St. Simons Wedding Planner :: Island Destination Weddings | straton hall

-1

archive,tag,tag-straton-hall,tag-1972,edgt-core-1.3,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,hudson-ver-3.3, vertical_menu_with_scroll,smooth_scroll,blog_installed,hide_inital_sticky,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-7.0,vc_responsive

Apr 12 2017

Real Villa Marianna, Jekyll Island Wedding: Katie & Bradley

Blog, St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

This wedding was quintessentially everything perfect and beautiful about Southern Weddings — soft color palette, lush florals and gorgeous surroundings of a historic area. When we initially met with Katie and Bradley, it started with a tour of the historic villas and while initially they wanted Villa Ospo, we were able to show them the many possibilities of spreading their event around the Millionaire’s District– with a wedding ceremony at Hollybourne and a wedding reception at nearby Villa Marianna.

The day started off at the illustrious Jekyll Island Club Hotel. . .

Jekyll Island Club Wedding

wedding dress vows wedding ring

What is so beautiful about this picture and had us all in tears is that this sweet gift was left by Bradley’s late mother for his wife on his wedding day. Cue. the. tears.

Jekyll Club wedding planner

Jekyll Island Club Wedding Planner

I love this detail shot that Tamara took because it brings out some of my favorite designs, art deco. Love the scallop texture in Katie’s wedges (a must if you are having your wedding outdoors, ladies!) as well as the art deco inspiration in her ring setting.

art deco wedding ring shoes gatsby

Jekyll Island Club Wedding Planner

This first look was so beautiful. Bradley who is always so composed, calculated and direct was moved to tears when he saw Katie for the first time.

Historic Jekyll Island Wedding

Jekyll Island Wedding Planner Villa Marianna

Friends make everything better.

Wedding Ceremony Jekyll Island Ideas

Jekyll Island Wedding Planner Photographer

Hollybourne has to be one of my favorite cottages in the historic district. The staircase to the front door is so beautiful and perfectly made for ceremonies.
Hollybourne Cottage Wedding

Hollybourne Cottage Wedding Jekyll Island Ceremony

Jekyll Island Wedding Hollybourne

Best shot ever.
Hollybourne Wedding Ceremony Jekyll Island

Hollybourne Cottage Wedding Ceremony Jekyll Island

A moment of silence for Tamara Gibson‘s amazing ability to capture light and love.

Southern Wedding Inspiration Ideas

Jekyll Island Wedding Ceremony

Golden Isles Wedding Planner Jekyll Island

When we designed the wedding, we knew that Katie wanted something very classic and vintage. However, she still wanted it to be relaxed and fun. We created intimate seating with long estate tables adjacent to small rounds to make it feel like everyone was still sitting together. Lush florals were put in mercury compotes as a nod to the vintage elements, while we mixed metals for the candle holders. Since the entire event would be outdoors, soft cafe bulb lighting was overhead across the entire Villa Marianna lawn. Straton Hall worked their magic — literally making our sketches and style guide come alive!

Villa Marianna Jekyll Island Wedding
Villa Marianna Wedding Reception
Jekyll Island Villa Marianna Wedding

This fountain is one of the reasons why Villa Marianna is one of my favorite places for weddings.
Villa Marianna Jekyll Island Wedding

The other thing I love about Villa Mariana are its multiple locations. Initially, we designed the cake to sit atop the fountain on mirrored tiles, but moved it out to the lawn for better visibility.
Jekyll Island Wedding Cake

We used one courtyard as Bradley’s cigar lounge and the other for the bar. Katie had custom cobalt blue glasses made for each guest to take home as a favor.

Wedding Bar Decor

Villa Marianna Wedding Jekyll Island

It was evident throughout the night how in love these two are. I love the way Bradley looks at Katie.
Villa Marianna Wedding Jekyll Island

Villa Marianna Wedding Planner Jekyll Island

Special Touch: Hands down, Bradley’s mom leaving the bracelet for his future wife. Will never forget this.

Fun Moment: Bradley recruiting some of his friends to serenade Katie on the dance floor.

Unique Detail: Cigar lounge was a welcome treat for the guys.

Event Team

Wedding Planning & Design: Cocktails & Details®
Florals: Straton Hall Events
Photography: Tamara Gibson Photography
Hair and Makeup: Emma Collins Beauty
Entertainment: Bradley’s Father
Catering and Wedding Cake: Straton Hall Events
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Hollybourne Cottage
Wedding Reception Venue: Villa Marianna

SaveSave

Here is your chance to start your wedding planning with an all-access book to the best venues, wedding photographers, reception sites and more that the area has to offer. Written by the area’s most sought after wedding planner, Cocktails & Details, you’ll have tips, must-know information and guides on having the most beautiful wedding in St. Simons and Jekyll Island.

Jan 25 2017

Top 7 Amazing Places for your Rehearsal Dinner on Saint Simons and Jekyll Island

Blog, St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

When planning your destination wedding in the Golden Isles, you’ll also have to plan an additional event on Saint Simons Island or Jekyll Island: your rehearsal dinner. Of course, you will want your rehearsal dinner at a different location than your wedding. If your wedding ceremony and wedding reception are at a resort, there may be an alternative location to host your rehearsal dinner. Also keep in mind, an off-site wedding rehearsal dinner is a great way for your family and friends to see more of the beautiful islands you’ve chosen to host your wedding festivities.

Saint Simons

Casino

Saint Simons Casino Wedding

The Saint Simons Casino is a local favorite for both weddings and rehearsal dinners. Its open air atrium overlooks Neptune Park and the beautiful ocean makes it a perfect, casual location for a rehearsal dinner. You’re allowed to bring in your choice of caterer and supply your own alcohol, which makes this place a local favorite. Being maintained by the County, there are certain regulations which are overseen by a County representative and police officer during the event.

Village Creek Landing

Village Creek Landing is a favorite for nature enthusiasts as well as those looking for casual, rustic chic for their rehearsal dinner experience. An exclusive Straton Hall venue, you’re in good hands as they will take care of everything you need– food, alcohol and florals. There are striking elements that makes Village Creek a unique location– the wooden gazebo, the boathouse which has an intimate indoor space and the grounds that overlook the beautiful marshes. There have even been dolphin sightings a time or two!

Palm Coast

palm coast st simons rehearsal dinner

Nestled in the heart of The Village is Palm Coast. A fun local favorite, Palm Coast has its own private courtyard where you can have live music and your own catering, while they provide the alcohol. This is perfect for those wanting something very casual and laid back, that will also allow guests the opportunity to explore The Village before or after the rehearsal dinner.

Retreat Room

If you’d like a more formal option or a location wth a breathtaking view, you can’t get any better than the King and Prince’s Retreat Room. What makes this ideal is that is not only a private room at the resort overlooking the ocean, it is also ideal for those having weddings at the King and Prince Resort. Keeping your guests all in location is very convenient and prevents extra transportation costs for you or them.

Jekyll Island

Great Dunes

Boasting one of the best views on Jekyll Island, Great Dunes gives you the best of both worlds– a covered pavilion as well as an open air deck. You are allowed to bring in your own caterer and alcohol. With nearby restrooms and ample parking, this location is perfect for beach inspired rehearsal dinners.

Tortugas

Tortuga Jacks is a local favorite for the best Mexican food on Jekyll Island. With its fun outdoor cabana deck which features outdoor music, This is a wonderful place to meet with family and friends. The private room is large and comes with everything you need to host your rehearsal dinner.

Harry’s

Jekyll Island Reception Rehearsal Wedding Venue

This rooftop bar / dining area is perfect for cocktail style or small rehearsal dinners that want style and sophistication. Harry’s overlooks Jekyll’s new village area and the ocean. Conveniently located at the Westin and within walking distance of the Jekyll Island Convention Center, this is the perfect rehearsal dinner option for weddings at either location.

Whichever these locations you choose, we know you’ll have an amazing time! Where will you have your rehearsal dinner on Saint Simons or Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island Rockefeller Cottage Wedding

Jan 03 2017

Real Jekyll Island Wedding : Kadi & Matt

Blog, St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

Kadi and Matt’s Historic Jekyll Island wedding was one to remember. There were so many details to fall in love with– Kadi’s art deco inspired wedding dress, the lush florals and the romantic sunset. What out did everything was the sheer love these two felt for each other, which is clearly evident in every image of them together.

What made this day a success was how easy going and slow paced it was. Both Kadi and Matt decided not to have any attendants in their bridal party. Their day was spent getting ready, relaxing at the Westin Jekyll Island, ultimately getting ready for the romantic first look at Villa Marianna. Matt waited for Katie, playing their favorite song from a vintage record player. Their photos took them all over the historic district on Jekyll– from the Horton House ruins to the illustrious Driftwood Beach.

The two exchanged vows under the oaks at Moss cottage, surrounded by family and friends and a very special guest– their faithful dog. The wedding reception took place on the sprawling lawn of Indian Mound, Rockefeller Cottage across from the beautiful Jekyll Club Hotel. Kadi wanted a modern take on a 20’s Great Gatsby style garden party. We designed the entire wedding around a gorgeous white bar that featured boxwood hedges and vintage luggage. The four sided bar featured different cocktails and spirits on each side. Kadi’s brother created a custom microbrew just for her wedding and it was an absolute hit. We also set up a loving memory table to honor Matt’s dad which featured some of his favorite cigars. The bar was surrounded by cocktail style seating and lounge furniture, where guests could enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres while watching dancing under the porte cochere.

This was such a beautiful wedding on all levels and we are so blessed to have been a part of it!

Jekyll Island Wedding Coordinator 8

Jekyll Island Outdoor Wedding Reception 3

Jekyll Island Wedding Reception 1

Jekyll Island Wedding Ceremony 2

Jekyll Island Outdoor Wedding 4

Jekyll Island Wedding Designer Florist 9

Jekyll Island Historic Wedding 6

Jekyll Island Historic Wedding Planner 7

Jekyll IslandWedding First Look 5

Jekyll Island Wedding 10
Jekyll Island Indian Mound Wedding 15

Jekyll Island Wedding Planner 14

Jekyll Island Club Wedding 11

Jekyll Island Indian Mound Wedding Planner16

Jekyll Island Indian Mound Wedding Coordinator 12

You can view their amazing video here:

Wedding Planning & Design // Cocktails & Details®
Catering & Florals // Straton Hall
Wedding Photography // m. Newsom Photography
Wedding Cinematography // Home Town Crew
Rentals & Lighting // Beachview Tent Rentals

Westin Jekyll Island wedding ceremony reception

May 26 2016

Styled Shoot: Modern Wedding at Westin Jekyll Island

St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

When the Westin Jekyll Island opened, I knew it was going to be an amazing wedding venue. Their courtyard provides a gorgeous ocean backdrop for a wedding ceremony or cocktail hour. It is always fun to team up with your wedding squad and flex your creative muscles. So when it was time to come up with a concept for our editorial shoot, the Westin Jekyll Island was the perfect place to tell the tale of a modern, fashionable wedding by the sea (cue DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean“).

We designed lush, ivory florals against a delicious palette of blush, gold and champagne. The balustrade lined platform is the perfect place for a Jekyll Island wedding ceremony.
To frame the ceremony area, we debuted our new Devyn wall– a floral backdrop inspired by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding in Florence.

The table was just divine! I loved the play on texture with the metallic and soft blush linen for the dining table. It provided the perfect base for the tall trumpet arrangement at the center. Dinner in the courtyard of the Westin Jekyll Island is sublime! Guests will love the views!

Westin Jekyll Island wedding ceremony reception

jekyll island westin wedding

Westin Jekyll Island wedding ceremony reception

Event Team

LOCATION // Westin Jekyll Island

DESIGNER // Cocktails & Details®

PHOTOGRAPHY // Brooke Roberts Photography

FLORALS & FLATWARE // Straton Hall

FLORAL WALL // Cocktails & Details®

RENTALS // Beachview Event Rentals

LINENS // La Tavola & Cocktails and Details®

MENUS // Bella Figura

CHARGERS // BBJ Linen

HAIR & MAKE UP // Devyn Denae

WEDDING DRESS // Olia Zavozina

Real Villa De Suenos Wedding :: St. Simons Island

St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

Real St. Simons Villa De Suenos Wedding

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.

Villa De Suenos St. Simons Wedding

St. Simons Wedding Planner and Coordinator

Champagne Ivory wedding shoes

Villa De Suenos Wedding in St. Simons

Villa De Suenos Rental Wedding

Green cymbidium orchid wedding bouquet

Villa De Suenos St. Simons Wedding and Reception

Villa De Suenos Wedding on St. Simons Island

St. Simons Wedding Cake with navy ribbon and green cymbidium orchid

St. Simons Wedding Band

St. Simons Wedding Planner and Wedding Coordinator

Villa De Suenos Wedding Planner

Wedding Reception at Villa De Suenos

St. Simons Wedding at Villa De Suenos

Event Team

Wedding Planning + Production (Coordination): Cocktails + Details // Wedding Photography: La Dolce Vita Studio // Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue: Villa De Suenos
Catering + Flowers: Straton Hall // Band: Tangee Renee + the Club Visage Band // Rentals: Beachview Tent Rentals // Hair and Makeup: Image Artisans

Real St. Simons Wedding :: Whitney + Ben

St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

lovely lane chapel wedding st simons

We had the pleasure of working with Whitney + Ben for their beautiful, yet whimsical French countryside inspired wedding on St. Simons Island. After a week long of festivities that included welcome parties, the couple exchanged vows at the Lovely Lane Chapel on St. Simons Island. At the chiming of the hour, bridesmaids donned in black Audrey Hepburn-esque cocktail dresses walked down the aisle preceding Whitney’s arrival.

WB_Wed004 WB_Wed007 WB_Wed009
st simons island wedding planner and coordinator

St. Simons Trolley for Weddings lovely lane chapel wedding st simons island

St. Simons Trolley for Weddings

Many from Ben’s family flew in from France to attend the wedding, so this served as a mini reunion for his family, as well as an opportunity for Whitney to meet her extended family. The couple danced to “Zydeco Gris Gris” for their first dance, which kicked of the festivities New Orleans style.

Ben’s family is French, so much of the personal touches incorporated his French heritage, Whitney’s education in New Orleans and many of her own family traditions. For example, Whitney’s maternal grandparents owned a blueberry and honey farm. Small jars of honey from the farm were given as additional favors and served a double purpose as escort cards. Much of the menu included Coastal local favorites, as well as French and New Orleans inspired dishes like duck confit and shrimp étouffée. Their signature drink was the “Golden Aisle“, a play on the wedding’s location (the Golden Isles) and wedding festivities, which consisted of Firefly (Sweet Tea Vodka) to represent the Georgia inspiration and Perrier, to combine the French. Ben is also a graphic designer and designed all of the signage for the tables, bars, escort card tags, programs, and invitations which are inspired by an old Oak that sits outside of the St. Simons Casino.

st simons casino wedding atrium wedding planner

st simons casino wedding atrium wedding planner florist

st simons casino wedding atrium wedding planner WB_Wed222_thumb2_thumb

WB_Wed225_thumb2_thumb WB_Wed223_thumb3_thumb

|Vendor Details|:

Wedding Coordinator: Cocktails + Details, St. Simons Island;
Caterer/Florist: Straton Hall, Jekyll Island;
Photographer: Jason Travis, Atlanta;
Church: Lovely Lane Chapel, St. Simons Island;
Reception Venue: St. Simons Casino, St. Simons Island;
Linens: Beachview Tent Rentals, Brunswick;
Band: Stringrays, St. Simons Island;
Transportation: St. Simons Trolley, St. Simons Island.

Annie + Mike :: Faith Chapel | St. Simons Lighthouse Wedding

St Simons & Jekyll Island Weddings

driftwood beach jekyll island wedding

Annie + Mike’s wedding just a ridiculous amount of fun. It all started on Jekyll Island at the beautiful, historic Faith Chapel where one of their friends serenaded them during the ceremony. The look on Mike’s face as Annie walked to meet him at the altar was unforgettable. Annie was every bit of the classic beauty and was absolutely glowing the entire day, thanks to Mike and the incomparable James Grella of Image Artisans, who did her hair and makeup.

jekyll island wedding at faith chapel

destination wedding in jekyll island

faith chapel wedding on jekyll island

faith chapel destination wedding jekyll island

jekyll island destination wedding

After the ceremony, the party began at A.W. Jones Heritage Center Museum on St. Simons Island. Straton Hall knocked it out of the park with their champagne chicken and Heidi of Rosalee’s Flowery did a fantastic job of creating ambiance with fresh, citrus inspired flowers and hanging arrangements from the fixtures. Island Sound had everyone on the dance floor all night—at the end of the night, they even went on to do an after party!

st simons wedding heritage center museum

(Love this shot of Annie’s mom enjoying her dance with her dad)

wedding at the st simons museum heritage center

st simons island wedding planner and coordinator

st. simons island wedding at the lighthouse

annie_jekyll_wedding_016

Tony and Lisa Harrell were AMAZING to work with. This was my first time with them, but I know it will not be the last. They were so much fun and easy going—capturing all of the tender moments. A wedding planner’s dream 🙂 They took Annie + Mike out the next morning for a Trash the Dress session that was done so elegantly:

saint simons island wedding