A Bright Nautical Wedding at Yacht Club of Sea Isle City in Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Between the anchor stationery, lanterns and navy bridesmaid dresses, Jackie Higgins (30 and a territory manager at Milwaukee Tool) and Andrew Healy’s (29 and in sales) nautical wedding had just the right mix of nautical chic and personal flair. “I could not be more obsessed with nautical items, especially down the Jersey Shore!” says Jackie. “I always wanted this to be my wedding theme.” The couple started their wedding day with a sweet church ceremony. Jackie walked up the aisle in a classic ivory lace wedding dress by Elizabeth Fillmore as her mother’s floor-length veil glided over the wood floors. Andrew fit their theme and waited for her in a preppy navy jacket and neutral pants. After they exchanged vows, all continued their celebration with a seaworthy reception at the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City. While the couple picked their venue before it was even built, their decor complemented it beautifully! The Manic Botanic designed eye-catching arrangements of floating orange proteas and tea light candles as each table was set with an arrangement of orange, pink and blue blooms in a rope-coiled cylinder vase. But the best part, was their wedding cake! The Cake Studio of Ocean City baked an elegant ivory and gold confection with gold rope detailing as a large anchor separated Jackie and Andrew’s initials on the center tier. After each of their 211 guests enjoyed a slice, an eleven-piece band, Chico’s Vibe, brought them onto the dance floor. They even did a performance to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson! Asya Photography captured every moment of the day below. Jackie shares a tip for the taking: “Parents are the best wedding planners! They are patient and willing to do whatever it takes to give their daughter the wedding of her dreams!”