This beach themed Ceremony and Reception brought us to a unique location in Galveston: The 1877 tall ship Elissa followed by The Fisherman’s Wharf. The Ceremony on the Elissa was so unique and their pictures are going to be amazing! Art and Jennifer got married on the deck in front of the captain’s area (sorry, I don’t know boat terms) and the guests were seated on the deck. Logistically, the ship is a bit different, but we can definitely see why they chose it: it was just so cool!
The colors for this Wedding were malibu (bright pool blue) and champagne (a sand color). They were perfect! The tables had champagne/sand colored table cloths topped with alternating centerpieces of either blue hydrangeas in vases that had water and seashells in the bottom or vases with submerged orchids and floating candles. Sand, seashells, and blue rocks were scattered around the centerpieces. For favors, there was a beach themed coaster/photo frame at each place setting. This couple did a great job pulling the beach theme into everything.
Jennifer was so beautiful in her off white strapless gown. It had sparkling beaded embellishments, a champagne satin sash, and a bustled skirt. She carried a hand tied bouquet of white calla lilies. Jennifer’s Bridal Party wore malibu colored knee-length dresses with a variety of necklines. They carried smaller bouquets of fuchsia and white flowers hand tied with raffia. Art wore a beige suit with a white shirt and fuchsia boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore khaki slacks, white shirts, and fuchsia boutonnieres.
After dinner and three very heart-felt toasts, it was time for the cake cutting. The cake was awesome! It had three stacked tiers in a sea blue color. Each tier was accented with edible seashells and ‘sand’. Then we went on to the special dances. I must say that this Mother/Son dance was specially touching, as Art signed the whole song in sign language to his mom. So sweet! Then, it was party time!
This was another fun group that danced to all kinds of music. Art and Jennifer also asked for some ‘beachy’ music to go with their theme, and we mixed that in as well. Following the Bouquet and Garter tosses, and a great sparkler exit, the evening came to a close. Jennifer and Art walked next door to their hotel, and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations Art and Jennifer!!
Ceremony Venue: The Elissa
Reception Venue and Cake: Fisherman’s Wharf
Photography: Jackie Ray Photography
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