When it comes to throwing a stop-you-in-your-tracks, swoon-worthy affair, the talented team at DM Events Planning & Design never fails to seriously deliver the goods. And today’s stunning Bayville wedding? Well, it’s about to wow you in every which way. From the vintage chic vibe to the gorgeous images by Judith Rae of Mel & Co. to a seaside ceremony that will take your breath away, there’s just no better way to spend a Tuesday morning. Click here for more.
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From Melina of DM Events Planning & Design… As wedding designers, we have been very lucky to work on the weddings of some really wonderful people, but we are especially lucky when we get to create the special day of one of our friends! Kevin, the groom, and I were college friends so we knew right away this wedding was going to be a blast! Sam, the bride, works in fashion and has a fantastic design eye, so we also knew the wedding would be beautiful and unique. With a duo like that, we had to sign on to be a part of the magic! Sam and Kevin, an English professor, wanted to incorporate their love for books into a simple, elegant design. Right away, we knew that their favorite love stories would be transformed into table numbers that, along with mismatched vintage lanterns, would be the prime element of the centerpieces. Each book was accented with blooms of purple spider mums and stems of baby’s breath. Keeping with the vintage love theme, we used antique glass vessels as bud vases and tons of votives to pair with the lanterns and create a flood of romantic light. To anchor and unify all the elements of the table, we placed the books and most of the bud vases on a wood slab, which also served to add a bit of height. What better way to accent a vintage-themed love story than with antique skeleton keys!? The keys appeared in a variety of design elements but our favorite was as place cards marking each seat.
Kevin and Sam knew they wanted their guests to really party – they helped encourage this by serving “Coletinis,” a nod to the new Mr. and Mrs. Cole, made with vodka, Chambord, and a splash of lime juice and sour mix – YUM! Guests could grab a signature cocktail and relax with a cigar! But the big treats were the delightful cake and mini cupcakes created by the lovely Betsy of Nine Cakes. One of our most favorite details ever: It is said that smell is a powerful memory trigger, so we included sprigs of lavender only in the bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere and bud vases on the couple’s table. It will remain their own private memory of their wedding for years to come.
Wedding Photography: Judith Rae of Mel & Co. / Second Shooter: Carlos Varela / Wedding Venue: The Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York / Event Planning, Floral + Event Design: DM Events Planning & Design / Wedding Invitations: Jessica Leigh Paperie / Wedding Dress: Marisa Bridals