Stunning details and a garden’s worth of romantic blooms make this southern charm wedding an absolute must-see. Mona Dunlap set out to transform the Memphis Hunt and Polo Club into the perfect backdrop for this couple’s big day and the result has us speechless. From the open-air ceremony to the breathtaking reception with greenery and blooms dripping from the chandeliers, Garden District Flowers filled the day with the most spectacular floral moments. The elegance of the day was artfully captured in the images by Taylor Square Photography. Head to the full gallery for a closer look at all the fabulous.
From the bride… My mother made her own preparations, and she decided to follow an old southern tradition that is supposed to ensure good weather on your wedding day. The old wive’s tale states that burying your bourbon will keep the rain away on your big day. The weather forecast leading up to our wedding was a bit scary. However, just as mom promised, the weather on our wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect! My mom’s buried bourbon worked its magic once again!
I remember feeling excited and nervous as I got ready to walk out for the first look. When I walked outside, and William turned around, he was so surprised and happy to finally see me in my dress. Even though we know each other so well, we both still had butterflies at the moment. It was a really sweet and special time for us to take a moment for ourselves. We hugged and laughed, and everything just felt right. Our first look definitely helped to put us at ease and is a memory we will cherish forever!
Our wedding was largely inspired by the beauty of nature and God’s creation. I wanted to use a lot of natural elements as our backdrop, with pops of my favorite design elements scattered throughout. We wanted the wedding to be not only beautiful, but we wanted our guests to feel welcomed and at ease. Everyone has had a hard year during quarantine, so we wanted to bring back the feeling of joy in the community and Southern hospitality.
Photography: Taylor Square Photography | Event Planning: Mona Dunlap | Floral Design: Garden District Flowers | Wedding Dress: Olia Zavozina | Cake: Cakes By Mom And Me | Invitations: Menage Stationary | Ceremony Venue: Memphis Hunt and Polo Club | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Makeup: Alicia George | Men's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Rentals: White Door Events