Hi, I’mTerrica
I love everything fabulous: stilettos, creme brûlée, shocking colors, the shiniest of lip glosses, a glamorous wedding and a really good UFC fight!
Meet the six happy finalists of the Jekyll Dream Wedding Giveaway! Take a second to read over their stories and vote for your favorite couple. Voting ends on September 22, so cast your vote today!
I’m a little late blogging this, but in case you’ve missed my tweets and status updates, I had the honor of being on WTOC’s Mid-Morning Live in early August! It was a wonderful opportunity to share the excitement of all the Jekyll Dream Makers for the Wedding Giveaway that is still happening RIGHT NOW! (That was your cue to get your entry in!)
View the video of my first segment on live on air and learn about all the wonderful inclusions of this wonderful wedding package from some of the areas BEST vendors like The Jekyll Club Hotel, Latitude 31, Tasteful Temptations, Brooke Roberts Photography, iMint Media, Image Artisans and so many more! I’m also staking out space each Wednesday for Wedding Wednesday answering all wedding related questions on Jekyll Island’s Facebook page! I look forward to seeing you there for my “happy hour” from 6-7 PM!
Last week, I had the great opportunity to visit Tybee Island, Georgia and participate in the Tybee Wedding Chapel Grand Opening. It was a wonderful experience to visit this seaside town, especially to see the opening of this gorgeous little chapel! Originally built by prized artisans to reflect the look of a turn-of-the-century Baptist chapel for the Miley Cyrus movie, “The Last Song”, it was slated for demolition after filming wrapped. At the last minute, the new owner Stayce Jarrell, saved the Chapel and lovingly repurposed it as a unique, beautiful wedding venue. The renewed Chapel has elevated Tybee Island to a premiere wedding destination where brides and grooms from across the country come to take their vows.
The Tybee Chapel is absolutely STUNNING! Stayce has taken every care into all the details, creating a unique space filled with romance, history and timeless beauty. As part of the Grand Opening, she invited us to join her and Party Planner David Tutera as they “Cut the Ribbon and Cut the Cake” to celebrate the opening of the Chapel. What made the event extraordinary is that it was something that could appeal to all of the senses– David conceptualized different vignette motifs, which the members of the special event trade translated into flowers, food, and decor. It was completely amazing to see how their creativity interpreted his vision.
Other vignettes:
But it wasn’t all work and no play– there was great food, music and laughter as at any event industry event! It was great to meet with so many talented vendors, some of my twitter followers and great innovators in the industry. I had a chance to hug and chat with Matt and Ginny– the AWESOME couple who raised the bar with Matt’s wedding proposal which was a movie trailer. They are SO much fun and I cannot wait for their wedding!
The food was absolutely DIVINE! Everyone knows my adoration of cakes and cocktails, so I made it a point to try the “Chapeltini”, which was a melange of Peach Schnapps, rum, strawberries, and peach nectar. It took everything in me not to just scoot out with the punch bowl! Not to mention, Gigi’s Cupcakes were there with adorable mini smoothie shaped cupcakes and other confections! I loved this peacock cake as well as some of the passed hors d’oeuvres like bacon wrapped dates, seared ahi tuna, duck confi and SO much more. I was in foodie heaven!
I also had a chance to meet Carlie of TravelPod an her mom, Chris who were my housemates (Top left). They were absolutely hysterical! I loved hearing all about Carlie’s travels, so be sure to check out her blog! The Tybee Chapel owner Stayce Jarrell (Top right) is an absolute visionary with everything she has done to transform the chapel and create a blank canvas of a space that can welcome any event and be a beautiful backdrop. Additionally, she is beautiful, dresses divinely and is a gracious host! I look forward to working with her in the future. It was so very nice also to chat with Diann Valentine, the celebrity event planner and host of the new wedding show “I Do Over” (Bottom left) as well as FINALLY meet the man simply known as “Big George” on Tybee Island of North Beach Grill (Bottom right). Not only is George a ridiculously terrific cook, but he is an artistic genius! I loved his low country vignette above that was laced with antique mason jars, hydrangeas and candles!
Oh, yes. It’s happening.
As we’ve mentioned– we are the coordinator of fabulous for the Jekyll Dream Wedding, and now we are taking over Jekyll Island’s Facebook Page on Wedding Wednesdays! Each week, we’ll share behind the scenes interviews and showcases of the Dream Makers of the Say “I Do” Like a Millionaire Giveaway, gorgeous looks into the island and so much more! Additionally, you’ll have a chance to have ‘Tinis with Terrica! That’s right– I’ll be doing live Q+A each week with brides, grooms, mothers and more, each week!
So happy and blessed to have this opportunity and also to share our gorgeous home with everyone! Journey on over to Facebook and “Like” Jekyll Island to join the fun!
P.S.– want the real behind the scenes looks, check out our photo album 
Shout out to iMint Media for this awesome video!
Working with Cathleen and Ashish was such a privilege and honor. The two did such a wonderful job of combining their personalities, faiths and families for their wedding. We came in to produce and coordinate their gorgeous Hindu-Christian wedding at the Jekyll Club’s Crane ornate Crane Cottage, which was filled with many beautiful ceremonies and traditions, vibrant colors, music and delicious foods! Here are a few shots from some of the festivities courtesy of Jacksonville wedding photographer, Deanne Dunlop:
You can see more of the wedding details in their wedding video from Kinnetic Productions.
Their wedding was an absolute best– filled with so much fun and memories. I think my favorite part of the entire day was the look on Ashish’s face when he got to see Cathleen’s post-wedding surprise for him: an afterparty, with nothing but Taco bell to eat. Taco Bell is one of Ashish’s favorite vices, the only problem was as Cathleen and I plotted this surprise in the weeks prior to the wedding, I had the WORSE Taco Bell cravings. Subsequently, I ended up becoming the mayor of my local Taco Bell on Foursquare very quickly : ) Cathleen was such a sweet bride: since their wedding day fell on my birthday, she gifted me with the bottom tier of her wedding cake. A woman after my own heart!
EVENT TEAM:
Wedding Production (Coordination): Cocktails + Details // Photographer: Deanne Dunlop // Venue: Crane Cottage at Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island // Hair and Makeup: Image Artisans // Bouquets: Cottage Flowers // Decor and Florals: Palloos Flowers
We are SO excited to announce that we are one of the exclusive dream makers handling the wedding planning and production for The Jekyll Island Dream Wedding Giveaway presented with The Knot!
Known in the late 1800s as the exclusive playground of the Pulitzers, Rockefellers, Morgans and Vanderbilts – all members of the esteemed Jekyll Island Club – Jekyll Island is now regarded as a premier wedding destination for couples from around the world. Starting today, romantic adults are invited to share their wedding dreams for a chance to walk down the aisle and “Say ‘I Do’ Like a Millionaire” on Jekyll Island in early 2012!
Valued at close to $75,000, no detail is overlooked! One lucky couple will have the opportunity to work with us and our area’s greatest vendors as well as receive everything from the wedding dress to invitations and so much more! The winning couple and their guests will first enjoy a lavish rehearsal dinner at the extraordinary Mistletoe Cottage, with event design and setup by Beachview Club Event Rentals and Design, floral décor provided by Judy Watson, of Tasteful Temptations, and local cuisine by Latitude 31 Waterfront Catering.
The couple will say their ‘I dos’ in the historic Faith Chapel. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds will celebrate their nuptials with invited guests at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s Crane Cottage, which Architectural Record in 1924 named “the most expensive and elegant winter home ever built on Jekyll Island.” The wedding party and guests will be treated to a delicious meal prepared by the renowned chefs of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Attendees also will get to dance the night away to music provided by legendary local band The Wharfratz.
The complete Dream Wedding Giveaway package includes:
Wedding Planning Weekend on Jekyll Island
Rehearsal Dinner for 50 Guests at Historic Mistletoe Cottage
Wedding Ceremony for 50 Guests at Faith Chapel
Four-Hour Wedding Reception for 50 Guests at Crane Cottage
Wedding Weekend Accommodations Provided by Jekyll Island Club Hotel
For full details about the Jekyll Island Dream Wedding Giveaway, Presented with The Knot, visit www.jekylldreamwedding.com. All entries must include an essay of up to 250 words about why the contestant dreams of being married on Jekyll Island. For a complete list of rules and regulations and to enter the inaugural Jekyll Island Dream Wedding Giveaway, visit www.jekylldreamwedding.com. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Aug. 31, 2011.
Good luck, luxelings!
Working with Chris and Tania was an absolute joy! They contacted us about planning their wedding on Saint Simons Island when the oil spill devastated the Gulf and their destination wedding plans. Within about three months, we had plan an entire wedding which was drenched in green cymbidium orchids and other tropical florals, brilliant sapphire silk bridesmaids dresses, coastal cuisine, a live R&B band against the beautiful backdrop of Villa De Suenos– the gorgeous oceanfront property on Saint Simons Island’s East Beach. You can also see more delicious images at Melanie and Bradford of La Dolce Vita Studio’s awesome blog.
EVENT TEAM:
Wedding Planning + Production (Coordination): Cocktails + Details // Photography: La Dolce Vita Studio // Venue: Villa De Suenos
Catering + Flowers: Straton Hall // Band: Tangee Renee + the Club Visage Band // Rentals: Beachview Tent Rentals // Hair and Makeup: Image Artisans
Itylldoo is a gorgeous, sprawling rental home on St. Simons Island that features 3 levels with 6 bedrooms, 7 baths (sleeps 12-14) also with a pool and spa, Beach Deck with 100 Feet Ocean Frontage, elevator, and a gym With 8 Seat Steam Room, estate encircled by 8 Foot Brick Wall. Close to the Village, you have great views of the pier and endless ocean.
The beach deck makes for great areas for wedding ceremonies:
Wedding ceremony on beach deck at Itylldoo by Chris Moncus Photography
Alternate view of a wedding ceremony on the Itylldoo beach deck by Brooke Roberts Photography
Naturally, you can use the beach deck for other uses if you have your ceremony elsewhere—such as the cocktail hour. Adorn it with beautifully designed cocktail tables (highboys) with comfortable seating to allow your guests a relaxing respite as you take your pictures. Your reception can take place around the swimming pools with your choice of complete alfresco dining or the inclusion of a tent. As shown in another great photo from Brooke Roberts:
What makes this a great option for your St. Simons wedding is that it can serve as party central for your entire destination wedding weekend. Host your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and post-wedding brunch here without having to go anywhere! Also, as it is close to the Village you and your family have great access to shops, activities and the beach.
Planning a destination wedding is fun…but sometimes stressful. There are many things to consider, including enlisting the help of a wedding planner for your destination wedding. The planner of your choice or pool that you choose to interview could be one local to the area, local to you and has knowledge of the area or in another location with a familiarity of the area. Take some time to configure a description of what you want for your wedding and wedding weekend. Recognizing both US and international destination weddings can benefit greatly from a wedding planner, we’ll provide questions to help you choose your planner that suits your needs:
US Destination Weddings:
International Destination Weddings
Having these questions will help you flesh out details that are important to creating your event. More likely than not, these answers will become apparent in conversation with the wedding planners you choose to interview. Be an avid and detailed note taker, to ensure that you are comparing “apples-to-apples” in terms of experience, resources, services and pricing. Of course, you should also feel secure and excited when working with your planner, so be sure to count the personal dynamic between the two of you as well.
Check out this great post on Wedding Bee: Wedding Planners Are Your Friends or do research on great websites like Best Destination Wedding.
The Village Inn and Pub is an award winning inn, featured in Southern Living Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine and more! Nestled under the ancient live oak trees and between the parks and the historic oceanfront Village, you will find the unique Inn on Saint Simons Island. What makes the inn so unique and charming is that the owners restored the 1930 beach cottage and designed the Inn around it to integrate the architecture of the neighborhood and the facade of the cottage. The Inn was built around the existing giant live oaks that inhabit the Island and not one limb was removed or destroyed!
You will step back in time when you enter the beach cottage reception area. It is there that you will start your adventure into the Island’s historic past. The Village Inn & Pub is reminiscent of the charming 1930’s style and grace. No two guest rooms share the same floor plan, making each beautifully unique. Each room has its unique style that adds to the character of the Inn. The Beach Cottage serves as the main gatehouse and features an antique English Pub made of solid mahogany. You will also find the original stone fireplace and various antiques and treasures within. The small and intimate guesthouse and Inn is the perfect setting for your wedding, reunion, business meeting or any private function. A continental breakfast is served daily on the sun porch located in The Pub. Rooms at the Inn can be obtained for as low as $99 and up during off-season and about $125 and up during the peak season.
Additionally, right across the street from the Village Inn and Pub is the Village Retreat: a quaint property with six rooms and pool. You can also check into the Beach House located on nearby Beachview Drive boasting a jacuzzi tub, quick proximity to the beach and space for 10.
These accommodations are perfect if you are looking for an alternative to the traditional hotel block for your guests who travel for your St. Simons wedding. It is nearby to the beach, shopping at the Village as well as the A.W. Jones Heritage Center and lighthouse for your wedding ceremony and reception.
