Anna & Josh

Coastal Living Themed Oyster Wedding

Apalachicola, Florida

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Anna and Josh

They call him Bear. It’s a fitting name for a burly bearded man from Colorado. Not because he’s fierce, but because he’s a giant softy when it comes to Anna. Ok, that’s not why, but he is a bear-like man who is completely head over heels in love. Anna is an incredibly intelligent and funny woman whose gentle nature attracts people to her like flowers to bees. In that respect, they are exactly alike. They also both have an irresistibly infectious joy that escapes from the constant smiles on their faces. It’s little wonder they fell in love with each other. Anna and Bear have had a long-distance relationship for years and much of their together time has been spent visiting Apalachicola. So when it came time to plan a coastal living themed wedding, this is exactly where they wanted to be.

Apalachicola

The theme could easily have been coastal shenanigans because the wedding was one fun surprise after the next. From the bridesmaids morning serenades to handwoven Panama hats for the groomsmen, this group kept things lively and stylish. When Anna and Josh’s ceremony ended with a second line detour to their favorite bar, it really kicked the wedding into high gear. But my favorite moment by far was when these rebel rule-breaking Doctors danced their way into their reception and shared their first oyster together as husband and wife. YES! Be still my beating heart! Tradition be damned, these two did everything right by doing what made them happy and (even without a big cake) it was one of the best weddings of the year. Of course, it didn’t hurt that they also invited a hilarious group of friends with a serious attachment to inflatable toy instruments.