Whimsical Southern Garden Nuptials In The Heart Of The Lowcountry

Melissa Hammam
January 3, 2024
Categories: Real Weddings, Romantic, Seasonal Wedding Trend, Spring, The Blog

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Blush, White, Nude, Peach, Porcelain, Pale Blue, and Natural Greens for a muted pastel Spring vibe.

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Bridgerton vibes filled with romance with a Whimsical Southern Garden vibe.

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Oxford Street from White Magnolia Bridal – ATL Georgia, Greenville SC.

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The bridesmaids wore dresses from Show Me Your Mumu.

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The groomsmen wore Generation Tux.

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The Lavish Fruit and Cheese Tray showcases the local artisan foods of South Carolina, featuring assorted cheeses from award-winning farms alongside international selections. Loaded with the season’s best fruits like cantaloupe, watermelon, raspberries, blackberries, grapes, and pineapple, it offers a delightful array. The Butler-passed Hors d’oeuvres boast Fried Green Tomato Canapés stacked with candied Applewood bacon and finished with pimiento cheese mousse, Beef Tenderloin Crostinis topped with tender beef, sundried tomato tapenade, basil pesto, and parmesan, as well as Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders made from house-made Cheerwine barbecue slow-roasted pork. The Family Style Meal begins with a pre-set Celebration Salad of mixed greens in Champagne Vinaigrette with strawberries, blueberries, double cream burrata, balsamic reduction, and rosemary pecans. Accompanying sides include Corn Muffins and Yeast Rolls with Whipped Hewitt Honey Butter, Sauteed Green Beans in brown butter with sea salt, Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Mac & Cheese with Smoked Gouda in a creamy sauce, and Sweet Potato Gratin baked in a cast iron skillet. For the main course, there’s Champagne Fried Chicken, Bourbon Roasted Pork Tenderloin with housemade Peach Chow Chow, and Carved Beef Tenderloin served with Horseradish Cream.

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Family and friends will joyfully gather for Brayden and Luke’s heartfelt ceremony under the Promise Tree, experiencing exquisite Southern hospitality in this naturally enchanting setting. Following the vows, guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, set amidst whimsically elegant designs featuring glowing cafe lights, highboy tables adorned in white linens and natural greens, and an exquisitely designed white bar. The reception will invite guests to the Angel Oak Canopy, boasting suspended cafe lights for a celebratory ambiance. Banquet and estate tables dressed in floor-length white linens, adorned with natural greens, pastel blooms, candlelight, gold chiavari chairs, porcelain chargers, blush plates, matte gold flatware, water glasses, and linen napkins will set a classically romantic atmosphere. The wedding cake will take center stage, surrounded by blooming flowers and greens. Guest tables, designed with floor-length white linens on Grand Estate Tables, will feature natural green runners amidst taper and pillar candles, glass cylinder vases, votives, and interspersed blooms, making a timeless statement.

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A three-tiered classic wedding cake featuring red velvet cake finished with pastel-hued floral blooms was served alongside the bride and groom’s favorite dessert: chocolate cookie skillets with vanilla ice cream presented tableside.

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Special music included:

Seating of the Grandmothers: No Fear in Love by Steffany Gretzinger

Seating of the Mothers: The Blessing by Kari Jobe

Bridal Party Procession: Adonai by Chris Renzema

Bride’s Procession: Gratitude by Brandon Lake

Couples’ First Dance: Heavenly Light by Wilder Woods

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Being from a close-knit family that highly values time around the table together, Brayden & Luke wanted to have a family-style meal served for their wedding to capture the essence of gathering around the table with delicious food that was elevated Southern cuisine.

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For dessert, the couple had the culinary team at Hewitt Oaks create their favorite dessert to prepare any time they entertain, a chocolate chip-baked cast iron skillet served with vanilla ice cream.

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