Brian and Jeanne just wanted to get away.  Both have hectic schedules and a love for each other, so they planned a quick escape filled with food and fun for just their nearest and dearest!

An intimate wedding on the beach seems simple enough, but their is much to consider, and I had to check off every last detail to ensure a relaxed day for all involved.  If you want, you MUST do the following: check the rules on every beach you are considering, only use rental properties that are prepared to host events, be prepared to be okay with inclement weather, and get any and all necessary permits.  Don’t try to fudge things and risk crowded guests, a party ended early by the authorities or expectations of great weather with a day ruined by rain.

While we had all the prep needed for these two cuties, the perfect sunny day arrived for a ceremony in the sand and a rooftop reception!

A guest book of handmade papers and vintage Folly postcards greeted everyone with the waves waiting just beyond.  Arbors do NOT have to be these white plastic things from Lowes, either, and to keep with the beautiful natural tones of the wood chairs and sand, we built this simple one for the soon-to-be-newlyweds from clustered bamboo poles.

Being so in love, the photos of the two of them are just gorgeous!

For guests from all over, everyone was given a taste of southern fare, and no day at the beach is complete without ice cream- cake, that is, and a late night snack of picnic far with pb and j’s and chocolate milk!

To top off the fun, a photobooth from the fantastic Tomme Hilton Gallery and dancing under the setting sun was ordered for all!

Photography: Tomme Hilton Gallery

Catering: Newton Farms Catering

Florals: Country & Lace Florist

Bar: Icebox Bar

Stylists: Paloosh Salon

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