We always like to ask our brides to give us some insight into how they approached planning their wedding ~ their inspiration, their vision. Here’s what Ashaki had to say ~
The main inspiration for our wedding came from my two favorite movies, Gone With The Wind and Marie Antoinette. I made Embry watch these movies countless times while we were dating, and when he barely objected, I knew he was the man for me!!! I really wanted to have a traditional wedding, but I also wanted to make sure that our day was young, fun, and bright. So we combined traditional accents (inspired by the two movies) ~ the antique gold candelabras, candlesticks, and bowls from the outdoor dining scene in Marie Antoinette … and a very traditional ceremony wedding gown with all the fixings – corset, lace, tiered layers (like in Gone with the Wind!).
Our wedding coordinator, Terrica, was amazing at helping us combine everything!
I wanted the bridesmaids to wear lemon-yellow because I thought it would look absolutely gorgeous on them and also because yellow looks amazing under the sun. The hostesses wore beautiful cocktail dresses in plumeria. Both the bridesmaids and hostess dresses were designed by Watters & Watters and were made in dupioni silk. The girls looked absolutely stunning.
Ashaki and Embry were married in a gorgeous outdoor ceremony on the lawn of Crane Cottage at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. LBB photographer, Agnes Lopez, was there to capture their special day!
More from Ashaki ~
As for me, I knew I wanted a big white dress. When I went wedding dress shopping with my mother, I did not expect to find two dresses that I absolutely loved. For the ceremony, I chose a gown with tiered layers, a corset, and lace everywhere. For the reception, I changed into a strapless gown with a completely beaded bodice and beaded accents on the tulle skirt. And for a pop of color, I wore fuchsia Kate Spade peep toe pumps with both dresses. My earrings were designed by the fabulous wedding jewelry designer, Tejani.
What a beautiful wedding! Our thanks and congratulations to Ashaki and Embry for sharing their day with us!
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More of Agnes’ stunning photography can be seen on her website and blog! Of particular interest ~ a recent bridal fashion shoot with some killer gowns (by Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta & Romona Keveza): Fashion Shoot (1); Fashion Shoot (2); Fashion Shoot (3)
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Credits: Wedding Planner- Terrica Skaggs with Cocktails & Details, Video- Christina Grimsley of In Motion Video Productions, Make up Artist- Daren Lee of Glamour Face Makeup, Florist- Gay Whatley Floral Design, Linens- BBJ Linen, Lighting- P.O. Lighting and Sound, String Music- Ambiance Trio, Reception Band- EXCITE!, After Party DJ- Dance Jammers
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I was the maid of honor at this fabulous wedding! Ashaki and Embry are dear friends from college, and Ashaki and I dreamed of weddings since childhood. She perfectly executed all of her thoughts and ideas, and I'm so happy that I was a part of their day!
These pictures only begin to capture the beauty and elegance of Ashaki and Embry's fabulous wedding. Every last detail was accounted for and the bride's thoughtfulness came through in every decision. The wedding itself was surpassed only by the love and devotion evident in the couple's faces that day. A true fairy tale wedding!
GORGEOUS!! LOVE IT, LOVE IT! And many congrats to the fabulous Terrica for the feature!
This wedding looks like it was so much fun and absolutely beautiful. I love love love the pink and yellow - it's so bright and happy. The bride & groom look radiant. Best wishes for a lifetime of laughter and happiness!
What a gorgeous wedding and a gorgeous couple!
Gorgeous wedding and congrats to the happy couple. I am actually going to be getting married in Savannah (my hometown) and was racking my brain trying to think of places for the ceremony, this really helped give me another option. Beautiful wedding.
I love the shoes!! And the special details like coke in a bottle and sparklers for their departure is so charming!!
wow, i am so in love with your ceremony dress and your veil - gorgeous!
Beautiful work from Agnes! Great shoes~and that ring bearer is adorable~!
The custom dance floor is amazing! If I didn't already have hard wood floors at my venue, that would immediately be added to my list! Oh well, Ill save the idea for a friend's wedding.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE COLORS! BEAUTIFUL!!!
YOUR WEDDING IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!! AMAZING PICTURES!
Very nice! I love the coke bottles! Classic!
Aww...I'm always awed by garden weddings. It always has that romantic touch to it. This wedding boasts of elegance and fashion. I love the bridesmaids yellow dresses and the bride's shoes in hot pink! The bride looks hot herself in her fabulous white wedding dress. Way to go!!!
What a gorgeous couple...and to have TWO DRESSES! Way to go! I absolutely love the shoes but can't seem to find them on Kate Spade's website. Are they an older model?
Flipping A-! I love both her dresses. That ceremony dress takes my breath away. And those Kate Spade shoes are so divine.
LOVE!!!!!!!!! what a gorgeous couple!!! love all the colors!!
What a truly magical celebration! Amazing dresses, location, and a stunning vision!
Wow! That gown really looks amazing. Where did you get it?
Beautiful color scheme! The bridesmaid dresses are lovely.
Who is the designer of the dress in all the formal pictures? It is beautiful!!
Ashaki and Embry's was absolutely romantic, gorgeous and fun! The wedding was executed to perfection. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.
Loved the wedding! It was beautiful from start to finish. The yellow dresses were amazing. I was honored to be invited! :)
Sorry -- bad link!
Here they are:
http://www.zappos.com/kate-spade-clarice-hot-pink-satin
The wedding was absolutely fabulous! The grounds complemented the Gone with the Wind theme and dress very nicely. All of the little details from the coke toast to the antique gold candelabras helped to make the wedding extra special. Congrats to the Happy Couple!
Wow great pix! I LOVE The Pink and Yellow floor decal that was custom designed by Ten23Designs. I noticed it right away but didn't see any credit given to them. They do such wonderful work!! When you get a chance you should put a link to them so that your readers can find out more about how they could get such unique floor decals for their wedding too.
Congrats Sheeks and Embry! It was a beautiful day and I was glad to be a part of it. The pictures look great!
Thanks everyone for your kind comments!!! The ceremony gown was designed by Sottero and Midgley.
Beautiful! Makes me miss Georgia...nothing like a coastal Southern backdrop.
What an elegant couple.
I love these antique gold candelabras! I am getting married in St. Simons next spring and would love to know where you found these!
Hi Caitlyn, our florist, Gay Whatley, located them for us. Thanks!