Allison & Hunter {March Wedding at Carillon Beach}

Destination weddings are our specialty, so when we found at that the Atlantans who were planning their wedding with us were originally from Panama City, we were so excited!  In fact, Allison is the daughter of one of our very own Carillon Beach homeowners.  The family had a special connection with Carillon Beach, so their decision to get married here was not a hard one.  I loved getting to know Allison and her family.  Her beauty truly shined from the inside out.  Allison & Hunter’s laid back personalities helped to create a very nice, yet comfortable feel for her guests.  I look forward to their vacations from work and the McRight’s get to visit us in our office!

Gorgeous...

We went with a laid-back, yet elegant (like Allison!) look throughout the wedding. Her ceremony took a very timeless approach to a pink and green color palette. She opted to make the ceremony more formal when we chose to do elegant seat covers on the classic, wooden chairs. We also wanted to create visual interest at the front of the Meeting House to make use of the beautiful, high ceilings.

We just adored the way her father, Wes, beamed as he proudly walked Allison down the aisle. You should have seen him at the rehearsal... We were told to keep some tissues nearby 😉

What a beautiful couple! When the ladies at VUE Photography took Allison & Hunter for their sunset pictures, they found a great spot overlooking the lake!

Allison chose to go with the fabulous clear-top tent. It gives guests a sense of dining under the stars, without leaving them out in the elements. Her natural, garden greens and brown chiavari chairs were such a perfect look for the Village Green venue.

The more rustic-looking chandeliers gave the reception a touch of elegance, while keeping a laid-back feel. Her simple 5-tiered cake was not only beautiful, but it also tasted delicious! We love anything personalized. Allison and Hunter's complimenting toasting glasses to commemorate their big day were perfect!

Yum!! It's always nice to see when the grooms "sneak" an extra bite of cake! We know... it's irresistible! Look how those chandeliers sparkle in that clear-top tent!

A beautiful night view of the dining tent.

... their smiles say it all! Congrats Alli & Hunter! It was a beautiful evening.

{CREDITS}

Venues:  Carillon Meeting House & Village Green, exclusive to Carillon Weddings

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

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

Minister:  Rev. Charles Pettis

Catering:  Donna & David Townsend of Townsend Catering

Cake:  Rhonda Joodi of Confections on the Coast

Ceremony Music: String Quartet (Wedding Music Plus)

Reception Band: Meet the Press (GTS)

Katie & Steve {May Wedding at Carillon Beach}

Stunning. Elegant. Classy.

These are the words that come to mind when I look back on Katie and Stephen’s wedding.  It is known around Carillon as the wedding with the clear-top tents.  They were absolutely stunning and they added a special moonlit touch that cannot be replicated.  It really allowed the guests to be under the starlight, yet still protected in case a pesky rain cloud appeared.  There were beautifully detailed accessories that made this wedding extremely personal and intimate.  The wedding ceremony took place in the Meeting House, then moved to the Village Green for their fabulous reception.

Harry Houseman (the Carillon minister) always keeps us laughing during the ceremony.

Harry Houseman (the Carillon minister) always keeps us laughing during the ceremony.

These little details are what make a couples wedding day so special.  The guests love it!

On to the reception! These little details are what make a couples' wedding day so special. The guests love it!After getting announced in, the newly married couple share their first dance to "You Are The Best Thing."

Christina (Nouveau Flowers) never ceases to amaze us with her elegant and wonderfully-themed designs.

Katie's feel was evident throughout the wedding week!... casual fun with a lot of class!

A phenomenal view of the laid back atmosphere from Paul Johnson Photography.

A phenomenal view of the laid back atmosphere from Paul Johnson Photography.

Cheers! Another great shot of just how cozy this wedding made you feel.

Cheers! Another great shot of just how cozy this wedding made you feel.

Blissfully happy, the couple gets whisked away for some sunset beach photos.

Blissfully happy, the couple gets whisked away for some sunset beach photos.

Once the sun went down, the magic of the clear tents came to life. Here everyone is crowded around for toasts and cake-cutting.

Once the sun went down, the magic of the clear tents came to life. Here everyone is crowded around for toasts and cake-cutting.

A beautiful evening for two very deserving people.