A Destination Hometown Wedding

Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Kate. Filed under Destination Weddings, Reception, Things we heart, Wedding Inspiration.


One Lovely Day welcomes Mary, lifestyle blogger and creative bride-to-be, as she plans her fabulously fun and breezy ‘destination hometown’ wedding.  You can catch a daily dose of Mary’s style on Olivet.

I’ve been engaged for nearly 2 years and since the day I said yes, I had the hardest time finding the right location, dress, and vendors for our wedding… until two weeks ago.  My fiance, Tim, and I live in Orlando, Florida.  In early February we decided to have a ‘Destination Hometown’ wedding in Melbourne Beach, Florida (about an hour and a half away). It was really important that we find a place where guests could have a relaxing weekend and walk everywhere they need to go, including our ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner.

Ceremony: Melbourne Beach Community Chapel

I am a huge history buff, so I was thrilled when I read that The Community Chapel of Melbourne Beach was built in 1892. It has withstood hurricane after hurricane for over a century and is incredibly charming! The chapel is on the same street as the Bed & Breakfast where we’ll be staying, as well as the reception site.
Reception: Ryckman Park
Having the reception at a public park is a great, affordable alternative to a private estate or residence. I was inspired to have an outdoor wedding after spotting this wedding in the first Martha Stewart Weddings magazine I ever bought, in Summer 2008, when I got engaged. I was instantly drawn to the details, soft colors, and overflowing flowers used in the bouquet, table settings, lanterns – everything. I recently designed an invitation suite at invitationconsultants.com (and pictured above), similar to the one used in their wedding. I loved seeing the peach favors last summer on Sunday Suppers and will be doing the same thing but with locally grown oranges (leaves still attached)!
Rehearsal: Dinner on the Beach

I love, love having dinner on the beach, it’s one of my favorite things to do. Since the beach is right across the street from the B&B and only 0.4 miles from the chapel, it was a no brainer. I quickly saved these images by Rolland Bello when I saw them on Frolic! a while back.
Our immediate family and bridal party will be staying at the Port D’Hiver Bed and Breakfast. Port D’Hiver is a very special place. It used to be an old abandoned house when I was a little girl. My family and I used to drive past it every time we would go to the beach or visit my grandparents. I could have sworn that one day it would be torn down and turned into a CVS, but it wasn’t. About 5 years ago a couple rescued and restored it to the Bed & Breakfast that it is today. Tim’s stepdad actually did the electrical work for the project, (small world huh)?!  I think it will be the perfect place to share a great weekend and get ready for such a special day!
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28 Responses to “A Destination Hometown Wedding”

  1. Bindu Ann Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 9:15 am

    We honeymooned at Port d’Hiver and it was awesome! You will have a wonderful time and the beach there is great =)!!!

  2. chelsea Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    Yay! Mary has great taste and I can’t wait to see how her wedding turns out!

  3. Koozie Questions Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    a great destination for honey moon!

  4. Meghan Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 8:40 am

    Sounds like you’re off to a great start, Mary. Can’t wait to see more as the details unfold!

  5. In Honor Of Design Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 8:56 am

    What a beautiful setting!! Wow, I salute you for your dedication! My husband and I were only engaged six months and it seemed like forever!
    All the best to you~

  6. Dandelion & Grey Says:
    March 11th, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I adore Mary & Olivet! Her ideas are beautiful, unique, & full of charm & style. I really wouldn’t expect anything less from her, but I am so excited to hear more of her great ideas! xo

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    I am doing the exact same thing and found you digging around on the web! When did you marry? am or pm? Did you have a backup plan in case of rain for the reception in the park? Thanks!

    Lisa

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