Outside The Ballroom: The Carlouel Yacht Club

White sandy beaches, a deep water bay, fine dining and superb entertainment are just a few words to describe the pristine surroundings at The Carlouel Yacht Club. Located in Clearwater Beach, Fl, this club appeals to all those wanting an elegant yet different wedding.

With a strong heritage lasting many decades, and all the amenities of a club, it's not surprising that this club is member's only; However they are open to non-members holding events there with a member sponsor. Facilities include indoor dining rooms, outdoor dining, and beachfront dining.

What you need to know about this venue:
Location: 1091 Eldorado Ave

Clearwater, FL 33767

Phone: (727) 446-9162

Price range: $$$

Ceremony site: Yes
Reception site: Yes
Outside caterer's allowed: No
Parking available: Yes
Valet: Yes
Outdoor space: Yes

Capacity (without the dance floor): 250

Styles: Yacht Club/Beach/Classy
Additional: Starting at $10,000. Includes a certain amount of food (depending on # of guests) and white linen tablecloths for the reception tables.

Outside the Ballroom: This is a series about discovering other amazing venues that exist for weddings and other events, ranging from castles, to traditional antique ballrooms, to bed and breakfasts, to anything that cannot be classified as a modern ballroom or meeting room. We also want to hear from you about the venues you've discovered, so please submit them in the comments or email them to info@pilsterphotography.net with Outside the Ballroom in the subject. For more info you can find it at the Introduction.

Wedding at the Carlouel Yacht Club, Clearwater Beach, Florida with a stop at the Sandpearl of Katie & Justin - Part 2 of 2

I think Katie and Justin found the perfect venue for their personalities. The Carlouel Yacht club is right in between two bodies of water. It is a short walk to the beach and the gulf and sits on the intercoastal. By itself it has great personality, but Katie and Justin took the details to the extreme (But from following Katie's WeddingBee blog, I think she may played a little bigger part in it ;)

I love what they ended up with. The only thing missing were their dogs, but even they could be found in some of the details!











Are you seeing a theme yet ;)

















Love the trolley!









Justin took the opportunity to propose.



This was a cool ceremony that they did. It involved binding their hands together with rope.



I love the mirrors in this powder room!















Love the shoes!



Justin and his dad made the photo booth



Chip was giving me some help in framing.

















I love happy dads! This was a great catch by Chip =)







It's a requirement of anyone that 2nd shoots for me to squeeze in tight spaces and get at least a little bit dirty.







Doggie bags



Katie and Justin's relatives really knew how to tear up the dance floor!











I love this! A stir fry chef! He was a ton of fun to take photos of, just had to be careful I didn't get burned and my camera did not end up in the pot!







This is the other angle on this shot by Chip. It's always cool to see how two awesome photographers can see the same thing so different. He even went for a different crop in his final edit here.



This is one of those photos that just has that feel to it. Cabbie in the back, loading up the suitcases and two people in love with each other about to run off on their honeymoon!



Vendors:
Photographer - Pilster Photography
2nd Photographer - Chip Litherland
Assistant - Charlie Doerner
Ceremony & Reception- Carlouel Yacht Club
Catering- Carlouel Yacht Club
Event Designer and Planner - Katie and Justin themselves! Many of the details were found on Etsy and through a lot of hunting! Check out Katie's WeddingBee blog to find out many of the back stories!
Day of Coordinator- Eventions of Florida
DJ- Advance Entertainment
Floral- The Bride’s Bouquet
Cake- Cakes by Nomeda
Hair/Makeup- Camposecco Artistry
Linens- handmade by Katie's Grandmother!
Dress- James Clifford Collection
Shoes- Linea Paolo from Nordstrom
Bridesmaid's Dresses- J Crew
Bridesmaid's Shoes- Enzo Angiolini from Nordstrom
Taxi Service - NY Cab Co of Clearwater
Trolley Service - Clearwater Jolley Trolley



Thanks for for inviting us to the party!