Bay Bride - June 2016

Ashley Duke + Jonathan Butsch

April 9, 2016

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photography by Julie Holmes

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The Basics

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Wedding theme: Classic, with a soft traditional feel
 
Ceremony Took Place: Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

Reception: Community Hall next door to church 

Wedding Planner:  Ginger Cook Designer
 
Photographer:Julie Holmes Photography 
 
Places Couple Registered: Bed Bath & Beyond, Williams Sonoma, Hillyer House

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Invitations: The Paper Moon

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

Bridal Luncheon: Bay Town Inn provided breakfast

Rehearsal Dinner: 200 North Beach 

Hair by: Syd Curry

 Makeup by: Anna Hester Makeup
 
Florals by: Martha Whitney Butler, at the French Potager

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Most Romantic Moment:
Bride and groom reading letters during First Look

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The Ceremony

The groom's favorite part of the entire event:
The bride walking down the aisle.

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Time of day: 2:00p.m. 

Weather: Beautiful sunny weather  

 Wedding ceremony music:  Piano and Organ - Rebecca Smith, Violinist - Sean Harding 

Wedding Officiated by:  Rev. George Manchapilly, CMI Celebrant Rev. John Kelly, Con-Celebrant

Matrons of Honor: Kelli Cefalu & Jeanette Kendrick  

Best Man: Wendell Humphres

Groomsmen: Jeff Rose, Ben Markland, Robbie Butsch, Adam Butsch

Bridesmaids: Mindy Patton, Lindsey Reyes, Courtney Pettigrew 
 
Flower girls: Ava, Carrie & Lila Duke
 
Bride wore:  Ella Rosa ivory dress with champagne lace overlay from Gatlin's

Groom wore:  Micheal Kors tux from Gatlin's

Most Romantic Moment: Bride and Groom reading letters during First Look

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The Reception

Best Dancer at the Reception:
The groom when he attempted a split!

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Wedding reception music: DPlay Band/Entertainment

Catering: Chateau Blessey
 
The Reception Menu:  Beef and pork tenderloin, shrimp & grits, garlic smashed potatoes, artichoke & olive pasta salad and assorted cheeses
 
The Most Talked About Food Item: The beef tenderloin, shrimp & grits and the cake!

Cakes by: Renee Loranger with Hollywood Casino

Favorite Toast: Speech given by the brother of the groom, Adam Butsch

Best Dancer at the Reception: The groom when he attempted a split!

The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about:
Event design, food presentation, floral installation and entertainment.

The most unique detail of your wedding/reception:  The church cathedral for wedding. Guest table with Jenga game pieces for guests to sign and floral installation at the reception.

Lighting: GingerCook

Rentals: ABC Rental

Honeymoon location: St. Lucia

Bride's favorite part of the entire event: Kneeling at the alter with my husband-to-be and saying our wedding vows.

Groom's favorite part of the entire event: Bride walking down the aisle.

Gifts for Groomsmen:  Personalized knives, Yeti cups, and hand-written letters from the groom

Bridesmaids:  Earrings from Bella Grace Gifts, necklaces from The Paper Moon, and silk floral robes from Jane.com

Guest Favors: Wedding huggies