A Chic Beachfront Bash
This simply glamorous wedding has us wishing for a winter vacay! Caitlin is a long-time, dear friend of the EOH team…So we are thrilled to feature her chic wedding that unfolded at Rosemary Beach. Thanks to Lauren Kinsey for these breathtaking photos from this seaside event!
The (Happy!) Couple’s Names: Ted & Caitlin Heinig
Wedding Date: 9.6.14
Location: Rosemary Beach, FL
Tell us “your story” in a few sentences. Ted and I became friends after one of my best girlfriends introduced us… She was working with Ted in Knoxville at AC Entertainment. But it wasn’t until after I decided to move back to Nashville that Ted made his move. He says it was because he couldn’t let me get away : ) We went out a few times and I realized right away that this would be a short “move” to Nashville. Six months later, I moved back to Knoxville and we were engaged the following December- exactly 2 years (and in the same place) after our first date.
Pick three words you would use to describe your wedding. Natural. Simple. Chic.
We love your style! Tell us a little bit about your aesthetic… Since our venue (with a beach view!) was already so gorgeous, it was really important to me that we worked with the space rather than competing with it. We were lucky to have lush green surroundings, cobblestone streets, a dreamy beachfront view, and the glam black and white Pearl hotel.
I went with all neutral colors in order to highlight the existing beauty (and I wanted to stay far away from the cliché pastel colors you often find at beach events!) I got some funny looks when vendors would ask what my colors were and I would respond strongly, “NO color!” I was set on this very sophisticated, but simple style.
What was your very favorite detail from the day? My bouquet…It was amazing! Orchids are my favorite and Jim Knestrick created the most beautiful organic and sleek looking bouquet. I would walk around with it every day if I could!
Since I can’t just follow the rules and pick one! My favorite happening was the song Natalie and Cameron (Ted’s girls) wrote/preformed at the reception… with lines like, “Don’t stop don’t stop believing, dad you’ve found the perfect girl!” It was such a sweet moment and they killed it on the stage!
One thing you wish you would’ve known before you started wedding planning…It’s almost impossible not to get stressed out of your mind, even if you think you are a laid back person! Plus, I don’t think we were prepared for the time commitment it took to plan. Wedding planning kind of takes over ALL of your free time…but it was well worth it!
Tell us why you love EOH custom paper lovelies! Oh goodness! What’s not to love? I couldn’t have been happier with what she created for us. Our wedding invitation was the perfect mix of classic and modern, just what we wanted. Emily can always create the thing you visualize in your mind (but can’t explain) and make it even lovelier than you imagined!
Vendors: DRESS Watters // VEIL (shared from the bride’s sister!) // EARRINGS vintage Miriam Haskell VENUE The Pearl Hotel Rosemary Beach Florida // PHOTOGRAPHY Lauren Kinsey // FLORIST Knestrick by Design // PAPER Emily O. Holmes Custom Paper // CAKE Sweet Things Bakery Nashville // BRIDESMAIDS Jenny Yoo Annabelle in Mink Grey // MAKE UP Make Me Blush Destin Jessica Miller // BAND Big Baby Band Atlanta (one of our VERY favorite parts of the wedding!)
