Wednesday, November 9, 2011

DIY Wedding at the Bald Head Island Club, NC - Steve & Laura

Over the course of a wedding season, the Bald Head Island Club will be transformed in countless ways. We are fortunate to be able to work with some of the top wedding vendors in the state, perhaps the country, so it's always a joy for me to see what each couple has decided will represent their relationship, their interests and their style for their wedidng day. 

Salt Harbor Designs and Kim Fisher Designs, out of Wilmington, NC, both frequent Bald Head Island and it's always a sight to see. It's always different, but always, ALWAYS beautiful. Every once in a while, I'll have a couple or a family who decide to handle all of the flowers, decor and design decision themselves. And I have to tell you, I get a little nervous when someone says they're going to have a home-made wedding. I don't know why, I guess just because everytime I try to get creative, somehow I wind up with a room full of popsicle sticks and way, way, way too much glue.
   
But when Laura & Steve's families decided to take on the task of designing the couple's dream wedding, they really, truly took it on. They left no stone unturned, no table untouched, no bouquet lacking anything. Of course they did have a little lighting help from my dear friend Steve Peterson of High Performance Lighting. Steve is THE go-to guy in Wilmington for specialty lighting.

Laura & Steve were married on the beach at Bald Head Island in early October and then made their way to the club for their reception on our Ocean Terrace.

One of my favortie moments of the day was when Laura turned to me after finally arriving and sitting down with her new husband and said "we need to go dance." So dance they did, alone on our back terrace. Away from the hustle and bustle of the wedding, away from their family and friends. It was just him and her. Mr. & Mrs. Husband and Wife.

Laura & Steve's families took care of all the wedding planning and design, but they did have some wonderful vendors in tow when it came to entertainment, photography and their beautiful, beautiful cake! Flower & Flour provided this stunning wedding cake along with some tasty, tasty miniature treats. Flower & Flour cakes are always so beautiful... but it's almost painful when it comes time to cut into them. Sure I know they are going to be deliciously delectable, but once you cut, there is no going back! But it's always worth it once you take that first bite! Yum!

For entertainment, the couple hired Jane Tierney the violinist, to perform during the ceremony and cocktail hour and the Rick Ottaway band to get their family & friends dancing for the remainder of the reception. Both Jane and the Rick Ottaway band were great to work with and the families seemed to enjoy them immensely.

Last but not least, their brilliant photographer, Justin Cook, is the man to thank for capturing their entire day like a true professional. There were so many great moments that I know Laura & Steve are beyond thankful he caught them all. You can see more of his work here.
Congratulations to the happy newlyweds! xoxo

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