English Garden Wedding With a Tropical Twist

Photography by Scott Smallin  

I'd like to share a few photos from Becky and Eric's charming English Garden themed wedding we had the privilege of planning this past August (Thank you Scott from Scott Smallin Photography) .  Becky and Eric are from the Chicago area, and as with many of our out of town clients, we began planning via email and phone.  They wanted an intimate ceremony in a romantic setting with their children and closest family and friends followed by a private dinner reception.   Becky loved the look of English Garden, but also wanted to incorporate a bit of a tropical feel.   The Dunes Golf and Beach Club provided the perfect setting and Kelly at Little Shop of Flowers brought our ideas to life to translate the ceremony site into a miniature English Garden .  A subtle wave and coral design on the wedding cake, the tropical print of the groomsmen's shirts and steel drum music for the ceremony and dinner reception integrated the tropical element.  The outcome was truly enchanting.  We loved working with Becky and Eric and wish them many more enchanted days together as husband and wife!

Children of the Bride & Groom served as their attendants.

Wrought iron cages overflowing with gorgeous flowers hung from shepherds hooks to decorate the aisle for the ceremony then were moved to the dining room to be used as centerpieces.

The Bride's son escorted her down the aisle, presented her in marriage and also acted as an attendant.  When reviewing the reply he would give when asked the question, "Who gives this woman to be married to this man" without missing a beat replied "who'd want her"???

Becky's gorgeous bouquet of pink cymbidium orchids, peonies, garden and spray roses in shades of ivory and pinks.  A necklace belonging to the Bride's father woven into the bouquet added a sentimental element.

I abolutely ADORED these centerpieces.

View Becky & Eric's complete wedding gallery on our web site

http://www.grandoccasions-inc.com/Becky---Eric-Myrtle-Beach-Destination-Wedding.html

Edible Elegance

Stunning & Savory

After being contracted by the parents of the groom to help plan and coordinate the rehearsal dinner in honor of Justin and Lisa, we began to explore options for centerpieces besides the usual flowers or candles. Having decided to include everyone on the guest list and not just the wedding party, we would have nearly 20 tables to decorate and 20 centerpieces to do something with after the dinner was over. Since the theme and design would be completely different than the wedding nothing could really be re-used. We wanted a centerpiece that not only looked beautiful, but was also practical. So, after much thought decided to let the dessert serve double duty. The result was not only practical, it was stunning, savory, and made for great conversation.