Happily Ever Arato: Wendy and Jeff Arato 3.18.16 ~ RSVP: The RiverRoom Blog

Wendy and Jeff picked a beautiful day in the middle of March to say their vows outside on The RiverRoom's deck with the historic battleship right across the water!

The ceremony decorations consisted of beach-themed lanterns, starfish and a sparkling chandelier hanging from the arbor. A perfect fit for the coastal town of Wilmington!

The decorations and flowers continued along the deck and stairway leading to the reception area.

Inside, the reception area was filled with unique and thoughtful pieces for the bride and groom to take home and cherish after their wedding day.

Party favors were provided for not only the adult guests, but the younger guests were also given a customized gift basket with snacks and fun things to them occupied all night long.

The chalkboard bar was customized to display a list of beverage options for the guests to enjoy. It was completed with the couple's personal hashtag for guests to tag their pictures with on social media.

The vibrant seafoam green and dark blue color scheme in the reception area added to the coastal vibe of the room.

With a breathtaking view of the Cape Fear River and USS North Carolina Battleship, the bride and groom's sweetheart table was equipped with custom plaques and adorable wine glasses that had an anchor design engraved on them.

Coastal wooden posts tied with rope made the centerpieces really stand out. Also at each place setting are homemade anchor and shell shaped chocolates, as well as a napkin holder displaying a thankful message from Wendy and Jeff to all of their guests.

The reception tables and window sills were decorated with a collection of sand dollars, seashells, starfish and candles to create a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere.

The bride and groom's favorite treat for their sweet tooth is an ice cream sundae! Guests enjoyed a delicious ice cream bar full of delicious topping choices.