Something Blue and a Touch of Vintage at Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Lauren Megerdichian
September 18, 2024
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog, Vintage Chic

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Colors: Blues, Teals, Sage green, and light use of yellow Metal: Gold

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Classic + Elegant + A Touch of Vintage[/field]

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At the beginning of the summer of 2022, Tommy purchased an engagement ring for Anna with plans to propose as soon as possible. Those plans had to be postponed due to some unexpected events in their lives but Tommy held onto her ring with hopes of finding the perfect moment. When they purchased their first home together he knew it was the right time. As Anna and Tommy were moving into their home they found out some friends would be visiting, Anna made a joking remark that it would be a fun time to propose. Little did she know this was already in the works! They moved into their home on a Friday and Anna refused to go to sleep until every box was unpacked. Tommy begged her to go to sleep so that she would not be tired for the proposal that was planned for the next day. After a few hours of sleep, they prepared for their friends to arrive and for an Alabama game day in their new home. With the help of some friends who left during halftime to set it up the proposal site was ready adorned with candles and flowers. Tommy set up a rouse that he was showing his friends around Jacksonville, they pulled up to the spot that unbeknownst to Anna she picked out the spot on their many walks with their dogs, mentioning it would be a “good spot for a proposal”. Their friends had covered the stairs with flower petals, roses, and candles. In his excitement, Tommy completely forgot what he wanted to say but he proposed as the sunset and Anna answered with a resounding, “YES!” They celebrated with champagne and the best Mac N Cheese on earth from Silkies in Springfield. In hindsight, Tommy realized that he both met Anna and asked her to marry him right after an Alabama win.

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Anne Barge// from The Bridal Finery – The first dress – Anna chose this gown because of its classic and stunning A-line style and the way she felt at home in the gown.

Calvet Couture// from Vagabond Bridal – The party dress – Anna chose this gown because it was a more fun dress to end the night on with a completely different vibe from the first gown. Form-fitting with shimmer, this gown ended the night with perfection!

Bridal Jewelry by Maria Elena Short veil by Anthropologie Bride’s Shoes by Stuart Weitzman

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Revelry and Assorted dresses were chosen by the bridesmaids to coordinate the colors of the wedding day perfectly. Each bridesmaid was given a color and they were able to pick out a gown that fit their personality/style and would allow for them to wear it more than once if they so choose.

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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The Groom and Groomsmen wore a custom Joseph A. Bank black tuxedos with black bowtie in a classic style.

Later in the evening, the Groom changed into a white dinner jacket to coordinate with the Brides change of gown. Grooms deserve a change as well![/field]

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HORS D’OEUVRES BUTLER PASSED ○ Bacon-wrapped Scallops, Barbecue Sauce gf, df ○ Jerk Shrimp Skewer, Andouille Sausage, Citrus Glaze gf, df ○ Oyster Shooter, Spicy Cocktail Sauce df – CHEESE & FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY gf ○ Local Honey ○ Toasted French Bread and Crackers

For the reception food selections, the Bride and Groom wanted it to be a menu that was well rounded for the guests. They chose charcoal grilled ribeye steak, grilled chicken breast or Chesapeake crap cakes for their guests to select for the main dish. Asparagus risotto, local vegetables, pickeled fennel slaw and fingerling potatoes were served as sides. Dinner menu is listed below.

Reception Menu: First Course: Salad Hearts of romaine, shaved Asiago, plum tomatoes Served with Caesar dressing Second Course: Entrees All entrees served with rolls and butter Entree Option 1: Charcoal Grilled Ribeye Steak Southern steak butter, roasted fingerling potatoes with chef’s choice of veggie Entree Option 2: Chesapeake Crab Cakes pickled fennel slaw and citrus butter sauce, herb risotto with chef’s choice of veggie Entree Option 3: Grilled Ashley Farms Chicken Breast asparagus risotto, local vegetables, brie and caramelized onion After party menu included French Fry Shooter with Ketchup and Mini angus burgers, aged cheese and red pepper ketchup. The remaining cake slices were also displayed for those who wanted a second slice! The Bride and Groom wanted a relaxed menu for their guests to enjoy.

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Floral colors: Blue, White and Ivory

Flowers: Phalaenopsis, peonies, garden roses, delphiniums, ranunculus, roses, hydrangeas, astible Greenery: Smilax, Nagi, Ruscus, and complimentary green The Josephine Sage BBJ Round Linens for the Round Guest Tables – This linen played a large part in the inspiration for the overall design of the wedding as well as the Southern coastal area/Golden Isles.

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Chrislynns Confections designed the wedding cake and gave honor to the couple’s dog which can be seen on the cake.

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Two readings by family members were spoken during the ceremony. Two passages were read that held special meaning to the couple.

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Anna worked with Simply Jessica Marie to design her custom wedding monogram which included nods to their sweet pup and Alabama where they were both students and met.

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The custom oyster shells were gorgeous, and the custom stationery by LowCountry Paper Co included a gorgeous watercolor of the couple’s portrait from their engagement session.

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Anna’s father passed away a year ago, so she had her first dance with her mother and it was a heartfelt moment.

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