Side by Side
A Bay St. Louis Wedding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
FEATURED IN THE 2026 SUMMER DIGITAL EDITION OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
Photography by Jessie Newton Photography
Minerva Alonso and Cooper Compretta celebrated years of growing side by side with a romantic Bay St. Louis, Mississippi wedding surrounded by family and friends from every chapter of their lives.
Minerva and Cooper’s love story began during a season of change. Shortly after moving from Mexico and starting a new chapter of her life, Minerva met Cooper in high school. What began as a friendship soon turned into something more when he invited her to Homecoming. From that moment on, the two grew up side by side, becoming high school sweethearts, college sweethearts, and eventually life partners.
Years later, during a trip to Florence, Italy, Cooper surprised Minerva with a proposal shortly after they arrived, turning an unforgettable vacation into the start of their next chapter.
As a designer, Minerva brought her creativity into many aspects of the wedding, creating personalized details including the invitations and custom tote bag favors. “It was incredibly rewarding to channel that creativity into such a personal project,” she shares.
One of the most meaningful moments of the day came when family and friends from every stage of their lives gathered together to celebrate the journey that brought them to forever.
AS SEEN IN THE 2026 SUMMER DIGITAL EDITION OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
VENDORS:
GETTING READY LOCATION: The Harbor House by The Wedding Collection
| CEREMONY LOCATION: Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
| OFFICIANT: Fr Mike Austin
| RECEPTION LOCATION: Bay St. Louis Community Hall
| REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION: 200 North Beach Restaurant and Bar
| REHEARSAL DINNER STYLING + FLORALS + WEDDING FLORALS + WEDDING PLANNING + DESIGN + STYLING/RENTALS + DRAPING + LIGHTING + VINYL: The Wedding Collection
| BRIDAL GOWN: Atelier, I Do Bridal Couture Covington
| BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: Mac Duggal
| GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Anthony’s Men’s Wear
| PHOTOGRAPHER: Jessie Newton Photography
| CONTENT CREATOR: Day of Bestie
| BAKERY: Whipped, LLC
| CEREMONY MUSIC: Provided by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
| RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: Gearbox Entertainment
| HAIR + MAKEUP: Hair, Alexandra Bailey and Makeup, Patricia Arroyo
| HONEYMOON: The South of France
| CATERER: Taste! Catering
| FAVORS: Tote Bags designed by Minerva Alonso
| INVITATIONS: Invitation Suite designed by Minerva Alonso
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