Chelsea and Frank

Chelsea and Frank chose the Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach as the location for their destination wedding ceremony and reception in late March of 2025, just days after the Don officially reopened after restoration and renovation due to Hurricane’s Helene and Milton in late September and early October 2024.        
 
The Don is a Veritable Icon. With breathtaking vistas from every angle and a dramatic elevation atop wind-swept dunes, The Don CeSar embodies the ultimate in classic elegance and sophistication from bygone eras. It has welcomed the world’s elite, movie stars, authors, US presidents, and even a few gangsters who were looking for a secluded, upscale playground in the sun since 1928. Visitors can now witness the storied Pink Palace® in all of its unique, romantic magnificence. It was the perfect location for Chelsea and Frank to tie the knot.
 
Chelsea looked stunning as her father escorted her down the aisle to meet Frank at the foot of the steps in the courtyard.  The couple’s specially crafted wedding ceremony featured words about Love, Friendship, Loyalty, Fidelity, Trust and The Apache Wedding Blessing.  Then, in front of their family and friends, the couple shared their vows, exchanged rings, and were pronounced husband and wife by Rev Rick Lackore with Sensational Ceremonies.    
 
Iza’s Flowers provided the flowers and décor, and a Violinist with the Matt Winter Band provided the ceremony music, Kasey, Jennifer, and the rest of the staff at The Don coordinated the venue; and Blue Skies Wedding and Events handled the wedding coordination. 
 
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Chelsea Poerio!