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Stacy H ayward met K eith R aine in
W ashington, D .C . She knew the
first night that something about
him was special. T he two became fast
friends and soon started dating despite
K eith’s commitment to pursue a M arine
C orps career.
A long distance relationship ensued
until Stacy moved to Surf C ity last year,
where she and K eith’s connection grew
even stronger.
“K eith and I took a long walk one night
out on the beach with my brand new dog.
I told K eith I loved him almost as much
as I loved my dog and he immediately
asked me if I was sure about that. I saw
his arm move and thought ‘oh gosh this
is happening’ as he got down on one knee
and asked me to marry him,” Stacy says.
O n September 18, 2010, Stacy walked
the sand barefoot toward K eith in a
romantic ceremony. W ed by K eith’s
former youth minister, the bride says the
intimacy was the best part of her wedding.
Friends read passages out of the bride and
groom’s favorite books, including W hat Is
R eal from “T he V elveteen R abbit.”
T he pair left the beach beneath a sword
arch held by a few of their closest M arine
friends.
N ow living in Sneads Ferry, Stacy works
from home for the A rlington-based N ature
C onservancy. K eith, proudly serving the
U nited States, is deployed overseas.
The Elements Ceremony Site: Wrightsville Beach, Public Beach Access No. 3, Reception
Site: Bluewater Grill, Rehearsal Dinner Site: Beach house, Photography: Amy McConnell at 1 of 13
Photography, Rentals: L & L Tent & Party Rentals, Officiant: Mike Duda, Gown: Fountaine Bridals, Vail/
Tiara: Borrowed a hairpin from a friend, Jewelry: Joanne Miranda Designs and grandmother’s heirloom
pearls, Hair: Victoria at Panache, Makeup: Kelly Poole, Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew, Formalwear: Marine
Dress Blues and Cape Fear Formal Wear, Invitations: Invites by SBE, Flowers: Island Florals by Roxanne,
Catering: Bluewater Grill and Middle of the Island Catering, Music: Forever Productions, Transportation:
Brasport Limo and The Wilmington Trolley Company, Accommodations: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
and the Hampton Inn, Honeymoon: Las Vegas
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St acy &Keith
Septem ber 18, 2010