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Tropical Southern Bridal Luncheon For The Die Hard Golden Girls Fan

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Bride and bridesmaids in colorful dresses at wedding

For the die hard Golden Girls fan – this bridal luncheon is a must-see from Southern Savvy Events! With a nod to both the Southern and Sicilian backgrounds of Sophia and Blanche, the details turned out both picture-perfect and tantalizingly tasty!

With palm leaves, gorgeous dahlia’s and several lovely mini cherry cheesecakes, this shoot has stylish vibe fit for any bride-to-be, fan or not! Cathy Durig Photography captured this day beautifully, so be sure to see all the lovely images in the full gallery after. 

Tropical bridal shower invitation suite with RSVP card

Woman in a white dress smiling, standing near a brick wall outsideSmiling woman with flower in hair, wedding beauty shot

Special memories

From Lauren of Southern Savvy EventsWhen I think about my Grandmother and the time we spent together, the Golden Girls always comes to mind. As a young girl I would spend the night at her house and every time I remember laying in bed watching Golden Girls and snacking on Tums (so funny to think about, was this healthy? probably far from it!)…I suppose you could say it was my thing to share with her.

Bridesmaids in colorful dresses walking down a brick pathBridesmaids holding bouquets of flowers at a wedding ceremony

Smiling woman in white dress stands by a beautifully set table

Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangement and candlesElegant table setting with pink flowers and candle centerpieceHeart-shaped pastry on wooden plates set on a blue napkin

Hands holding a card that says thank you for being a friend

Golden Girls inspiration

Since this shoot is so near and dear to my heart it was important that the creative team be the perfect fit. I was very specific when selecting our team to ensure they were all familiar with the Golden Girls, could take my inspiration board and understand exactly which parts of the show I wanted to highlight. 

Elegant bar cart with drinks and fruit for a celebration

Four Roses Small Batch bourbon with peaches and lemon on tableBourbon peach sweet tea in pitcher and glass, garnished with peach

Elegant dining room with a floral centerpiece and wicker chairsElegant lit candles on a table with a tropical print tableclothElegant floral centerpiece arrangement on a decorated table

Elegant dessert table with cakes and flowers by a bright window

Southern and Sicilian details

The Duke Mansion was a natural fit to showcase a lanai type backdrop and pulling in Banana Leaves and Palm Fronds gave a nice nod to Miami, the show’s setting. Sophia and Blanche’s respective Sicilian and Southern backgrounds both play a major role in defining their characters so we have included details of both into our menu and specialty drink details. 

Cheesecake celebration sign with festive cake and decorationsTwo-tiered cake decorated with cherries for a celebrationElegant buffet table with various food and floral decorations

Delicious cherry cake with sand-like frosting and tropical leaf decor

Event Planning & Design: Southern Savvy Events
Flowers: New Creations Flower Company
Health & Beauty: Hair and Makeup by Rebekah
Linens: Nuage Designs
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Olive Paper
Photographers: Cathy Durig Photography
Photographers: The WOW Factor Cakes
Rentals: Vintage Charlotte
Rentals: Old South Vintage Rentals
Venues: The Duke Mansion

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