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Dec 12 2016

Wedding Party Gift Ideas

I frequently get asked by my brides (& grooms) for gift ideas for their wedding party. I want to share a few of my favorite gifts. I love supporting small businesses anytime I get the opportunity and handmade items are a plus!

I came across the hand-crafted jewelry line “Bare and Me” on Etsy. There are SO many beautiful items to choose from that can be personalized as well.

These druzy necklaces would look spectacular with any style bridesmaid dress:

Personalized cuff links are a great gift for your groom or his groomsmen:

I have to mention how adorable the packaging is for these gifts! I just might have ordered something for myself 😉

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The ladies at “Ellen Jay Stylish Events and Sweets” are known for their delicious sugar cookies and who doesn’t love a cookie?!

How cute are these cookies to ask your girls:

These also make great wedding and shower favors:

Ellen Jay can customize a desert bar or design your wedding cake for your big day as well!

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In my opinion art is the gift that keeps on giving! Chandler Hines of “Chandler Hines Art” is extremely talented.

These gorgeous trinket dishes can be customized to your wedding color(s) or your attendants favor shade:

Chandler can also customize a 4×4 or 5×5 painting on canvas:

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No matter what choice of gift you give your wedding party, a unique, custom or handmade item always is a nice way to give a more personal touch. Please let us know if we can offer any assistance in finding that just right “something” that reflects your appreciation to your friends and family as they celebrate your special day!

Jul 31 2016

Eleanor and Eric

This Spring wedding was a classic southern affair and so much FUN! The ceremony was a beautiful Mass that took place at Christ The King Catholic Church. Eleanor chose navy dresses for her bridesmaids and coordinated her look with navy Converse sneakers that kept her comfy all day. Mike Hamm outdid himself with the floral design that incorporated a touch of nautical decor. The guest enjoyed the signature “yellow hammer” drink, fun in the photo booth, a grilled oyster station in the courtyard, as well as a late night snack of cheese burgers and beignet fries while dancing the night away! Take a peek for a few more details….

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How Everything Came Together:

Photography: Jennie Tewell

Ceremony: Christ The King Catholic Church

Rentals: Port City Rentals

Reception: History Museum of Mobile

Transportation: Old Shell Trolley

Wedding Attire: Bliss Bridal

Band: Muscadine Bloodline

Cake: Cakes by Judi

Flowers: Mike Hamm

Caterer: Bay Gourmet

Photo Booth: Magic Memories

Videographer: Silver Thread Video

Jul 26 2015

Saffold and Brian

There is nothing that says “classic” like a little navy and white, and those were the beautiful colors chosen by bride Saffold for her May 23 wedding to Brian. As a catering and event manager for one of the most well-known catering companies in the South, I knew this bride would have every detail covered, but she was effortlessly relaxed and a true joy to work with!

The white hydrangea bouquets she chose were oh-so-Southern, and provided an elegant accent to the bridesmaids’ navy dresses. The navy and white straws took the color combo all the way to the bar, where they were placed in the happy couple’s signature drink, the “yellow hammer.” Also at the bar, Sweetwater 420 beer was offered to guests as a personal touch and nod to the special place where Saffold and Brian met – the Sweetwater 420 Festival in Atlanta. In fact, it’s even where Brian proposed…while on the Ferris wheel. How sweet is that?

After taking top-secret dance lessons, the bride and groom surprised their parents with a choreographed first dance to Van Morrison’s “Sweet Thing,” which was a big hit. Departing on a golf cart, the bride and groom were showered with bubbles and well wishes as they left to begin their new life as husband and wife.

For more details, take a peek…