Meredith & Brad in Delray Beach, FL

When you're planning a wedding, you accept that there are some things you just can't control -- like the weather, for example, or whether someone will spill a drink. But sometimes the things that you can't plan for bring unexpected charm to the day. THE BRIDE Meredith Speer THE GROOM Bradley Cooke Jr. THE DATE May 25 When Meredith and Brad were planning their wedding (they met in college and he proposed, appropriately enough, on the beach), they found that their date chosen in late May would bring a full moon. A glowing orb in the night sky would be the perfect made-to-order, crowning glory to a party planned to capture a mood of fashionable, tropical elegance. Save-the-date cards, inscribed with the words, Wiggle your toes in the sand/Dance under a full moon to a great band!/Sit by the ocean/And perhaps sip on a potion! set a seaside vibe the moment guests read of the upcoming fete.