On a cold winter evening, Coy Neal presented a stunning Christmas ornament to his girlfriend, Jennifer.  After admiring the front, she carefully placed the ornament back into the box.  Coy encouraged Jennifer to look at the back, and she was shocked to find “Will You Marry Me?” inscribed in gold.  Jennifer said yes, and the couple based their wedding around the simple beauty of their church, Chapel of the Cross.   With softly hued florals and ivory bridesmaid dresses, the rich colors of the church shone throughout the vows. Coy surprised his bride by inviting his children and her children to take part in the ceremony.  It was a tender moment, symbolizing their new family’s happy ever after.

VENDORS:
Photographer:  Mary Moment Photography
Ceremony: The Chapel of the Cross
Event Planner:  Kendall Poole Event Planning
Dress:  The Bridal Path
Reception Venue, Catering & Bar:  The County Seat
Florals: Maidenhair Floral & Event Design
Bridesmaids Dresses:  Bella Bridesmaids
Tuxes:  Tuxes Too
Cakes & Pies:  The Cake Diva
Band:  Swing de Paris
Print Material:  Emily Ferguson for Designs at Kendall Poole Event Planning
Transportation:  One Fine Day Car Service
Hair & Makeup:  Molly Gee Designs

{Blog by Mitchell Walters}

Happy Fourth of July!!!  If you are lounging by the pool with friends today, we highly recommend a refreshing toddy.  We turned to Chris Robertson, Bar Director at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar, for the perfect summer drink.

Robertson says, "This is the Hotel Coronado,  It is a great little tiki drink that I came up with while in southern California. I like to attend parties and this is the season of pool and BBQ parties.  I prefer to make a large punch so people can serve to themselves and allow me to mingle and have a good time!" 

This cocktail is great for the individual drink (see the recipe below) or as a large punch.  Robertson said if you plan to bake a large batch of the punch, try using similar proportions and make it to taste! 

Hotel Coronado
2 oz. Milagro Reposado
1 oz. Pyrat Rhum
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Simple
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Dash Tiki Bitters
Shake and pour
Garnish Lime and an umbrella

Cheers!  Robertson smiles, "I hope you like it. It is great to sip in the sun at a pool party."  We wish you all a wonderful Independence Day! 

Photograph courtesy of Chris Robertson.  To learn more about BRAVO! please visit their website here!

The Fourth of July is always a memorable holiday.  Parades, picnics, fireworks...a beautiful summer day is the perfect excuse for all generations to have fun outdoors!  

We love starting the holiday with a festive parade!  Gather the neighborhood kids and adorn golf carts, bicycles and scooters with red, white and blue.  After cruising the streets, join friends and family for a picnic, complete with sweets and cool drinks.  As evening falls, light the sky with sparklers and fireworks.  We guarantee it will be a Fourth to remember! 

A special thank you to our incredible photoshoot vendors:

Sweet Dreams Children's Boutique
Hobie's Sports & Outdoors 
Campbell's Bakery
Chao Photography
Mitchell Distributing Company 

We wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Fourth of July weekend!