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Classy Coastal Wedding Weekend in NC

Published March 11, 2020

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Updated March 11, 2020

Bride and Goom Dockside Sunset Beach Wedding Portraits Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima

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Waterfront Wedding by A Southern Soiree Planner Raleigh

Grant Davidson’s dream of becoming a fishing captain when he grew up did not come true. Instead, he got something better – in meeting and marrying Dalton Brower, his soulmate by the sea. Grant and Dalton both grew up vacationing at their family homes in Holden Beach, NC. Their love of the waterfront brought them to one beautiful day in May, when they shared their vows in the charming inner-coastal town of Oriental.

Dalton and Grant hosted their wedding ceremony and reception at two different family homes only a few doors down from one another. The two homes hold sentimental childhood memories for the bride and groom – as well as beautiful waterfront views. Keep scrolling to see how NC wedding planner, A Southern Soiree, designed a classy coastal wedding weekend for Grant and Dalton’s friends and family. 

Bride and Bridesmaids in Hair and Makeup Matching Floral Pajama Sets Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima

A Souther Soiree Planner Raleigh Creates Coastal Wedding Charm 

Dalton wanted her wedding theme to be “elegant and timeless, yet relaxed.” Gina Johnston, their planner from A Southern Soiree, knew just what to do. Ivory, champagne, green, gray and blue comprised a perfect coastal color palette. Splashes of seafoam surface throughout the wedding reception decor in details such as accent pillows and table numbers. Guests found their seats by reading the painted names on ivory and gold seashells. As night fell on the waterside reception, twinkle lights filled the clear topped tent with a magical glow. Dalton and Grant’s love story is as beautiful and natural as the ocean tide.  

Private Home Beach Wedding Gate Entrance Floral Embellishment Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Beautiful Sunshine Spring Wedding Private Home Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Champagne Color Bridesmaids Dresses Front Porch Photo Private Home Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Classic White Green Floral Boutonniere for Groom and Groomsmen Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Handsome Groom in Suspenders and Bow Tie with Dad Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Groom in Black and White Tux Waiting for Bride Beach Wedding Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Bride Walking Down the Aisle Veil White Green Flower Bouquet Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Bride and Groom Kiss Waterfront Beach Ceremony Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Bride and Groom Walk toward Beach Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Bride and Goom Dockside Sunset Beach Wedding Portraits Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Bride and Groom Wave to Boat Dockside at Sunset Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Wedding Party Groomsmen and Bridesmaids Outdoor Beach Reception Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Outdoor Tent Reception Wedding Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
TENT, TABLES, LINENS Party Reflections | PLANNER A Southern Soiree
Elegant Clear Top Tent Champagne Linens Table Party Reflections Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
TENT, TABLES, LINENS Party Reflections | PLANNER A Southern Soiree
Outdoor Lounge Area Beach Reception ThemeWorks Dusk Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
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Romantic First Dance Bride and Groom Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima
Just Married Bride and Groom Getaway on Golf Cart Coastal Wedding NC A Southern Soiree Planner Lima

A Southern Soiree planner Raleigh, NC made Grant and Dalton’s NC wedding dreams come true. The bride shared how fantastic A Southern Soiree was in planning her wedding,

“They truly have the greatest relationships with vendors and recommended literally the dream team for our celebration.”

Want to see another beautiful wedding on the coast of NC? Click here to view Maggie & Jake’s beach wedding at The Sanderling Resort.

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