Our next blog feature brings us to May of 2019, to the playful brunch wedding of Ashley and Stephen. The ceremony was held at Grace Baptist Church, with a brunch reception at Bella Collina, both decorated in beautiful purple and white. Join us in recounting their beautiful day, thanks to photos from Lalalu Photography!
Ashley began her day by getting ready at Bella Collina with her bridesmaids. Ashley dressed in a gorgeous white gown, with her bridesmaids in lavender dresses. The groomsmen wore grey suits and purple ties, with the groom in a full purple suit.
Once everyone was dressed and ready, Ashley and Stephen met for a first look. Stephen had a huge smile on his face when he saw his bride for the first time, which carried through the entire day. The wedding party then captured a few photos together before taking off for the ceremony.
The ceremony took place at the Grace Baptist Church. Ashley was walked down the aisle by her father, where she joined Stephen. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Burguet, who led the two through vows, rings, and ultimately, their first married kiss!
Guests then made their way to Bella Collina, where cocktail hour was set up. They signed the fun guestbook, which entailed leaving a colored thumbprint on a tree. Meanwhile, inside the ballroom, the reception was prepared with a room full of purple and white details. Each table had a gold centerpiece with a line from the “Love is Patient, Love is Kind” verse, as well as floral decor from Lavender and Lace. At the back of the room was the dessert table, holding a tower of donuts as an alternative wedding cake. We thought this was the perfect choice for a daytime brunch wedding!
Once the guests had taken their seats, the band, Jazzway Express, struck up a tune, and Ashley and Stephen shared their first dance on the floor. After a couple toasts, the brunch buffet was opened to guests, featuring a multitude of pastries and a waffle bar!
Everyone enjoyed the delicious food, then watched as the bride and groom shared parent dances and the cutting of the donut “cake”. As Jazzway Express led the dancing, guests were welcome to enjoy the fun addition of a caricature artist from Cartoon You! The reception ended with a bubble-blowing send-off, which was the perfect whimsical end to their beautiful day.
Much thanks to Ashley and Stephen for choosing us to be a part of their wedding, and to the venues and vendors that made it so special:
Ceremony Venue: Grace Baptist Church
Reception Venue: Bella Collina
Linens: Over the Top Linens
Photographer: LaLaLu Photography
Florist: Lavender and Lace
Band: The Jazzway Express
Caricature Artist: Cartoon You Caricatures
Officiant: Pastor Burguet