When I’m not working, you can find me spending time with my childhood best friend, now husband, Jacob. Together, we are blessed with seven-year-old twins. Some of my absolute favorite things include a good hot cup of coffee, a lazy beach day with a good book, snow-skiing, watching college football, and there is NOTHING like quality time spent sharing a slow meal with friends & family.
It's the joy of my life to live out my dream while seamlessly making yours come true.
The Venue
Madison
Alyssa
LIV
Jennifer
Elle Gray Events, an independent and wildly successful planning company in the Tampa Bay area and beyond since 2020, has decided as a team, to niche down and work exclusively with couples at The Colonial at Sunset beginning in 2025.
Per our contract, The Colonial requires all couples to hire or appoint a professional wedding planner (event day management- at minimum, & unfortunately no, they cannot be a family member or friend who is attending the wedding as a guest, as Florida requires them to carry proper business insurance.) This requirement is in place to make your event as successful as possible and the best news is EVERY wedding package includes Event Day Management with our Elle Gray Events team.
Already have a planner? No worries, we LOVE getting to know other vendors in the industry! We will simply remove the planner fee + gladly welcome other planners on site as long as they are licensed and receive approval from Colonial staff.
Elle Gray & The Colonial.
Heart
The Colonial at Sunset is not only rich in timeless charm but also in family legacy. Originally built as a private residence on Sunset Ranch over 60 years ago by Art and Mary Schrader, lovingly known as Pop and Mim, this home has been a cherished gathering space for seven generations. Six children grew up within these walls, and countless memories were made hosting high teas, themed parties, family dinners, holiday celebrations, and intimate family weddings.
Today, The Colonial at Sunset is owned by Laura and Terry Schrader and managed by their son Jacob and his wife, Brittany (owner and CEO of Elle Gray Events, The Colonials exclusive planning partner.) & we now open our doors to welcome new families to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments in this warm and inviting estate. Here, we know the importance of family and value and care for every couple like family, ensuring you can spend quality time with your own loved ones and create memories that last a lifetime.
Family owned & Operated
Carly Robertson, Bride
“If you’re not just looking for a venue but a family who cares about you and your day, then you should stop looking because you’ve found it with the Colonial at Sunset and their amazing team”
