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Mehgan & Reese: A Colorful Wedding in Captiva Island, FL

After a romantic proposal during a horseback ride on a beach in Costa Rica, Floridians Mehgan Silcox and Reese Rollings started planning their beach-t

After a romantic proposal during a horseback ride on a beach in Costa Rica, Floridians Mehgan Silcox and Reese Rollings started planning their beach-themed wedding. THE BRIDE Mehgan Silcox, 26 THE GROOM Reese Rollings, 29 THE DATE October 18 All the elements -- from the stationery to the aisle markers -- perfectly conveyed the tropics.

Reese and his brother (the best man) went ubercasual: Reese wore a Banana Republic khaki linen suit, and both wore Tommy Bahama floral ties and leather flip-flops by Rainbow. The groomsmen wore the same Banana Republic linen pants paired with white shirts with the sleeves rolled up.
Mehgan's bridesmaids walked down the aisle toting nautilus shells filled with green cymbidium and fuchsia orchids.
Mehgan, dressed in a strapless sheath of white alencon lace by Lazaro and a tiara featuring small seashells, coral, and pearls (and now a necklace she wears all the time), anxiously awaited her walk down the aisle.
The bridesmaids carried flowers in large nautilus shells; the ring bearers followed, carrying the wedding bands in tiny cowrie shells.
The bridesmaids walked first, wearing burnt-orange and magenta dresses in varying styles, Colin Stuart shell-adorned sandals, and three-strand pearl necklaces decorated with a silver starfish (a gift from the bride).
Following instructions on the invitations, guests gathered at the Old Captiva House where they were offered cocktails and then escorted to the beach. The aisle was marked by large conch shells and banana leaves, and chairs were decorated with colorful ribbons blowing in the breeze. As friends and family kept cool, fanning themselves with large straw fans (artfully crafted with the programs attached to the handles), Mehgan and Reese exchanged vows in a personalized ceremony performed by the groom's longtime family minister. Mehgan and Reese wed on the beach on Captiva Island.
Mehgan carried a bouquet of bright orange and mango roses, large green cymbidium orchids, and fuchsia orchids accented with hot pink sweetheart roses.
The Centerpieces
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the patio of the inn. Later, they were ushered inside to tables named after local barrier islands. The inn itself was a riot of color, says Mehgan, describing the magenta napkins, burnt-orange chair bows, and tropical-style centerpieces.
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