Breezy pale pink and blue poolside wedding on the Outer Banks

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Jerry and Amanda spent every summer together on the Outer Banks, a tiny sand bar that held a large piece of their hearts for nearly a decade. Whether it be the 12-hour road trip from Boston, dining at their favorite local spot, or just walking on the beach, every small memory they created in the quaint coastal towns felt like magic. When Jerry popped the question, the pair knew without a doubt that the Outer Banks was the only place that made sense for them to say, ‘I do.’ Sight unseen, the bride and groom booked a stunning 25-bedroom event home with the dream of joining their families together for one epic wedding week. Located in a private community on acres of green space and captured by Kasey Powell Weddings, The Black Stallion was the perfect location for this couple to tie the knot.

blue and white coastal invitations

Modern bride meets coastal chic

Bride Amanda's vision for the day was for modern style to meet an airy coastal vibe. Blue hues combined with greenery and touches of natural wood brought this to life.

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Bridesmaids in blue

The bridesmaids wore blue and white floral getting-ready sets before changing into lovely blue dresses in a variety of shades and styles.

strapless beaded wedding dress

Beaded bridal style

Amanda donned a fitted beaded gown with an illusion v-neckline complemented by a classic cathedral-length veil.

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Pastel ceremony on the coast

Planned with the help of Coastyle Events, this family-oriented celebration kicked off with a beautiful ceremony outfitted with gorgeous pastel florals courtesy of Honeysuckle Events and organic, warm touches framing the aisle. With the natural landscape as their canvas, this couple was able to make a big impact while keeping their formal decor at a minimum.

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Unique addition: custom crossword puzzle

Following a heartfelt ceremony, guests were ushered into a buzzing summer cocktail hour. From punchy libations to the custom crossword puzzle, guests had a blast socializing while the newlyweds took advantage of the golden hour photo ops.

mirrored from coast to coast seating chart

On trend: mirrored seating chart

As the evening went on, family and friends were greeted by a dreamy reception area courtesy of a mirrored "Coast to Coast" seating chart.

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white gold and rattan place settings repurposed ceremony flowers for sweetheart table

blue floral linens

Whimsical coastal-inspired tablescapes

Whimsical tablescapes, a charming sweetheart table, and dramatic lighting had attendees captivated.

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Cake decor: New last names

The bride and groom cut into a four-tier cake by The Luxe Cake Studio with floral accents and the prettiest modern label with their new last name.

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A (not so) choreographed first dance

The newlyweds' first dance was a well-rehearsed masterpiece, but once they were in front of their guests, Amanda couldn't remember a thing! Jerry walked her through each of the steps, and it was ultimately one of their favorite memories from the day.

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Timeless trend: emotional family speeches

To end their fairytale day, Jerry and Amanda’s loved ones delivered emotional speeches sharing their well wishes to the beloved couple.

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After-the-fact advice from the couple

"Don’t get too caught up in your budget. By all means, finances are important, but it’s okay to splurge on what’s important to you and your spouse. For us, it was catering and photography. We’re huge foodies, and capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments was a non-negotiable for us. Also, don’t be afraid to book a planner! Planning your own day is totally doable, but a planner has expertise that will take so much stress off of you and your partner. Our planner was an integral part of our day and helped us advocate for what was important to Jerry and I as a couple. It’s easy to let other people’s opinions overshadow your own preferences during planning, so having an external supporter can help determine what YOU want your day to look like."

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