said. “It was just so beautiful … It’s hard to even express — being in your favorite
place, with your toes in the sand. I got to slowly experience it and see everyone’s face
and be outside.”
When planning the event, the first thing the couple settled on was their
photographer, Julie Adams. Not only did Hailee want to adequately commemorate
the big day, but she also saw it as an opportunity to capture high-quality images of
their families with everyone dressed up and looking their best.
“It was a big thing,” Hailee said.
When Hailee brought up the issue of not wanting to get married in a high-
traffic area, like the main portion of the beach, Julie recommended Breaker’s Point.
Andrew’s parents made a large sign to put near the parking lot that read, “Haley
Wedding,” and pointed guests in the direction of the beach.
The couple had a simple ceremony that was mostly focused on an exchange of
vows. Because of a poor microphone, it was difficult for people to hear, Hailee said,
but in a way, it made the exchange more intimate and allowed them to have a moment
to themselves.
Hailee’s sister Candice Knilans served as maid of honor and also officiated the
wedding. According to Hailee, Candice has been “one of our biggest role models,”
which made her the perfect fit for an officiant. Andrew’s best man was his father,
Mark. The wedding party included four groomsmen and four bridesmaids as well.
The bridesmaids were dressed in agave green dresses. Hailee let each person pick
out their own style so they would feel confident and comfortable. The groomsmen
wore ties with a matching color and had simple boutonnières comprised of green
leaves.
Hailee’s sister’s fiancée catered a Hawaiian-style feast, with smoked meat,
coleslaw and macaroni salad. Hailee said they had one person serving all the food, “so
everything was sanitary.” Cannon Beach Bakery supplied cupcakes and the wedding
cake, which was s’mores flavored.
“We absolutely love s’mores,” Hailee said, adding they handed out individualized
packages with graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows for the wedding
guests.
To go along with the s’mores and saltwater taffy party favors, Andrew’s mom
made eucalyptus- and sage-scented candles that mirrored the couple’s use of
eucalyptus and white roses for their wedding flowers.
The reception was primarily spent dancing to a playlist that Andrew and Hailee
put together, having fun and roasting the s’mores around a bonfire fire.
“We called it an after-party because we were on the beach. We wanted to hang
out,” Hailee said.
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