Both our bride and groom grew up along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, but in cities over 700 miles apart—Anna in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and Jeff on Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. When...
Katie Baker & Jason Myers
May 31, 2014
Sullivan’s Island
Talk about perfect timing: shortly after Katie Baker’s parents bought the house next door to their Sullivan’s Island beach pad, beau Jason Myers surprised her with an early Christmas present that included rose petals, candles, Waylon Jennings, and a ring. Jason had always envisioned a hometown wedding, and with the newly doubled space at her mom and dad’s, Katie thought: “Well, heck, why not?” The festivities began with a ceremony in the front yard of “the guest cottage” and Posey the pug nearly stealing the show as flower girl. Afterward, the party migrated waterside for cocktails and dinner before everyone crossed under an ivy arch to the original homestead for dancing. “I loved how the evening flowed from space to space,” says planner Jerri Heater of Ooh! Events. “Each vignette had a different look and feel.” And aside from the design matters? Katie loved how the home address kept things on the smaller side. Plus, she adds, “It’s really special to get married where you had all
your first memories.”
Vendor List:
Baker: Ashley Bakery, www.AshleyBakery.com
Bar Service: Squeeze On-Site, www.Squeeze-OnSite.com
Bridal Attire: Jenny Packham, www.JennyPackham.com
Bridesmaid Attire: twobirds, www.TwoBirds.com
Caterer: Cru Catering, www.CruCatering.com
Ceremony & Reception Location: Private homes on Sullivan’s Island
Décor: Ooh! Events, www.TheArtOfCreating.com/oohevents
Florist: Out of the Garden, www.TheArtOfCreating.com/outofthegarden
Hair Stylist: Ziba, www.ZibaSalon.net
Make-up: Pink Dot Beauty Bar, www.PinkDotBeautyBar.com
Musicians: (welcome party) Lazy Lightning, kyleaphurst@gmail.com; (cocktail hour) Charleston Virtuosi, www.CharlestonVirtuosi.com; (cocktail hour) Daniel D., (843) 696-4305; (ceremony and reception) HooteRoll, www.HooteRoll.com
Photography: Brandon Lata Photography, www.BrandonLata.com
Rentals: (stage) Snyder Events, www.SnyderEvents.com; (photo booth) Charleston Party Booth, www.CharlestonPartyBooth.com
Transportation: Baker Motor Company, www.BakerMotorCompany.com
Wedding Design & Coordination: Jerri Heater & Lisa Thomas of Ooh! Events, www.TheArtOfCreating.com/oohevents
