Bay Bride - February 2015

This month - A traditional wedding ceremony in December lights up Our Lady of the Gulf and the Longfellow Center atop the town! 

William Douglas Meadows & Alma Yolanda Islas Urbina

December 20th, 2014

Wedding theme: Traditional Catholic Wedding

Ceremony Took Place:  Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

Reception:  Longfellow Civic Center

Photographer:  PHOTO225

Places Couple Registered: Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Target, Dillard’s

Invitations: Handmade in Mexico

Bay Bride
is sponsored by

Ginger Cook Event and Floral Design

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Wedding Details

Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Hollywood Casino & Bay Town Inn

Hair and Makeup:  Make-up by: Lauren Kelley, Hair by: Christine Ladner

Florals by: Bouquets by Martha Whitney Butler

Wedding Officiated by: Monsignor James McGough and Father Michael O’Connor

Matron of Honor: Jennifer Acosta

Best Man: Daniel Murphy

Groomsmen: Tank Williams, Jonathan Butsch, Ben Taylor

Bridesmaids: April Layton, Elizabeth Freeman, Ginger Felder Cook

Bride wore: Allure Romance purchased at Pearl’s Place in Metairie, LA

Groom wore: Vera Wang

Time of day:  1:00 p.m.

Weather: Mean temperature 50 F

Most Romantic Moment: The moment the groom saw his bride for the first time at the altar.

Ginger's Tips For a Standout Wedding

Colors!!!  Such an important topic when it comes to weddings.  I can't tell you how many brides I meet that come to me with a vision of colors that don't really scream wedding.  Sometimes they scream high school prom!  So what's a event designer to do?   My job is to take your vision and enhance it a bit.  Sometimes it showing you how the slightest tweak in your color palette can create the stylish event you're envisioning.   Another big tip is don't always think about what is trendy right now. Trends come and go quick in the wedding world.  Timeless and classic will never go out of style.   Much love!
XoXo Ginger

The Reception

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Wedding reception music:  Dr. Rock

Catering: Southern Delights

The Reception Menu:  BRIEF description with main items: Smoked Brisket smothered in a savory BarBQue sauce, Three Cheese Pasta, and Zucchini Casserole

The Most Talked About Food Item: Smoked Brisket and Zucchini Casserole

Signature Cocktail: Pink Moscato

Cakes by: Loranger Cakes, Hollywood Casino

Favorite toast: Mr. Gary Yarborough

Best Dancer at the Reception: The Kids!!

The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about: The wedding patrons were impressed on the bride’s entrance with her parents without organ music as she walked down the aisle.

The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: The introduction of Mexican traditions that included sterling silver coins (as a symbol of prosperity and promises), a crystal lasso (as a symbol of the holy union), and the most talked about, hand-maid veil. All items were brought from Mexico.

Honeymoon location: The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Point Clear, AL

Bride's favorite part of the entire event: Dancing with my two sons, father, and husband….for they are 4 of the most important men in my life.

Groom's favorite part of the entire event: Being surrounded by so many loved ones.

Guest Favors: Personalized Koozies

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