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Contents
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In Every Issue
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From the Editor
6
Venues
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Wedding Profiles
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Left Lapel
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Recipes for Your New Life
Left
Lapel
See some of the premiere golf
courses in the south.
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Lost in Paradise
Take the Peace and Solitude of Eagle Island
Georgia to Heart
Wedding Contracts
Wedding expert Beverly Clark
shares the importance of contracts
and letters of agreement
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Wedding
Profiles
18 Avista Resort
Take a peak at several successful
Sea Setting Weddings, a timeline
to help you plan your day, and the
latest Sea Setting wedding trends.
Savannah’s breathtaking vistas of old city life and
restored beauty makes it the city of choice for
weddings in the South.
This photo courtesy of Video Production, Inc.
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paradise without a passport
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From the
Editor
Welcome to the second issue of
Sea Settings Magazine.
Sea Settings Magazine has been a dream of mine for quite
some time now. The ability to work with people in love is
never really a hard task as it often times reminds you of the
important things in life. With all of the dangers in the world
today, love is one of the few things found therefore, should be
cherished at all costs. In this issue, we have collected several
magical places found on the coasts of the south to assist you
in demonstrating your love for husband or bride to be.
Our writers review premier photographers from Virginia
Beach, Virginia, the exclusive hide-away in Eagle Island,
a privately owned location off of the coast of Georgia and
trendy Avista Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This
issue also covers the do’s and don’ts of wedding contracts,
how to lose weight and much more.
The staff of Sea Settings Magazine sincerely hopes that
you enjoy their hard work and greatly appreciate your being
one of our many cherished readers. Your involvement with
Sea Settings Magazine is the soul reason for our continuing
to publish.
Sincerely,
Nakia K. Isreal, CEO/Editor in Chief
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The Perfect
Bridal
Gown
Your wedding dress makes a statement
reflecting your personality, as does your
entire wedding.
Are you chic? Sophisticated? Classic?
Sexy? Traditional? Avant-garde?
Enlisting the aid of a professional can
eliminate hours of hassles and headaches
and help you achieve the ideal dress. They
are trained to find what works. A good
consultant can take one look at you and
lead you to the right style, the right designer.
Certain manufacturers cut larger or
smaller so some work for petites, others
for full figures. You might want to bring
clippings from a bridal magazine or that you
have printed from the Internet to give the
consultant a clearer idea of the styles
you prefer.
Mon Cheri Couture
Many gown manufactures now offer champagne,
ivory and blush in addition to traditional white.
These softer hues may be more flattering to your
complexion. You should try on no fewer than three
gowns so feel free to try on as many as you want
until you find the perfect gown. A dress that might
look rather plain on the hanger might transform
your figure. Even when you think you have found the
right dress, try on a couple more just to be sure.
Choosing the right gown starts with proportion.
A dress may look gorgeous on the model in the
photo, but it will never look good on you if the
lines are wrong for your proportions. Think of your
silhouette and begin with your best features, then
ease into the ones that are less than perfect. Do you
have a tiny waist that would look fantastic in a clingy
sheath gown? Do you have great cleavage ideal
for being set off by an open neckline? Wonderful
shoulders
or a lovely swan neck perfect for a strapless or off
the shoulder gown.
Don’t worry, many styles also can camouflage
your less than perfect features. Large hips can be
hidden with an A-line gown. It will give height and
reduce width making you look taller and slimmer.
Another option would be a hollow waist which
begins an inch and a half below your natural waist,
camouflaging your heaviest part.
Mon Cheri Bridals
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Mon Cheri Couture
A thick waist can be minimized by a princess waist, just
make sure the fullness of the dress starts below your thick
part. Heavy thighs are easy to conceal beneath a full skirt,
but stay away from any style that is straight or narrow. The
same advice applies if you have a full derriere. Remember to
draw attention away from your flaws and concentrate on a
beautiful neckline instead.
Historical reproductions and vintage wedding gowns
Original vintage gowns may require expensive and expert
repairs for them to be wearable. Old fabric, if not properly
stored, can become damaged causing it to tear easily or
disintegrate. Alterations can usually be made to make the
dress smaller, but making the dress larger is very difficult
as it is impossible to match the fabric with the original and
care must be taken to hide the gussets and new stitching.
Look for a reputable vintage shop and find a seamstress with
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experience fitting and restoring vintage couture.
Reproductions are another way to have a gown from times
gone by whether it is 1892 or 1492. These are new gowns
made to replicate the fashions of centuries past. These are
often created from vintage sewing patterns either by cutting
apart an old gown to copy the design or creating an entirely
new gown from a vintage photograph or painting.
Whatever dress you choose, remember your wedding
gown makes a statement about your personality. It is
important for your dress to stand out in photographs and
videos as well as in the minds of your friends and family. It is
after all a reflection of you.
For Gowns visit www.moncheribridals.com
For more information www.101bridalgowns.com
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Binding Contracts
A Pay-Attention Checklist
Photo courtesy of Video Production, Inc.
The days of hand-shake agreements are long gone and
far too often a binding contract is a necessity - both for you
and your vendor! Never underestimate the power of a good
contract. Putting everything in writing to ensure you get
exactly what you bargained for (and are expecting) on your
wedding day protects you in the unpleasant event of a mishap
or litigation and helps to maintain a friendly, businesslike
atmosphere in every situation. This is especially helpful when
your Uncle Jed wants to be the photographer (which isn’t a
good idea, by the way), or Aunt Hazel wants to bake your
wedding cake. A clear, well-drafted contract is one of the
few tools you have available to guarantee that the wedding
vendor delivers on your expectations.
Once you’ve decided which wedding professionals you
plan to use, it’s time to firm up the details in the form of a
contract or letter of agreement. Committing the expectations
to a written document with each service provider will give
both of you peace of mind and help to ensure there are no
misunderstandings. Should something go wrong, you have
the written contract to help re-negotiate the price or provide
evidence in case of legal action.
Most wedding professionals will have a standard service
contract. If they do not, it is perfectly acceptable to draft
your own letter of agreement. This document should describe
the details of the merchandise or service provided, the costs
agreed upon, and must be signed by both parties in order to
be a legally binding agreement. You should have a contract
with the following service providers:
Bakery
Reception Hall
Bridal Consultant
Rental Equip. Co.
Bridal Salon
Stationery Provider
Photographer
Ceremony Location
Tuxedo Rental Store
Florist
Videographer
Musicians
Caterer
Transportation Service
Make sure every detail is written out, no matter how
insignificant it may seem - from the size and type of flowers
in your bouquet to the appropriate dress and number of
breaks the musicians will take. You should always include the
following in your contract:
• The day, date and time of your wedding event.
• Scheduled delivery dates, times and locations. In case of
delays, include a time slot.
• A detailed list of merchandise ordered. Alternative
merchandise, if needed.
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A list of services provided.
Appropriate dress.
Name of person in charge of wedding.
Deposits or payment schedules.
Last date to make changes or provide final guest count.
Cancellation and refund policy.
Read the contract carefully, especially the fine print. Make
sure you understand and agree to everything. If not, ask
questions or make changes - now’s the time! Don’t overlook
the refund or cancellation policy.
As an extra precaution, use your credit card to pay for
necessary deposits, and always pay the minimum required.
Special federal consumer credit laws protect all payments
made with credit cards. You, as the consumer, have recourse
with your credit card companies if you receive merchandise
or services that do not live up to the contractual agreement.
You can now protect what you have invested in your
wedding day with Private Event Insurance, available from
Fireman’s Fund. You may find this insurance to be a small
price to pay for peace of mind. The company has a variety
of plans available that offer coverage and protection
against wedding cancellations. They may include wedding
photographs, wedding attire, personal liability, and more.
For information on reimbursement policy and restrictions,
the toll-free number is 1-800-ENGAGED (1-800-364-2433)
or www.firemansfund.com The WedSafe Wedding Insurance
Program also offers wedding insurance. You may contact
them at 1-877-723-3933 or www.wedsafe.com.
Remember most challenges can be negotiated in a simple,
professional discussion, and do not go as far as a legal
dispute. In case the situation progresses to this point, a good
contract will protect your interests as well as your money,
and help insure your stress-free wedding day!
Nationally celebrated authority on weddings, showers
and bridal etiquette, Beverly Clark is the renowned author
of America’s #1 best-selling wedding guidebook, Planning A
Wedding To Remember, and WEDDINGS: A Celebration,
a coffee-table pictorial to the most beautiful and unusual
weddings in the world, among others. In addition, she is
the designer of an award-winning line of luxurious bridal
accessories. She and her Beverly Clark Collection have been
featured on a myriad of television and radio shows, and have
appeared in numerous magazine and newspaper articles
nationwide. Please visit our website online at
www.beverlyclark.com
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Photo taken by Sandra Caldwell, courtesy of bigstockphoto.com
stationary depicting simplicity
for your special day
Losing
Unwanted
Wedding Day Pounds
“10, 9, 8, 7. . .”
No it’s not the chimes of the New Year’s countdown but
rather the number of months until the Big Day, the day you
have dreamed of and waited for your entire life (or at least
until you got the ring on your finger and it actually became
a reality). It’s your wedding day! Besides the caterer, florist,
reception hall and everything else you have to be concerned
about, it’s time to think about the fairy tale dress.
When you were a little girl you envisioned your perfect
dress. You may have even seen it on TV or saw it in a
magazine, pasting it into your wedding book so when the
time came you could pull it out and show it to a designer. So
you start to look for the dress. Trying it on with your mother
and bridesmaids in tow, you step onto the platform, look
in the mirror and realize that you looked like a squeezed
balloon. What’s a girl to do?!! This is the most important
day in a bride’s life. The day when everyone stops, stares and
gasps as you float down the aisle to your awaiting prince.
Well, here are some tips on how you can look picture perfect
for your wedding day.
First make sure you pick the right dress. Try not to pick a
dress two sizes too small with the expectation that you’ll lose
By Allyson K. Reeves
the weight needed for your fitting by your wedding day. Not
to say it can’t be done, but why set yourself up for a possible
meltdown and it takes your whole bridal party to literally
stuff you in your dress. Come on, you don’t want to look like
your dress was painted on. You want a little room in there to
gracefully glide across the room as you thank each guest for
coming to your wedding. Make sure you have room enough
to kneel down for a prayer, walk to your seat at the reception,
and boogie until the sun comes up.
Next, try not to skip meals. Eat at least 3-5 small meals
per day with a small snack in between meals. Make fruits and
vegetables readily available for snacking. Try to limit your
intake of fat. Many times when a bride is stressed, she will
resort to the fast food window. Resist the temptation and
reach for some healthy food items such as carrots, apples,
fruit bars, or anything that is nutritional rather than a supersized double cheeseburger meal. Healthy snacks have other
benefits as well. For example, almonds can help your hair and
fingernails to grow.
Eat everything in moderation. For example, instead of
eating a whole slice of cake, you may want to eat only a few
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bites from the slice of the cake. This will certainly save lots
of calories in the long run. Keep an eye on your eating while
you go to parties like bridal showers, engagement parties,
and wedding rehearsals. On the day of the party you may
want to exercise an extra 10 – 20 minutes beforehand to
offset the number of calories from any party indulgences. You
should also consider eating something before the party, like a
sandwich so you won’t be starved by the time you get there.
If you are a carbohydrate lover, make sure you are eating
the right carbs. One of the fad diets in the past few years
is the No Carb diet, which requires you to eliminate all
carbohydrates such as bread and pasta from your meals.
However, according to Paige Hauff, Senior Wellness Director
at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Childress Klein Branch,
if you don’t eat carbs, you crave carbs. Cravings can cause
you to overeat and gain weight quicker. For example, if you
have a choice between a sweet potato and potato chips, sweet
potatoes would be the better choice because it’s high in beta
carotene, or Vitamin A.
Drink water to help with your complexion. Drinking cold
water will burn more calories because your body has to try
to heat the water as it is digested which makes it work a little
harder.
To get healthful tips regarding your eating habits, visit
www.mypyramid.gov, a website created by the United
States Department of Agriculture, to help you take steps to
becoming a healthier you. This site has a number of tools
to help you reach your goals. By entering your age, sex, and
your level of physical activity, a personalized plan will be
created with daily recommendations from each food group.
For those needing a little more assistance in this area, there is
a food gallery that provides a picture of suggested food items
along with the cups to inches converter. For example, if your
food plan calls for you to have a _ cup of starchy vegetables
from your vegetable group then a _ cup would be 6” wide.
This way you can visually measure your plate whether you are
at home or in a high pressure situation like dining out with
your future in-laws. There is also a meal tracking worksheet
to help you keep track of your food choices.
With all of this eating, you want to balance your eating
regimen with a fitness regimen.
First, do what you enjoy. Exercise to your abilities and
pick a schedule that best fits you. There are a plethora
of exercises you can do indoors and outdoors. Hauff
recommends that if you are an outdoors girl try interval
training like running, or even walking briskly, between the
mailboxes on the streets in your neighborhood. This will
get your heart rate up and help you burn more calories. For
those who enjoy the air-conditioning of the gym you could
cross train, combining two or more types of exercises such
as cardiovascular exercises and strength training in order to
condition your body for overall health. For instance, if use
the stair climber one day, try using the elliptical the next,
and then the treadmill another day. You can even mix it up
in one session by exercising on each of those machines for
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20 minutes at a time. Also, try not to lift heavy weights 2-3
days before your wedding to avoid being sore. Remember to
carve out time to recover, so you won’t be walking like you a
mummy towards your groom.
Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Your local YMCA has a
metabolic test that reads your oxygen intake and outtake and
tells you the amount of calories that you burn while you rest.
They also provide nutritional counseling and can create a
workout program designed specifically for you.
Keep a journal, listing your daily accomplishments as the
day to your wedding approaches. Take time out for yourself
on a daily basis and have positive reinforcements. So, when
you losing those unwanted wedding day pounds, reward
yourself with a massage or manicure and pedicure day. Take
20 minutes out of each day to breathe and reflect on what
you envisioned as your perfect day. Remember this day is
all about you and your fiance. Enjoy the special moments
you share together now that will make great and special
memories for your future.
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Wedding Planning Timeline
Photo courtesy of Video Production, Inc.
Month 12-10
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Select Wedding Date
Decide on wedding theme and style
Choose wedding colors
Budget Creation
Choose Officiant
Arrange for both families to meet
(ie, dinner party or engagement party)
Try on various style of wedding gowns
Determine maximum guest lists
Compile names and addresses
Choose your wedding attendants
Month 9-6
• Interview perspective caterers
• Draw up sample menus
• Interview perspective cake baker,
sample cakes, decide on baker
• Interview florists, decide on a florist
• Select bouquets for bridal party
• Think about invitation style, gather
estimates and order samples
• Choose wedding gown and veil or
headpiece
• Order invitations and other stationary
• Send Save the Date
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Month 3
Month of the Wedding
• Register for wedding gifts
• Address invitations and announcements
• Prepare maps for ceremony and reception
sites
• Design and print wedding program
• Make final decision on music
• Check reservations for groom’s and groom’s
men’s rented attire
• Phone interviews of Hair Stylists & Make-up
artist
• Mail invitations six weeks before wedding
• Purchase or make favors, wedding
accestions, toasting flute, flower girl’s
basket, ring bearer’s pillow, etc.
• Touch base with attendants
• Confirm reservations with all providers
• Buy gifts for bridal party, parents, groom and
bride
• Send list to all vendors regarding event along
with wedding party (including groom)
• Confirm headcount with caterer and baker
• Make list of desired shots for photographer
and videographer
• Break in your wedding shoes
• Bride: Pick up something old, something new,
something blue
Month 2
Month 5-4
• Sit for engagement photography and
announce engagement in newspaper
• Select bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories
• Purchase bridal attire: shoes, lingerie,
stockings, jewelry, etc.
• Complete guest list
• Ask mothers to coordinate and select their
wedding day attire
• Select floral arrangements for the ceremony
and receptions
• Select grooms attire
• Prepare information for your out-of-town
guests
• Check your state’s requirements for blood
test and marriage license; make appointment
for physical exam
• Purchase wedding rings
• Finalize honeymoon planning- if going out of
country, attain passports
• Arrange out of town guest accommodations
• Decide what type of music you want for the
ceremony and reception, sample bands and
disc jockeys
• Finalize arrangements with baker, caterer,
photographer, videographers, & event rentals
• Order wedding cake
• If you do not already have a wedding
consultant begin interviewing or appoint a
family member to assist with the coordination
of you wedding day.
• Arrange final fitting for bridal own and
bridesmaids’ dresses
• Apply for marriage license
• Run wedding announcement in local
newspaper
• Tabulate guest RSVP’s and keep running
tally of head count
• Final visit of Destination Wedding Site before
wedding
• Meet with hair dresser about your wedding
hairstyle, make appointment for wedding
day
• Meet with make-up artist about wedding
make-up, make appointment for wedding
day
• Break in wedding shoes
• Make rehearsal arrangement, send out
invitations for rehearsal dinner
• Send thank you cards for bridal shower gifts
• Make seating charts
• Make place cards
Day Before Wedding
• Pamper yourself (Get Nails done & relaxation
massage)
• Give parents gift at rehearsal dinner
• Get a full night’s rest
Wedding Day
Enjoy your morning with a good breakfast
because chances are slim that you will eat
again until after the ceremony.
Enjoy your day!
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Sea Settings Tips: Which flowers
are the best
Spring Wedding
for the season.
Photo courtesy of Tim Zeilenbach Photography
Anemone (end of May),
Asters (May), Calla, Lily, Carnations,
Chrysanthemum, Daffodil,
Delphinium, English Lavander (May),
Freesia, Gladiolas (May), Heather,
Hydrangea (May), Iris, Lilac (end
of May), Lilies, Lily of the Valley,
Orchids, Peony, Rannunculus, Roses,
Snapdragons, Sunflowers, Sweetpea,
Tulip, Veronica, Waxflower
Summer Wedding
Amaranthus, Asters, Bells of Ireland, Blue
Cloud, Carnations, Chinese Lanterns
Photo taken by Mauricio Alanis Laredo, courtesy of bigstockphoto.com
(September), Cosmos (July & August),
Colored Calla Lily Dahlias, Delphinium,
Freesia, Gardenia, Gladiola, Hydrangea
(July & August), Star Gaze Lily, Lily of the
Valley, Assorted Lilies, Lisianthus, Love in
the Mist, Orchids, Ornamental Peppers
(September), Phlox, Protea, Roses, Salvia,
Snapdragons, Statice, Stephanotis,
Sunflower, Sweetpea (July & August),
Veronica, Yarrow, Zinnia
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Fall Wedding
Reds/Pinks
Poinsettia, Euphorbia, Holly,
Cotoneaster, Amaryllis,
Carnation, Primula,
Viburnum, Daphne
Barber Shop & Beauty Salon
Purples/Blues
Iris
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Yellows
Iris, Winter Jasmine,
Haircuts • Relaxers • Hair Color Services
Wash & Set • Braids
Narcissus
Whites
Shrib Honeysuckle,
Snowdrop, Carnation,
Amaryllis, Narcissus
Greenery
Mrs. Robb’s Bonnet,
Mahonia, Hemlock,
Senecio, Blue Spruce, Ivy
Winter Wedding
Yellows
Chrysanthemum, Tickseed, Goldenrod, Crabapple
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Bluffton • Behind Jim & Nick’s
Also: 80 Broad River Blvd, Beauford
Ivory’s & White’s
White potato vine, Statice, Bouvardia, Japanese
Anemone
Pinks & Reds
Pink Nerine, Hydrangea, Amaryllis, Red Fuchsia, Lily, Dahlia
Purples & Blues
Chinese Gentian, Cupid’s Dart, Cosmos, Gentian Sage,
Hydrangea
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An Experience
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Oranges
Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Sedum, Ornamental Pepper,
Chinese Lantern
Foliage
European Cranberry, Firethorn, Barberry, Rose Hips, Scarlet
Oak, Sweet Briar
Source: blissweddings.com
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Recipes For
Venues
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
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Avista Resort:
A Little Miami in Myrtle Beach
By Denise Mackey
ith the growing trend of destination
weddings, a hotel offering a unique blend
of beautiful reception space, luxurious rooms, and
exceptional costumer service allows a wedding experience
that you and your guest will love. Avista Resort in North
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers the style and service
resorts similar to those of South Beach, Miami.
If you’ve ever been to Miami, you know of the hip and
vibrant feel the city offers. Excitement grabs you through its
vibrantly colored buildings of blue and sizzling yellow in the
summer heat. Sophistication is successfully achieved through
the laid-back lifestyle every coastal town offers.
Once you arrive at the hotel, the valet service will unload
your bags and park your car as you check in. Once inside,
you will be welcomed by a courteous staff in the tastefully
decorated lobby with its neutral colors, plush seating, and
grand staircase located just to the left of the main entrance.
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The reception rooms with their fourteen foot ceilings and
window lined walls offer an open airy feel. The windows,
lined with sheer voile curtains, allow for soft muted views
of the lit city streets below, giving the ballrooms a silent
sophisticated backdrop. However, its modern South Beach
design can quickly be shifted to a more classical look thanks
to the ballroom’s regal columns and specialty linens available
through the hotel.
A quick tour of the hotel and you will find many amenities
to spoil the most refined of guests. There is a fully equipped
weight room with several televisions and floor to ceiling
windows. A full service bar located just outside the fitness
room is lined with windows overlooking the city and
decorated in a modern chic style with lush colors of black and
blue and conveniently equipped with flat screen televisions
located above the bar. The lounge, just before the ballrooms
on the second floor with its spaciousness and overstuffed
chairs, serves as a great place to host your cocktail hour. The
grassy lawn area, just past the pool lining the dunes, is an
ideal spot to hold a ceremony. However, as an added perk,
there are no fees when getting married on the beach here.
After the ceremony, move your guests to the hotel’s
pool or lounge area for a cocktail hour, before hosting
your reception in one of the half-moon shaped ballrooms.
Finally, end the night with a nightcap and people watching
in the hotel’s ultra hip bar. All these can be decided with
your personally appointed and complimentary wedding
coordinator provided by the hotel, which will help you, plan
every detail of your wedding from the flowers and décor to
which activities appeal to you and your guests during your
stay.
Guests will enjoy the large comfortable rooms in the hotel
with its floor length windows, fully appointed kitchen and
dining areas, wireless internet, and full length mirrors in the
bedrooms. Detail-oriented service is not only provided to
both (bride and groom) but to your guests as well, as each
room provides full service resort style amenities exuding
luxury and comfort.
Avista Resort is booked every weekend through 2007.
So, planning your reception a year in advance is wise. Peak
season is typically May through September. If you are
looking to save cost and get a glamorous affair book during
November, December, and January.
At, Avista Resort, you easily get the wedding of your
dreams with its one-stop shop of wonderful amenities,
exciting atmosphere, and friendly service all working
together to make your wedding a most memorable affair.
Brides and grooms end up loving it so much, they often
return on anniversaries to celebrate all over again.
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Lost In
Paradise
The Lodge at Eagle Island
offers all the amenities of a
luxury hotel and stands as the
only house on Eagle Island
Take the Peace and Solitude of
Eagle Island Georgia to Heart
By Denise Mackey
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Photos
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
or a honeymoon a little less mainstream, why
catch a glimpse of a dolphin or two, known to frequent the
not rent your own private island? Assessable
area, lazily swimming alongside. Then, sit and talk well into
only by boat, Eagle Island, nestled amongst
the night, on the lodge’s wrap around screened in porch and
the popular Golden Islands of the Georgia Coast, affords
let the sounds of nature, with its chorus of crickets, bullfrogs,
visitors with absolute seclusion and revered privacy normally
and songbirds play in the background. Get up the next day
unattainable. Owners, Andy and Shannon Hill, personally
and do it all over again or decide upon a new adventure
work with each guest to create their own unique experience,
entirely.
offering total seclusion and relaxation with a mix of
Eagle Island offers an abundant combination of activities
adventure and luxury, all based on your needs.
due to its nearby surroundings. There is golf, horseback
What you’ll get is an island to call yours, a chance to relax
riding, sailing, and gourmet restaurants to sample, along
and forget about the rest of the
with a multitude of other activities
world while the two of you hide
on the famed Sea Island and Saint
away in romantic seclusion, with
Simon Island just 20 minutes away.
occasional visits to the outside
If history and nature are more
world, if you so choose. The pace is
your style, there is the popular
entirely up to you.
Sapelo Island only a short fifteen
Life, with its daily to-do
minute boat ride away. Sapelo,
lists and deadlines, has a way of
only accessible by boat, was once
chasing after you, making you feel
the playground for America’s
as though you will never catch
crème de la crème elite, such as
up. One day with Eagle Island’s
its former owner, R.J. Reynolds,
seclusion and Georgia’s beautiful
and its illustrious cast of visitors
coastline allows life to slow its
from Calvin Coolidge and Herbert
pace, if only for a while, long
Hoover, to Charles Lindbergh who
enough to catch a breath, giving
visited shortly after his famous
you and your spouse time to
trans-Atlantic flight. Now, it is
contemplate your new life together.
mostly state-owned and home
Praying For Sheetrock,
Oh yes, and to talk, to really talk,
to the Sapelo Island National
Melissa Fay Green
not about the day’s events or what
Estuarine Research Reserve,
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
Coastal people
understand history
personally…they
own history in a
way lost to most
Americans.
needs to be done tomorrow, but to
spend quality time together, and
remember why it is you fell in love
in the first place. Life’s distractions are far behind you here.
Spend your day on a secluded beach, just the two of you,
or kayak to the nearby islands of Mayhall and Little Mayhall
to hike the many trails. At night you can go on a romantic
sunset cruise, coasting through the marsh as it aides the sun’s
descent with its beautifully golden views. You might even
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except for the quant and quirky,
Hog Hammock community. With
a population of only seventy, this
community serves as a rich piece of American history with
it’s mostly Gullah population, who can trace their ancestors
back nine or ten generations to the slave descendants of the
one time owner, James Spaulding. Here you have the rare
chance to experience history, firsthand, instead of observing
it through the lens of a camera or walking through it in the
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
There is time to watch the miracle of sunset
and the magic of moon-rise
Georgia’s Land of the Golden Isles, Burnette Vanstory
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halls of a museum. If you decide to partake on this trip, it
would be wise to study the islands vastly rich history in order
to truly understand and appreciate just what this quirky and
remote island has to offer.
And, if you are unsure of just how to spend your precious
honeymoon get away, Andy and his team, are experts on the
area and will work with you, suggesting various opportunities
available, in order to create the perfect vacation for you.
No matter what the day holds, at night you will find
yourself happily retreating to the island’s Lodge to finish off
the day relaxing in its rustic comfort. The Lodge at Eagle
Island offers every amenity of popular luxury hotels, yet
making you feel right at home with its beautifully appointed
décor and modern day functionality. A media center
complete with satellite TV, cd/dvd player, indoor/outdoor
speaker system, and wireless internet connection will keep
you entertained; while the hot tub and fireplace located just
outside on the porch will help you relax even further.
Honestly, what better way to mark the beginning of your
new life together, than by spending it on your own private
secluded island with a bevy of romantic and adventurous
activities awaiting at your doorstep, all uniquely pieced
together personally for you by a staff continuously catering
to your every need? But, one warning, however. As Jeanne
Harman and Harry E. Harman eloquently put in Georgia
At Its Best, Eagle Island serves as a “breeding ground for
an affliction James Mitchener calls ‘nesomania’ [island
madness]…sometimes the condition dissipates into a
nostalgic hangover of memories renewed by rerunning
vacation slides and making frequent return visits. In other
cases the victim never recovers…so beware of the nesomania
virus, there is no vaccine, and no known cure.” Are you up for
the challenge?
“Tension and urgency are left on
the mainland; they have no place
on the island,”
Georgia’s Land of the Golden Isles, Burnette Vanstory.
Photo taken by Robert Johnson
For more information or to book your
special day, please contact:
Andy and Shannon Hill
Private Islands of Georgia
202 Marina Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
(P) 912.222.0801
[email protected]
www.privateislandsofgeorgia.com
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Photo courtesy of Video Production, Inc.
Keith Cephus Photography
Sea Island Weddings
magazine
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Photo courtesy of Keith Cephus Photography
Photo courtesy of Deborah Sawyer Photography
Wedding Profiles
Keith Cephus Photography
Q & A:
Tassandra & Brandon
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Bride: Tasandra Wright (Maiden Name: Mehle)
Groom: Brandon Wright
Q Where are you from?
A
Q Where did you meet?
A
Williamsburg, Virginia
Brandon and I met originally in 1996 as teenagers. We
went our separate ways as he pursued his career as a
Police officer and I pursued mine as a Firefighter. In
2003, we both ended up working for the same department
and were reunited at the hospital after working the same
vehicle accident.
long had you been dating
Q How
prior to getting engaged?
A
Q How did he propose?
A
We dated for 1 year and 3 months.
Keith Cephus Photography
It was September 11, 2004 and it was a beautiful,
sunny day. Brandon had taken me to one of my
favorite seafood restaurants on the river in Hampton
(Virginia) called Surf Riders. After dinner we went for a
walk on the marina that was directly next to the restaurant
and then we went home. In bed that night, Brandon was
watching television and I was reading a book. I was joking
around with Brandon about how it would be really nice for
him to surprise me with something nice. I didn’t see but
he had slipped his hand behind my book. His response to
my comment was “Do you mean like this?” and I lowered
my book to see what was in his hand and there it was--my
engagement ring! I never really showed Brandon what I
wanted in an engagement ring. In fact, I didn’t even want
to talk about engagement. I wanted to be surprised and I
was so happy when I saw the ring, because it was exactly
what I would have picked, vintage style white gold. After
the shock of actually having an engagement ring, we both
realized he hadn’t asked me to marry him yet. We laughed
about that and then he asked me to marry him. I said yes and
immediately called my parents.
made you get married in
Q What
the Outer Banks?
A
We wanted to not only get married, but also to show
our close friends and family how much they mean to
us. We decided on the Outer Banks because it is a favorite
vacation spot for our local friends and family. I also wanted
to show off a little bit of the East Coast to my family coming
from Colorado and Oregon. We actually combined a vacation
with our friends and family and our wedding. We rented a
cottage for our wedding party and had family and friends
scattered in different parts of the Outer Banks for the entire
week prior to the wedding. We really wanted a memorable
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experience for our guests more then just a Saturday
afternoon event. Our ceremony was outside at The Aquarium
on Roanoke Island in Manteo, which is one of our favorite
spots on the Outer Banks. It was absolutely beautiful!
you contract a wedding
Q Did
planner?
A
We contacted several and went with Sugar Snap
Events.
you skeptical at first about
Q Were
contracting a consultant?
A
We planned our wedding for 1 year and 1 month.
Unfortunately, there were a couple of rough spots.
Originally when I booked my photographer Deborah
Sawyer, I thought I wanted a film photographer rather then
digital. After going to a couple of shows and seeing the story
book albums and some of the amazing things that could be
done with digital, I contacted Deborah nearly six months
before the wedding and asked if she could do any of this,
her response was that she could not (it was also very rude).
We then contacted Keith Cephus and we were very pleased.
We also had some difficulty securing some of the paper
products (i.e. bar signs, programs, seating chart). We were
having a hard time finding someone who could meet our
specific needs and not over charge. Luckily, we found Ashley
Gosselin at EllaKay Designs and she was able to work with us
to get exactly what we needed.
it hard or difficult for your
Q Was
guests to get there and find
Q Where did you honeymoon?
A
Keith Cephus Photography
Keith Cephus Photography
long did it take you to plan
Q How
the wedding?
A
rough spots during the
Q Any
planning?
A
Keith Cephus Photography
Keith Cephus Photography
Sugar Snap was in its beginning stages of business
and I think the inexperience showed in some areas.
Overall, we were pleased with Sugar Snap Events and at
times they went out of their way for us. We were skeptical
at first, as the consulting business is such an open field in
terms of pricing versus time and labor. It was hard to really
know what was reasonable or not. We eventually went with
what we could afford. We thought that since we were doing
a destination wedding, we would naturally have to have help.
Looking back, it was something that we definitely could have
handled ourselves, but in the beginning stages it just all looks
like such a huge project.
We took a seven day honeymoon in Las Vegas. I grew
up out West, but Brandon had never been so I really
wanted him to see a little bit of where I spent my
childhood. What better place to go out West than Vegas! We
stayed four nights at Mandalay Bay in an executive suite and
then three nights outside of The Strip at Green Valley Ranch.
The pool at Green Valley Ranch was amazing. We saw Carrot
Top, three movies and the “O” show by Cirque Du Soliel,
which is by far my favorite performing group. We didn’t do
so well with the gambling, but we had a lot of fun. It was my
best trip ever!
else you would like to
Q Anything
share with other brides regarding
your Sea Settings Wedding? Any
suggestions, planning advice, etc.?
A
The memories and relationships that were made closer
by our Outer Banks wedding made it the perfect
wedding for us. We will always have a wonderful place to
go bask in the memories of that day. The visits to the Outer
Banks will always be that much more special. Advice to any
everything?
A
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Not at all, everyone seemed to do just fine. The Outer
Banks are pretty easy to maneuver.
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couple in the beginning stages of planning their wedding
is-- do what you want, what truly will reflect your bond, be
creative! While it is important to respect family wishes you
will never be able to please everyone, so try not to give into
the pressure of inviting those you truly don’t want or can’t
afford to invite. A lot of money and focus can be lost when
you try to please everyone else.
Our suggestions for any Outer Banks Bride would be to
use Seamark foods for your flowers (they were gorgeous).
The Aquarium on Roanoke Island will bend over backwards
to do what they can for you. We could only book them for
our outdoor ceremony site because they were booked for
that night. Also, they actually offered to refund our money
if it rained. They threw in all of the chairs for our ceremony,
so that we did not have to rent them. In the wedding
industry today, it is a shame that more businesses are not as
accommodating as The Aquarium on Roanoke Island. We did
our engagement session and our wedding photo’s with Keith
Cephus and not only did we get gorgeous shots, but we had
tons of fun. Keith has a way of making you and you partner
feel very sexy together and it shows.
Keith Cephus Photography
Chosen Venders:
Florist:
Seamark Foods - Robbie Harrell (P) 252-441-4121
Photo courtesy of Keith Cephus Photography
Keith Cephus Photography
Photographer: Keith Cephus, www.keithcephus.com
Baker:
The Good Life Gourmet (P) 252-480-2855;
Great Cakes (P) 252-261-3403 - a small wedding cake just for
the bride and groom
Caterer:
The Good Life Gourmet
Officiant:
Randy Garner of Williamsburg
Venue:
The Aquarium on Roanoke Island (P) 252-473-3494;
Mallards Marsh (P) 252-473-4883
Musician:
Keith Cephus Photography
Sue Dean-Violinist (P) 252-473-6686
Videographer:
Eye Candy Digital video (P) 757-560-9512
Wedding Dress:
Tiffany’s (P) 757-461-5466
Make-Up Artist:
Teresa Ennis (P) 757-508-5691
Hair Stylist:
Diva’s (P) 252-255-1772
Paper Products:
EllaKay Designs by Ashley Gosselin
(P) 757-566-8411, www.ellakaydesigns.com
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Tim Zeilenbach Photography
Recipes
Recipes
Your New
New
Life
RecipesFor
for Your
Your
NewLife
Life
Tim Zielenback Photography
Keith Cephus Photography
Calypso Pork Chops
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
South Sea Island Fish
1 lb. white fish fillets, perch, flounder, sole, etc.
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sherry or white wine
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 bananas
1/4 cup slivered toasted almonds
Coat fillets with mixture of flour, salt, pepper
and paprika. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add
fillets and allow to cook until brown on both
sides. Remove to a hot platter. In the same
skillet combine sherry, ginger lemon juice and
brown sugar. Peel bananas, cut into halves
lengthwise and simmer in wine sauce for 2
minutes. Place bananas beside fish, spooning
sauce over both. Garnish with almonds.
Makes 4 servings
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 center-cut pork loin chops (about 1-1/2
pounds), cut 3/4 inch thick
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons seeded,
chopped jalapeno peppers,* divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1 ripe medium papaya, peeled, halved
lengthwise and seeded
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Additional chopped jalapeno pepper for
garnish
1. Combine paprika, thyme, salt and allspice in
small bowl; rub over both sides of pork chops
with fingers. Place chops in large re-sealable
food storage bag.
2. Combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2
tablespoons jalapeno, oil, 1 teaspoon ginger
and sugar in small bowl; pour over chops.
Seal bag tightly, turning to coat. Marinate in
refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
3. Chop enough papaya into 1/4-inch pieces
to measure 1-1/2 cups; set aside. Combine
papaya, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice,
1-1/2 teaspoons jalapenos and 1/2 teaspoon
ginger in another small bowl. Cover; refrigerate
until serving.
4. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
5. Drain chops; discard marinade. Grill chops,
covered, over medium coals 10 to 12 minutes
or until pork is juicy and barely pink in center,
turning halfway through grilling time. Serve
chops topped with papaya mixture. Garnish, if
desired.
Makes 4 servings
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Ogo Crusted Uku
& Oven Baked
Kona Crab
Ogo Crusted Uku & Oven Baked Kona Crab
Cook: Stacy Ambrosio
1 cup Kona crab meat
2 ounces ogo
1 teaspoon brunoise red bell pepper
1 teaspoon brunoise yellow bell pepper
1 ounce bread crumbs
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 Hawaiian uku fillets (6 oz. each)
Stir fry vegetables of your choice
Coconut Risotto Rice
Shrimp Sauce
White Wine Sauce
Garnish: Green onions, black and white
sesame seeds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine Kona crab, ogo, bell peppers,
bread crumbs, unsalted butter, salt and
pepper; blend well.
3. Pat crab crust on uku.
4. Place crusted uku on a pie pan filled with
enough water to cook fish.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Sautee vegetables; place in center of plate.
7. Place Coconut Risotto Rice on vegetables.
8. Slowly pour shrimp sauce around the plate
and lace with White Wine Sauce.
9. Place crusted uku on the rice. Garnish with
green onions, black and white sesame seeds.
Makes 2 servings
Island Casserole
of the Sea
1/4 cup butter
1/4 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. each: raw shrimp, can be frozen
Flounder, cut in strips
Scallops, cut in small pieces
1. Melt butter, sauté mushrooms, scallions and
seasoning.
2. When transparent, add flour, mix well.
3. Add wine and cream; cook until thickened.
4. Add seafood. Cook 1 minute or so. Pour
into buttered casserole. 5. Sprinkle with bread
crumbs, dot with butter.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
Makes 4 servings. Serve with rice.
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Destination
Golf Courses
Georgia
South Carolina
Wachesaw Plantation Club
Murrells Inlet, SC
(888) 922-0027
www.wachesaw.com
Charleston Yacht
Isle of Palms, SC
Coosaw Creek Country Club
North Charleston, SC
Waterway Hills Golf Club
(Lakes Course)
Myrtle Beach, SC
(800) 344-5590
www.mbn.com
Wedgefield Plantation
Golf Club
Georgetown, SC
(843) 546-8587
www.wedgefield.com
Dunes West Golf Club
Mount Pleasant, SC
Edisto Beach Golf Course
Edisto Island, SC
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
North Carolina
Whispering Pines Golf Course
Myrtle Beach, SC
Happy Valley Country Club
Country Club of Beaufort
Wilson, NC
Beaufort, SC
(252) 237-6611
Crescent Pointe Golf Club
Wedgewood Country Club
Bluffton, SC
Wilson, NC
(888) 292-7778
(252) 237-4761
www.crescentpointegolf.com
Willow Springs Country Club
Daufuskie Island Resort Wilson, NC
Daufuskie Island, SC
(252) 291-5171
(843) 341-4875
www.willowspringscc.com
www.daufuskieresort.com
Dogwood Hills Country Club
Waterboro, SC
(843) 538-8316
Eagle’s Point Golf Club
Bluffton, SC
Executive Golf Club
Bluffton, SC
(843) 686-6400
www.brigadoongolf.com
Fripp Island Resort
Fripp Island, SC
(800) 845-4100
www.frippislandresort.com
Wilson Country Club
Wilson, NC
(252) 291-1144
www.wilsoncc.org
Duck Woods Country Club
Southern Shores, NC
(252) 261-2744
www..duckwoodscc.com
Oak Island Golf Club
Oak Island, NC
(800) 278-5275
www.oakislandgolf.com
Bacon Park Golf Course
Savannah, GA
(912) 354-2625
www.baconparkgolf.com
Landings Club
Savannah, GA
(912) 598-2535
www.thelandings.com
Henderson Golf Club
Savannah, GA
The Club at Savanah Harbor
Savannah, GA
Hunter Golf Course
Savannah, GA
(912) 353-9195
www.ft.stuart.mwr.com
La Vida Country Club
Savannah, GA
(912) 925-2440
Mary Calder Golf Club
Savannah, GA
(912) 238-7100
Savanna Inn & Country Club
Golf Course
Savannah, GA
Soutbridge Golf Club
Savannah, GA
(912) 651-5455
www.southbridgegc.com
The Savanna Golf Club
(912) 236-4305
Savannah, GA
www.thesavannahclub.com
Jekyll Island Golf Club
Jekyll Island, GA
(912) 635-2368
Charleston Municipal Golf Course
Charleston, SC
Charleston National Country Club
Mount Pleasant, SC
Please visit www.golflink.com to read more about these choice golf courses.
Photo by Claude Prinsloo, courtesy of bigstockphoto.com
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Wedding Resources
North Carolina
Consultants
Restaurants
Buxton
The Proper Setting
252.441.8166
[email protected]
Duck
Kitty Hawk
The Inn at Corolla Light
1066 Ocean Trail
252.453.0335
[email protected]
Outer Banks
Murder Mystery Theater, LLC
866.391.4675
Duck
Florist
The Duck Inn
1158 Duck Road
252.261.2300
Hatteras
Austin’s 1908 Guesthouse
252.986.2695
Ocracoke
The Castle on Silver Lake
155 Silver Lake Drive
[email protected]
Bridal Salons
Kill Devil Hills
[email protected]
Kitty Hawk
Sea Breeze Florist & Gifts
3723 N. Croatan Hwy
800.435.5881
Hotels
Duck
The Sanderling
1461 Duck Road
800.701.4111
Jewelry
Kill Devil Hills
Compass Rose
102 Airstrip Road
252.441.9449
Beach Day Cafe
1171 Duck Road
252.255.2233
Elizabeth’s Cafe & Winery
1177 Duck Road, Ste 11
252.261.6145
[email protected]
Herron’s Waterfront Restaurant
1174 Duck Road
252.255.0500
Hatteras
Channel Bass Restaurant
57571 hwy 12
252.986.2250
Kitty Hawk
Black Pelican Seafood
Company
3848 Va. Dare Trail
252.261.3171
Manteo
The Waterfront Trellis
252.473.1723
Nags Head
Outer Bank Steakhouse
4913 S Croatan Hwy
252.449.4448
Black Tie Affair Bridal Boutique
3105 N Croatan Hwy #10
252.449.4889
[email protected]
Kitty Hawk
Transportation
Robin’s Fine Jewelry
252.261.4020
Harbinger
Caterers
The Chalet Gift Shop
252.441.6402
Kill Devil Hills
The Good Life Gourmet
252.480.2855
[email protected]
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Entertainment
Corrolla
Advice Five Cents,
A Bed & Breakfast
111 Scarborough Lane
[email protected]
Manteo
108 Budleigh
252.473.2208
Wanchese
Bed & Breakfast
Cape Hatteras
Bed & Breakfast
46223 Old Lighthouse Road
800.252.3316
Venues
NagsHead
Coastal Carriage
Transportation Services, LLC
252.491.8201
[email protected]
Nags Head
Outer Banks Limousine Service
252.256.1343
[email protected]
Mallards Marsh & Beach Ball
252.473.4883
[email protected]
Georgia
Bakery
Savannah
Savannah Rum Runners Bakery
912.355.4177
www.savannahrumrunners.com
Serendipity Bakery
912.352.1763
www.serendipitybakery.com
Consultants
Savannah
Weddings by C Waters
912.660.3705
[email protected]
Tybee Island
Tybee Island Wedding, Inc.
912.704.4454
www.tybeeislandwedding.com
Alpharetta
Bonnie Foi Bridal & Formal
531 Lakeland Plaza, Ste 100
770.889.0760
Entertainment
Savannah
Personalized Tour of
Savannah
[email protected]
River Street
Riverboat Company
9 East River Street
912.232.6404
Florist
Savannah
Garden on the Square
912.233.7227
John Wolfe Florist
912.352.9843
www.johnwolfflorist.com
Peacock & Son’s on
37th Flower Shop
912.236.1887
www.peacockson37th.com
Hotels
Savannah
Hyatt Regency Savannah
2 W Bay Street
www.savannh.hyatt.com
Photography
Richmond Hill
Frank’s Photos/ Savannah
Photo Outings
912.660.6994
savannahphotooutings.com
Savannah
Hunter Photography
912.232.9960
www.hunterphotography.net
Restaurants
Savannah
Magnolia Grill
10010 Ford Avenue
912.756.3663
Massetti’s
423 W Congress Street
912.232.0092
Island Oyster Bar
444 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
912.898.8622
Spas
Savannah
Savannah Day Spa
110 Barnard Street Ste 213
912.234.9100
The Greenbrier Spa
2 Resort Drive
912.201.2243
theclubatsavannahharbor.com
Video Design
& Production
Videography and Photography
336.816.0931
http://web.mac.com/videodesignproductio
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Venues
Caterers
Savannah
Charleston
Mansion on Forsyth Par
888.711.5114
mansiononforsythpark.com
Mediterra Catering
mediterracatering.com
Ohio
Officiant
Columbus
Steve Hoffman
www.stephenljhoffman.com
Photography
Columbus
Becca Morris
513.752.6718
www.jbphotographiks.com
Hilton Head Island
Two Tomatoes
Catering Company
237 Whooping Crane Way
843.681.7806
Entertainment
Hilton Head Island
Dolphin & Nature Cruise
18 Simmons Road
843.681.2522
Cool Breeze Kayaking
148 Island Drive
877.286.5154
Hilton Head
Marriott Beach & Golf Resort
1 Hotel Circle
800.295.5998
The Boathouse Restaurant
8 Romney Street
843.577.7188
boathouserestaurants.com
Palmetto Hall Plantation Club
108 Fort Howell Drive
843.342.2582
Mt. Pleasant
R.B’s Seafood Restaurant, Inc.
843.884.0838
DoubleTree Guest Suites
Historic Charleston
181 Church Street
843.216.6555
charlestondoubletree.com
Myrtle Beach
Bennett’s Calabash Seafood
9701 N Kings Hwy
843.449.7865
Charleston
Daufaskie
Daufaskie Island Resort
& Breathe Spa
421 Squire Pope Road
800.648.6778
Invitations
Damon’s Oceanfront
2985 S Ocean Blvd
888.861.9174
Magnolia’s at 26th
2605 N Ocean Blvd
843.839.3993
Landry’s Seafood Restaurant
1312 Celebrity Circle
843.444.1010
Keil Photography
614.891.1297 or 614.537.4386
www.keilphotography.com
Florists
K&M Photography
614.563.8694
www.kandmphotography.com
Flowers By Sue
72 Arrow Road
800.581.8778
Charleston
Stationery
Hair Stylist
Officiants
Stationery
Westerville
Charleston
Hilton Head Island
Anne Hoffman
Inked...Print with Style.
Custom Wedding Stationery
843.762.4777
www.InkedDesigns.com
Hilton Head Island
Charleston
Make-Up Artists
Leslie Moore
lesliemooremakeup.com
Villa Romana Italian
Restaurant
707 S Kings Hwy
843.448.4990
Alternative Hitches
5436 Country Meadow Court
614.975.9663
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1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
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1607 N Kings Hwy
843.450.6275
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40 Waterside Drive
888.843.4136
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130 Shipyard Drive
800.334.1881
Hilton Garden Inn
1575 Fording Island Road
800.455.8667
Hymann’s Seafood Company
215 Meeting Street
843.723.6000
www.hymanseafood.com
Pennisula Grill
843.723.0700
www.pennisulagrill.com
Robert’s Of Charleston
182 East Bay Street
843.577.7565
www.robertsofcharleston.com
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178 Ashley Avenue
843.723.5600
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