Wedding Assistant: Laura Gilkerson (We gave her a to-do list for the day before & the day of. She was an amazing help! Receiving and paying vendors, lighting the 100+ candles, ironing loads of painter's cloth to cover the walls!, keeping us on schedule and organizing clean up! Worth every penny and more that we paid her!)
Places Couple Registered: Anthropology and Bed, Bath & Beyond Invitations: Vista Print (designed online by bride/groom) Bay-Waveland accommodations for wedding party: Groomsmen rented VRBO properties, bridesmaids at the bride's home Out of Town Guests: Hollywood Casino Hotel Bridal Luncheon: Hosted by aunts of the bride at the bride's home with local flute player, Amanda Lizana Rehearsal Dinner: Starfish Café (they did an UNBELIEVABLE job....very personable! Incredible food selection with a homemade ice cream bar including a banana pudding flavor that put a smile on the groom's face!) 
Choose joy!
The Ceremony
Bride's hair/makeup: Connie Bourgeois of Hairworks
Wedding Party Hair/Makeup by: Shannon Kelley and Dianne Dudek of Hairworks Florals by: Rachel Bonds, Pine Hill Floral Design Wedding ceremony music: Provided by the bride's music team from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Student Association at the University of South Alabama (they've been singing at each other's weddings throughout the year!) Wedding Officiated by: Fr. James Dean (YES! his real name) Co-Celebrated by: Fr. Michael O'Connor, pastor at Our Lady of the Gulf Church Groomsmen: Jacob Heckman, Alden Coley, Will Hand, Blake Hayes, Colton Knight and Rohan Ghosh Bridesmaids: Aubrey Mushinski, Jessi Hand, Camille Kergosien, Tanna Vayon, Maria Longo and Susan Sieja Flower girl: Riley Styron, cousin of the groom 
Bride wore: Blush Essence of Australia sweetheart dress purchased at I Do Bridal - Mobile, AL and Lace Bolero created by Timeless Bride - Mobile, AL
Groom wore: Jos A Banks 1905 Collection Mini-Check Suit with a blush shirt and brown derby shoes. *Groomsmen purchased the same suits in bulk for less than rentals. They intend to wear them at job/graduate/medical school interviews as the majority graduate in 2018. Time of day: 3 pm Nuptial Mass with reception following Weather: blustery and beautifully mild Most Romantic Moment: The bride and groom both agreed that the moments together after the ceremony and before the reception walking on the lovely church grounds taking pictures was the most romantic time throughout the day. 
The Reception
Wedding reception music: Grabriella Loiacano, pianist, a BSL local pursuing a degree in Music Performance at the University of Mobile
Catering: Cajun Gourmet Catering Co., Executive Chef Scott Simpson, Pass Christian, MS The Reception Menu: Smoked Beef Brisket Sliders, Crawfish Queso & Spinach/Artichoke Dip, Mashed Potato Bar, Chef's Mac & Cheese, Pirate's Cove Corn Nuggets, Fruit/Veggie/Cheese Kabobs, Bride/Groom Cookies by Candis Hotard, Cupcakes by the Bridal Party and Chocolate Chip Cookies-N-Milk Shots The Most Talked About Food Item: Fresh Corn Nuggets (caterer was able to acquire a case of the real deal from Pirate's Cove) and the Chocolate chip cookies w/Milk shots late in the evening! Signature Cocktail: Lavender Lemonade from the Starfish Cafe AND Dulces Moscato d'Asti wine Cakes by: Cakes by Theresa, Theresa Ralph, Pass Christian, MS The groom's cake was OVER THE TOP clever...see picture and caption! 
In place of the garter and bouquet throw, the bride/groom washed each other's feet with an heirloom pitcher/wash basin.
Father of the Bride, Bill Hand created much of the furniture used at the wedding. The spectacular view includes a handmade hanging bed and corn hole game.
Favorite toast: Dueling toasts about the groom between the father of the groom and best man. The "wow factor" of your wedding/reception that everyone talked about: Hanging bed on the balcony overlooking the Gulf, live oak trees and OLG church. A spectacular BSL sunset was a bonus! The most unique detail of your wedding/reception: Handmade reception pieces made by the father of the bride, Bill Hand. Included in the special pieces were a wooden backdrop, sweetheart table, cake base, table centerpiece bases, hanging bed, monogrammed corn hole boards, entrance table and lectionary stand that held a 1880's family Bible where guests signed in. Lighting: Bistro and table candles inside... three floors of twinkle lights on the balcony railings outside Rentals: ABC Rental: Farmhouse Tables, Chairs and Benches Marshall Moving Services, LLC (moved the family piano, dry bar and large wooden furniture) Honeymoon location: Christmas Cabin in the mountains of North Carolina Bride's favorite part of the entire event: Was getting married to her best friend and how comfortable the day was sharing her joy with family and friends. Groom's favorite part of the entire event: Was being surrounded by family, both old and new, as I married the woman I love. Gifts for Wedding Party: Gifts for mother of the groom & mother of the bride: OLG Church ceramic plaques by Clay Creations Groomsmen - Socks to match each groomsman's personality Bridesmaids - Matching robes, jewelry, Tervis personalized wineglasses and monogrammed goodie bag Guest Favors: Burlap treat sack ornaments hanging from a pre-lit forest of bark trees on the balcony porch 
Lindy Nelson & Tim Lewis
September 23, 2017
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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