Feminine Southern Wedding at a Private Home

Samantha Melei
April 25, 2019
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog

You know that saying ‘and not a detail was missed?’…Well, this Southern soirée, designed and choreographed to perfection by Invision Events, did not miss a single one! From a custom made monogram crest, designed by Kara Anne Paper, placed in every location possible (including the dance floor and each napkin) to a decadent chocolate groom’s cake and everything in between! Add in a classic Jaguar getaway car, an endless amount of pink, white and green florals by Southern Posies and all of the personal touches of the entire wedding taking place at the bride’s family’s private home…and Colorbox was given the picture-perfect Southern wedding to photograph. Check out this intricately beautiful wedding below and read how each vendor played a role in this couple’s amazing day!

From Colorbox Photography…Unforgettable– that’s the truest word to describe their day. Hoke and Hollan are two of the kindest, humble (not to mention– beautiful!) people I’ve had the pleasure of photographing. I noticed how gracious they both were to everyone amidst the busyness of any wedding day. I also will never forget the awestruck sense I had walking into their reception area. To say I was a happy photographer considering the content I was about to capture is an understatement! Romantic and elegant– every detail was truly gorgeous. I count it a blessing and privilege to have been their photographer.

From Kara Anne Paper…It all starts with making a fabulous first impression! Hollan and Hoke set the tone for their gorgeous summer wedding with a chic, die shape Save the Date featuring a watercolor monogram crest, letterpress lettering, shimmer liner and whimsical flowing calligraphy across the front of the mailing envelope. To provide their guests with more wedding details, a mini envelope and insert card was included. Shortly after, guests were presented with an oversized custom invitation suite using the same letterpress ink, watercolor crest, and a heavyweight cotton paper. To keep the cards in place, a blush monogram card with white silk ribbon was used for an extra feminine touch. Each suite was nestled nicely inside a handcrafted inner envelope made of a soft shimmer paper and mailed inside of a large Crane envelope. To tie in their wedding paper suite designs on the big day, their monogram crest was displayed for all to see on the dance floor, linen table runners and dinner napkins, ice sculptures, koozies, cups, ceremony fans, signage and more! It was small details like this that truly made the reception space feel extra custom and special to Hollan and Hoke!

From Invision Events…Celebrating Hollan & Hoke was the easy part. Producing a private residence event on the bride’s family land while bussing in 625 guests from hotels nearly an hour way was a little bit trickier, however! When Hollan and her mom, Penny, enlisted us to design, plan and produce her and Hoke’s June wedding on their family farm, we knew it was something special and an exciting challenge we embraced with open arms. Knowing the ties their family had to Post Oak Plantation (named after Hollan’s beloved “Pop”) made everything that much more meaningful, especially because Hollan’s brother had just been married on the property a few years prior. To say this beautiful and serene spot was special to them would be an understatement. We brought Hollan’s vision of summer southern feminine to life through a variety of more than 30 perfectly paired creative partners and a color palette of soft pinks and blushes complimented with warm beiges and ivories. From the creamy sailcloth tent to the tailored, yet relaxed vibes of the various furnishings, to the carpet and drape to the lounge settings and linens, our team curated each design element with thoughtfulness and purpose to exude a southern fete that was if the newlyweds were welcoming guests into their home. Ultimately, their wedding day was beyond magical in every sense and our team was so grateful to be a part of such a hospitable celebration. Cheers to The Smiths!

From Southern Posies…When curating the floral components for Hollan and Hoke’s wedding we looked towards four words that Hollan gave us on the day we first met: Romantic, Feminine, Southern and Pink. With it being an early June celebration our late Spring and early Summer choices were plentiful and thoughts of fluffy hydrangeas, sweeping smilax and jasmine vines alongside aromatic peonies and garden roses filled our minds. A few of the main ‘leading ladies’ we selected in Hollan’s overall floral plan were: Blush Italian Ranunculus, Pastel Pink Bouvardia, Miss America Peonies, Keira Garden Roses, Pink Majolica Sprayroses and Pink O’hara Garden Roses. Over 35 floral and greenery varieties were used throughout her wedding design. Hollan’s favorite design pieces (as well as ours!) were the beautiful 7′ diameter floral chandeliers suspended in 4 locations of the tent. Each floral and tablescape detail was meticulously designed from the vessel to the votive as well as sourcing the perfect blush tapered candles to compliment the centerpieces for an extra dose of romantic candlelight. Hollan’s bouquet consisted of 3 different peony variations as well as Blush and White Italian Ranunculus, White Hydrangea, White O’hara Garden Roses, Keira Garden Roses, and White Dove Roses. Hoke’s classic white dinner jacket was the perfect backdrop to his boutonniere consisting of Bouvardia, Ranunculus and Italian Pittosporum.

Q&A’s From Hollan and Hoke…

How did you two meet?

Hollan: “We met in Auburn, Alabama. I remember smiling from ear to ear when I first met Hoke– we just clicked automatically. It was like I had known him for forever!”

Hoke: “We met in Auburn, Alabama. Her brother and I had spent several weeks over the summer together, so I had heard a lot about her. When I finally met Hollan, I saw her from aways away and was so excited to finally meet her (my friend’s good looking sister.) We talked so easily to each other, and I wasn’t worried about what else was going on.”

What was each of yall’s favorite part of the day?

Hollan: “I have so many favorite parts of the day! However, my absolute most favorite was stepping onto the aisle with my brother, Hunter, and looking down the aisle at Hoke waiting for me. In that moment- Hoke and I were stepping into the next chapter in our life as husband and wife!”

Hoke: “My favorite part of our wedding day was when Reverend Pat Mcwhorter pronounced Hollan and I as husband and wife! Hand in hand, we turned to face all of our family and friends at a place that is so special to Hollan, and has become special to me as well! I proposed to her on this property, and now we officially became husband and wife there too! We are so thankful for our family and friends who helped us celebrate our special day.”

What’s next for you two?

Hoke: “There’s a lot I could think is next in our lives and goals we want to accomplish— but since I have met Hollan, our lives have changed for the better, so there is no telling where our lives will be in five years. (But I am looking forward to it!) The only thing I know for sure is that I will spend the rest of my life loving her and doing the best I can to make sure she knows and feels that. We have so much to be thankful for and so much to look forward to as Mr. And Mrs. Smith!”

Hollan: “We are currently renovating my grandparents’ home in Mathews! We are truly blessed to be able to start our new life right where I grew up. I am so excited to see what God has in store for us!”