A Newspaper-Inspired Amelia Island Wedding

Lauren Megerdichian
October 9, 2024
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]white, cream, black, and grey

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]They wanted minimal, elegant, simple, but romantic and fun. The whole idea was to let the venue decorate itself, and to spend more of the vision and details into the experience

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]We got engaged in Athens, Greece at sunset on a rooftop bar overlooking the Acropolis. We continued to celebrate our engagement the rest of our trip in Santorini and Milos, Greece. [/field]

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]A modern silhouette from Love Couture Boutique, designed by Antonio Gual, created the bridal look for Beth, paired with a sleek low bun for the modern finished look. This transitioned perfectly into her pearl-encrusted reception dress by Oh Polly with high slit giving off more effortless vibes and cool-girl glam.[/field]

[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Birdy Grey varied styles of dresses adorned Beth’s group of girls.[/field]

[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Indochino suits gave Owen’s group of guys the dapper touch. [/field]

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]TRAY PASSED HORS D’ OEUVRES

-HOT-

Coconut Shrimp, Sweet Chili Sauce Vegetable Pot Stickers, Soy Sauce Glaze Spicy Beef Empanada, Smoky Plantain Crema

-COLD-

Vegetable Summer Roll, Sweet Chili Sauce Cilantro-Lime Lobster Tostada

Chorizo & Manchego Canape, Spanish Olive Salsa

-SALAD-

Kale & Arugula Salad, Pickled Blueberries, Cucumber, Tomato Smoked Walnuts, Aged Goat Cheese, Pomegranate-White Balsamic Vinaigrette

-ENTREE-

(92) Grilled Filet & Lobster, Jumbo Asparagus, Celery Root Puree, Beef Jus

(12) Seared Grouper, Rosemary Sweet Potato Puree, Braised Chard

Carolina Gold Risotto, Dill Beurre Blanc

(19) Organic Chicken & Local Shrimp, Anson Mills Grits, Tomato Fondue, Saffron Beurre Blanc (4) Vegetarian Option – Eggplant

Mezcal Old Fashioned & Aperol Spritz – Late Night Espresso Martinis[/field]

[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Lush, elegant inspired blend of romantic, sophisticated blooms

Ingredients to potentially include but not limited to hydrangeas, garden roses, standard roses, ranunculus, tulip, lisianthus

The couple wanted a minimal and simple floral display. We kept things simple with whites, cream, grey, and blacks. [/field]

[field title=”Wedding Cake”] 3-Tier Round Cake Tiramisu Flavor, Buttercream Icing

Bride: Tiramisu is one of our favorite desserts. The cake was very light and subtle, but you were still able to taste the boldness of flavors that come with tiramisu!

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Bridal processional – “young and beautiful” string space

We fell in love with this song after watching the movie the Great Gatsby. We chose to use the strings version again to keep with the theme of all strings music during the ceremony. This is a beautiful song about the crazy love you experience when you are young, but continuing to love each other as you change and grow old together.

Recessional- “Hallelujah, I love her so” Ray Charles

This song was chosen because it is an upbeat, celebratory song that we felt depicts the flirtatious, fun, and outward love we show for each other! It appeals to all crowds and we had also never heard it be used before!

Groom and bridal party entrance- “you & me” Flume Remix (Disclosure) Wedding string quartet

We have always loved this love song, but the original version is a dance remix. We found this strings version and thought it would be a beautiful mix of classic string wedding music and a popular song that young people would know. And we had never heard it been used!

First dance – “Always remember us this way” Lady Gaga

We picked this song from one of our all time favorite movies, A Star is Born. It is another heart-wrenching love song that is self-explanatory in wanting to always remember each other in this moment right here.

Father daughter dance- “walk with me” Edwin McCain

Mother Son danc – “over the rainbow” Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Our beautiful bride Beth honored her mother by incorporating her mom’s very own wedding dress and repurposing it into her bridal robe she wore that day, along with a clutch she held close to her heart with that same wedding gown fabric. In this way, her mother played a big part of the wedding by becoming woven into the very details of Beth’s attire. [/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Instead of just traditional invites, the couple went with custom newspapers that featured their love story and all the details for their weekend event at the Ritz Carlton, delivered to their closest friends and family.[/field]

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