It was almost 14 months ago to the day when Griffin first contacted me about having her wedding at the
Bald Head Island Club. She sent me an inquiry, I responded. We had a back and forth relationship via email for abour 24 hours before she booked her flight from NYC and made arrangements to meet with me on Bald Head. There was something about her that I loved from the get go. Something about her friendly demeanor, her excitement about her upcoming wedding and her calming, easy-going attitude. I remember offerinig to pick her up at the airport and bring her over to Bald Head - that's not something I do often (or ever really), but I just rmemeber feeling like we were old friends from the minute we first talked.
When she arrived at the club, I sensed it even more. We hit that easy stride that you feel with only a rare few people in your life. They're the kind of friends you meet for coffee perhaps months since the last time you saw or spoke to one another, and yet you pick right back up where you left off. I was so excitied for Griffin & JT's wedding, from that first day she contacted me to the day it finally arrived this past October. It was everything she dreamed it would be and everything i hoped her day would be. It was... perfect.
It was October 15th, one of those perfect days on the island in the fall when it's no longer humid, still nowhere near cold, but somewhere right in the middle of a beautiful, warm fall day. Griffin & JT were married on the grounds of Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island amongst nearly 200 of their friends and family members. The light was absolutely amazing and Rachel Barker of
Millie Holloman Photography captured so many stunning moments, views and emotions from their wedding to a T! Here's a few:
Their reception followed at the BHI Club with florals and decor design by the always amazing
Kim Fisher Designs. I loved the dark cranberry colors with the taupes of the bridesmaid dresses and the creams in the bouquets & linens. And the mahoganny chiavari chairs added that perfect complimentary touch of color that looked great with the dark reds in the centerpieces.
And hello.... is this not the most gorgeous wedding cake you've ever seen in your life? Bryan & David with
Flower & Flour put their blood, sweat and tears into every single decadent dessert they create. They really try to customize and personalize the dessert choice specific to each bride or each couple. But this one really takes the cake for me. They even included a broach from the bride's gown as part of the design and it was truly spectacular. I wish their photographer Rachel could have captured a picture of Griffin & JT's guests, staring in amazement at this glorious cake. It was quite the site to see.
Oh, and ps, the macaroons and other treats were phenomenal too.
Griffin & JT arrived to their reception and danced their "first dance" to Tuepelo Honey by Van Morrison - which just may be one of my favorite "first dance" choices ever.
And PS... loved these gorgeous chandeliers from Steve Peterson of
High Performance Lighting. They completely set the mood for a romantic and celebratory evening.
The real fun came when the
Liquid Pleasure band took the stage who are just absolutely phenomenal - the complete entertainer. They had this wedding litterally dancing all night long - they even included a costume change halfway through. I honestly cannot recommend this band enough.
And when the end of the night came, and Griffin & JT drove off in their decked out golf cart, I know they both were absolutely thrilled with how it all came together. There was a glow about the two of them the entire night. She was blissfully happy and radiant to say the least and he was in awe - of Griffin mostly, but also of everything they'd just done and all the people who surrounded them on this amazing day. I am so happy to share with you all, the wedding of Griffin & JT!
xoxo
