Krista & Joseph | August Wedding

A warm, candlelit celebration filled with modern elegance, heartfelt family moments, and a whole lot of energy on the dance floor. More than 170 guests spent the day moving between the Terrace, the Skyview Lounge, and the Harbor Room at Port 393. Every one of those spaces got its own moment, and the day never felt rushed or disjointed. The day started at the Cove House, where the bridal party got ready together while hair and makeup worked through the full group. Before things got busy, Krista had a first look with her dad, a quiet minute before the portraits and wedding party photos started. From there, the couple split off for individual photos and wedding party portraits, using Port 393's clean architectural lines and styled interiors as the backdrop. The ceremony was intimate. Both families were woven into the entrances, and Krista's processional stood out as one of the day's most emotional moments, soft music and all. After the vows, guests moved into cocktail hour on the Skyview Lounge and Terrace while the couple slipped away for a few more portraits. By the time the reception hit its stride, the room had turned into a full-on party: packed dance floor, late-night snacks, guests refusing to sit down. The night ended with a sparkler send-off outside the venue, everyone gathered around Krista and Joseph for one last glowing moment before the night was over.

The palette leaned romantic and a little moody: gold beaded chargers, crystal candle holders, and soft blue glass accents against candlelight. Charm Decor House built layered candle groupings throughout the space that gave the room a warm glow as the sun went down. The champagne tower ended up being the visual anchor of the night, the kind of detail people stopped to photograph on their way to the dance floor. Beyond that, lounge furniture and smaller styled vignettes were placed around the reception space so there was always somewhere interesting to land between courses and dances.

Cocktail hour spread across the Skyview Lounge and Terrace, with passed appetizers and lounge setups that gave people room to actually talk instead of standing around waiting for the reception to start. Once the reception opened up, lighting, music, and room layout worked together to keep people moving between dinner, the dance floor, and the lounge areas without anyone getting stuck in one spot all night. Late-night snacks kept the energy up as the hours went on, and the dance floor stayed full almost the entire time. The sparkler send-off at the end brought all 170-plus guests outside for one shared moment before the night wrapped.

Planner: Heather Rich with The Grant Collection Photographer: Kaitlin Jude Photography DJ/Band: Chime Entertainment Hair & Makeup: The Pretty Committee Bakery: Cakabakery Catering: Martha's Catering Florist: Playne Jayne Wedding and Floral Design Late Night Snack: Knot Spot tion