Cutlass Cove Wedding | Naples Wedding Weekend Ideas

Aug 13

Jesse & Kendall’s wedding weekend celebration in Naples was a springtime dream! April is one of the BEST months here to get married and these two did in a style with pretty in pink wedding weekend!

A couple of things to know about wedding weekends, before we get into the details of Jesse & Kendall’s celebration. A wedding weekend can be a Friday + Saturday, or a Friday, Saturday + Sunday grouping. But what really defines it as a wedding weekend is when you invite your entire guest list to celebrate with you, beyond the wedding day. So, that could look like a welcome party and the wedding. That could be the wedding and then a farewell brunch. It could be group activities, a welcome party, the wedding, and brunch.

Any of these combinations is a wonderful way to extend your celebration and spend additional quality time with your loved ones. While the wedding remains the “main” focus, additional festivities open up the possibilities for immersive entertainment, interesting/new themes or designs, and an elevated guest experience. We’re big fans of wedding weekends in Naples, or anywhere else your heart desires!

Rehearsal Dinner + Welcome Party: Campiello + The French Brasserie Rustique

Jesse & Kendall opted for a closed rehearsal + rehearsal dinner with their closest family members and wedding party, but then hosted a less formal, but still absolutely amazing welcome party for all of their guests at The French.

Not only is The French an iconic Naples spot, but we felt so lucky to have this venue all to ourselves! There was a delicious dessert bar set-up inside and guests flowed between the inside and outside spaces, mixing and mingling. It was a warm night, but the breeze was just right!

Wondering what that timeline would look like?

4 pm: Ceremony Rehearsal
4:45 pm Rehearsal Dinner Arrival (transportation provided by couple)
5 pm: Rehearsal Dinner Begins
6:45 pm: Toasts
7:00 pm: Rehearsal Dinner Concludes, transportation to welcome party
7:30 pm: Welcome Party Begins
9:30 pm: Welcome Party Concludes

Wedding Day: Cutlass Cove

Um, can we just talk about this stationery suite?! If you haven’t picked up on it yet, the KM team LOVES pretty paper. Your save the dates, invitations, and wedding day paper are an integral party of your overall design and set the tone for your celebration. As soon as guests peekd that pretty pink envelope, they knew they were in for a great time! K + J’s suite was a little giving “preppy coastal” vibes all day! And it’s the perfect embodiment of the celebration they hosted.