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Need your ideas for beach wedding decor, photography, etc.

Beach Crab
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Hello!
I am planning an intimate beach wedding at Grayton Beach State Park for this December! ( I know... not the summer-time heat.. but my fiance loves Christmas-time and we did not want to wait til next summer 🙂
I would love to hear your ideas for beach wedding decor, photography, etc.. Thanks!

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Lake View Too avatar
SoWal Insider
#2
I highly recommend Bucknerproductions to do your video and/or photography. ( They are a husband and wife team.)They did a great job on a beautiful wedding at Alys Beach. You can see their stuff at bucknerproductions.net
Beach CrabAuthor
#3
Thanks

I highly recommend Bucknerproductions to do your video and/or photography. ( They are a husband and wife team.)They did a great job on a beautiful wedding at Alys Beach. You can see their stuff at bucknerproductions.net

Thanks for the recommendation! What was their general price range for wedding coverage? I should only need around an hour of coverage for the wedding ceremony and post-wedding photos.
Lake View Too avatar
SoWal Insider
#4
I can't really say what his prices are. He (David) is an artist struggling to decide what his stuff is worth. His e-mail is bucknerproductions@yahoo.com .
rlesgal avatar
Beach Lover
#6
I recommend Jacqueline Ward Images for photos and for paper needs invitations, save the dates, thank you notes, etc. www.sweetbayprints.com

You took the words right outta my keyboard! :rolling:
Beach Crab
#7
Wedding Flowers

I highly recommend Bucknerproductions to do your video and/or photography. ( They are a husband and wife team.)They did a great job on a beautiful wedding at Alys Beach. You can see their stuff at bucknerproductions.net

If you haven't hired a florist to handle your wedding flowers, I would be happy to submit a quote and discuss some fun ideas for you.... I am currently getting my website updated w/ beach wedding photos for a wedding we did in Clearwater Beach, FL....

Thanks,
Jennifer
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Alyoopster avatar
Beach Lover
#8
I'm am planning my May wedding right now so let me help you out

Flowers and/or Catering: Celestines Celestine's Special Occasions - Event Planning, Catering, Flowers It's a mother daughter team and they go above and beyond. They have the decor and all too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Photography: www.pauljohnson.com, www.photosbycody.com, www.vuephotographyonline.net, www.easthillphoto.com (all of these are amazing!)

I hope this helps! If there's more please feel free to ask.

Rentals: RSVP www.rsvpdestin.com

Cakes: Bake My Day www.bakemydaydestin.com or Confections on the Coast www.confectionsonthecoast.com/
Beach Comber
#9
Photographer

First off - Congratulations! Secondly, I am a photographer and do very reasonable priced work. I have recently relocated here from the Indianapolis area and am slowly but surely building my clientele in this area. Please visit my website at www.rememberthisphotography.info
Feel free to contact me with any questions!
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beats on hood
#10
Flowers: I would just prune some of the natural vegetation in the area such as saw palmettos and magnolias. Then you'd spend zero on flowers except for sweat equity and maybe some nice ribbon from Michael's to bundle them together. That and candles inside inexpensive hurricane glasses, and wala, you have your decor.
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#11
Jessifunn and Kimmifunn were doing some great bouquets/arrangements at the Farmer's Market using a combo of palmettos and other native greenery w/ "cut" flowers - very nice looking!

Where exactly will the wedding be at Grayton - somewhere IN the park or at the access? If at the access, skip the decorations on the boardwalk and have someone make sure sandy/tired/drunk folk are not lugging their coolers and assorted junk in the opposite direction when the bride is coming down the "aisle." 😱

One MAJOR word of advice is to be very careful/clear/have in writing what the cancellation/reschedule fees are for anyone providing services such as flowers, food, photography etc.
Beach Lover
#12
I really love to read this blog: Vintage Glam Weddings Even though I'm not planning a wedding in the immediate future, there's are just so many fun/cool/creative ideas on the site that I simply enjoy looking at. I'm sure you'll find some inspiration.
Beach Bimmer avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
Give a call to Amy Walchak at Avalon Photography, 850-835-5225 and take a look at avalon-photo.com to see some of her awesome wedding photos. She has been photographing beach weddings along the Gulf Coast from Destin to Panama City Beach since 1994!

Click here: Avalon Photography - Amy Thomas Walchak
Beach Fanatic
#14
Check out Marketplace vendors

😀 There are several options for photography listed on this site under the Marketplace heading. All are quality businesses that support SoWal.com with their advertising dollars. Happy planning!
Geo avatar
Beach Fanatic
#15
marrymeatthebeach.com

Lots of info about local weddings
Beach Comber
#16
Catering

Hello!
I am planning an intimate beach wedding at Grayton Beach State Park for this December! ( I know... not the summer-time heat.. but my fiance loves Christmas-time and we did not want to wait til next summer 🙂
I would love to hear your ideas for beach wedding decor, photography, etc.. Thanks!

Hello Confections on The Coast do excellent cakes. An excellent caterer that works the 30A corider and comes highly recommended is Paradise Cuisine. You can reach the owner Allen Davis at

Paradise Cuisine
3906 Hwy. 98 West Suite # 14
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
(850) 892 - 6997 office
(850) 267 - 0182 restaurant
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Beach Lover
#17
I am a personal chef & would love to talk with you about your catering needs. You can visit my website at www.chefjamiedietrich.com; my contact information is there, too.

I got married in December & it was was magical! Happy planning!
Beach Comber
#18
At the Seaside Stables they have a carriage that is really pretty and would go well with your winter theme. Plus they are super nice there and would be eacy to work with. It's a white carriage.
Beach Comber
#19
Lisa Marie Photography, I have worked with her on so many weddings, all came out beautiful. Her cell phone is (850) 502-9618

Tell her Tee sent you.
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Beach Crab
#20
Hello!
I am planning an intimate beach wedding at Grayton Beach State Park for this December! ( I know... not the summer-time heat.. but my fiance loves Christmas-time and we did not want to wait til next summer 🙂
I would love to hear your ideas for beach wedding decor, photography, etc.. Thanks!

Hello! Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! I am new to SoWal, but have lived in the area for 14 years. I have been doing event planning, decor, design and flowers here for almost as long. If you still need help with anything, take a look at my website, and give me a call. I'll be glad to help.
Good Luck with everything!

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