Where Golf Meets the Sea: Riley & Katie’s Timeless Celebration at The Ocean Course

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Riley and Katie chose a timeless design for their oceanside wedding. They dined and danced under a sailcloth tent full of lush white florals with pops of green. With their love of golf and the beach, saying “I do” at The Ocean Course could not have been a better choice for this amazing couple!

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Riley proposed to Katie on September 19th, 2021, a day she will never forget! Living in Colorado at the time, they bonded over their love for hiking, where they would spend hours talking, connecting, and learning about each other. They made it a tradition to hike one of their favorite trails each yea,r and Riley knew thiwasis where he wanted to pop the question. Katie went with Riley on what she thought was just another annual h,ike but this time she would be completely surprised! After reaching the su,mmit Riley propped up his ,phone telling Katie he wanted to take a picture of them and their dog, Lila. Next thing she knew, Riley was down okneee knew asking her to marry him. Overwhelmed with tears of happiness, she remembers thinking how in that moment “everything about it felt so us.” She couldn’t have thought of a more meaningful place ora more thoughtful way for him to propose! She, of course, without hesitation, said YES!

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Katie’s wedding gown was the perfect blend of timeless and boho. Intricate lace detail, off-the-shoulder straps, and a stunning cathedral veil came together to create a stunning bridal look.

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All the bridesmaids wore beautiful matching sage green full length satin gowns.

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Riley leaned into the beach vibes and wore a tan suite with sage green tie.

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Riley and Katie decided variety was the way to go! They opted for stations that served dishes from all around the world. First up were Asian poke plates with rice and seared tuna. Second, a Mediterranean bar complete with olive tapenade, hummus, and pita. Third was a traditional braised short rib served over mashed potatoes. And lastly, Chicken and Waffles to represent the sSouth Their drink options included signature cocktails. Katies, a Spicy Margarita, and Riley’s, an Irish Whiskey Mule. And don’t forget the fur babies’ choice of a Vodka Lemonade.

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Classic white florals with pops of green filled the tent from floor to ceiling. Cream linens, wooden chargers, and candles lined every table. Couches and cozy chairs were there to relax on both during cocktail hour and the reception.

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They had a traditional three-tiered wedding cake. White floral accents, along with intricate icing details, made for a classic design.

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Even though Katie and Riley’s pups, Lila and Kona, couldn’t be there to celebrate in person, they still made an appearance by recommending one of the signature cocktails, Vodka Lemonade.

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For Riley and Katie, family is everything! Having time devoted to family portraits was a priority. Both families were able to enjoy extra time together before the ceremony to capture memories, both posed and candid. This made for unforgettable moments with the people they loved most!

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With Riley’s love of golf, he couldn’t let the opportunity pass without getting some couples portraits on the putting green! As we approached, a golfer offered Riley his putter and ball. Riley sank the putt with Katie by his side!

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