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GUIDES
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EXPERT OPINION
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bridal makeup
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camille’s of wilmington
haley rae
beauty and the beach
EDITORIAL SPREADS
cosmetic procedures
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drewe’s picks
ZIA boutique
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downtown wedding 33 lemon luncheon
bridal brunch
41 getaway car
a modern elopement
local food
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importance of vendors
landfall
kate supa
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something old
zelle wiggins
cake couture
inspired cake design
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private residence
brooke helton
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airlie gardens 70 taina & justin
31 southern bee designs
bubbly events
bridal luncheon playlist
REAL WEDDINGS
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bergen deleeuw
I N S P I R AT I O N
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nest f ine gifts & interiors
22 b e r g e n l a u r e n f i n e a r t
wedding gown
local venues
ART GUIDE
event planning
wedding f itness
wedding cake
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bridal boudoir
F E AT U R E D S P O N S O R S
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wedding gown
ON THE COVER
Photographer: Kate Supa Photography Floral Design: Design Perfection Styling: Drewe Smith Gown: Gilded Bridal Hair: Melissa Kinnamon Makeup: Danielle Forte Makeup Artist Jewelry: REEDS Jewelers Model: Merritt Hunt
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DEAR READER, Welcome to Volume IV of Focus on the Coast Weddings! I am thrilled to share this labor of love with you. Working on a magazine shares many parallels with planning a wedding. Like you, we are spending months making sure that we are picking the best vendors and details to bring a vision to life. When we started organizing this issue in September, it became apparent that our focus should be on the creative energy that goes into a well-executed wedding. I wanted to take a peek behind the curtain and highlight all of the individuals that put their heart and soul into making your wedding day memorable. Whether it was the full scale flower wall that Design Perfection brought to life on the cover, or the intricate detail of the gowns that One Belle Bakery reimagined into cakes (pg. 17), I am constantly in awe of the talented people that call Wilmington home. At the end of the day, collaboration makes us all better, and marriage is the greatest collaboration of all.
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“You have to understand how the bride is feeling. She’s happy. She’s excited, and you have to keep that momentum going... whether she walks out of here having purchased a dress or not, we’re going to make sure she feels as special on that day as she does on her wedding day.”
Stepha nie D o ugla s O w ner The Wedding D ress Sho ppe
Finding the perfect wedding dress is a journey.
Upon entering the door, the bride-to-be is treated
Many brides begin the search with certain ideas
with the first class experience because Stephanie
in mind only to find out that the perfect dress
has been in this moment many times before as a
is the one hiding in plain sight, just waiting for
wedding planner.
you to reach out and pick it up. After 10 years of working as a wedding planner, Wilmington native
Fitting stations are movable within the shop,
Stephanie Douglas is now using her industry
which Stephanie hopes will one day hold runway
expertise to bring an elevated bridal experience
events and private viewing shows for brides. She’s
to Wilmington as the new owner of The Wedding
also invested in connecting to the Wilmington
Dress Shoppe.
wedding industry by partnering with multiple businesses to provide additional services with
Formerly owned by Perry’s Emporium and located
the purchase of a dress. Most brides will tell you
in Barclay Commons, The Wedding Dress Shoppe’s
that timing is everything and for Stephanie, this
new location is decidedly sleek and modern.
sentiment could not be truer.
Expansive black walls provide the perfect contrast to Douglas’ array of designer dresses. The shop’s
“I feel like I’m really home now. Everything just
exclusive lines include Stephanie Lea, Justin
fell into place, and I’m so happy to be part of the
Alexander, Enzoani, Eddy K, Eve of Milady, Ellis,
Wilmington wedding industry.”
and Kitty Chen. Written by Becky Starkey
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PIECE OF CAKE Anna Echols has been creating cakes since 2007. Six years later, she opened the doors to One Belle Bakery, specializing in buttercream wedding cakes and three dimensional groom cakes that are so realistic you’ll question if they are actually edible. We sat down with Anna while the oven was preheating and she answered our most pressing questions about wedding desserts.
What is the most important thing to know when scheduling a tasting?
How far before the wedding should you order your cake?
Come prepared! Know what kind of cake and/or dessert bar you and your partner would like to have at your wedding. That way we can use our time to design the perfect sweets display for you. Bring any items that could be helpful during the design process such as color swatches, flower choices, or wedding dress fabric. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, let us know when you schedule your appointment!
March-June and September-November are our busiest months of the year. If you’re getting married during one of those months, I would recommend booking as far in advance as possible. With that being said, your actual cake consultation can be one of your “last” design appointments, since so many other details from your florist, rental company, etc., might need to be considered when designing your cake.
What is your favorite option for a dessert bar besides cake?
fondant vs. buttercream
Dessert bars are a great way to offer lots of other delicious sweets to your guests. I recommend going with a table full of several different desserts, because it looks so much more appealing than a table with just two options on it. We can help you come up with an array of sweet options that coordinates with the theme of your décor.
Most people prefer the look of fondant, but want the taste of buttercream. We try to give you the best of both worlds. We specialize in getting our buttercream to look as smooth as fondant. We typically only suggest completely covering your cake in fondant if you’re having an outdoor July wedding, where the heat will likely melt the buttercream.
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Pura Soul Photography V E N U E
The Atrium by Ligon Flynn D E S I G N & S T Y L I N G Drewe Smith C R E A T I V E A S S I S T A N T ADG Fashion Styling F L O R A L S Salt Harbor Designs M A K E U P Michal Lauren H A I R DI N I NG R E N TA L S R E N TA L S
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Beauty Guide We checked in with some of our
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Becca Highlight Powder Moonstone and Opal Enriched luminescent powder that adjusts to your skin’s undertones and amplifies your natural radiance. Danielle Forte Makeup Artist dfortemakeupartist 2 MOISTURIZ E
Mac Strobe Cream Freshen and boost the look of dull, flat or tired looking skin with a fully loaded vitamin zap. Michal Lauren Makeup Artist michallaurenmua
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Dose of Colors Matte Lipstick in Coral-Crush A play on the classic red, this longwearing matte color can be toned down with a pink or nude gloss. Adrianne Lugo Hair and Makeup alu_hairandmakeup 4 SH AD OW
HUDA BEAUTY Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in Warm Brown Instantly bring light and warmth to your lids. The color range flatters any skin tone and eye color. Tess Wheatley of Meraki Beauty merakibeauty
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GOWN
gilded bridal Pretty in pink, this hand-painted gown shows that you can still be elegant without sacrificing fun on your wedding day.
MAKEUP
michal lauren Adding an unexpected pop of color to your wedding makeup is a great way to make a statement. Here, Michal used a neon pink to add dimension to her look.
RING
melissa tyson designs Take things up a notch by pairing a traditional setting with a unique stone.
HAIR
missio hair A classic curl softens this look, while a textured bow provides elevated style.
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Wedding gown shopping can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. The owners of Camille’s of Wilmington, Angela Woodcock and Joanne Miranda, have a combined 40 years of experience in the wedding industry. They have seen it all and are here to share their top five tips for having an enjoyable wedding dress appointment. After all, it’s all about the experience.
Say “Yes” to the Dress at Camille's of Wilmington. Schedule Your Appointment While walk-ins are certainly
What to Bring Do your homework before your appointment.
welcomed, there is no guarantee that a room and consultant will be
Look at magazines, Pinterest, and social media, and don’t be
available. Scheduling allows you to work with a skilled consultant
afraid to bring pictures of what you are gravitating towards.
who is there to make sure your wedding gown dreams come true.
It helps your consultant know what gowns to show you. We
They can help pick gowns that flatter your body type, while also
also recommend bringing a strapless bra and wearing nude
matching the theme of your wedding. Another advantage to having
underwear. Don’t be afraid to bring your beloved pair of SPANX®.
an appointment is that you will have access to the onsite seamstress who will be able to advise you on alterations for the perfect fit.
A p p o i n t m e n t P re p Don’t forget to eat and drink plenty of water. Come groomed as you would be on your wedding
Be Selective Most brides stress over who they should bring to
day. While not required, we always recommend doing your
their bridal appointment. It is okay to not bring your entire wedding
makeup and hair. You will take pictures in your gown choices,
party. Often times, too many people bring too many opinions, and
and it helps you envision yourself on your wedding day.
then it becomes more about what they want, and not what you want. We recommend not having more than three other people at
R e l a x Our wedding dress appointments are 90 minutes,
your appointment. If you have kids, we encourage you to splurge
and we want to make sure that you are getting the most out
for a sitter. Gown shopping is about you, and you want to make
of that time. If you can come in with an open mind and put
sure that you are able to make it a fun and relaxing experience.
trust in your consultant, then you will enjoy every minute!
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B EF ORE THE VOWS The time before you say “I Do� is filled with planning, not only for your wedding, but for your future together. While it may s e e m ch a o t i c n ow, someday you will look b a ck n o s t a l g i c a l ly. This is the perfect time to pause and savor the fleeting moments of your engagement.
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Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate your first year of marriage? Paper has always been the traditional gift of choice for couples. While love letters never go out of style, I recommend stepping outside of your box with a boudoir photo shoot. It is a great reminder that, after your first year of life together, your connection to each other is still what matters most.
My clients typically come over two weeks after their session for their photo reveal, where we pop some bubbly and look over their amazing images. That way, you get to see everything in person, along with all of your images, and leave the reveal with your gift built and ready to order. The best part of every present listed above is that all of the options are paper!
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It is a massive understatement to say a bride wants to look flawless on her wedding day. Between getting enough sleep, the countless hours spent sweating at barre classes or begrudgingly foregoing that last piece of cheese pizza, a day as life-changing as her wedding day can inspire a bride to work hard to present the best version of herself: her true self radiating beauty in every way.
According to Ricci, Botox® is best used in the upper face region of the nasal bridge up to the forehead, as well as the eye and temple areas. Filler is mostly used on the bottom half of the face including the mouth, lip, and cheek areas. She recommends that brides interested in trying any of her procedures do so around six to eight months prior to their big day.
Lisa Ricci of Beauty and the Beach offers brides subtle beauty enhancing procedures with the convenience of on-location appointments, if needed. Her expertise lies in the areas of lash extensions, Botox®, and fillers. In addition to owning her own business and being certified to administer Botox® and fillers, Ricci is also a licensed PA-C. Her medical background gives her a unique perspective on facial anatomy, as well as quality of application without the high cost of a plastic surgeon. When it comes to Botox®, Lisa aims to use the products in a way that makes her clients look as though they have gotten three days of solid sleep. Their look is beautifully rejuvenated. She said, “The emerging market [for Botox® and fillers] is girls in their twenties, and it is used more as a preventative measure. Ricci evaluates each bride determining from which product she would get the most benefit. “I tend to be more conservative with new clients,” she said. “For brides especially, it is so important for them to have confidence in what they are having done.”
Ricci also offers lash extensions, which in her opinion, “are one of the most cost efficient, quickest ways to brighten your appearance and change your overall look before your wedding. For special occasions they are a game changer, and a must-have for your wedding,” said Ricci. Some brides opt for strip lashes on their wedding day, but Ricci noted that extensions give a more natural enhancement to the appearance and their longevity makes them worth every penny. “It is more of a subtle change, but they make a huge difference. They will typically last through the wedding and honeymoon.” Ricci takes appointments at her in-home studio. She also offers onlocation appointments for clients as well as parties for groups interested in trying her services. “These parties are perfect for a bride and her pals prior to the big day,” noted Ricci. Written by Bergen DeLeeuw
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old, something new. Something borrowed and something blue. It’s the age-old adage about wedding day necessities, and as a Southern gal to the core, something I knew I would incorporate into our wedding day. Not long after Stephen and I were engaged, I found my something new: a gorgeous wedding dress that was more than I could have dreamed of. And though I loved my new dress that I would walk down the aisle in, I knew I wanted to incorporate tradition into our wedding. So, I asked my mom what she thought about me wearing her wedding dress for our rehearsal dinner. She was thrilled that I even asked, so we immediately started brainstorming ideas for how we could make it my own for the eve of my wedding. I tried it on for my mom and dad and we reminisced about their own wedding day while I daydreamed of mine. As the months inched closer, I started looking for a style of dress that was modern enough for our rehearsal dinner, but that would also be representative of what my mom wore the day she married my dad. Her dress was a floor length two-piece ensemble, with a pleated skirt and high neck lace top.
To make it my own, we met with our talented seamstress and decided to create an open-back look with a short skirt, keeping both pieces as part of the final look. In addition, we made the front v-neck, and added a thin belt to redefine the waist. Throughout the fittings, I kept wondering whether or not my vision would come to life, but at my last fitting with my matron of honor in tow, it finally came to fruition. On the afternoon before our wedding, I slipped into my “new” dress before heading to practice our “I do’s” and felt a mixture of emotions, including the nostalgia of wearing something my mom once wore. Though shopping for my own wedding dress was an experience I will never forget, creating a special one-of-a-kind piece out of my mom’s dress is truly something I will always treasure. I also loved watching my mom share with rehearsal dinner guests that the dress I was wearing was once hers. I got my something old, borrowed, and a little bit new - all in one.
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Shepherd+ Nick
the special day S e p t e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 the gorgeous location A i r l i e G a r d e n s the talented photographer B l u e b e r r y C r e a t i v e
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hen reflecting on meeting each other, Nick quoted one of his favorite sitcoms saying, “You only need two things to meet the person of your dreams: chemistry and timing.” Shepherd and Nick both grew up in Wilmington, NC, but somehow didn’t meet until their mid-twenties. Having spent numerous Easter Sundays at Airlie Gardens, paired with the romantic rendezvous the couple enjoyed there prior to the wedding, made the venue a sentimental necessity for Shepherd. “Closer to our engagement, we would go on dates in the garden and we ended up spending a lot of time falling in love there. It was a must to have a small ceremony in our favorite garden!” Nick and Shepherd wanted to make sure that all of their details felt intentional and true to the pair as a couple. Opting for an extended wedding day that included an intimate early afternoon ceremony followed by a larger party that night allowed the couple to soak in every moment of their special day.
P H O T O G R A P H E R Blueberry Creative V E N U E Airlie Gardens C A K E Whole Foods Market C O O R D I N A T O R Gather Events G O W N Coastal
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Taina + Justin
the special day S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 7 the gorgeous location P r i v a t e R e s i d e n c e the talented photographer T r e e b i r d P h o t o g r a p h y
fter mulling over several locations for their wedding venue, Taina and Justin knew that his family’s beach house in Wilmington, NC would make the perfect backdrop for both their ceremony and reception. “We loved the idea of having a venue that would be uniquely ours, and we were excited by the idea of customizing every aspect of our wedding to fit our personalities,” says Taina. Just as they were sure about each other, Taina and Justin were certain of how they wanted their September wedding to look. Inspired by his love for James Bond and her passion for reading, Taina and Justin added special touches to make their big day one that their guests would never forget. From arriving at the ceremony in style on a jet ski, to the white tuxedo jacket and signature red carnation, Justin emulated everything James Bond. Embracing Taina’s love of literature, the bridesmaids carried book clutches down the aisle for a unique twist on traditional bouquets. Family was a large part of the program and read passages during the ceremony to provide advice for the years ahead. Lastly, the guests showered the bride and groom with flower petals and well wishes for their ceremony exit! Jewel-toned blooms in reds, peaches, purples, and creams joined bright greenery to lend a lavish feel to their reception. To honor Taina’s roots, a four-tiered tres leches cake and Dominican inspired wedding desserts were made with love by Taina’s aunt. The couple opted for a cocktail camper for their favorite boozy beverages and a snow cone bar to help guests beat the summer heat. Once the evening got cooler, a s’mores fire pit provided a playful twist to the elegant, garden party atmosphere. After dancing the night away and a radiant sparkler exit, the couple concluded the evening surrounded by family and friends at a local bar with late-night burgers. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
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Amanda+ Blake
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manda and Blake met one fateful night in downtown Raleigh, NC over a beverage and smooth guitar music. The rest is history! Choosing Wilmington for their wedding was a piece of cake for Amanda. “Wilmington is such a gorgeous destination for a wedding. I also grew up in Wilmington, and being close to family was a natural fit. The Country Club of Landfall provided the perfect venue for indoors and out, plus their staff was incredible.” Instead of giving in to the stresses that come with planning such an important event, Amanda let her team of carefully chosen vendors do what they do best! “I tried to focus mostly on staying calm in the midst of what can be a very hectic planning process, and find a brilliant team to execute. Design Perfection led the way. I had a vision in my mind of what I dreamed of and they somehow brought it to life and exceeded my expectations.”
With attention to even the smallest of details, Amanda and Blake wanted their June wedding to be as special as their love for one another. Soft pinks, pops of coral, and stunning red florals paired with lush greenery made their venue even more romantic. The combination of dazzling chandeliers and soft candlelight created a dreamy atmosphere for their guests to celebrate the couple’s commitment to one another. Taking the lyrics from their first dance song (“For The Love of You” by The Isley Brothers) to heart, it’s clear that Amanda and Blake truly believe, “All we’ll need is candlelight and a song.” Carrying their musical beginning into their wedding day, Amanda cited dancing and singing on stage with the band, Liquid Pleasure, as being one of her most cherished memories; although, picking her favorite memory wasn’t so easy, and it’s clear to see why! “I enjoyed absolutely every detail from the flowers, the breathtaking décor of the ballroom, to the cheers from the crowd after we said ‘I do.’”
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
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Cape Fear Seafood Company
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Circa 1922 Restaurant
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