Martha Whitney Butler + Wesley Lucas Debenport
Wedding theme: Bay-centric
Ceremony Took Place: Christ Episcopal Church
Reception: Bay-Waveland Yacht Club
Wedding Planner: French Potager
Photographer: Ann Madden Photography and Design
Places Couple Registered: Neiman Marcus, Bay Life, Gourmet Galley, and Picket Fence
Invitations: Pond Switch Press. Letterpress by artist Vicki Niolet with help from bride and friends. All invitation addresses were done by a local calligrapher and wax sealed by the bride.
Calligraphy: Noel Allen. This was one of my favorite things about my wedding. Not only did I learn a new art form, Vicki taught me how to use her antique Chandler-Price letterpress machine, as well as her industrial paper cutter. I loved walking away from that experience with a new skill under my belt. She even let me bring friends to help run the press! It was one of the coolest things I got to do for my wedding.
Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Abode Guest House and local rentals
Bridal Luncheon: Christ Episcopal Church
Rehearsal Dinner: Christ Episcopal Church, catered by Bacchus on the Beach
Hair: Keith Alexander/Mane Salon
Makeup: Renewing Touch Therapies
Florals: French Potager
Ceremony Took Place: Christ Episcopal Church
Reception: Bay-Waveland Yacht Club
Wedding Planner: French Potager
Photographer: Ann Madden Photography and Design
Places Couple Registered: Neiman Marcus, Bay Life, Gourmet Galley, and Picket Fence
Invitations: Pond Switch Press. Letterpress by artist Vicki Niolet with help from bride and friends. All invitation addresses were done by a local calligrapher and wax sealed by the bride.
Calligraphy: Noel Allen. This was one of my favorite things about my wedding. Not only did I learn a new art form, Vicki taught me how to use her antique Chandler-Price letterpress machine, as well as her industrial paper cutter. I loved walking away from that experience with a new skill under my belt. She even let me bring friends to help run the press! It was one of the coolest things I got to do for my wedding.
Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Abode Guest House and local rentals
Bridal Luncheon: Christ Episcopal Church
Rehearsal Dinner: Christ Episcopal Church, catered by Bacchus on the Beach
Hair: Keith Alexander/Mane Salon
Makeup: Renewing Touch Therapies
Florals: French Potager
Basics
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Ceremony
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Wedding ceremony music: Elizabeth Doss, bagpipe; Kim Cheek, organ/piano; Eve Eisemann, cello
Wedding Officiated by: Father Ted Dawson and Pastor Lawrence Phipps
Reader: Kandice Gunning
Matron of Honor: Cate Plekon
Best Man: Nicholas Carter
Groomsmen: Ben Butler, Will Butler, Ryan Butler, James Kaigler, Bryce Gex, Wayne Chrysler, Jace Ponder, Brian Alexander, Todd Avera
Bridesmaids: Melissa Hadskey, Jessica Moosa, Courtney Ambrosia, Katherine Wells, Mary Cowand, Holly Ladner, Laura Hurt, Chloe Harville Foreman
Jr. bridesmaid: Taylor Meeder
Flower girls: Ella Butler and Weatherly Kaigler
Ring bearer: Wilson Kaigler
Crucifer: Streett Kaigler
Bride wore: Handmade lace veil with monogramming by Busy Bee
Something old: Vintage Mabe pearl/diamond earrings
Something new: Badgely-Mischka shoes
Something borrowed: Saltwater pearl necklace loaned by friend, Patti Fullilove
Something blue: Tiffany gift box charm sewn onto garter
Groom and groomsmen tuxes: Anthony's Menswear in BSL
Time of day: 6 p.m.
Weather: sunny with a full moon at night
Most Romantic Moment: jumping in the pool together at the afterparty
Wedding Officiated by: Father Ted Dawson and Pastor Lawrence Phipps
Reader: Kandice Gunning
Matron of Honor: Cate Plekon
Best Man: Nicholas Carter
Groomsmen: Ben Butler, Will Butler, Ryan Butler, James Kaigler, Bryce Gex, Wayne Chrysler, Jace Ponder, Brian Alexander, Todd Avera
Bridesmaids: Melissa Hadskey, Jessica Moosa, Courtney Ambrosia, Katherine Wells, Mary Cowand, Holly Ladner, Laura Hurt, Chloe Harville Foreman
Jr. bridesmaid: Taylor Meeder
Flower girls: Ella Butler and Weatherly Kaigler
Ring bearer: Wilson Kaigler
Crucifer: Streett Kaigler
Bride wore: Handmade lace veil with monogramming by Busy Bee
Something old: Vintage Mabe pearl/diamond earrings
Something new: Badgely-Mischka shoes
Something borrowed: Saltwater pearl necklace loaned by friend, Patti Fullilove
Something blue: Tiffany gift box charm sewn onto garter
Groom and groomsmen tuxes: Anthony's Menswear in BSL
Time of day: 6 p.m.
Weather: sunny with a full moon at night
Most Romantic Moment: jumping in the pool together at the afterparty
Reception
Wedding reception music: Swingaroux
Catering: Chef Corey of the Bay Waveland Yacht Club
The Reception Menu:
Highlights: Cochon du lait, stuffed mushrooms, bacon-wrapped shrimp, shrimp remoulade, deviled eggs
Most Talked About Food Item: bacon wrapped shrimp
Cakes: Chef Julie Ragusa
Catering: Chef Corey of the Bay Waveland Yacht Club
The Reception Menu:
Highlights: Cochon du lait, stuffed mushrooms, bacon-wrapped shrimp, shrimp remoulade, deviled eggs
Most Talked About Food Item: bacon wrapped shrimp
Cakes: Chef Julie Ragusa
Favorite toast: Father of the groom
Best Dancers at the Reception: Raw Oyster Marching Club
Who caught the bouquet: Irene Mason
Who caught the garter: Brian Alexander
The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about:
The Raw Oyster Marching Club dance performance and the Second Line
Best Dancers at the Reception: Raw Oyster Marching Club
Who caught the bouquet: Irene Mason
Who caught the garter: Brian Alexander
The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about:
The Raw Oyster Marching Club dance performance and the Second Line
The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: The favor table was covered in moss and boasted three large flower installments under which was a self-serve flower seed bar.
Rentals: ABC rental and BWYC
Honeymoon location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Bride's favorite part of the entire event:
Getting to see all of our out-of-town family and friends, and of course the Second Line and performance by The Raw Oyster Marching Club
Groom's favorite part of the entire event: The car ride from the church to the reception with all the people cheering and clapping as we drove by.
Gifts for Wedding Party:
Groomsmen: monogrammed beer glasses
Bridesmaids: monogrammed robes and gift bags containing local products like NOLA & Neighbors sachets and soaps
Guest Favors: self-serve seed bar with wildflowers, sunflower seeds, and zinnias
Rehearsal favors: matches, napkins, and cups featuring a custom wedding logo designed by Ann Madden
Out of town guest favors: gift bags containing personalized ceramic yacht-club themed ornaments from Clay Creations and handmade soaps from NOLA & Neighbors
Rentals: ABC rental and BWYC
Honeymoon location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Bride's favorite part of the entire event:
Getting to see all of our out-of-town family and friends, and of course the Second Line and performance by The Raw Oyster Marching Club
Groom's favorite part of the entire event: The car ride from the church to the reception with all the people cheering and clapping as we drove by.
Gifts for Wedding Party:
Groomsmen: monogrammed beer glasses
Bridesmaids: monogrammed robes and gift bags containing local products like NOLA & Neighbors sachets and soaps
Guest Favors: self-serve seed bar with wildflowers, sunflower seeds, and zinnias
Rehearsal favors: matches, napkins, and cups featuring a custom wedding logo designed by Ann Madden
Out of town guest favors: gift bags containing personalized ceramic yacht-club themed ornaments from Clay Creations and handmade soaps from NOLA & Neighbors
