Hello everyone and happy Thursday! We first introduced you to Marty Bruckner and Lauren Saia back in November. The couple lives here on island, was engaged to be married and chose to take their engagement photos amid the destruction following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Those images went viral and brought much-needed attention to our plight here on St. John.
Originally scheduled to be married this past February, Marty and Lauren postponed their wedding, instead focusing their efforts on the island’s relief efforts. Well Marty and Lauren’s dream wedding finally happened this past weekend all thanks to some very generous businesses. Their story was so special that it was featured on Good Morning America yesterday. Please check out their story below:
“A tragic event doesn’t have to be so tragic.” So true.
Congrats Marty and Lauren! We are all so darn happy for you both!!
Beautiful story!
That doesn’t look like an on St. John wedding!
it wasn’t haha
Great story.. Does anyone else notice that they always mention Puerto Rico and not the U.S. Virgin Islands even when the story is about a U.S. Virgin Island?????
What a strong commitment to both St. John AND to each other!!
Thank you GMA, and again thank you Kenny Chesney!!
Love in, and Love for ‘Love City’ !!
Special thanks to all of the vendors who donated their time and services to make this special day possible!
Event planning, coordination and design: LLG Events
Photography: Anne Bequette, STJ Creative Photography
Floral design: David Kimmel Design
Rehearsal dinner: Engaged Asheville
Ceremony venue: The Ridge
Reception venue & catering: The Venue
Rehearsal dinner catering: The Venue
Wedding dress: Martina Liana Bridal
Videography: Cassandra Isbell
Second photographer: Joel Conner from Shadow & Light Photography
Rehearsal dinner DJ: Phantom Pantone
Rehearsal dinner DJ equipment and lighting: Guitar Center
Ceremony guitarist: Collective Music Solutions
Reception DJ: Erica Berg, Collective Music Solutions
Hair: Je’Taime, Sugar & Spice Salon
Makeup: La Belle Visage
Accommodations: AC Hotel
Engaged Asheville community
Cake: Dogwood Designs Bakery
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
Blossoms at Biltmore Park
Calligraphy: Joy Unscripted
Rehearsal dinner drinks: Wicked Weed
Farewell brunch venue: Highland Brewing Company
Transporation: Young Transporation
Wedding officiant: Mike DeSerio