Coastal Elegance with Nautical Nuance in Effortlessly Romantic Wedding Day at White Bear Yacht Club

Jillian Davis and Austin Anderson forged a relationship to last a lifetime while living in Denver, Colorado. When he moved to Minneapolis for a job, the couple persevered through months of long distance, held together by romantic visits, until Jillian was able to relocate in 2021. Embracing their shared love of the ocean—particularly Coronado Island, California, where they planned to honeymoon—they planned a timeless celebration that combined coastal charm and modern elegance at the White Bear Yacht Club. At the end of a grassy aisle that overlooked the pristine lake was the groom, dashing in his classic black tux as he stood in front of gorgeous floral arrangements of calla lilies, white anthurium, white roses, lush dahlias and cascading green amaranthus, elevated on white pillars. With a delicate bundle of organically arranged blooms in one hand and her father’s arm in another, the bride made her way past ceremony seating decorated in chic white bows to her soon-to-be husband while looking effortlessly romantic in a satin sheath gown with a draped halter neckline and dramatic low back. The beachy theme was carried into the reception, where an escort card display of oyster shells invited guests to take their places at tables that absolutely stunned with their neutral colors and glassy details, which beautifully reflected the sunlight across the event space. A stylish design that featured large seashell centerpieces, nautical blue fonts across the signage and metallic balloons above the venue’s pool brought together Jillian’s vision. As she re-entered the celebration in her sparkling gown, a Champagne tower and espresso martini shooters started the party beneath a dazzling disco ball where the newlyweds and guests alike were free to dance to their heart’s content.