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These brides held their rustic garden wedding 3 days post-hurricane!

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Rachel & Mina held their $30,000 dream wedding at Hardeman’s Secret Garden in Dover, Florida just three – YES THREE! – days after Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida.

Keep scrolling to see a sampling of some of the most special photos from their day, featuring planning and design by Janova Events, flowers by Leaf it to Us Floral Design, and the cutest caricature work by Get a Sketch, and make sure to click here to see everything in the full gallery!

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The Venue Crew Worked a Miracle to Prepare the Venue Post-Hurricane

It wasn’t until 11 p.m. the night before that electricity was restored at the venue after the hurricane. And on the day of the wedding itself, not a single guest was any wiser to what had been going on the night before. The venue was cleaned up beautifully, and the wedding party and happy couple held an intimate ceremony in front of a stunning wooden arch wrapped in fabric that matched the rustic colors in the flowers and the bridesmaids’ dresses.

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Their Reception Was a Perfect Mix of Classic Garden and Rustic Charm

Rachel & Mina came into their wedding reception wanting a vision of a classic garden with a touch of rustic charm. To capture this, they used a mixture of round tables and farm tables, rust colors and ivory, with touches of gold throughout. The 84 guests thoroughly enjoyed the night through dancing and drinking and celebrating this incredible couple!

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Event Planning & Design: Janova Events
Venues: Hardeman's Secret Garden
Catering: Catering by the Family
DJ & Uplighting: Events Done Right Tampa Bay
Photography: Carlson Photos
Makeup: PreGlammour by Monique
Florist: Leaf it to Us Floral Design
Tables, Chairs, & Chargers: On the Move Weddings & Event Rentals
Linens: Fancy That Specialty Linens
Charicature Artist: Get a Sketch
Transportation: Ambassador Limousine
Dress Retailer: David's Bridal
Dress Retailer: Tie the Knot Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Revelry
Men's Suits: Men's Warehouse
Budget: $30,000

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