L&L Remarks
Kevin and Devon had an amazing nautical themed wedding at The Watson House in Emerald Isle, NC. This was a destination wedding for them as they live in Cary, NC. Devon’s parents live along the coast and they decided to get married on the water.
Things to look for
- What a dramatic storm cloud backdrop for a dip kiss!
- Bridesmaids make a splash by all jumping into the venue’s pool!
Wedding Story
Wedding Tidbits
- The couple wrote and exchanged cards and letters before the ceremony. They were delivered by a groomsman and bridesmaid so that they didn’t see each other. Both wrote their letters the morning of the wedding.
- The couple met on the dating website Plenty of Fish. After taking a picture with their respective wedding parties on separate levels of the venue, Devon surprised Kevin by using a fishing pole to lower a love note to him that was shaped like a fish and had their usernames on it.
- Devon did a first look with her father in front of the venue.
- A terrible thunderstorm rolled through between the ceremony and reception. The clouds can be seen in the pictures on the dock. The rain started shortly after those pictures were taken.
- The bridesmaids’ bouquets had a childhood picture of each of them tied with ribbon.
- The wedding band was incredible and led the tone for a very active, fantastic reception. Kevin and Devon were on stage singing and dancing on and off throughout the night.
- For the garter toss, Kevin tried to use the elasticity of the garter to shoot it at the single guys. When that failed, he picked it up and hurled a perfect strike into the chest of a single guest.
- Dense fog rolled in throughout the area during the reception. It was so thick under the tent at one point that I legitimately thought the band brought a fog machine with them.
- After going through a sparkler exit, the couple walked down the Watson House’s long dock and left by boat.
Vendors in this Wedding
Photographer: Open Aperture Photography
Floral Designer: Avalon Event Floral
Cinema and Video: Benz Productions
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Cameo Bridal and Formal Wear
Musicians: Crystal Coast Musicians
Transportation: Diamond Limousine Service
Hair Stylist: Hair Wave Salon
Cake Designer: Kim Cake
Caterer: Mez Catering
Hair Stylist: Mirror Mirror Salon
Apparel: Savvi Formalwear and Bridal
Band: The Band Punch
Event Venue: The Watson House
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Love the dark navy blue on the groom and bridesmaids, and it looks like the sky got in on the color scheme as well by the end of it all! It looks like everyone had a great time despite the weather, which is the best anyone could ask for. Thanks for sharing.