Bay Bride - September 2016

Allyson Boyd + Gabriel Hinojosa

March 19, 2016

photography by Kati Mallory

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The Basics

Theme:  Classic Southern
 
Ceremony Took Place:  The home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Blitch 
 
Reception: Bay Saint Louis Community Hall
 
Wedding Planner:   Saron Mitchell Henderson with Mitchell Willis Events    
 
Photographer: Kati Mallory Photo and Design    
 
Places Couple Registered: Williams-Sonoma, Macy’s and Belk
 
Invitations: Fresh Ink    
 
Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party:  Bay Town Inn, Carroll House Bed & Breakfast, The Hollywood Casino hotel
 
Rehearsal Dinner: The Bridges 
 
Hair and Makeup:  Allie Lee at Blush Downtown, Hattiesburg (see Facebook page)    
 
Florals by: Pine Hills Floral Designs    

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The Ceremony

Wedding ceremony music: String Quartet
 
Wedding Officiated by: Pastor Richard Hinojosa

Parents of the Bride: Todd and Michelle Boyd
 
Maid of Honor: Katie Higginbotham
 
Bridesmaids: Emily Chastain, Lauren Price, Erin Pierce, Hallie Raybon, Jordan Wulforst, Sarah Harvey, Kami Tomei Becerra

Best Man: Ricky Hinojosa

Groomsmen: Windsor Esther, Justin Boyd, Adam Hill, Alex Raymond, Brian Hubbard, Kris Kinser, Eric Rolwing 

Flower girls: Lainey Schmidt & Makenzie Clark 
 
Ring bearer: Samuel Nowell
 
Bride wore: Justin Alexander
 
Groom wore: Michael Kors
 
Time of day: half past five o’clock in the evening
 
Most Romantic Moment: Our first look could not have been more perfect. I’ll never forget the look on Gabe’s face when he saw me for the first time that day. It is a moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life and I’m so thankful to relive it over and over again as I look through our wedding photos. 

The Reception

 
Wedding reception music: 4 Barrel Funk 
 
Catering: Neil’s Southern Delights
 
The Reception Menu:  cocktail hour: Bruschetta, Crawfish Pies, Artichoke Balls, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches 
 
Dinner Menu: 
Garden Salad
Shrimp & Grits
Jambalaya
Roast Beef 
 
The Most Talked About Food Item: Shrimp & Grits
 
Signature Cocktail: 
Bride’s : Blushing Bride
Groom: Old Fashioned 
 
Cakes by: Melissa’s Specialty Cakes 
 
Favorite toast: Every toast at the Rehearsal Dinner was so memorable, but I think our favorite part was when Gabe’s dad belted out an “ARE YOU READY?!” to kick off the wedding weekend! #hottytoddy 
 
The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about: The florals by Pine Hills Floral Design were more than I could have hoped for. Rachel transformed the handmade wooden cross into a masterful work of art with her floral design. She incorporated blush peonies, garden roses, ranunculus, and lush greenery throughout the cross, bridal bouquets, and centerpieces. It really made everything feel romantic and classic. 

The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: I can’t say that our wedding was particularly unique, but rather classic in every aspect. We are traditional southerners who love a lace gown and vintage monogram! 
 
Rentals:  ABC Rentals 
 
Honeymoon location: Dominican Republic 
 
Bride's favorite part of the entire event: Dancing the night away with the people who mean the most to us! 
 
Groom's favorite part of the entire event: Getting to spend time with family and friends who traveled from near and far to celebrate with us and how beautiful his bride looked the first time he saw her. 

Gifts for Wedding Party: 
Groomsmen- Smathers and Branson needlepoint cufflinks 
 
Bridesmaids - Pretty Plum Sugar floral robes
 
Guest Favors:  We tied in my Louisiana heritage by giving out pralines that were homemade by my Cajun relatives as wedding favors!
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