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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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