LIVING HISTORY
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LOVE AND ROMANCE
HISTORIC SETTING
When Abigail and Brendan Rogan looked for that special
location to host their wedding, it was a no-brainer. It all came
down to history and a beautiful coastline.
“At that point, the House of Refuge was already one of our
favorite places,” says Abigail. “Especially with my husband
being a history buff and a New Englander. That place makes
me feel like you’re on Cape Cod — it takes you somewhere
else in time.”
The couple carefully looked at other venues and then toured
the House of Refuge to see if it was the right spot. It was the
color of the ocean water on that day that sealed the deal.
“The water was the most perfect shade of teal that I’d
seen. It was so beautiful,” she reflects. “As soon as I saw it, I
thought, ‘There’s no other place that we’re going to get married.’
I knew right away that it was meant to be.”
The Rogans met in Stuart in 2013. A mutual friend tried to
set them up for a date, but it never materialized. Still, they
kept bumping into each other around town. Brendan eventually
called Abigail up and invited her to meet him for a drink
at the Dolphin Bar, formerly the Outrigger, in Jensen Beach.
“It’s still one of our favorite places — another fun, historical
spot,” she says. “We met that night and ended up talking
for three and a half hours. It really, really clicked. So, the rest
is history.”
The couple were married on May 23, 2015. They chose a
high-end nautical look for their wedding. Navy and gold were
the colors used to convey that elegance with their theme.
“I like a vintage, coastal nautical vibe,” she explains. “I
wanted it to feel like this Newport yacht club, but not stuffy,
in a more relaxed way.”
TREASURE COAST WEDDING DIRECTORY
JEWELRY/TEA ROOM
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WEDDING PLANNER
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CATERER
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RICK CRARY
Established in 1876, the House of Refuge’s charming, historic setting has
>> drawn lovers for more than a century.
BEHIND THE FACE PHOTOGRAPHY
Abigail Rogan and her bridesmaids look out from the rocks at the House of Refuge to the beautiful teal-colored water.
CUSTOM CAKES/CONFECTIONS
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VENUE RENTALS
The House of Refuge Museum..........15
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Vero Heritage...................................19
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