Michael and Carly had known each other for years, but their love story began three years ago when Carly called her friend Danielle—one of her best friends from college and Michael’s younger sister. Michael happened to be on speakerphone when Danielle answered, and that call sparked an Instagram message, which quickly led to Michael booking a flight from Atlanta to Austin just three days later. Fast forward to December of 2023 and Michael was taking Carly out to the water “for a cocktail” where he asked her to marry him. Planned with the help of Carrie Zack Events and captured on camera by Sam Copland Photo, the couple were wed by the waterfront at the picturesque Mar-a-Lago Club in May of 2025.
Vibrant blue invitation suite
Vibrant blue and white invitations provided custom daily itineraries with watercolor imagery.
On trend: matching floral sets
The bride and her bridesmaids got ready in pretty floral matching sets.
A “something blue” shoe
Carly’s “something blue” were a pair of stunning designer shoes with blue floral accents on the toe.
Retro umbrellas and vibrant florals
Retro umbrellas and a plethora of lush, vibrant florals by Xquisite Events surrounded the ceremony space.
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Themed cocktail hour bars
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed the outdoor cocktail hour with several special stations, including Trevor’s Scotch + Cigar bar, dedicated to Michael’s late father; Jeanne’s Prosecco bar, named after Carly’s mom; and Michael’s dumpling station after the groom’s favorite food!
Hand-painted tile seating wall
Guests found their seats using beautiful, hand-painted tiles wrapped in place cards.
Decadent florals & a custom dance floor
For the reception, the grand ballroom was filled to the ceiling with decadent florals and candles. A custom dance floor was branded with “The Kings” for a one-of-a-kind statement moment. Guests dance the night away and had special robot dancer guests join them, as well!
From mother’s wedding dress to reception mini
Carly’s second dress was her mother’s wedding dress that she customized into a minidress to wear.
Late night party inspo
As the night came to a close, guests enjoyed late night entertainment and snacks of pizza in custom pizza boxes.
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