I cannot say enough about this wonderful couple! Laura and John are a match made in heaven. From the first time we met with this DC couple, we knew they were a wonderful team who really valued their family and friends. Laura has such a kind heart and easy-going spirit that all we did was giggle when her poolside rehearsal dinner was quickly adjusted to a rain plan! I recall Laura’s light-hearted response as: “This is my fate for having a father who is a meteorologist.” Thankfully, the rain cleared up and her wedding day was just perfect!
Laura's white and yellow bouquet complimented her dress without taking away from it's simplistic beauty. The lace she chose to have wrapped around her bouquet was from her late grandmother. It was a special token of Irish lace that was passed down to Laura. Not only did it add a classic and vintage touch, it was a really sentimental addition to her personal flowers.
This organized bride followed our recommendation to keep all of her printed products cohesive throughout her wedding event. You will see that she started with her amazing invitations, to her Welcome Bag {filled with lots of goodies and helpful information for the wedding week!}, the menu cards, the programs, the escort cards and the table numbers. This is something that is subtle to your guests, but will help tie everything together in an adorable way!
The details are perfectly carried throughout the evening...
Pure 7 Studios really captured this sensative moment between Laura and her father. She had this handkerchied embroidered for her father to carry throughout the day. We are suckers for these thoughtfully sweet gifts!
A breath-taking shot as Laura serenely awaits her ceremony on Carillon Beach.
It was wonderful to see such clear skies on Laura & John's wedding day. The breeze was blowing just enough to keep everyone cool. We decided that the white benches would be the most stream-lined look that Laura was trying to achieve at her beach ceremony.
We loved how their yellow and gray bridal party looked against the backdrop of our Emerald Coast.
Laura talked to us about renting the Meeting House for her cocktail hour, before all of her guests gathered on the Village Green! This was such a wonderful idea and a great way to make use of our gorgeous venues in Carillon Beach. After the cocktail hour was over, Laura & John danced for their first time as 'husband' and 'wife' to Ben Harper's "Forever." The couple requested their favorite music throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour; from David Gray, to Van Morrison, Jack Johnson and Michael Buble. You can see how magical their clear-top tent looked that mid-May afternoon!
During the hotter months of Spring/Summer, everyone loves getting freshly-made gelato as a treat! This is such a refreshing break once that sweet tooth kicks in after dinner! YUM!
The crisp, lemon-striped linen was complimented by a scrolling printed napkin, and coordinating menu card. Rhonda {Confections on the Coast} outdid herself when she mimicked Laura's wedding gown. Do you recognize the crumb-catcher on the second layer?
A touch of vintage, meets contemporary... Her sea of yellow and white looked amazing under her tent. I just adored this shot of Laura & John as they shared a special moment in between their seated dinner courses. The band, Jones & Company, kept their guests dancing through the night. It was truly a spectacular evening with wonderful people! We all have fond memories of this day and we hope Laura & John did too!
{CREDITS}
Venues & Coordination: Carillon Beach, Meeting House & Village Green {Exclusive to Carillon Weddings}
Makeup & Hair: Solace Salon in Rosemary
Photography: Ryan Manthey & Lindsey Bray of Pure 7 Studios; Laura’s blog
Floral/Event Design: Events by Nouveau Flowers
Catering: Townsend Catering
Cake: Confections on the Coast
Reception Music: Jones & Company (GTS)
Gelato: San Gelato Cafe
Minister: Rev. Harry Houseman
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