Morgan Wright has spent years helping other couples bring their weddings to life as Client Services Manager with Over The Moon The List Planner Augusta Cole. But on September 20, 2025, she found herself stepping into the role she knows so well from the other side—bride—at a place that had shaped her life long before she ever imagined getting married.
She and Michael Hauer first crossed paths in the Lowcountry, where both had settled following their time at the College of Charleston. Though six years apart and never overlapping as students, their shared city—and Hinge—eventually brought them together.
Mike proposed six years later at their neighborhood dock in Wagener Terrace, a place woven into their everyday rhythm. And when it came time to choose a wedding location, the answer was immediate. Coral Beach Club in Bermuda was not just a destination; it was home. Morgan’s late mother grew up on the island, and Morgan herself spent summers there from infancy, forming memories along the pink sand and turquoise water. Her grandfather served on the club’s members board for years, and both he and Morgan’s mother are memorialized in the surrounding sea. “It’s my favorite place in the world,” Morgan shares. “It’s where I feel closest to my family.”
Designing a wedding there felt less like staging an event and more like honoring a legacy. Though Morgan took the lead on planning—drawing on her professional background—she was intentional about allowing herself to truly experience the day. With creative inspiration from her colleagues at Augusta Cole Events and on-the-ground execution handled by Katie Trimingham of All The Trimmings, Morgan was able to step back and be fully present. “I wanted Augusta and our team to actually enjoy the wedding as guests,” she says. “That was really important to me.”
Florals by Helen Sawden Flowers played a defining role in shaping the visual language of the wedding. Drawing from Morgan’s lifelong connection to Coral Beach Club, the palette leaned into layered pinks and soft pastels, amplifying the natural beauty of the setting rather than competing with it. Over The Moon The List Illustrator Laura Lines Calligraphy was behind the paper goods, whose work echoed the overall tone of the weekend: classic, thoughtful, and personal.
The weekend was documented on film by Aaron Desilva and photographed by Over The Moon The List Photographer Anne Rhett, whose presence carried an added layer of familiarity. Anne had photographed Morgan’s sister Tyler’s wedding and is also one of her closest friends. “She feels like an extension of our family,” Morgan shares, noting that Anne’s ability to move seamlessly through the weekend allowed the moments to unfold naturally, without interruption or orchestration.
Fashion carried deep personal meaning throughout the weekend. "For Friday night, I knew I wanted to wear color rather than white, and it felt important to honor my late mother, who was a devoted Pucci lover." Morgan chose a blue Pucci dress, a tribute to her late mother, who had often worn it during summers in Bermuda. For the ceremony, she wore a custom Naeem Khan embroidered with palm leaves—an elegant nod to the island setting. She collaborated directly with the Naeem Khan team to design a custom train, ensuring the dress felt both distinctive and rooted in place.
Her jewelry told its own story. A pearl necklace gifted by her godmother, a sapphire-blue ring passed down through generations, and pearl earrings borrowed from her sister—worn on her sister’s own wedding day—created a layered portrait of family and continuity.
For beauty, Morgan worked with Shani Gailbreath, alongside local artists Anna Priadka and Vernon Gerstner, ensuring the entire bridal party felt polished yet effortless. The look was refined and natural, allowing Morgan’s jewelry and gown to take focus while still feeling elevated enough for the island setting. “I wanted to feel like myself—just a little more put together,” she explains.
The ceremony was intentionally intimate. A close friend officiated—someone who had met Mike the night of the couple’s very first date—while siblings gave readings. “Standing there, I felt my mom and Mike’s parents with us,” Morgan reflects. “I was overwhelmed with gratitude—surrounded by the people we love, in the place that means the most to me.”
The reception leaned into Bermuda’s sense of ease and hospitality. Guests enjoyed a plated first course followed by Coral Beach Club’s signature seafood buffet, a rare offering reserved for only a handful of weddings. Music was central to the evening: Working Title Band kept the energy high, while a surprise performance by H&H Gombeys of Bermuda led guests from cocktails to dinner.
As the night continued, the celebration carried on at the Frozen Hut with DJ All Star and a final surprise: fire dancers from Inferno Arts, arranged by Morgan’s sisters, lit up the after-party.
For Morgan, whose career is built around creating meaningful experiences for others, the weekend felt like a full-circle moment. “Being able to let go and trust the process—to really live it—was such a gift,” she says. “It reminded me why I love this work in the first place.”
