Everything ran so smoothly and we did not have to worry about anything. The ceremony was absolutely wonderful and I felt we really connected with our guests. During the reception and cocktail hour, it was such a fun environment. Everyone was able to relax and have a great time.
What is a 'must have' for brides on wedding day?
A great wedding planner who can get the job done!
What wedding planning advice do you have for other brides?
Take your time and really enjoy the experience. It all goes so fast and you wish you could hold on to those moments forever. Be patient with husbands who aren’t so great at planning and picking linens and things, they will appreciate being included in the end.
