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this Southern Coastal Wedding At Sea Palms Brought Golf-inspired Glamour To St. Simons Island

madelyn + Will | October 5, 2024 | St. Simons Presbyterian Church & Sea Palms Golf Resort

some Love Stories Are Simply Meant To Be — And For Madelyn And Will, That Journey Began On The High School Golf Team. From Cheerleading On The Sidelines Of Will’s Football Games To Saying “i Do” On The Coast Of Georgia, Their Story Has Been Rooted In Tradition, Style, And A Shared Love Of The Game.

A British-inspired Proposal Fit For Royalty

while In London For Will’s Work With The British Open Golf Tournament, Madelyn Had No Idea A Proposal Was In The Plans. The Morning Began With A Visit To Floris London, Where She Selected Her Wedding Day Perfume — The Same Perfumery Used By The Royal Family.

afternoon Tea At Fortnum & Mason Followed, And Later That Evening, While Walking To A Formal Dinner, Will Proposed In Front Of The Palace Of Westminster And Big Ben. It Was Timeless, Thoughtful, And Wildly Romantic.

the Wedding Vision: Coastal Tradition Meets Personal Branding

as The Founder Of Madelyn Tenney Events, Madelyn Brought Her Own Pr-driven Design Philosophy To Life — Blending Southern Elegance With Coastal Textures And Clean, Classic Branding. “everything About The Day Needed To Feel Cohesive And Timeless,” She Shared. “we Leaned Into Tradition While Still Letting Our Personality Shine.” The Ceremony Took Place At St. Simons Presbyterian Church, Followed By A Cocktail Hour And Reception Under A Clear-top Tent At Sea Palms Golf Resort — A Nod To The Couple’s Golf Beginnings.

interactive Elegance: Welcome To Club Hooper

during Cocktail Hour, Guests Entered Club Hooper — A Custom Experience Designed To Mirror A High-end Golf Pro Shop. Madelyn’s Planning Team, Dressed As Caddies, Handed Out Personalized Golf Balls And Hats, While Guests Tried Their Hand At Putting On The Green. Custom Flags And A Branded Crest Made The Experience Unforgettable.

the Style: A Unique Twist On Southern Formal

madelyn’s Dress Featured A Modern Neckline — The Only Area Where She Chose To Step Away From Tradition. “i’ve Seen So Many Sweetheart And Strapless Gowns,” She Noted. “i Wanted Something Different — Something That Felt Like Me.” The Groom And Groomsmen Wore Sharp Black Tuxedos And Bowties, Keeping The Style Refined And Formal. The Floral Palette Featured Lush Hydrangeas And Marsh-inspired Hues Of Blue And Green — A Soft Coastal Blend That Tied The Georgia Setting Into Every Element Of The Design.

sentimental Ceremony Moments

one Of The Most Unforgettable Moments Of The Day Was Hearing Madelyn’s Grandfather’s Voice Over The Church Speakers — A Recorded Prayer He Shared When He Couldn’t Attend In Person. With Hurricane Helene Nearly Canceling The Wedding Three Times In The Days Prior, The Hymn “great Is Thy Faithfulness” Brought An Emotional Wave Of Gratitude As It Echoed Through The Sanctuary.

a Clear-top Celebration Beneath The Stars

the Reception Unfolded Under A Clear-top Tent With Views Of The Marsh And Open Skies. Guests Danced The Night Away Under Twinkling Lights, Surrounded By Soft Southern Breezes And Meaningful Touches — Including A Custom Toile Pattern Featuring Elements Of Madelyn And Will’s Story, From Their London Proposal To Their High School Memories. And Just When Everyone Thought The Night Couldn’t Get Sweeter, Madelyn’s Younger Brother Performed “i Cross My Heart” By George Strait — A Heartfelt Moment That Left Not A Single Dry Eye.

timeless Advice From A Bride Who Knows

“hire A Planner And Trust Your Vendors,” Madelyn Shared. “as A Planner Myself, I Know How Much Heart And Experience These Professionals Bring. Let Them Guide You — And Enjoy The Beauty Of Your Day.”

Vendor Dream Team

planning & Design: @madelyntenneyevents Photo/video: @thesnells_ Florals: @marigoflowers Stationery: @ledgewoodfinestationery Ceremony Venue: @saintsimonspres Reception Venue/catering: @sea_palms_resort @weddingsatseapalmsresort Rentals: @bbjlatavola, @glasswingrentals, @beachview_event_rentals Band: @theparkband Hair: @hairbyemilysullivan Makeup: @mckenzieboneartistry Cake: @cakesbyanna21

some Love Stories Take Their Time, Growing From Friendship Into Something Deeper And More Beautiful. Alissa And Billy’s Journey Began As Friends, Sharing Laughter, Support, And Countless Memories Before Realizing They Were Meant To Be More. Their Wedding At The Horsestamp Inn In Waverly, Ga, Was A Perfect Reflection Of Their Love—warm, Welcoming, And Filled With Joy For Every Guest, Big And Small!

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why Did You Choose To Capture Your Wedding On Video?

well First Of All, Yolman Is A Great Dancer So Of Course We Need To Capture Some Of That At The End Of The Night! We Also Plan On Showing This Video To All Of Our Family And Friends Who Could Not Make It To Our Wedding So That They Can Still Experience The Emotions Of Our Special Day.

why Did You Pick happy Pears?

what Stuck Out About You Was Your Unique Ability To Capture Very Organic Moments That Were So Clearly Not Forced. You Create Films That Show Real People Celebrating, Not Actors In A Production. And I Think That Results In A Very Unique And Special Video For All Of Your Clients.

about You! What Do You Do With Your Days?... What's Important In Life?

i Am From Lake Stevens, Washington And Yolman Is From Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Our Paths Crossed Back In 2017 In Seattle, And Since Then We've Traveled Together To Japan, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia...and Then Italy Once Again. Now Here We Are Five Years Later Getting Married In...you Guessed It...italy. We Are Quite Swamped With Work And Wedding Preparation At The Moment, Which Is Precisely Why We Are So Excited To Travel To Tuscany To Unwind, Eat, And Celebrate With Our Family And Close Friends!

the Proposal. Tell Me Everything! All The Gushy Details

we Were On A Trip Through Europe And One Morning In Solvenia, Yolman Put On A Button-up Shirt. At This Moment I Knew Something Was Going On! He Ended Up Proposing Later That Day On The Shore Of Lake Bled, With The Snow-capped Mountains In The Background And A Secret Photographer! I Had Mischievously Put A Kink In His Plans Earlier On By Making Us Drive Half An Hour Away To Go To A Less-touristy Restaurant For Lunch, Not Knowing That He Was On A Timeline And Trying To Coordinate With The Photographer. He Still Managed To Pull Everything Off Brilliantly!

villa Apparita. Why This Place Over Others?

we Were About To Sign A Contract For A Venue Much Closer To Where We Live, But With The High Cost And So Many Strict Rules, It Was Feeling More Stressful Than Special. One Day When We Were Sitting Outside In Our Yard, I Casually Asked Yolman What He Thought About Just Having A More Intimate Wedding...in Italy. And Here We Are! We Chose Villa Apparita In Monticchiello For Its Absolutely Gorgeous Views Of The Tuscan Hills, And Because It Would Allow For Some Of Our Guests To Stay Together For Multiple Days Surrounding The Wedding. It Finally Felt Special, As A Wedding Should :).

what Experience Do You Want To Give To Your Guests?

we Really Just Want To Share Our Love Of Italy With Our Family And Friends! Food Is Everything For Us, And We Want To Highlight That In Our Wedding. We're Excited That Some Of Our Guests Will Be Visiting Italy (end Even Europe) For The First Time, And Even Parts Of Our Families Will Be Meeting Each Other For The First Time As Well! We Hope That It Is A Special And Magical Day Not Only For Us, But For Each And Every One Of Our Guests As Well :)

why Did You Choose To Capture Your Wedding On Video?

we Want To Cherish This Special Day And All Of The People Who Will Be Joining Us. The Day Will Pass In The Blink Of An Eye And Capturing Our Wedding On Film Will Mean We Get To Look Back And Enjoy It All Over Again!

why Did You Pick Happy Pears Wedding Videography?

we Love Your Unobtrusive Style And See That You Produce Fantastic Footage. We Also Felt Assured That You Had Worked At Our Venue Before So Would Know How To Capture Our Day In The Best Way.

about You! What Do You Do With Your Days? What's Important In Life?

jennifer Has A Passion For Dance And Is A Dance Teacher. Ashley Works In The Financial Sector. They Both Enjoy Their Careers, Helping People In The Community. They Have Both Achieved A Lot Since Meeting At Freshers Week At De Montfort University, Leicester In 2011. In Their Downtime, They Love To Attend Music Gigs, Travel And Socialise With Friends And Family.

the Proposal. Tell Us Everything! All The Gushy Details

Ashley Proposed To Jennifer In 2019, As The Sun Set On Their Favourite Beach In Cala Egos, Mallorca. It Is One Of The Most Special Places To Them With Lots Of Amazing Memories Shared Over The Years. It Meant The World To Jennifer And Her Family Flew Out To Also Celebrate With Them.

statham Lodge Hotel. Why This Place Over Others?

statham Lodge Is A Wonderful Venue And Offers So Much. It Has Beautiful Gardens And Decor Throughout That Really Appealed When Imagining The Wedding Day. The Staff Are Welcoming And We Value Their Professionalism Every Time We Visit (and Ask Another Question!)

what Experience Do You Want To Give To Your Guests?

we Know That The Staff And Suppliers Will Work Hard To Enable Our Guests To Have A Fantastic Day. We Have Lots Going On With Videographers And Photographers, Games, Photo Booths And A Band To Keep Us All Entertained. It Will Be Great To Celebrate Together!

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when Wedding Planner Megan Elizabeth Dechant And Photographer Esther Griffin Found A Rare Break In Their Calendars, They Decided To Create A Dreamy Editorial Shoot That Would Showcase The Area’s Top Wedding Pros Against The Backdrop Of One Of Savannah’s Hidden Gems, Beaulieu. 

beaulieu Is A Family Home Overlooking The Vernon River. Shaded By Centuries-old, Moss-draped Oaks, Their Limbs Bending To The Ground, It’s Been The Setting For Family Weddings, And Now For A Limited Number Of Other Weddings And Events, Including The Filming Of Feature Films. 

family Member And Director Of Beaulieau Events, Catherine Cooper, Took Esther (esther Griffin Photography) And Megan (megan Elizabeth Weddings And Events) On A Tour Of The Property. As The Gate Swung Open To A Curving Drive Leading Under The Trees And To The White-columned Home Built By Catherine’s Grandparents, Both Esther And Megan Immediately Pictured A Vintage Convertible, Stylish Couple Seated Atop. 

megan Began Visualizing An Organic Floral Arch Encircling The Bride And Groom In A Ceremony Set Up Among The Ground-level Oak Limbs. And A Dried Slice Of Blood Orange She’d Seen Recently Became The Starting Point For Color Palettes And Other Dreams. ideas Taking Form, The Two Reached Out To Other Wedding Pros For Florals, Dresses, Paper Goods, Linens, Furniture Rentals, Classic Car, Catering And Cake (see Full List Below.) And Esther Asked Former Wedding Clients Nicole And Taylor Gerlinger To Be Models. (she’s A Professional Model And Actress.) 

“with A Styled Shoot, You Can Really Lean Into Going Big, Maybe A Little More Exaggerated Than A Typical Bridal Couple Would Choose To Do For Their Wedding Day,” Megan Said. “we Were Able To Go Elaborate On All Fronts And Showcase The Talents Of Our Fellow Vendors And By Sharing The Images And Film, We Hope To Spark Creativity As Future Couples Plan Their Wedding Days.” 

megan, Who Created Detailed Design Boards, Said The Shoot Came To Life Exactly As She Hoped. “i Saw A Photo Of A Dried Orange With A Calligraphy Card, And That Was The Inspiration For The Entire Shoot,” She Said. “i Wanted The End Result To Be Classic With A Twist, Marrying Timeless With Trendy.” 

esther And Megan Chose The Ceremony Site Because The Limbs Reaching Down To The Ground Created A Sort Of Outdoor, Organic Room-like Space With Curtains Of Spanish Moss. 

“we Wanted The Florals To Feel Like Part Of The Earth, Like They Were Growing Up From The Ground And Encircling The Couple To Create A Very Private, Intimate Feel,” Megan Said. 

megan And Esther Selected Several Bridal Looks To Use Throughout The Day In Spaces Set Up For For Ceremony, Reception And Going Away. They Also Selected Fun Accessories: Lacy Capelet, Wing-like Sleeve Extensions, Voluminous Overskirts, And Even Live-floral Earrings.

“we Were Thinking Whimsical, Dramatic And Romantic,” Megan Said. “the Dresses Paired Perfectly With Our Overall Classic-with-a-twist Vibe.” 

megan Said Each Vendor Gave Their Very Best: From Custom-designed Invitations To Custom-made Bar Arch, To Gorgeous Hair And Makeup To Show-stopping Food And Cake-design. 

“esther And I Get Along Really Well, And We Wanted The Whole Team To Be Able To Contribute Creatively And Have Fun Working Together,” Megan Said. “it All Came Together Exactly As I Dreamed On The Design Board … Actually Even Better! On The Day Of The Shoot, Each Of Us Was Helping The Others, Still Creatively Thinking About Each Part Of The Day. For Instance, Nabia, Our Hair And Make-up Artist, Had The Fabulous Idea To Use One Of The Cape-wings As A Head Scarf, And Wow. What A Fun Look!” 

esther Said Shooting The Day Was Both Fun And Intense. “there Was So Much Beauty To Capture, And I Felt Such A Huge Debt Of Gratitude To Each Of The Vendors Who Brought Their Absolute Best. And I Can’t Say Enough About Nicole And Taylor. Shooting Their Real Wedding Was A Dream, And I Felt So Grateful To Get To Capture Such A Genuinely Gorgeous Couple Again,” She Said.

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