Bay Bride - October 2015

Elexis Dorsey + Dale Smith

August 29, 2015

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The Basics

​Ceremony and Reception: Bay St. Louis Community Hall
Wedding planner: Holeigh Hawkins       
Photographers:  Kory Gibson, Bria Williams    
Invitations: made by Christine Maurice     
Bridal Luncheon & Rehearsal Dinner: Bride's parents' house    
Hair: Natonya Parish
Makeup: Shanti Hinton     
Florals: Lorraine Florals   
Bride's parents: Ernest and Delorise Dorsey lll
Groom's parents: Dale Smith Sr and Angela Payne Smith

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The Ceremony

Wedding ceremony music: DJ Ronald Avery

• ​ Because You Loved Me: Celine Dion   
•  Ribbon in the Sky: Intro   
•  Thinking Out Loud: Ed Sheeran    
•  Looking for Love: Sung by Groom   
•  Flesh of my Flesh: Kiana Welch
•  This Love: Mary
•  Get Right Back to My Love: Vivian Green   
•  The Way You Make Me Feel: Micheal Jackson     

Wedding Officiant: Rev. Raphael Johnson   
Maid of Honor: April Gibson   
Best Man: Brian Smith
Groomsmen: Eric Smith, Rene Acker Jr, Shane Bowser, Jamison Kidd, Reginald Dedeaux, Richard Dedeaux, Kalvin Woods, Carl Bowser Jr, Demorian Lizana, Derrick Smith, Aude Whetstone, Jonathon Plummer    
Bridesmaids: Erica Smith, Elese Dorsey, Jasmine Smith, Angela Fairconeture, Raven Whavers, Jasmine Acker, Shalena Dailey, Shanti Hinton, Simone Williams, Farren Washington, Javon Acker, Catrina Joseph  
Jr. Bride: Maleygh Acker
Jr. Groom: Jayden Acker
Flower Girl: Emmarie Smith
Ring Bearer: Braylen Acker
Bride wore: white dress made by L'amour Maison Bridal Shop
Groom wore: white tuxedo with lavender vest and bowtie
Mother of bride wore:  Gray dress made by Lavern Washington
Mother of groom wore: lavender dress made by L'amour Maison Bridal Shop
Time of day: 5:00 pm
Weather: beautiful and sunny
Most Romantic Moment: When the groom sang the bride up the aisle

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The Reception

​Wedding Reception Music:

• First dance: I Commit To You: C. Gaddy
• Father/Daughter dance: I Turn To You: Christina Aguilera
• Mother/son dance: Lady: D'angelo

Catering: Bride's and Groom's families
Reception menu: Gumbo, ham, shrimp spaghetti, green beans, macaroni and cheese, fried/baked chicken, broccoli casserole
Most talked about food: Gumbo
Signature cocktail: Crown apple with cranapple juice   
Wow factor: When the groom and best man pretended like they couldn't find the bride's ring
Most unique detail: Center pieces with changing color lights
Videography: Bride's father
Honeymoon location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Cakes by: Amy Richardson and Marsha Carmicheal
Favorite toast: when the daughter of the bride and groom got on the mic and said, "Congratulations mommy and daddy I love you!"
Brides favorite part: EVERYTHING!!!  Everything was perfect!!!!
Grooms favorite part:  Everything was good!  You can't narrow it down to any one thing because everything was good!!!
Guest favors: candy table, fans, magnets stating the significance of jumping the broom

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