The Eleventh Letter

This past weekend was spent in Live Oak, FL (approx. 1 hour north of G-ville,) at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, tending to the nuptials of the delightful Victoria and Eric Boyette. How did I get there? A few months back, I took a sub-contracting position with a Wedding and Events Planning Firm in Haile Plantation called A'vie. Basically that means I work with them on the wedding weekend to run the rehearsal, coordinate the vendors, and tend to the bridal party from the early hours getting ready until the final dance is danced at the reception.. and then some. The girls at A'vie are wonderful, the days are busy and go by fast, but most importantly I am able to spend hours and hours doing something that I love- helping make a bride and groom's dream wedding come true. Through the sweat, dirt and sore feet- I somehow still manage to tear up at every single ceremony. There is something truly magical about a couple in love... and what a better job than to help them make that love last forever. My goal is to one day soon be a planner on my own and bring my fresh energy and passion to the service of brides everywhere ;) Below are some pics of the weekend. The Swuannee park was adorable- southern and quaint, with lots of charm and history. The 4 of us from A'vie stayed in a cottage named "Country Jam", drove around in golf carts and probably had more fun at the reception than should be allowed while on the clock. The bride and groom had met, were engaged and now were married at the same location. How romantic. Best part was when they announced at the reception she was 2 months pregnant(don't worry, they had already been legally married since October)! Best of luck to the newly weds...

Vic's peacock themed bouquet
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The tiny historical chapel on site, so tiny it only held 4 half size pews!


Much to my surprise, the Grande Hall was impressive- and very clean! With the DJs up top, and bar in the back corner, the dance floor was left open for lots of shak'n and groov'n!


Right after the ceremony, Vic's sister, Jen, gives her a hug.


Julia, Catherine and myself- along with our new friends, Mike and Scott


and they lived happily ever after...