East Alabama Living Spring 2022 Issue

Sara Elise Jimmerson
Patrick Lewis
AND
Stephens
JANUARY 30, 2021
Patrick and Sara Elise first met as children. And although the pair dated a bit
in high school, the true connection occurred later in college. After a collegiate
courtship, it was soon time to take the next step…
With planning officially underway, the couple quickly decide that the “conventional”
was just not necessarily to their taste. While they did select Moore’s Mill
Country Club as the location—they were determined to do it “their way!’’
As the bride elaborates, “Our favorite part of our wedding day was the way we
made it our own. If a tradition did not serve us, we did not feel the need to use it.
My dress was covered in colorful flowered lace and I walked down the aisle to a
cello and piano version of “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper. The colors in my dress
were echoed throughout all of the decor with a full spectrum of color bringing
brightness to the end of January.’’
And the end result: An occasion that truly reflected the couple themselves.
As Stephens recounts, “Instead of a full dinner, we opted for champagne and
appetizers, allowing us to toast with our friends and family. Also, we chose not to
do first dances, and instead had a casual after party with cigars and homemade
beer and cider later in the evening.”
Considering that groom’s family has been in the wholesale floral business for
years—florals and décor naturally played a vital role in the celebration. Hall’s
Wholesale Florals provided all of the raw materials and designer Jess Margeson
(Owner, Frou Frou) was selected to be the designer.
Desiring to create a colorful (yet elegant) palette, the designer drew heavily on
floral selections (such as imported orchids and assorted roses) while arranging
them in unexpected ways.
The end result was a picture-perfect (albeit chilly) day. As Wedding Planner
(Stacie Hawkins) recalls, “This wedding was so unique and fun! Overall it was
an amazing opportunity to broaden our reach within the design world! From
the dramatic pops of color to the beautifully designed sleeves on her dress, we
just loved being a part of the non-traditional feel that this beautiful day offered!
This couple allowed us to help them achieve their dream in a way that was so
different than the usual, but a dream that was completely unique to who they
are as a couple! That’s our goal at Stacie + Co (formerly Magnolia Weddings), to
help couples achieve a beautiful experience that is true to who they are and the
desire for their marriage! Patrick and Sara were a dream to work with, and we are
forever grateful for this opportunity!”
The ceremony was brief but intimate and perfectly reflected the young couple.
“Our wedding day was as colorful as it was magical and we would not change
a thing!”
Photography: Haint
Blue Collective
Venue: Moore’s Mill
Country Club
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