Is it only Tuesday?? Well that’s okay I guess because I have a TON of inspiration for you this week for you! Today it’s all about Heather and Aaron’s sweet romance. Kim J Martin Photography was there to capture the laid-back beach wedding day and is here to share a little of it with us. The teal and yellow color theme seems to be a popular one for spring time (and beachy) weddings, and I’m loving the pop of colors against the waters of the beautiful Bodega Harbor. And doesn’t the bride just look like a princess? I’m absolutely loving her one shoulder wedding dress!
More from Kim: Heather and Aaron both grew up in Santa Cruz and have known each other since elementary school. They never really clicked and went their separate ways after high school. They reconnected at a friend’s wedding, and something was different that night. Aaron said it was the best wedding he had ever been to because it was an open bar and he spent the whole night talking to Heather. Heather said she felt a spark that she still feels to this day every time she’s around Aaron. After that, they did the long distance thing but it wasn’t long before Heather ended up moving to Roseville. Aaron says he still doesn’t know how he convinced her to move, but I think it’s pretty obvious that she digs him.
Since they are both from Santa Cruz, they wanted a beach themed wedding to reflect their hometown. They handmade the sand dollar favors and used teal blue in all the elements. They had towels at the beach so guests could sit on the sand during the ceremony, and the reception was held right over the water with a gorgeous view.
I loved their wedding because it perfectly showed their personalities; laid back and fun.
The Creative Team Behind the Scenes: Venue: Bodega Bay Yacht Club / Florist: Vanda Floral Designs / DJ: Pure Energy Productions / Cake: Your Sweet Expectations
Yes, there are weeks I suck as a blogger. This week was one of them. I’ll explain soon (maybe a “Mel’s Monday” is in order?) but TONS of things going on right now and I’m having to just prioritize everything. Of course I always feel like this little blog of mine gets the most neglected. There is so much I’d like to do with The Oceanside Bride, but time right now is limited unfortunately, and I’m trying to be okay with that. Hopefully that will all be changing soon though! ;)
Anywho- for now, I can at least end the long week with a sweet beach engagement session. McFadden Studios did an amazing job capturing the coziness and lovey-dovey Mandy and Sean off of Pudding Creek Beach in Fort Bragg, California.
Aren’t they cute!?
The lighting in that last one?? LOVE it.
This engagement session was submitted via Two Bright Lights!
On the eve of St. Patty’s day, I couldn’t help but share not one but two lovely weddings with a little green flare. =)
First up, we have Krista & Chris who married last fall at a beautiful plantation home, The Island House, in Johns Island, South Carolina right outside of Charleston. The house sits on a private island on the banks of the Stono River so couples and guests still get a little piece of the LowCountry. So excited Chi Photography of Charleston was there to capture all the gorgeousness of the day!
How you met: According to the best man’s speech, Chris walked up to me in a bar and said “Ay, girl! You vibin me?!”….. true story, but there’s a little more to it than that! We met through mutual friends, he made me laugh, added me on facebook (because isn’t that how it works these days?!)the rest is history!
Unforgettable wedding moment: It was SO windy and my veil flew off twice as I was walking down the aisle to Chris. Once they pronounced us husband and wife and we started to walk back down together it flew off again and I just yelled “Ah, screw it!” and kept walking!
Most valuable piece of advice: On the day of the wedding just relax, take it all in, and enjoy yourself. I promised myself that I wouldn’t stress about everything being perfect, get upset if something went wrong, etc. because those weren’t the memories that I wanted to have. Iit will be perfect just for the simple fact that you’re marrying your best friend!
Quirkiest detail: Our reception entrance – we’re huge Carolina fans and our wedding was on game day, so we had our wedding party enter to Sandstorm then it faded into 2001 when Chris and I entered.
Thriftiest trick: We did a lot of the “little details” ourselves, but the one that I’m most proud of was the cake box. My step-dad built a box out of wood that he already had. Then, my mom and I wrapped it in a table cloth (that coordinated with the cake and our runners) wrapped a ribbon around it, and hot glued a pendant to it. I saw these boxes online for we spent about $15!
Something old: My grandmother’s handkerchief
Something new: Dress & accessories
Something borrowed: The lace on my garter
Something blue: My garter had a blue flower on it
Wedding details: It was an evening wedding at a plantation house on the water in the fall. Everything from the location and food to the sweetgrass boutonnieres reflected the theme “southern elegance.” Our colors were chocolate brown and apple green and we had about 150 guests in attendance.
Few- what a week! So I’ll have more updates on Monday, but tomorrow I’m attending my very first craft show as a vendor and tugging along some new coaster set designs from my Etsy shop! I did have knots in my stomach a few weeks ago when I sent in the booth application but since then I’ve been heads down working hard to make product, that I haven’t had time to “worry” or stress about it’s success, lol. I’m sure the million thoughts will settle in tonight- so pray I can get a little sleep! I am so thankful I have a wonderfully supportive husband who is happy to join me tomorrow so that should ease my mind a little. ;)
So this most adorable lighthouse engagement session comes right in time to distract me! Danielle and AI’s e-session was shot near the Barnegate Light House in New Jersey and I’m obsessing over the soft lighting and style of Mary Meghan Photography. Doesn’t their happiness and excitement just poor out from Mary’s images? I love every bit of it.
Just a few sweet deets from Mary: Danielle is an elementary school teacher and Al is an officer on the police force near Long Beach Island (LBI), NJ. Al proposed to Danielle on a beach in LBI, where they thought it was fitting to have their engagement session. They picked the Barnegat Light House museum and beach walk. Danielle and Al are a laid back and fun-loving couple who are sweet on each other and know how to make each other laugh. They have a sense of humor, and they can’t wait for their New Year’s Eve wedding!
See you all back here on Monday everyone. Happy weekend!
*This e-session was submitted via Two Bright Lights.
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