Journey & Brian March Wedding at Carillon Beach

With this sweet as pie Texas bride, we were able to plan her wedding from afar in just ONE month! We finally met her the week of the wedding and wish we could have met her sooner! She was such a fun and happy person to be around that it showed in every detail in her wedding! Both of their families were extremely important to them, and that’s all they needed to celebrate their big day! With precious handmade details planned out for both the ceremony and reception in the Meeting House, it really showed how much this couple was loved, and Paul Johnson Photography was able to capture every moment of it!

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Journey was all about keeping things simple! Her natural looking makeup done by Jamie Gummere was the perfect touch to her stud earrings. {She chose the gold ones! }

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We absolutely adored every little detail Journey was able to pull together with Events by Nouveau! Her colorful bouquet below complimented her gorgeous smile!

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The weather couldn’t have been more cooperative! Clear blue skies and sunshine are all any couple wishes for their day!

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Journey’s mother made paper flowers for the ceremony complete with intricate lace petals.

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The Promenade directly across from the Meeting House is the best place to capture the couples second kiss!

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Mindy Norris did a phenomenal job on Journey’s hair that lasted through the night!

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After the ceremony, Townsend Catering helped us flip the Meeting House during the cocktail hour. The seated dinner tablescapes were complete with handmade place cards and matching blue mason jars. The burlap wrapped around the napkin was the perfect accent against the crisp white tablecloths.

 

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Let’s just take a moment to check out their pooch’s adorable wedding attire. Just precious!

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Jessica Sirten from Sweet for Sirten designed this cream and white colored cake, sticking with the clean and simple feel she was going for. And of course it had to be red velvet!

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Yes that is a Kate Spade cake cutter! This girl loved her Kate Spade (and we do, too!)

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Sunset pictures are a must for weddings near the beach! I swear Carillon Beach has the most stunning sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico.

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The toasts to the bride and groom are always unexpected! Tears of joy and laughter really brought these two families together.

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The sparkler send off was an appropriate end to the night with all the Carillon trees glowing in the background.

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Jenna & Joseph {October Wedding at Carillon Beach}

This darling couple certainly had their fair share of “wedding obstacles” to overcome, but the end result was just perfect! Jenna and Joseph married at our famous beach walkover (# 7 of course!) and entertained their guests for the reception on the Village Green. Originally, we were hired as their planners in Seagrove, but their venue fell through and Carillon Beach was the perfect replacement. The weather couldn’t have been more ideal, with the clouds making a gorgeous background for photos.
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Nouveau, the event designer, captured Jenna and Joseph’s personality to the T! We loved the fabric draping attached to the twigs for their ceremony, and the subtle pattern added that extra “oomph” and texture!

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Jenna was absolutely stunning! Her layered pearl necklaces were the ideal accessory for her destination J.Crew wedding dress!

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Paul Johnson Photography was able to capture this incredible moment just as she ascends the aisle with her dad. Needless to say, it took a little more effort and climbing in the brush to get this beautiful picture!

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There’s nothing like a little quality time with your best friends on the happiest day of your life!

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Their fun personalities were definitely shown in these pictures! Those pearly white smiles are all you need to see  how much these two love each other!

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Jenna and Joseph at Carillon Beach 13 And on to the reception! Spending valuable time with their family and friends was something that was very special to this couple. You can truly see how much these two are loved.

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The cafe lights lining the wooden dance floor were subtly glowing throughout the night. The lounges made the perfect spot for a quick dancing break!

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Confections on the Coast made her a fun, topsy-turvy bridal cake! And of course you can’t have a grooms cake without it being decked out in sports! Their family is the exact definition of a house divided, with one of the oldest rivalries in the South!

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Lilac tablecloths complimented the driftwood and candle tablescapes, giving the decor a coastal feel. For a personalized touch, her “something blue” was an embroidered patch sewn into her J. Crew wedding dress.

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Around cake cutting time, the best man and maid of honor take on the spotlight for their toasts!

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A sparkler send off is always so much fun for the special couple and their guests!

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As the night ended, Jenna and Joseph rode off in a vintage 1930 Model A Ford from A Bride’s Ride!

Aimee & Brad {February Wedding at Carillon Beach}

When coordinators talk about a memorable bride & memorable wedding, this wedding is definitely up on the top of the list!  Aimee was such a sweet, Southern bride who couldn’t wait to plan out her dream wedding with us.  I am confident to say that she has kept ties with all of us vendors beyond her wedding day, especially now that they’re expecting baby McBrier!

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Not much before the wedding, Aimee called the shop to tell me that she found her dream dress that would be a “knock out.” Knowing that she started working in a Bridal Store, I definitely couldn’t wait to see this last-minute switch to designer, Matthew Christopher!

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Beautiful details surrounded Aimee on her big day… from the embroidered handkerchief to her feathery garter!

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A sweet touch as Aimee helps her flower girl get ready for the ceremony! … What a precious pearl bracelet!

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Aimee’s bridesmaids dresses were perfect and very flattering for everyone! The neckline had such a wonderful detail that no necklaces were needed.

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A little bridesmaid fun before Aimee was swept away to rendezvous with her groom!

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Looking back on her vendor appointment, the flowers turned out to be exactly what Aimee had hoped for!

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Their ceremony took place on the Village Green, with brown benches because we decided it would create the best country feel! The ribbons that blew in the wind added such a sweet touch!

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A gorgeous outdoor wedding!

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Sweet simplicity.

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… Something blue… a fabulous peek inside of the tent!

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The first thing that the guests saw was Rhonda’s fabulous cake with perfectly stylized-flower details. We loved the garden flower varieties throughout the reception.

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Even the food was simply sweet and southern!

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Daddy-Daughter dance & a welcome prayer before dinner. Check out the fantastic feathers on her back!

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The lights were perfectly strung over the dance floor for the perfect amount of lighting!

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Garter toss!!

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Bonfires on chilly nights? Yes, please!

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A flawless night! We truly were blown away by Aimee’s exquisite dress! Congrats, Brad & Aimee on a perfect night and a special announcement! 😉  What a fabulous evening for an adorable couple!

{CREDITS}

Venues:  Carillon Beach Village Green, exclusive to Carillon Weddings

Coordination & Planning: Victoria Volpone & Avis Johnson of Carillon Weddings

Photography: Genya & Wesleyann of VUE Photography; Aimee’s wedding blog

Floral/Event Design:  Christina Springfield of Events by Nouveau Flowers

Catering:  Donna & David Townsend of Townsend Catering

Cake:  Rhonda Joodi of Confections on the Coast

Ceremony/Reception DJ: Paul Kirker from GTS

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