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Sure, the summer sun down South can make almost any bride melt, but we think Kristina + Michael found the perfect solution for beating the heat with their early morning Florida wedding.  With crisp seaside blues and fresh white accents, this one-of-a-kind wedding captured by Corinna Hoffman reminds brides that even a 10:00 a.m. ceremony and mid-morning reception can be an intimate, chic and, best of all,  fun and memorable event for your guests!  While we love the bride’s simple, beach-perfect Watters gown and the teal bridesmaids dresses she let her attendants choose themselves, we’re really obsessed with the games (think bride and groom specific scavenger hunts, a spin-off of the “Newlyweds” game and their own unique variation of the ever-popular Musical Chairs) the couple wowed guests with at the reception.  The many unique beach-themed elements of this wedding, from the all-white cupcakes and flowers by A Floral Affair to the adorable sea star favors, make me want to pack up, grab the SW girls and head right for the beach!  Anyone up for a trip to Wilmington, NC?

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. Mike and I were both assigned to the same squadron in the summer of 2006.  We hit it off immediately, worked together frequently and now are happily married!

Describe the proposal: Mike proposed in front of Forsyth Fountain in Savannah.  We had visited Savannah a few years back when we first started dating and that was where I really fell in love with him.  Mike had arranged for a photographer to stand by while we walked through the park after dinner.  I specifically remember seeing the photographer as we were walking through and telling Mike we should stay out of the pictures and trying to drag Mike out of the way.  Little did I know the photographer was there to capture Mike’s proposal on film!

Why do you love your husband? It’s difficult to articulate why I love Mike and anything I can say about him here is really only the tip of the iceberg!  What immediately comes to mind when I think about why I love my husband, though, is how incredibly patient and insightful he is. I always look forward to hearing his point of view. He makes me laugh and then he makes me cry… from laughing so hard!  He is good to me and he is my best friend.  Mike really does complete me!

A date we went on that we’ll always remember: I had told Mike one day that I was craving BLT sandwiches with avocado.  A few days later when Mike was enjoying some time off from work, he met me for lunch and brought a huge paper bag full of picnic fixings to make BLT sandwiches with avocados!  We enjoyed our picnic lunch by the lake. It wasn’t candlelit but it was incredibly thoughtful and terribly romantic.

The weather on our wedding day was: Sunny and HOT HOT HOT!

What was the design inspiration for your wedding invitation? While Mike was deployed, he did a water color painting for me of a tuxedo jacket and a wedding dress with a note on the back about how he was looking forward to our wedding day.  I knew I wanted to incorporate that painting into our invitations somehow.  On the actual wedding day, we had the original painting on display as well.

Describe your wedding flowers: I had a bouquet of callalilies that I carried Miss America style!  My bridesmaids carried bouquets of hydrangeas wrapped in raffia ribbon.

Describe your wedding cake: I had always wanted cupcakes for my wedding and, luckily, Mike was not at all opposed.  I asked a friend of ours if she would do the honors of baking the wedding cupcakes and she happily agreed.  We had 3 flavors of cupcakes at our wedding: key lime, vanilla and strawberry with buttercream frosting. We kept the cupcakes very simple and lined them with silver cupcake-cups.  They turned out perfectly and set the right mood for our morning wedding. 

Our favorite detail of the wedding was: It was a morning affair!  Our ceremony was at 10:00 a.m. and we had breakfast during the reception. Everything was over by 2:00 p.m. but we continued to spend time with our family and friends (many of whom came from all over the country) on the beach afterwards.  That evening, we celebrated again with a casual dinner and then rallied at a nearby bar.  We truly got to spend the entire day with everyone! I had heard so many complaints from friends who had attended other weddings and had never even gotten to speak to the bride and groom, so was so happy we decided to plan our wedding as we did.

What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome while planning your wedding? For me, finding a hair and make-up artist that was willing to be up and ready to go by 6:00 a.m. proved to be the most difficult thing of all, especially considering I lived out of town and did not have any connections.  Fortunately, I found a stylist who really did a fantastic job!

Were there any wedding traditions or new ideas you included in the wedding? I think we definitely broke the mold as far as traditional weddings go.  Of course, having a morning wedding was somewhat novel and we also decided to meet and see each other prior to the ceremony so as to maximize time with our family and friends and because of the afternoon heat.  In lieu of the traditional bouquet and garter toss, we decided to play a few wedding games.  One was a spin on the “Newlyweds” game where Mike and I asked several pre-selected couples trivia questions that both the husband and wife were to answer.  We also had a male- and female-themed scavenger hunt. For prizes, we selected beach-themed items for all the winners.  The games were a huge hit and made for hilarious pictures.

Three adjectives that describe the day are: Refreshing, original and FUN!

What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? Decide upfront and togetherwhat your priorities are. Keep an open mind and be flexible up to and, most especially, during the wedding and reception.  Finally, consider this: we were told that the DJ truly runs the (reception) show.  A good DJ will ensure that the wedding vendors are always in the loop (i.e., letting photographers know when key events are about to happen) and will ensure there are no awkward pauses or silences.  Also, if music and dancing are at all important to you, keep this in mind: we’ll never forget when we told our photographer who our DJ was (McGee Entertainment) and how excited she was!

What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? Apparently, when it rains… it pours!  Two weeks after the wedding, we packed up our house and prepared to move across the country to Portland, Oregon.  We’ve also separated from the Air Force to pursue graduate school. In the midst of all that, we began planning a three week excursion to South America, which is where I am writing this from. Hola from Buenos Aires!

Congratulations on your fun and fabulous wedding, Kristina + Michael!  Best of luck on getting settled in your new home and with beginning graduate school!

Written with love by Southern Weddings
25 Comments
  1. avatar the perfect palette reply

    this color palette is simply divine!

  2. avatar Corinna Hoffman reply

    So stoked to see Krissy and Mike’s beautiful wedding featured in your blog today! Thank you for showcasing their FUN wedding and their sweet love story :)

  3. avatar Cora Weiner reply

    Fantastic photography. Very creative. Love the silhouette shot on the bridge.

  4. avatar Courtney reply

    I live in Wilmington, NC!! Where are you guys based? I am getting married here in Wilmington at the end of August! It’s going to be great and huge!

  5. avatar Delilah reply

    So fun and so very beautiful!

  6. avatar Amy Turner reply

    I’m biased because I was there, but it was truly the most fun and memorable wedding. It was so great to spend time on the beach with the bride and groom and all their fantastic friends right after. Thanks for covering it – you couldn’t have picked a better couple to feature!

  7. avatar Sarah reply

    What beautiful pictures! The photographer did a wonderful job capturing the beauty and love of their special day! :)

  8. avatar Curtis Copeland reply

    Wow. What a great couple and a a fabulous wedding. Beautiful!

  9. avatar katharine @ southern weddings reply

    Hi Courtney! COngratulations on your upcoming wedding! We’re based in Chapel Hill, NC but know Wilmington is beautiful! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help with your planning.

  10. avatar Emy Loriega reply

    Corinna Hoffman has such an artistic eye. Just regretted we didn’t know of her 3 years back when our daughter had her wedding reception in 17th century St. Audries’ Park in Somerset, England. Such an inspiring love story and greatly helped in the telling by the romance and the drama evoked by the photos.

  11. avatar Alice reply

    You couldn’t have picked a better couple and wedding to cover. I am biased because I am the aunt of the groom…it was truly a fun wedding..one of the best I ever attended. The photographer captured the day perfectly. The pictures in the water are just amazing…you won’t find too many brides that would do that to their gown! Mike & Krissy are a special couple. Thanks for featuring their special day.

  12. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  13. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  14. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  15. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  16. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  17. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  18. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  19. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  20. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  21. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  22. avatar Mary Lou & Bill reply

    We’ve known Krissy since she was a toddler, and are so happy and proud to see her as a beautiful woman. The wedding pictures and article are wonderfully done, and show the true love and excitement generated by two great people. All our love and best wishes to them both!

  23. avatar ArtsyGutsy reply

    as an events designer specializing in classy, intimate events, i highly recommend corinna hoffman as your event photographer…her fun and creative style is seen in every detail and she is able to translate the simple into its elegant form. hats off to you, corinna!

  24. avatar ArtsyGutsy reply

    corinna hoffman’s magic lies in translating the simple and mundane into an elegance of its own through her fun and creative style…highly recommended by artsygutsy, an event designer specializing in classy, intimate events

  25. avatar Robert and Sunny reply

    A beautiful wedding not only looked looks fun and exciting, it was! – the video was so good we watched it over and over again, check it out at — http://corinnahoffman.com/slideshows/HostetlerWedding/ — This is the most beautiful and entertaining slide show I have ever seen … the interaction was so wonderful. Corinna ad her other half did great.

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Welcome back to another spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, XXXV, XXXVI, XXXVII, IIXXXX, IXL and XL for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

Times may be tough but who says you have to hold back when it comes to your big day?! Celebrate a grand occasion with bold design. Let bright colors brighten your big day and choose bold patterns to make it a grand affair! Have a peek at some of my favorite looks!

First Row: Flamboyant and flirty – a peacock inspired wedding via Brides.com

Second Row: Stylish brides look for designer inspiration – a Emilio Pucci inspired design via Brides.com

Third Row: If your style is a little more subdue, try adding a touch of “runway to big day” inspirations like adding ruffles to table design, geometric touches, throwing in a little metallic detail, and adding vibrant neon hues here and there (via InStyle Weddings).

Until next Wednesday! Xoxo, Wanwisa

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Last week, we asked readers to tell us how their favorite Milkmaid Press stationery design summed up their wedding.  I had so much fun hearing about your wedding planning and was amazed by how creative all our bride-to-be are!  One design idea that really seemed to capture Milkmaid’s efforts to create fun and personalized stationery for every occassion was Michonne’s take on the “Carnival Suite.”  How perfect do these cards seem for a traditional quilting aficionado like Michonne?!

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Milkmaid press has such a cool variety of styles that is inclusive and accessible to everyone!  As an engaged gal, I just couldn’t stop thinking about how perfect the “Carnival Suite” design would be for my thank-you cards!  Can we say fun, romantic and old-school all in one suite?!  The subtlety of the background (a modification of the double wedding ring pattern for all you quilters out there) is incredibly romantic and would be a respectful nod to my family’s history.  Of course, the noveau carnival lettering of this design just gives my heart wings!  Love!

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Congratulations to Michonne! She will win 50 free {Milkmaid Press} thank-you cards in the “Carnival Suite” design!

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