December 17, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings: Jill & Paul

December 17, 2019

Jenna Rachal

Real Weddings

We spend a lot of time talking about how amazing our brides are and Jill was no exception. She fully trusted us and her vendors to bring her vision to life and always had the biggest smile on her face at every meeting. We absolutely love her wedding invitations and all the accessories that went with it. Her logo may be one of my all-time favorites. The Grand Hotel in Point Clear provided the perfect backdrop for her first look and Saint Francis at the Point, one of our favorite all-white churches, made for a quaint ceremony location. Following the ceremony, guests were greeted at the Grand Hotel with specialty drinks, beautifully patterned linens, and soft elegant flowers. The guests enjoyed the dance floor all night long with The Tip Tops leading the show with tons of glow toys!

Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Bryars!

November 11, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings: Lauren & Thomas

November 11, 2019

Jenna Rachal

Real Weddings

Lauren & Thomas’ August wedding was perfection. Lauren wanted a classic wedding, with great food and a fun band and that’s just what they got! Lauren and Thomas selected the Grand Hotel, one of the most classic hotels in the south as their reception location and St. Francis at the Point, one of Point Clears prettiest churches for the ceremony. Lauren wanted classic white flowers with a touch a pink which offered just the right amount of color.

Lauren and Thomas danced the night away with glow sticks, tambourines and had a classic confetti exit to end the night.

Cheers to the Kings!

Photographer: Meg at Kim Box PhotographyI Venue: Grand Hotel I Church: St. Francis at the Point I Florist: Wildflowers Fairhope I Ceremony Music: Atkinson Duo I Band: D Play I Cake :Couture Cakes I Hair/Makeup: Becca Townley I Transportation: Gulf Coast Tours I Bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids I Photo Booth: Photos 2 Go Photo Booth

October 28, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings: Allison & Wade

October 28, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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When this couple came to us to plan their July wedding one of their few request was to try and do it outside, but July in Alabama just wasn’t going to cooperate. So, as a compromise the couple decided to have a cocktail hour on the Pier of the Grand Hotel where you are always guaranteed a nice breeze. From there we surprised the groom with.a second line that guided guests across campus to the Magnolia Ballroom where guest enjoyed the rest of their evening dancing the night away! We loved everything about this wedding from the inviting set to the neutral color pallet and the fun little surprises throughout the evening, but most of all we love those happy smiles seen in the last photo below.

Cheers to the Eckman’s!!

Photographer: Farlow Photography I Rentals: SOHO Events and Rentals I Florist: Wildflowers Fairhope I Band: Black Jackets I Ceremony Music: Laura Morris I Reception: Grand Hotel I Videographer: RHR Media I Cake: Cakes by Judi I Hair and Makeup: Blushed and Brushed I Invitations: Wild Rabbit Press

October 7, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings Alexandra & Wes

October 7, 2019

Jenna Rachal

Real Weddings

Alexandra & Wes’s wedding was a perfect classic black and white wedding. We loved everything about this brides look from her Jimmy Choo shoes to her bridesmaids stylish black and white gowns. At the reception we incorporated white and black linens, paired with white chiavari chairs, black taper candles and sleek centerpieces consisting of all white orchids, hydrangeas, tulips and roses. It was the perfect combination of modern and classic elegance.

Cheers to Alexandra & Wes!

Photography: Jennie Tewell Photography I Florist: Wildflowers Fairhope I Venue: The Fairhope Inn I rentals: SOHO Events and Rentals I Music: Johnny Hays I Videographer: Heather Horn I Cakes: Cakes by Judi I Hair: Garilynn I makeup: Alexandra West I Transportation: Gulf Coast Tours I Bridal: Joan Pillow Bridal I Bridesmaids: Halston Heritage

September 23, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings: Sarah and Paul

September 23, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Sarah and Paul had one of our favorite at home weddings to date. They were open to letting us and our team of vendors get creative and do what we all do best. The bride had just a few request, one being that her ceremony took place on the bay side of her parents home between two gorgeous oak trees and two that we incorporated lots of pretty colors.

Guests were greeted at the front door with a beautiful boxwood champagne wall, decked out in gorgeous pastel blooms. As they stepped out into the backyard they were met with floating flowers in the pool, gorgeous oak tree trunks decorated from top to bottom in beautiful blooms. A band tent dripping with flowers and a vibrant blue backdrop. Soft blue and white linens and later the most perfect sunset. To finish out the night the bride and groom had Chick-fil-a mini’s and fun flashy blinky hats, headbands and tambourines for all their guest and a perfect sparkler exit.

We are so thankful to of been a part of this spectacular day! Cheers to the

Planning/Design/Invitations/Accessories: Jenna Laine Weddings I Floral Design: Wildflowers Fairhope I Rentals: SOHO Events and Rentals I Photographer: Aimee Reynolds Photography I Videographer: RHR Media I Bride Hair & Makeup: Susans Salon I Bridesmaids Hair and Makeup: Brushed & Blushed I Lighting: Willow Bridges, INC I Band: Big Bling & The Funk Machine I Catering: Classic City Catering I Bartending: Mark Kidd Catering I Cake: Couture Cakes I Ceremony Music: Atkinson Duo I Photobooth: Facetime Photobooth I Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids I Transportation: Gulf Coast Tours

August 21, 2019

Jenna Rachal

Helpful Tips

Gifts for the Hostess

August 21, 2019

Jenna Rachal

Helpful Tips

During the months leading up to the wedding you’re bound to have one or two (or more) showers thrown for you by friends and family. Traditionally, the polite thing to do is get your hostesses a little token of appreciation for taking the time to put together one of these special gatherings, but deciding what to get them can be a bit tricky. To help we have compiled a list of hostess gifts from a few of our favorite stores.

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1) A potted orchid in a beautiful vase can be purchased at Wildflowers.

2) Melamine Dish- This cake stand can be transformed into a serving tray or chip and dip by removing the base and turning it over. This can also be purchased at Wildflowers in Fairhope or for our Birmingham girls, At Home Furnishings.

3) Servings utensils can be purchased at Wildflowers.

4) Blanket can be purchased at Chapel Farm Collection.

5) Alabama Wood Cheese Boards can be purchased at At Home Furnishings.

6) Agate Coasters can be purchased at At Home Furnishings.

7) Candles in crystal container can be purchased at Chapel Farm Collection.

8) Custom linen napkins and drink coasters can be purchased from Bobbins Designs.

Wildflowers- 50 South Church Street #E, Fairhope, AL 36532

At Home Furnishings- 2921 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209

Chapel Farm Collection- 19130 Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

Bobbins Designs - visit her social media and website for ordering information

February 1, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings: Charlotte and John

February 1, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Getting the opportunity to plan weddings for families is a rewarding career, but it becomes even more personal to me when I have known the family for over fifteen years. This sweet bride is the little sister of one of my best friends from high school, so making sure her wedding day was spectacular was a top priority for me and my team. Showing the reception space to Charlotte, John and her parents before all their guests entered was one of my favorite parts of the entire weekend. I loved seeing their reactions to the hanging greenery boxes over the dance floor, the perfect pop of fuchsia in their flowers and their magnificent cake display. Seeing them happy and watching them dance the night away with friends and family was a rewarding experience and we thank the Gill family for trusting us with this special occasion. Scroll down to read some advice from Charlotte on planning your wedding and what her favorite part of the day was and of course at the bottom we have some gorgeous photo from Laura Rowe Photography!

Tell us your story.

John and I met during our senior year of college at Vanderbilt University. We knew our relationship was something special pretty quickly. We dated long distance for a year after graduation, but I soon returned to Nashville for law school, and the rest is history!

What was your favorite detail of the wedding?

That’s so hard! I loved the flowers. I was a bit nervous about them because I didn’t trust my aesthetic “vision,” but Wildflowers did an incredible job—they were better than I could have ever envisioned! I also wrapped a rosary around the bouquet that John had made for me while we were dating.

If you could give advice to another bride in the process of planning her wedding, what would it be?

It will all get done! Just enjoy what a unique season of life it is.

What was your favorite part of the planning process?

I loved being able to spend time with my mom! She’s amazing!

Tell us your overall thoughts and takeaways from the day.

John’s and my wedding was more amazing than I ever could have imagined! I’m not one who always had her wedding mapped out, so I often got overwhelmed with all the decisions. I was (and am) so grateful for Jenna’s experience and expertise.

Vendors:

Florist: Wildflowers Fairhope, Rental Company: SOHO Events and Rentals, Venue: The Grand Hotel Point Clear, Cake: Couture Cakes, Lighting & Draping: Willow Bridges, Wedding Coordaintion and Design: Jenna Laine Weddings, Photographer: Laura Rowe Photography, Videographer: The Wild Soul Films, Photo Booth: Magic Memories, Hair and Makeup: March Hair, Bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids Mobile, Calligrapher: Southern Calligraphy

January 25, 2019

Jenna Rachal

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Jenna Laine Weddings: Megan and Patrick

January 25, 2019

Jenna Rachal

Real Weddings

There was nothing more important to our bride Megan than making sure her wedding was personalized and represented she and her fiancé as a couple and their story, and we loved helping her to create those details. Our personal favorite moment of the day was showing Megan the room before all her guest arrived and bringing happy tears to her eyes.

Tell us your story.

Patrick and I met at a band party at his fraternity house our first year at The Univerisity of Alabama. I had a crush on him the second I met him and all throughout college. We had mutual friends and would see each other out occasionally. During my senior year, I sent a snapchat of “messy fries” to a bunch of people after a night out at the bar. Patrick snapchatted me back and then we started texting. The next day, he asked me if I wanted to meet up with friends at his fraternity house for a cookout then go see a concert in downtown Tuscaloosa. I was so nervous while getting ready for the cookout because I finally was getting to hang out with the guy I had a crush on for 4 years. After only a week, Patrick asked me to be his girlfriend and things have only gotten better since. We now live in Fairhope with our 2 kitties, Oliver and Delilah, and love to take our boat out on the weekends.

What was your favorite part of the planning process?

I loved meeting with the vendors and brainstorming different ideas for our wedding day. I am not very creative so I really relied on Jenna and the vendors to give me ideas on how to make my wedding beautiful and unique. I wanted our wedding day to be traditional but also unique enough that it was memorable for our guests.

What was your vision for your wedding day?

My vision for the wedding was to have a beautiful ceremony with lots of cream roses and once the ceremony was finished, I wanted everyone to have tons of fun and let loose. I have also dreamed of how beautiful I would feel on my wedding day and that dream came true. I felt so beautiful and every single detail about that day was perfect.

What was your favorite detail of your wedding?

I loved how Jenna helped me incorporate The University of Alabama into the wedding without making it tacky. Patrick and I are very proud of the school we went too and we live for Alabama football. We had custom yellow hammer cups to serve the famous yellowhammer drink recipe, “messy fries” (to bring the story full circle), and an exit with game day shakers.