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beach, golf, paddleboards, and more while being able to stay on the resort,“ according 
to Ann. While Ann and Gresham knew the look and feel of what they wanted, Jamie 
at Fancy Celebrations brought it to life.  By coordinating meetings with all of the best 
vendors, everything came together beautifully.

The day of the wedding could not have been more perfect. The sun was shining, the 

temperature was “just right” and everything went off without a hitch. Ann and Gresham 
had an Episcopal marriage ceremony. Their wedding party walked onto the Grand 
Lawn while traditional hymns were played by a beautiful string quartet. Following the 
ceremony, they took advantage of the landscape and took photos on the lawn, at Jolie 
Island, and on the beach by the Marina. The 300-guest reception was held on the lawn 
at The Raven Golf Course at Sandestin, so it felt very open. The tent was decorated 
with beautiful twinkle lights, chandeliers, and stunning floral arrangements created by 
Florals By The Sea.  Ann and Gresham wanted it to feel elegant but not stuffy, so they 
had tables of all sizes with lounge furniture so that guests were encouraged to mingle. 
Atlanta Party Band was another highlight of the night. They were absolutely amazing 
with a wide selection of music and the tempo that was appropriate with the timing 
of everything. Every moment of their special day was captured by Darris Hartman 
photography, creating memories that will last a lifetime. 

Ann and Gresham love spending time outdoors together and watching sports 

together. Following their wedding they traveled to Costa Rica for their honeymoon. 
They have now settled down where their love story began and are building their dream 
home in Fort Walton Beach, where they will continue to make lifetime memories 
together. 

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