When I saw this wedding from ELV Photographer Meg Baisden, I immediately thought of two words- elegant and luxurious. From the ceremony location beneath giant, swooping tree branches to the beautiful poolside reception it’s elegant in every single way. And the deep, rich pinks and purples mixed in with green create such a gorgeous, luxurious color palette. The beautiful bride, Stefanie, was sweet enough to share her insights about her wedding with us, so keep an eye out for it!

What (or who) helped you most in your planning process and/or on your wedding day?

Definitely having a checklist with a timeline!  I used the RealSimple Weddings Magazine Planner Edition, which is a yearly publication providing every detail along with broken down instructions for planning a wedding.  It even has a cute little pullout guide you can keep in your purse!

What was the most important thing to you when deciding who to work with for your wedding?

Experience. With so many details and decisions to be made, I felt confident that my experienced florist and coordinators would lead me in the right direction, offering feedback on what has and hasn’t worked in the past for them.  I also looked at pictures from their past events, making sure I liked their work.

Did any of your vendors do anything special for you before, on, or after your wedding day that you would like to share?

I could not have survived without the help of Christina Springfield (Nouveau Flowers), Shay Bell and Gabrielle Garrison (WaterSound Beach Club)!  My wedding was absolutely perfect, and I can’t tell you how happy I was to be able to relax and enjoy the evening, knowing that they had everything under control.

What was your favorite thing about your wedding?

Being surrounded by so much love!  When it’s all said and done, what really matters – beyond the flowers, decorations and food – is the lifelong memories your making with your new husband and those you love the most.

What is your best piece of advice for other brides?

Expect the unexpected and remember that everything doesn’t have to be perfect for you to have the time of your life!  It will be over before you know it, so make every minute special.

 

I must say- that is excellent advice, thank you Stefanie! I love when brides are just able to let go and enjoy their day! It’s seriously the best thing to do! :) And thank you to the amazing Meg Baisden for sharing this gorgeous wedding with us!

 

Vendors who made it all happen…

Photography: Meg Baisden Photography | Florals: Nouveau Flowers | Ceremony Location: Eden Gardens State Park | Reception Venue: Watersound Beach Club | Hair: YaYas Salon | Makeup: Marry Me At The Beach | Officiant: Julie Wilcox | Entertainment: Heritage