MEET THE WEDDING PROS

from Gulf Coast Weddings Winter 2020

COVER: JAMIE AND

3000 Hewes Ave., Gulfport Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; closed Sunday (228) 864-5361 www.ABCrental.com, www.instagram.com/abcrental, Facebook: ABC Rental Center

ABC Rental is the Coast’s premier rental company, celebrating over 50 years helping brides have a more beautiful wedding and reception with gorgeous rentals.

What wedding-related services do you offer? ABC Rental offers rental linens, china, glassware, hedge walls, lounge furniture, lighting, tents, table, chairs, dance floors and more.

What is unique about the services you offer? You can rent beautiful, trendy items for a fraction of the cost.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Be bold ... get away from white linens and choose a color! Instead of the standard dessert table, use a farm table and sequins. Be creative!

MARIE JAMES Front desk manager, Biloxi Beach Resort Rentals

2230 Beach Drive, Suite A, Gulfport (228) 276-2200 Available by phone 24/7, office hours are 8 a.m-5 p.m. www.BiloxiBeachResortRentals.com, facebook. com/biloxibeachresortrentals, Instagram: biloxibeachresortrentals

We are the largest vacation rental management company on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our company specializes in luxury beachfront condominiums.

What wedding-related services do you offer? We offer luxury accommodations for you and your loved ones, whether you are here for your wedding or bachelor/ bachelorette parties (ask about group rentals).

What is unique about the services you offer? We offer fully furnished, luxury beachfront condominiums with everything you would need — pools, full kitchens, laundry and units that sleep up to 10 guests.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Relax and enjoy this beautiful moment in your life! Treasure every second.

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22549 Fenton Dedeaux Road, Kiln (228) 493-3407 www.cinematticmoments.com; Facebook: Cinemattic Moments LLC by Mattlan Ladner; Instagram: @ cinematticmoments

Cinemattic Moments captures your once-in-a-lifetime moments through professional films from Mattlan Ladner, a USM graduate. Professional videography services are available for South Mississippi weddings and other special events.

What wedding-related services do you offer? Wedding videography services

What is unique about the services you offer? As a filmmaker, Ladner is dedicated to providing professional and cinematic wedding films for couples to cherish for a lifetime.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Having a film to preserve your wedding day forever is a must.

CANDICE BOONE Event coordinator; Diamondhead Country Club

7600 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (228) 255-2917 www.diamondheadms.org, www.facebook.com/ DiamondheadCountryClub, www.instagram.com/ diamondhead.country.club

Diamondhead Country Club provides exceptional food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. The venue offers a wide range of banquet selections sure to please everyone.

What wedding-related services do you offer? Reception, wedding, rehearsal dinners, showers, golf outing for brides or grooms

What is unique about the services you offer? We have beautiful indoor and outdoor facilities for your wedding and reception in a country club casual setting.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Communicate and document your vision; budget with each of your wedding professionals and stick to it throughout your planning.

DAN CREPPEL Sales manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Gulfport Beachfront 1600 E Beach Blvd., Gulfport Sales office hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.Marriott.com/GPTCY

Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront is where sparkling Gulf waters and southern hospitality meet to create magical moments.

What wedding-related services do you offer? We boast 5,500 square feet of event space (ceremonies, receptions, any event plus beach weddings), complete catering and bar services and on-site sleeping rooms.

What is unique about the services you offer? Our goals are your goals. We’re proud of our Marriott name, so quality and service will always set us apart.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Finishing your to-do list early will give you time to enjoy the experience leading up to and on your big day!

EL HAMAKI Owner, King Limo Biloxi

2500 16th Ave., Gulfport (228) 493-3857 Connect with us 24/7 www.limopartybusbiloxi.com

King Limousine Biloxi is a full-service transportation company located in Gulfport, adjacent to the resort area in a new state-ofthe-arat facility.

What wedding-related services do you offer? King Limousine provides transportation for any event of any size.

What is unique about the services you offer? Want to get a hold of us? Click “Talk Now” to connect with us via phone (228) 493-3857 any time.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: (Insist on) quality and unmatched customer service.

SALINA DOMINO SULLIVAN Event coordinator, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport (228) 897-6039 www.lmdc.org

Creative, classic, casual, formal, fun — Lynn Meadows Discovery Center provides the perfect place for an indoor or outdoor wedding celebration that reflects your personality.

What wedding-related services do you offer? Oak-canopied acres with a beach view creates a breathtaking venue, and our spacious theatre and large foyer caters to a more formal event indoors.

What is unique about the services you offer? Indoor and outdoor space are available for up to 500 guests, complete with a state-of-the-art Viking kitchen.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: My advice is to plan a budget, whether big or small; every wedding is beautiful, unique and full of love.

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BRENDA BLOUNT Director of Development, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

386 Beach Blvd. (P.O. Box 248), Biloxi (228) 374-5547 Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Monday and Sunday georgeohr.org/about/

In a fitting tribute to Ohr, artist and architect Frank Gehry designed an award-winning campus nestled together with majestic live oaks

What wedding-related services do you offer? Bride and bridal party space available, groom and groomsman space available, catering services available, wedding setup and tear down services

What is unique about the services you offer? OOMA is your premier wedding venue. Our Frank Gehry-designed building and ancient oaks make the perfect setting for your one-of-a-kind wedding.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Hire a wedding professional. Plan early. Book venue as early as possible. Plan a tour of the OOMA campus. Keep calm.

1107 Cowan Road, Suite B, Gulfport Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (228) 731-7099

The Paper Moon is proud to have a brick-and-mortar store in Gulfport, Mississippi. We are committed to providing quality, personalized service.

What wedding-related services do you offer? We specialize in all things custom! From cutting boards to stationery, we can make anything special for your event.

What is unique about the services you offer? We assess our clients’ needs and guide them through each step to make their dreams a reality.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: You can never be too early for any part of the wedding planning process.

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LEO RIDGE Owner, Snaparazzi Photobooth Company LLC

291 Gulfwater Drive, Biloxi (228) 229-0573 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Sunday Snaparazziphoto.com Facebook.com/snaparazziphoto Twitter: @SnaparazziPhoto https://www.linkedin.com/company/snaparazziphoto

Snaparazzi Photo specializes in event photos of all kinds. We provide open photo booths, vintage enclosed photo booths and our social selfie machine.

What wedding-related services do you offer? We provide a photo lounge set up, which provides guests with both elegant and fun photos to remember your reception by or any other photo services.

What is unique about the services you offer? We have years of experience creating the photo booth that will fit your unique style.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Don’t wait until the last minute to book anything! To get the best in each category, book early.

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13247 Seaway Road, Gulfport Available to contact 24 hours a day (228) 697-0150 southernflavor.net, facebook.com/ southernflavorcatering

We are a catering and event company with 15 years’ experience and one of the most sought-after caters on the Coast.

What wedding-related services do you offer? Full-service weddings, alcohol and bar packages, full-service staffing, custom menus, chef that specializes in food fusion

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Make sure you hire licensed professionals in every aspect so they can do all the work while you enjoy your special day.

SUSIE DAVIS Owner, A Plan to Remember

235 Seal Ave., Biloxi (228) 731-0791; aplantoremember@gmail.com Hours by appointment Facebook | Instagram: @aplantoremember

A Plan to Remember is an event planning and production firm that specializes in design. We serve the greater Gulf South and also travel to various parts of the U.S.

What wedding-related services do you offer? We can be involved as much or as little as our clients desire us to be. Our specialty is full-service planning and design.

What is unique about the services you offer? We provide attention to detail — down to what color socks the groom is wearing. We want you to look back and say, “Wow, that happened!”

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Your day will fly by; enjoy the process! Also, nothing is perfect. Things will happen, but no one else will know unless you tell them.

13247 Seaway Road, Gulfport (228) 697-0150 Hours by appointment only (bookings seven days a week) www.facebook.com/thedockgulfport, www. thedockgulfport.com

Tucked away on Gulfport Lake, The Dock is a beautiful waterfront venue that can accommodate up to 500 guests with indoor and outdoor spaces.

What wedding-related services do you offer? Onsite catering, wedding ceremony options, bridal suite, fullservice staffing, bar packages, referrals for all wedding needs and all-inclusive package deals

What is unique about the services you offer? The Dock is one of the largest-capacity venues on the Gulf Coast and can accommodate large events with plenty of parking and indoor/outdoor spaces.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Dare to be different, and choose a style that best represents your personality. Always hire experienced vendors who are trusted and licensed.

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ERIKA SCICUTELLA Owner, Travel Studio Boutique LLC

Ocean Springs (601) 336-0658 erika@travelstudioboutique.com www.travelstudioboutique.com, www.facebook.com/ travelstudioboutique

Whether you book a quick budget-friendly getaway or an exclusive, luxurious vacation experience, TSB provides you with the same level of dedication and care.

What wedding-related services do you offer? (We offer services for) engagements and proposals, as well as elopement packages, bachelor and bachelorette trips, hotel room blocks, destination weddings, honeymoons and re-tie the knot trips for your special anniversary.

What is unique about the services you offer? I am a professional travel advisor who understands the importance of providing everyone with first-class service. We offer our honeymoon couples transfers to the airport.

Top tip you would give a bride-to-be: Start planning early for the best rooms and rates.