Inside Wedding Features Destination Wedding in Sea Island, Georgia

Congratulations are in order! We are so excited to share that Brook Thomas and Sam Waters’ Wedding at The Cloister And The Lodge At Sea Island has been featured on Inside Weddings.

Keep reading for an excerpt from the magazine and be sure to scroll down to see all the gorgeous photos! Big thank you to Jenny Smith & Co for capturing the magical day!

Wanting to stay true to the couple’s personalities, Brook and Sam’s wedding planner, Charley Izabella King of Bluebell Events, designed the day to incorporate their fun and classic disposition in an elegant way that wasn’t over the top.

“We wanted it to feel timeless but also authentic to both of us,” confirms the bride. As 190 friends and family members took their seats for the alfresco ceremony, the bridal party processed to live musicians performing acoustic renditions of the modern favorites, including “Crazy In Love” by Beyoncé, “A Good Night” by John Legend, and “Beyond” by Leon Bridges.

The bride met her groom beneath a “floating” chuppah designed to serve as an extension of the centuries-old live oaks covered in Spanish moss that enrich the property. Following a heartfelt ceremony and readings recited by loved ones, Brook and Sam exchanged vows.

An alfresco cocktail hour set the tone for the party to come. Low tables covered with blue-and-white floral linens as well as cozy lounge areas provided plenty of seating for attendees to mingle after being served drinks from the bar, decorated with a façade of oyster shells. Once inside the massive tent, which showcased greenery-wrapped poles and chandeliers, guests took their seats.

Rectangular wood tables were surrounded by light-blue velvet chairs, and round tables were covered with navy linens and surrounded by gilt chairs. Low centerpieces comprised of jewel-toned blooms were matched with clean place settings – including bullion flatware, plates with a gilt floral motif, and either navy blue or coral napkins – adding to the elegant, non-fussy look the couple envisioned.

Following the sit-down dinner service, everyone hit the dance floor, which served as the focal point of the tent with its navy-and-white checkered tiles and overhead disco balls. As the bar and the band meant the most to the groom while wedding planning, he was thrilled with their selections. “The Royals [from EastCoast Entertainment] were unbelievable from start to finish,” he confirms of the band, whose various members performed throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. “They had the dance floor packed all night and brought an incredible level of energy.”

This real wedding was originally published in the Summer 2022 issue of Inside Weddings magazine.

Accessories: Daniel Faucher Couture (Veil), Salvatore Ferragamo (Shoes)
Beauty: Felicia Cammon
Bridal Designer: Daniel Faucher Couture
Cakes & Desserts: Sea Island
Cinematography & Videography: Life In Rewind
Floral & Event Design: The Vine
Invitations & Calligraphy: Occasion To Celebrate
Jewelry Designer: Goldtinker
Lighting Design: Technical Event Company
Men’s Attire: The Black Tux, Indochino
Music & Entertainment: Eastcoast Entertainment,  Music By Pegge, Llc
Officiants: Dr. Tyler S. Thigpen
Photography: Jenny Smith & Co.
Rentals: Luxe Linen, Bbj La Tavola, Nüage Designs, Beachview Event Rentals & Design, Eventworks, Ooh! Events, Tidewater Tents
Venues: The Cloister At Sea Island, The Lodge At Sea Island
Wedding Planners & Designers: Bluebell Events