We are often asked about the protocol for sending out Thank You Cards, so why not chat about that a little here….. Here’s a good timeline for thanks for all of for all your special occasions: Engagement parties and showers, within two to three weeks of the festivities Gifts sent to you before the wedding […]

Have you seen the Celebration Cottage? If you haven’t, you are missing out! In one word….AMAZING. This is a brand new, Oceanfront venue in Atlantic Beach, NC. Designed by people in the industry, this venue is top to bottom perfection for events. Three different ceremony location options, inside accommodations for over 100, on site catering […]

The Crystal Coast Tourism Board teamed up with Belk and Bluewater Vacation Rentals to put together a FANTASTIC sweepstakes! Couples were asked, in 50 words or less, to tell us why they deserved to win a Dream Wedding, all expenses paid! They would receive accommodations in an Oceanfront home for a week on the Crystal […]

We LOVE a tented reception! There is just something about being out under the stars, able to feel the breeze on your skin but being able to be covered if needed for weather! The ambiance outside on a nice night is just so romantic on it’s own, but add in candles and paper lanterns and […]

Gwen and Patrick tied the knot on the beach at The Islander Suites in Emerald Isle. This was such a fun, dancing group! These two were so sweet and in love!! The whole group burned up the dance floor! The simple and clean decor was light and refreshing on this hot summer day! Light blue, […]

One of the worst things that can happen on your wedding day…,Mother Nature gets angry!! This was the case for Rachel and Andrew’s big day in June. They had a beautiful wedding planned at the oceanfront beach house, Dream Maker, but Tropical Storm Andrea forced us to come up with a plan C…fast! We were […]

This one was near and dear to my heart. My little sister’s boyfriend at the time, Andrew, came to me and said he was planning to propose to my sister!! He had already asked my Father’s permission and was all set. He was originally thinking something on the beach, but the forecast wasn’t looking promising […]

What a fun group!! This was a beautiful day in May, at The Islander Suites in Emerald Isle. Their colors were different shades of royal blue, with hints of green…beautiful! These two had lots of style and attention to detail! Their favors were homemade bottles of wine!! So cool!! Photos by Cole Gorman, Blest Photography.

Jessica and Jeremi are a local couple who fell in love with Dream Maker, an Oceanfront beach house in Salter Path NC. This was a beautiful setting for this bride’s vision, vintage elegance! Pale pink peonies, antique silver serving trays, mason jars and chalkboards…what is not to love? The ceremony was on the beach and […]

Bluewater Weddings was very honored to have one of our Spring Weddings featured in Crystal Coast Bride Magazine! This was such a beautiful wedding, they picked a great one to show off!

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