AMY RILEY
Rosemary Beach » blends classic and
contemporary, sleek and sophisticated for a style that is specifically Emerald Coast. Wed inside an architecturally distinguished venue or be silhouetted by the best sunsets in the world.
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White is clean and stylish, much like the architecture of the Emerald Coast. From quaint beach cottages with welcoming front porches to sweeping New Urbaninspired structures. Emerald Coast architecture is elegant, simplistic, eye-catching and distinct — unparalleled by other beachfront communities. Travel from the cute and clean-lined Seaside to the modernized and memorable streets of downtown Pensacola, and you will witness the many distinct styles that put this region in a class of its own. What’s man-made is impressive, but the natural beauty already present truly steals the show. Northwest Florida is composed of miles of pristine coastline surrounded by forests of ancient oaks and nature-made lakes. “WaterColor emphasizes the beauty of the Emerald Coast because we can offer a wide range of beachside to lakeside venues to our clients,” said Joseph A. Lanzy, wedding sales and services manager of WaterColor Inn & Resort. “Our sugar-white beaches offer the perfect spot for beach ceremonies, sunset photos and bonfires. Our lakeside venues can offer intimate ceremonies overlooking the rare coastal dune lakes.” The many local waterways provide a bevy of the finest, freshest varieties of seafood. Destin itself is monikered, “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” From the Gulf, red snapper, grouper, blackfin tuna, Spanish mackerel, mahi-mahi, amberjack and more are plated daily for local diners. Plump Gulf shrimp and succulent crab are popular menu items, but the most prized possession of the Emerald Coast are the briny sweet oysters, especially of the Panacea and Apalachicola varieties. “Couples love to take advantage of the gorgeous backdrop provided by the Gulf and the fresh seafood that comes from it,” said Melissa Matern, senior marketing manager of ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals. With such stunning scenery and exquisite beauty arching through the Panhandle, many couples opt for sleek simplicity in style and decor. They simply let nature or their venue do the talking — speaking exceptional, unparalleled, romantic words. ▪
NORTHWEST FLORIDA WEDDINGS 2019
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