Immediately following the ceremony, cocktail hour began featuring the wonderful music of the steel drum band The Mellowtones and a refreshing "signature drink", the mojito in addition to a full bar selection of drinks.
Guests enjoyed the waterfront view while the staff at The Gibson Island Club passed delicious hors d'oeuvres such as Beef Satay, Melon wrapped Prosciutto, Curried Chicken in Endive Leaves, Tomato and Basil Feta Cups, Scallops wrapped in Bacon and Brie and Pear in Phyllo. As if it were planned, a large cruise ship passed by creating a great photo op.
The guests were invited to move inside the club for dinner and dancing and on the way picked-up their place card which was attached to a wrapped Blue Crab lollipop. The lollipops had been placed in cute green toile containers filled with sand.
The dining tables were well thought out and beautifully designed. The linens were Blue Crush, base plates were Blue Sea Glass, and the water glass was tinted lime green, all from Party Rental, Ltd. The chairs were white chivaris and those cute napkins were purchased by the bride and she had each monogrammed with a blue "L". (after the wedding, she had them washed and ironed and gift wrapped by the dozen to give to family members as gifts).
As the guests entered the Dining Room, music was being played by Evan Reitmeyer from MyDeeJay which set the tone for the fun evening. The bridal party introductions, first dance, and toasts went off without a hitch and then a dinner of Crab Cakes and Grilled Tenderloin was served to each guest.
The music became noticeably more energetic after dinner and the dancing started in full force. There was only a quick break to cut the beautifully simple cake from Graul's Market with Karen Lock had decorated with blossoms. While the dancing continued, Gibson Island staff set-up a delicious ice cream sundae bar with toppings such as Butterfinger crumbles, Gummy Bears, Reese's pieces, hot fudge, Oreo cookie crumbles, whipped cream and caramel sauce. As an additional treat to the guests, a candy bar consisting of all blue and green candy was set-up in tall glass jars with scoops.
Vendors: Karen's Flower Market, Arthur Remanjon Photography, Elizabeth Bailey Weddings, Calligraphy by Karen, The Pleasure of Your Company, MyDeeJay, The Gibson Island Club, Party Rental Ltd., The Mellowtones, and Graul's Market.
A string trio from Elan Artists played prelude music as the guests arrived at the home of the groom's parents for the wedding ceremony. The moms walked into the ceremony to the traditional "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", but the bride added a contemporary song when she processed into the ceremony with her dad to "The Winner Is..."
One quick photo of the bride with her bridesmaids before they walked down the aisle. The bridesmaid dresses are from J Crew.
We used natural color wood folding chairs to compliment the color of the century old stone on the house.
A view from the back of the aisle.
The dad escorting his daughter.
Proud and happy parents of the bride.
The exchange of wedding rings.
Just married and coming back down the aisle to the music of Led Zeppelin (All My Love).
Showing off the new wedding ring (it was stunning).
The bridal party.
Finally a moment alone.
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