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Margaret Ellen Bride | Kristin and Seton Stanford's Dothan, AL Wedding

Meeting Kristin Jacobs to help her find the perfect dress was such a treat. She had this light to her and was absolutely beautiful. There was no doubt that she was going to make one of the most breathtaking brides. She chose a classic Nouvelle Amsale ball gown and paired it with the most perfect accessories. Seton and Kristin said “I do” on January 5, 2019 at Magnolia Bay located in Dothan, Alabama.

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How did you meet your groom?

Seton and I met in high school. We have been high school sweethearts ever since!

How did Seton ask you to be his forever?

December 30, 2017 is the day that I said yes to the man of my dreams. My best friend, Hannah, was given the task of keeping me busy and unsuspecting of the events that were to unfold later in the day. We went shopping and had a long lunch, then made a visit to her parents lake house. We made our way to the back yard where Hannah said her parents were and to my surprise Seton was there standing by the dock! I was so surprised to see him! A flood of emotions came over me when I realized what was happening, he was proposing! After taking what felt like the longest walk of my life, I met him by the dock. He held my hands as we began to talk and reminisce over our journey the past six years. Seton began to express his feelings for me, got down on one knee and proposed! I, of course, said yes!! He had his best friends, Hanson and Brittany, there to take pictures of the proposal. Afterwards, we celebrated our engagement with our friends at dinner!

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What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?

My favorite part of the wedding planning process was selecting our venue. We wanted a place that was unique and fit our style. We also both loved the cake tasting... who doesn't love cake!

What is your favorite memory from the wedding day?

My favorite memory from our wedding day was walking down the aisle to Seton. We chose not to do a first look. Seeing him in his tux for the first time on our wedding day at the end of the alter was so special! Another favorite memory from our wedding was that we had all of our family and friends together in one place to celebrate our love for each other.

What is one piece of advice you would give someone preparing for their wedding day?

Use a wedding planner, whether it be an individual or app, such as The Knot. This made the biggest difference in planning our wedding. We used both. We were able to keep things organized and stress free! Also, don’t stress about the little things. Enjoy the process and this special time in your life!

Why did you choose Margaret Ellen Bridal? How did you know your dress was "the one"?

After having an unpleasant experience at another bridal shop, my sister in law, Jordan, had mentioned Margret Ellen Bridal, a new bridal shop that had recently opened in Seaside. I booked an appointment with Maggie and couldn't wait! Maggie was so welcoming, encouraging, helpful, and knowledgeable. The experience made me feel so special. I loved that the appointment was private and offered a one on one experience. I knew that the dress I chose was the one when I tried it on and nothing else compared! I felt beautiful and confident!

Wishing Seton and Kristin many happy years together. Thank you for allowing Margaret Ellen Bridal to be a small part of your wedding day.

Cheers, Maggie

Vendors

Photographer | Amy Riley Photography

Videographer | Down in Front Productions

Venue: Magnolia Bay

Florist: Hallmark Flowers

Wedding Planner: Ellen Gentry

Caterer: Catering by Lisa

Hair/Makeup: Kaitlyn Brown

Cake: Sugar Boogers

DJ: DJ Vladi

Invitations: Paperworks Plus

Officiant: Clint Logan

Signs: Shop Milestones and Monograms

Drapery: Designs by Larry

Bride’s Dress: Margaret Ellen Bridal | Nouvelle Amsale

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie

Tuxedos: Black Tie Formalwear

Seamstress: Southern Simplicity Gulfcoast | Kathleen Cooper

Margaret Ellen bride | Summer Hernandez Johnson's Destin, Florida Wedding

Would you look at this beautiful family?!? How precious is that baby girl?

Summer Hernandez changed her last name and became Mrs. Johnson when she married Matt on November 17, 2018. They wed and celebrated their marriage at the Destin Bay House in Destin, Florida. She wore a gorgeous gown by Martina Liana paired with a Sara Gabriel veil and LaGartier garter.

Summer is a local bride who grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and we are proud that she was one of the first girls to find her dream dress after we opened the doors of Margaret Ellen Bridal in 2018. Congrats Summer and Matt on your marriage. Wishing you many years of happiness!

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Tell us about your love story with Matt.

We grew up together as kids in the same neighborhood. Matt and I use to ride mopeds around our neighborhood together back when we were 12 years old. We would go on adventures and hang out from sunrise to sunset. We were each other first kiss. In middle school. I dumped him, haha! We went our separate ways for many years and didn’t have the same group of friends and never hung out in the same places. It wasn’t until many years later we rekindled our relationship, and from that day forward he went on to become an incredible father to our daughter and a wonderful husband.

What was your favorite part of the wedding planning process?

Finding the dress, duh! My favorite part was also picking out all the over all design for theme for the wedding. I’m super hands on with that stuff and I have had years of Pinterest pins that I wanted to bring to life.

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What is your favorite memory from the wedding day?

Seeing how emotional my groom was. He was the perfect groom, and his vows were so sweet and perfect. People still talk about how emotional they got during our ceremony.

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What is one piece of advice you would give someone preparing for their wedding day?

On the morning of your wedding, just breathe. Take a few solid minutes to be alone and collect your thoughts. No matter what’s wrong don’t freak out and get upset about the little stuff. It’s your day that you worked so hard for so just enjoy the ride.

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Why did you choose Margaret Ellen Bridal? How did you know your dress was "the one"?

I chose Margaret Ellen because I somehow received advertisement of a new up and coming bridal boutique in my email. After having a not so great experience at another store my spirits were down. My mom booked my appointment with Margaret Ellen, and I was very excited. Maggie exceeded all my expectations of what a true bridal experience should be. Right when I walked in, my dress was the first one I laid my eyes on. After I put it on, none of the other dresses gave me that this is the one, feeling. When you know, you just know.

Summer and Matt will be honeymooning in Santorini, Greece in the coming months to celebrate their marriage!

Photographer: Aislinn Kate Photography

Videographer: Tim Scarbrough

Venue: Destin Bay House

Florist: Florals by the Sea

Wedding Planner: Tammy | The Eventful Planner

Caterer: The Eventful Planner

Hair/Makeup Artist: Tania Crawford

Cake: Publix Destin

Reception Band/DJ: Epic Entertainment

Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitation

Officiant: Harry Madison

Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulus

Tuxedos: Asos

Seamstress: Kathleen Cooper | Southern Simplicity

Dress: Martina Liana

Veil: Sara Gabriel

Garter: LaGartier

Margaret Ellen bride | MRS. Kelly Thornton

The sweetest native of New York, Kelly McGowan, stepped foot into our little slice of paradise this past August with her cousin and aunt, and we are so thankful she did! Dressing Kelly for her special day was such an honor. Kelly chose a Martina Liana gown while adding the matching veil to complete her look. Kelly married Scott Thornton at Tyler Gardens in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Their day was beautifully captured and truly shows their love for another.

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How did you and Scott meet?

We have known each other since 2nd grade!

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How did Scott POP the question and ask you to be his forever?

Scott took me to Allentown Rose Garden where he had a friend hiding to take pictures as he got down on one knee in front of a beautiful rose archway.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone preparing for their wedding day?

HAVE FUN WITH IT and always remember it is YOUR wedding, nobody else’s. Please yourself, not what everyone else wants :)

Why did you choose Margaret Ellen Bridal? How did you know your dress was “the one”?

Once I put on the veil, I knew that was it. I got all the feels!! :D

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Vendors

Photographer: Liz Waterman Photography

Venue: Tyler Garden

Florist: Bloom de Fleur

Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Open Aire Affairs

Caterer: Piccolo

Hair/Makeup Artist: Rosa Marchiano

Reception DJ: Capcee

Wedding Dress and Veil: Martina Liana

Officiant: Father Charles Magee