Bay Bride - July 2016

Martha Whitney Butler + Wesley Lucas Debenport

May 21, 2016
photography by Ann Madden

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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

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

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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

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

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