Avery’s longtime family vacation spot – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina – became the perfect destination wedding setting for these Virginia locals, blending nostalgia with effortless coastal fun. Photographed by Jacqueline and Laura Photography and planned with the help of Grow Social, this quintessentially coastal wedding was the perfect balance of timeless and unexpected with a lovely blue and white color palette during the day and a fabulously unexpected run into the ocean at night.
Getting ready necessity: the family dog
Avery got ready in a vibrant beachfront house surrounded by her closest friends, with her and Chris’s dog Callie stealing the show more than once (including a surprise reception appearance via the French fries).
Classic coastal bridal style
To match the timeless design of the day, Avery wore a satin A-line wedding dress with a square neck and classic cathedral-length veil.
Quintessentially coastal: blue floral bridesmaids
Nothing says “coastal wedding” like the perfect mix-and-match set of blue and white floral bridesmaid dresses.
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Featured venue: Coral Bay Club
The day was bursting with color and energy, set against the dunes and ocean backdrop for the ceremony, before transitioning into a full-on celebration inside the Coral Bay Club ballroom.
Coastal style: blue and rattan details
Guests found their seats using a light blue seating wall accented with coastal rattan picture lighting.
Coastal decor detail: shell-inspired linens
Ocean-inspired details carried on into the reception with shell-inspired patterned linens and the perfect blue and white floral palette from Grow Social.
Girl dinner: espresso martinis & fries
After dinner, espresso martinis were passed by the bride herself, guests snacked on custom baggies of french fries, and Emerald Empire kept the dance floor packed.
Unforgettable ocean ending
The night ended with an unforgettable finale: a sparkler exit straight into the Atlantic, where Avery and Chris ditched the getaway car and dove into the waves.
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