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Tying the Knot - March/April 2018

2/28/2018

 
Lauren Hand + Alex Coley
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December 22, 2017
photographer - Julie Holmes
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The Basics

Wedding theme: CHOOSE JOY!   #ColeyMatrimony
 
Ceremony Took Place:  Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

Reception:   BSL Old Town Community Center (lovingly referred to as the Garage-mahal)
                          

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​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!)
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The Ceremony

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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
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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.
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The Reception

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Wedding reception music:  Grabriella Loiacano, pianist,  a BSL local pursuing a degree in Music Performance at the University of Mobile 
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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!
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In place of the garter and bouquet throw, the bride/groom washed each other's feet with an heirloom pitcher/wash basin.
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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. 
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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

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Tying the Knot - Jan/Feb 2018

1/1/2018

 
Lindy Nelson & Tim Lewis
September 23, 2017
Photographer:  Heather Rafferty, EJR Photography
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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


Tying the Knot 
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offering local bridal registry
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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
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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
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Groomsmen: George Paine, Xavier Mitchell, Sam Foster, Michael Nelson, Jonathan Brashears, Matt Dornback
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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.
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The Reception
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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!
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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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