Beach Ceremony Issues

Here are a couple of beach ceremony things to think about for all you DIY'ers.
~Permits....Please make sure to check local ordinances to make sure you file for any necessary permit. That information can be obtained on the beach locations county website Discovering last minute that you did need one is never a good thing!

~Wind....Beaches can be super breezy! It's best to keep your decor simple and make sure it can stand up to the wind. Discuss your concerns with your florist to make sure your flowers and arbor can withstand a strong wind gust.

~Rain....Plan B is an absolute must for beach weddings. Make sure your Plan B is rainproof for your own sanity (and the sanity of all your vendors).

~Noise....Between the wind, waves crashing, other people on the beach and birds, noise often plays a huge factor with beach weddings. Make sure your ceremony musician has a system that he can use on the beach for all events. Alot of times the sound system will need to be battery operated (there are rarely electrical outlets close by).Also, check to see if there is a wireless lapel mic for your officiant.

~Heat & humidity....During the summer months always consider how long your guests will be out in the sun prior to the actual ceremony start time....especially if you are running a shuttle service. Always offer cold beverages and shade, even if you have to rent a couple market umbrellas or pass out parasols.

~Sandy feet.... I realize the whole point of the beach ceremony is to have your toes in the sand, but your guests will probably not want that same sand in their toes for the entire reception. Set up a shoe valet, pass out flip flops or have an aisle created out of bamboo to keep your guests toes sand free and comfy!

Wine over Water Festival

Last Sunday was the Wine over Water culinary and wine festival in downtowon Carillon. I had a food booth there and we had so much fun meeting new potential clients and tasting other great foods from local caterers and restaurants. We served smothered crab cakes which is a panko crusted grit cake topped with a spicy crab cake and topped with andouille infused marsala gravy.....it was delicious! Special thanks to Chuck & Jeff from Hilltop Productions and H&M Event rentals for inviting us to participate in such a fun day!!

Sneak Peek at Chelsea & Daniel's wedding

Daniel and Chelsea Lee were married on Saturday at Eden Gardens in an incredibly romantic and picture perfect location at Eden Gardens Park. These are a few sneak peeks.............

Wine over Water at Carillon March 12 - 14

Next weekend come out to Carillon and enjoy local artist displaying their work & great food and wine. On Sunday, March 14th The Eventful Planner will have a booth setup for the brunch along with other chefs, caterers and local restaurants from 10 -2. It's going to be a great outdoor activity to soak up some sunshine and to have a good time in beautiful Carillon beach! For more information check out the website at http://www.wineoverwater.net/. Special shout out to Chuck Hinson from Hilltop Productions and H&M Tent and party rentals for getting us involved with this amazing event! Hope to see everyone there next weekend................

Aces & Eights Fundraiser

This is where we started when decorating the airport hangar for our first annual Aces & Eights event last weekend out at Destin Jet. After 2 days of work and lots of help from volunteers:

I had such a blast working on the committee for this event. Special shout out to my other commitee members and their websites:
Kim Moore ~ http://www.linensbythesea.com/

Lauren Gall ~ http://www.lgall.com/

Erin Drake ~ http://www.eeidesigns.com/

Daralyn Chase ~ http://www.destingroupevents.com/

Prebble Q Ramswell ~ http://www.prebble.com/

Also thanks to the Destin Fire Rescue Foundation members and all the volunteers and attendees that made this THE event to be at in Destin last weekend! Be sure to check out http://www.destinpokerevent.com/ in the next couple of weeks for more pictures and I hope to see everyone again next year!

Henderson Park Inn

My husband and I spent a wonderful night at the Henderson Park Inn Bed & Breakfast in Destin recently. After we checked in we were escorted to our room which had a bed tray with fresh fruit, flowers, chocolates and a bottle of red wine waiting for us. The rooms were very spacious, bed was super comfy, the view was amazing and the amenities were absolutely the best!! We had such a relaxing night. If you are looking for a place to stay in Destin then check out this picturesque inn right on the beach. Tell them The Eventful Planner sent you!