Coastal Events

So, what have we been up to?!

Kristy Holt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:52:41 +0000

You’ve probably been wondering what we’ve been up to since the Carolina Bridal Show. First off, the wedding show went great! So many wonderful vendors and brides came out to get a head start on the new year. We spoke with so many brides, grooms and their families about possible parties at either Bluewater or the Oceanic. With the show came tons of inquiries! Since then, we have booked a good amount of parties, including some pretty big wedding receptions.

So, you’re probably wondering how Bluewater’s second floor renovations are coming along. Well…they’re great! We’ve got a few surprises in store for future brides. While a lot of the renovations are cosmetic changes, we are certainly “opening” the space up a little more. Renovations are still on schedule and will be done by mid-March. If you or anyone you know is interested in seeing the final product, make sure to go ahead and schedule an appointment! We’re starting to fill up our planners with appointments to see the newly renovated space, so give us a call!

The perfect start to the new year and to your new engagement…The Carolina Bridal Show!

Kristy Holt — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:10:35 +0000

With the new year finally here, now is the time to start planning for your upcoming wedding! The holiday season brought quite a few new engagements, so what better way to start the planning process than attend this year’s Carolina Bridal Show?!

Next Sunday, January 15th, the Carolina Bridal Show will be held downtown at the Schwartz Center. As always, some wonderful vendors will be attending, so you don’t want to miss out! Bluewater and Oceanic will be well-represented with some amazing pictures, flyers and information regarding the perfect wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon or any other type of party you can imagine!

We will be raffling off wonderful gift bags, inclusive of some amazing goodies. That doesn’t persuade you enough to come to the show? Well, we will also be handing out complimentary champagne, and maybe even some other small give-aways.

Several other wedding vendors will be in attendance. There will be floral companies, wedding planners, wedding venues, honeymoon travel guides, and so much more. This year’s event is sure to be a big hit, so you don’t want to miss it! Even if you’ve already booked some of these things for your wedding, this is the perfect place to knock the rest of it out.

We hope to see you at the show next weekend…and don’t forget to stop in to Bluewater and Oceanic’s booth for some tasty bubbly.

What’s your reason for the season?

Kristy Holt — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:09:29 +0000

With 2011 quickly coming to an end

The holiday season always brings a new trend.

Engagements, engagements, engagements galore

Stop procrastinating and start planning for what’s in store.

Reception sites will start booking up fast

The biggest day of your lives will soon be here, at last!

So reserve your reception site as soon as you can

You don’t want to be caught using your backup plan.

On January 15th of the new year

Come out to the Carolina Bridal Show to spread wedding cheer.

There you’ll receive so much wedding info

So you don’t want to miss out on this wedding show!

Remember Bluewater and Oceanic for your reception site

So happy holidays to all, and to all a good night!

A holiday full of cheer…and construction!

Kristy Holt — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:23:15 +0000

Starting at the end of November, Bluewater’s entry-way, Florida Room and downstairs bathrooms went under the knife (or chain saws and hammers in our case) for a full-on facelift. With a few minor tweaks to go, the whole downstairs is almost done with it’s renovation. So you’re probably wondering what’s next? Well, starting early January, the whole top floor of Bluewater will be under construction. But don’t worry! The restaurant will still be open for business downstairs.

We will be re-opening the upstairs of Bluewater in late March, just in time for some wonderful weddings. The catering department is still in full swing and are inquiries regarding all types of parties. Don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. Also, drop in for some lunch or dinner at Bluewater to check out the new renovations downstairs. Let me just say…you won’t be disappointed with the new and improved restaurant.

And let’s not forget about the Oceanic! A year ago starting in January, the Oceanic started renovations of it’s own. Now, the updated restaurant is still packed with business and private parties. Let the catering department know if there is anything we can help you with through this holiday season. Let us make your New Year’s resolution come true!

Catering Phone Number: 910-599-1337

Catering Email: coastalevents@lmrest.com

A toast to the brides!

Kristy Holt — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:58:16 +0000

Last Sunday we participated in the Cape Fear Wedding Show at the Convention Center downtown, and let’s just say…our booth was a hit! The day was filled with happy brides, great wedding vendors, a bridal fashion show and of course…champagne! Not only did we provide complimentary champagne at the show, but we also offered an incentive for brides to book by January 1st, 2012. Because of its popularity, we have decided to extend the incentive to all brides that were not able to make it to the wedding show. Here’s how it works-book any type of wedding function with Bluewater or the Oceanic by January 1st, and receive a complimentary champagne toast at your event for all of your guests. Who doesn’t love free champagne?! So don’t forget to book with us by January 1st.

At the show we had the opportunity to talk with several new wedding vendors, and some of our all time favorites. DJ Professionals provided the music and audio for the show, while Front Street Brewery promoted the beautiful Beam Room and gave away complimentary local beer tastings. The girls of Moxie Floral Designs and A Tent Event had great setups. It’s always great to see the guys from Baca Photography, Brick Street Cinema and Blueberry Fusion in the mix. And who can forget Babs McDance Dance Studio, who performed special wedding dances. Needless to say, it was a great turnout. Check out our booth below.

And the new trend is…

Kristy Holt — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:03:14 +0000

Over the past few months, we’ve really started to notice a new trend at weddings…a sweets bar! You can use candy, or even cookies for the bar. The sweets bar makes for a great picture, and is always a crowd favorite. It suits those candy-lovers who can’t go a day without some sort of sweet sensation. You can use different sized bowls, martini glasses, etc. By placing little scoopers in the bowls, it’s easier for guests to grab when they walk past. The sweets bar is a cheap and easy way to please your guests. And, by adding little baggies on the table, your guests can walk away with a sweet party favor! Check out some of our most recent candy bars below!

Weddings galore…and so much more!

Kristy Holt — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:19:50 +0000

This past weekend, Bluewater and Oceanic hosted a number of wedding parties. Bluewater hosted a bridal luncheon on Friday morning, and then an entire upstairs wedding reception on Saturday afternoon. The Oceanic hosted two wonderful rehearsal dinners on Friday evening on the third floor of the restaurant. All of our parties were flawless, and had one common theme – all of the floral arrangements for the parties at both restaurants were done by Bella Florals. Check out some of the pictures below to see her amazing floral arrangements!

Besides getting ready for some upcoming weddings and corporate parties, we have the Cape Fear Wedding Show next Sunday, October 30 at the Convention Center in downtown Wilmington. We’ve got some great incentives for booking wedding parties for the next year, along with some delicious goodies at our booth! You definitely don’t want to miss out on what we’re giving away!

Reliable Event Planners

Kristy Holt — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:43:17 +0000

Within the past month, we have had the opportunity to work with two fabulous event planning companies known as “One Red Event” and “Type A Event Planning.” It has been such a pleasure working with companies that are open to new ideas, and beyond professional. In our line of business everything is affected by time. It really showed a level of professionalism when these two event planning companies were set up and ready to go far before the event started. Katey Dennett of One Red Event and Amy Kilgore of Type A Event Planning were very tenative in regards to the event, and extremely enjoyable to be around. They really know how to bring fun and new ideas into any type of party! Check them out online!

Tis the Season…Almost!

Kristy Holt — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:12:16 +0000

This past September, our restaurants have been the busiest they have ever been! Bluewater alone hosted over 12 large wedding receptions, with the Oceanic close behind. With our wedding season coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about holiday parties. Each year, we host several corporate (and other) holiday parties. And there’s good news for those corporate events! Both Bluewater and Oceanic have brand new corporate menus, varying from a light start to your day, to a full brunch. We’ve got great incentives to book early, so don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’d love to share our holiday spirit with you.

Just another Raleigh weekend

Kristy Holt — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:44:37 +0000

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to work a bridal show through the Triangle Bridal Assocation for “Brides Against Breast Cancer.” The show was not only a great place to meet brides (and other wedding vendors), but one to truly benefit a great cause, fighting Breast Cancer. Something I, personally, had never seen was an entire showcase room of donated wedding gowns – all donated from fashion shows and past brides to benefit a great cause.

After two days of meeting wonderful brides, I got the opportunity to get to know some of the amazing Raleigh area wedding vendors. The great thing about wedding vendors is that they are usually willing to travel – no matter where you wish to have your wedding throughout North Carolina, you can use the same vendors you’ve always trusted. Check out some of the awesome vendors that I met this past weekend!

brealphoto - Suzanne

Fleuressence – Lilly (Associate) / Ruth (Proprietor)

Stella and Dot – Marcy

The Perfect Plan – Tia McLaurin

Amazing Grace Event Management – Rhonda Hicks

Alpha World Travel – Lynn Thomas

Don’t forget to take a look at these wonderful vendors – their work is absolutely amazing!