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Can’t wait to get through images from this wedding! The dress has me obsessed!

Recently featured on Style Me Pretty! When Jen & Pete initially planned their wedding, they envisioned an intimate affair in a secluded location with their closest family and friends numbering a total of 15. The bride, a Victoria Secret exec, had at her disposal all the locations that Victoria Secret had ever shot for their catalogues.  Harbor Island, Bahamas was the one place she could not get out of her mind for its pristine beauty.  The bride chose to return to this sweet under-the-radar gem to have her own intimate wedding affair.

Jen & Pete hired the talented team of Little Island Designs,  a one-stop-shop planning service, providing everything from event design to the catering, the flowers & cake.  Little Island Designs conjured up a concept of French provincial simplicity infused with a kick of panache brought seaside. They executed this stylish seaside soiree for Jen & Pete with an impeccable attention to detail and service.  From burlap table runners, to a French chandelier, Edison bulbs, white-wash metal lanterns and a custom wood-stained table in the shade of sea-washed grey that the bride had envisioned. A casually elegant beach-side lounge was created with linen couches and silver stained coffee tables.  My favorite detail, amongst the many were the ceramic scroll table chargers that added a hint of upscale elegance to the rustic provincial details.

At the entrance of the reception site (created by rows of lanterns) sat a “shoe check” stand for guests to take their shoes off, implying the kind of atmosphere Jen & Pete wanted to have for the evening…one of relaxed fun.

Because of the Island’s beauty, Jen did not want the celebration to be encased under a tent. Ben, the owner of Little Island Designs came up with a tent-free concept which still allowed for a French-style chandelier to hang overhead.  The frame created the illusion of a dining area which seamlessly blended into the beautiful beach & sea around them.

Conch is Harbor Island’s claim to fame, not only for their abundance but as a delicacy. Only natural then is the concept to use Conch Shells as the border to create the aisle for the bride & groom. The signing of the marriage papers were done on a country white-stained wood table.

The wedding date was also planned around the fullness of the moon.  Jen has been obsessed with the beautiful moonlit sky which casted a magical ambiance over the latter part of the celebration. The evening ended with a big bon fire where guests danced the night away under the moonlit sky.

Click on thumbnails below to see more images from this wedding. | To view in slideshow format, go to “WEDDING FEATURE” . 

 

I am still dancing on air after receiving this letter in the mail today. What a wonderful early Valentines Day gift from a past bride. I have been meaning to add a “Love Letter” section to my site from all the encouraging and wonderful emails and letters I get from all my amazing clients…this just might kickstart me to do it a little sooner. Here’s what I got in the mail today in a Valentines card: