Bay Bride - January 2016 - The Shoofly Magazine

Bay Bride - January 2016

12/30/2015

Katherine Holland + Brandon Rios

October 17, 2015

photography by Brittney Bostick

The Basics

Wedding theme: Fall

Photographer: Brittney Bostick through Magnolias and Honey

Places Couple Registered: Target, Dillards, Bed Bath and Beyond

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel

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Bridal Luncheon: Sylvia Langlinais’ Home

Rehearsal Dinner: The Oyster Reef Club

Hair: Keith Alexander

Makeup: Kaelah Carew Makeup Artistry

Florals by: Martha Whitney Butler of The French Potager

The Ceremony

Ceremony Took Place: Main Street United Methodist Church

Wedding ceremony music: Judy Guy

Wedding Officiated by: Brother Van Carpenter

Matron of Honor: Haleigh Treutel

Best Man: Colin Sullivan

Groomsmen: Brian Rios, Zachary Bray, James Hanks, James Pasley, Samuel Sloane, Daniel Freed

Bridesmaids: Kelly Mcleod, Madison Conaway, Sara Sacks, Hannah Blakeney, Shannon Whittaker, Jori Lavoy

Bride wore: Ella Rosa purchased from Gatlin’s in Gulfport

Groom wore: Vera Wang Black Tux with Ivory shirt and Black Bow Tie

Groom’s Mother wore: J S Collections

Time of day: 5:00 pm

Weather: Cool and sunny

Most Romantic Moment: When the groom first saw his bride walk down the aisle

The Reception

Reception: The Historic Blue Rose Mansion

Wedding reception music: Elvis Ta

First Dance: The Power of Love by Celine Dion

Catering: The Historic Blue Rose

The Reception Menu: Jambalaya, spinach and artichoke dip, canapes, pinwheels, barbeque meatballs

The Most Talked About Food Item: Jambalaya

Cakes by: Teresa’s Creative Cakes

Favorite toast: Best man’s speech at the rehearsal dinner

Best Dancer at the Reception: The best man’s niece, Georgia Sullivan

The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about: the engagement photos from Colorado placed around the venue

The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: Handmade box by the groom for advice cards from the guests

Videography: USM Student Clint Haley

Transportation: King Limo and Silver Slipper

Honeymoon location: St. Charles, Louisiana

Bride's favorite part of the entire event: The beautiful photographs of the Bride and Groom

Groom's favorite part of the entire event: Being introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Rios, having the first dance as husband and wife, and getting to be surrounded by our friends

Gifts for Wedding Party:
Groomsmen: Engraved Flasks

Bridesmaids: Jon Hart bags filled with all kinds of goodies and floral robes

Guest Favors: Koozies from TotallyKoozies

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