Category: Weddings

Tying the Knot - Jan/Feb 2018

1/1/2018

Lindy Nelson & Tim Lewis

September 23, 2017

Photographer: Heather Rafferty, EJR Photography

The Basics

Wedding theme: Hidden Botanical Paradise

Ceremony Took Place: The Abode Guest House

Reception:The Abode Guest House

Wedding Coordinator:
Martha Whitney Butler - The French Potager

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Photographer: Heather Rafferty of EJR Photography

Places Couple Registered: Zola

Invitations: Minted

Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Gulf View Properties

Rehearsal Dinner: Trapani’s Eatery

Hair by: Hair + Tonic Salon

Makeup by: Mallory Fitzgerald Kroh

The Ceremony

Florals by: The French Potager

Wedding ceremony music: Eve Eisemann & Dalton Roan

Wedding Officiated by: Donna Mellott

Matrons of Honor: Holly Ladner & Sarah Rafal

Bridesmaids: Eve Eiseman, Katharine Weathers, Corene Lewis, Heather Brow

Groomsmen: George Paine, Xavier Mitchell, Sam Foster, Michael Nelson, Jonathan Brashears, Matt Dornback

Jr Groomsman: Payton Nelson

Flower girl: Ashlynn Garcia, Dayla Reynolds

Ring bearer: Carter Nelson

Bride wore: Lillian West

Groom wore: Michael Kors

Bride's Mother Wore: Adrianna Papell

Groom's Mother Wore: Calvin Klein

Time of day: 6:00pm

Most Romantic Moment: Before we walked into the reception, Tim and I took a moment together in the garden.

The Reception

Wedding reception music: Jon Cleveland

The Reception Menu: Seafood Pasta and Jambalaya

Cake by: Julie Ragusa

Favorite toast: George Paine

Best Dancer at the Reception: Carter Nelson

The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about:
Martha Whitney’s floral design was incredible. The flowers really stole the show!

The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: We asked our yoga teacher and dear friend to officiate the ceremony. She really made the ceremony very personal and intimate.

Rentals: Arcade Theatre

Honeymoon location: Mediterranean cruise to Spain, France, and Italy

Bride's favorite part of the entire event: At one point, everyone on the dance floor sang along to "Don’t Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. It wasn’t planned at all. It was so joyful to look up and see all of our friends and family singing and swaying together.

Groom's favorite part of the entire event: Having all of our friends and family in town.

Gifts for Wedding Party:
Groomsmen - Personalized cufflinks
Bridesmaids - Personalized cosmetic bag and travel wallet
Guest Favors - Wedding koozies

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BASIC DETAILS
Wedding theme: Vintage Traveler

Ceremony Took Place: Bay St. Louis Depot Grounds - 1928 Depot Way; Bay St. Louis (228) 466-8951

Reception: 100 Men Hall - 303 Union St., Bay St Louis, MS
(228) 342-5770

Wedding Planner: Wedding Coordinator: Ashley, Owner of Flower Child Weddings, Atlanta, GA, 404.220.7220 | ash@flowerchildweddings.com | www.flowerchildweddings.com

Photographer: Elizabeth LePage, Portland, OR

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Places Couple Registered: Pottery Barn, Sur La Tablè

Invitations: Made by bride and groom

Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Rental home

Bridal Luncheon: Bridal Luncheon at Face and Body Aesthetics – 131E Main Street, Bay St. Louis 228.671.1808

Rehearsal Dinner: rooftop of The Blind Tiger, 119 N Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis

THE CEREMONY

Hair and Makeup: Megan Belless- Atlanta-based hair stylist, based out of Arbor Salon and Spa

Florals by: Imagine That, 801 Hwy. 90, Bay St. Louis, 228-467-2693

Wedding ceremony music: Bride walked down the isle to "Angel" by Jack Johnson

Wedding Officiated by: Caleb Aldrich

Matron of Honor: Melissa Ricci- sister of the bride

Best Man: Endrè Cseley- brother of the groom

Groomsmen:

Adam Burk- college friend
Justin Geary- bride's brother
Greg Ault- bride's brother
Ben Broadbent - good friend

Bridesmaids:

Carli Blomquist - godmother to bride and groom's child
Katie Bruner - best friend
Christie Ault - sister-in-law
Laurel Frazer - sister-in-law
Amber Humphreys

Bride wore: Custom-made gown from Jessie's Bridal on Etsy

Groom wore: J. Ferra sports coat and slacks, Zara button down shirt

Time of day: 4:30 pm

Weather: Perfect! Sunny, breezy and comfortable

Most Romantic Moment: Walked back down the aisle after exchanging vows, and having our moment to ourselves with the wedding photographer capturing candid shots

THE RECEPTION

Wedding reception music: Pat Murphy and the Jumpin’ Jukes, (228) 216-5446

Catering: Neil’s Catering (Southern Delights Restaurant), 299 Highway 90 #B, 228.463.1277

The Reception Menu: hors d'ouvres: mini crawfish pies, crab dip, and hummus with veggies; Dinner: gumbo, muffelata sliders, and a po-boy bar (choices of fried shrimp, roast beef and gravy, and eggplant )

The Most Talked About Food Item: Po-boy bar

Signature Cocktail: Topo Tito with lime (Tito's vodka, Topo Chico, garnish of lime)

Cakes by: Donna Torres

Best Dancer at the Reception: Nicolas Mees

The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about: Venue (100 Men D.B.A. Hall) and decor

The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: Free-standing globe used as a guest book

Honeymoon location: Cancun, Mexico

Bride's favorite part of the entire event: Photographs of just the bride and groom

Groom's favorite part of the entire event (honeymoon doesn’t count!): Outdoor games at the reception (bocci ball, giant chess, cornhole (bean bag toss)

Gifts for Wedding Party: Bridesmaids: robes, Toms shoes, Turkish bracelet; Groomsmen: straw fedora, portable notebook, stylish pen, bottle of bourbon

Guest Favors: Coffee beans in a small burlap sack

Ginger's Tips for a Standout Wedding

So you are officially engaged! Now WHAT?

Most brides can envision their wedding day from the time they are a little girl but once the time comes to start planning...they have no idea where to start! The first steps in planning should always be deciding the size of the guest list closely followed by discussing the wedding budget. By making these two top decisions first they will serve as the foundation for all your future decisions. For example, if you have a large guest list with a modest budget you may have to cut corners on serving a fancy sit down dinner by serving hors d'oeuvres at the reception instead. But if a sit down dinner is a priority for you, then you may have to look at cutting back the guest list. Just remember the qualities that are most important to you should serve as your guide throughout the planning process. Much love!

Tying the Knot is sponsored by

Heather Richardson + Carl Necaise

Allyson Boyd + Gabriel Hinojosa

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Erin Elizabeth Favre + Jon Jason Blanchette

Ginger's Tips for a Standout Wedding

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