Hello my friends! I’m doing a flashback today because Emma and Lucy Jean were staying with us for a couple of days and I spent time away from the computer 🙂Â
Like all weddings, Southern Weddings are full of charm. Today I’m going to show you a few photos of my daughter and SIL’s wedding. Bethany and Darren wanted a outdoor wedding in a place that felt beautifully southern. They settled on Wide Awake Plantation in South Carolina. I think the lazy river and the gorgeous Live Oaks won them over.
The lanterns were a beautiful touch…
She wanted this little set up….vintage fabric and chair for photo-ops!
Turned out pretty special I think and fit in with the ‘southern wedding ‘ theme.
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The flowers Bethany used were soft pink hydrangeas, pink dahlias, and pink peonies…
I caught a tiny spotted guest on my menu!
All the dinner plates were ones we found at antique stores…all different and each with their own story~the different china would be wonderful for a baby shower too!
The place-cards were adorable birds nests with tiny birds tucked inside~a cute parting gift and could be used as a Christmas ornament later on 🙂
Bethany put a tiny veil on hers…
And a tiny top hat on Darren’s!
Bethany put vases with the hydrangeas inside the bird cages…
Little votives wrapped with brown ribbon were scattered here and there on the tables~
And a dahlia here and there just because!
I love this little plate…
Everyone had a wonderful time at dinner…and the skys were blue~No rain in sight!
The bar was outside of the tent~We found this window frame and thought it would look great in the big oak!
And here’s the candy table!!! Darren and Bethany had their engagement pictures put in a book at Snapfish! (Kyle Hale took the engagement pics and the wedding photos! We think he’s utterly awesome!)
Bethany ordered most of the candy online…it’s amazing what you can get online!
Tiny cupcakes of all kinds were the other dessert!
We found some vintage dessert plates too!
Had to use a little milk glass!
There were toasts and an amazing slide show and then when the sun went down…we just danced…(Notice Kyle…he can dance, eat rock candy, sip wine and take great pictures all at the same time! I have pictures to prove this but I’m afraid to post them until he goes through and deletes any bad pics of me on the dance floor!!!) Emma, Trey and Jamie really danced!!!
Darren & Bethany left to sparklers !
It was an amazing begining to a wonderful life…I hope maybe you get an idea or two for an upcoming party you may be hosting! Love to you my friends…
Stunning! I love all the little details that it made it so special. The bride was so beautiful. I know you are so proud and thankful. Isn’t Charleston wonderful? I am headed there next week to spend a few days with my daughter. 🙂 Congratulations to you and your daughter!
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WOW! Absolutely beautiful! Your daughter, her dress and flowers, the tables, the food…..everything. Blessings to their new life. SusanD
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That is some serious gorgeousness! Everything is exquisite!
absolutely gorgeous… a dream wedding. we wish them they best!
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I think that’s the prettiest wedding dress I’ve ever seen (outside of Brandi’s of course). Looks like you guys had a blast.
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Simply Elegant!!! What a beautiful wedding! I love Bethany’s dress!!!!
Have a wonderful week!
So elegant and charming!! Really breathtaking. I love all the little touches from the nests to the bird cages and the antique plates!! And the lanterns were just the perfect touch! The candy was the perfect touch of whimsy and fun. So many wonderful ideas. Congratulations to Bethany and Darren!
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Oh, how gorgeous!!! I love attention to all the detail and I LOVE her dress!!!
It is all fabulous!!!
Suzanne
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Every single itty-bitty detail is perfect. The pictures have a beautiful feeling to them. I’m so glad you posted these!! The rock candy–oh my gosh! That detail alone makes it so unique. Then there’s the plates, the dress, the back-drop, the bird cages………
Love to you all and blessings to B and D.
This was an absolutely beautiful wedding! If only I had some of their creative juices. I will definitely be calling Bethany daily to help me plan for October. It’s obvious where she gets her skills!!
Stunning, amazing, breath taking, absolutely leaves you speechless. I am so glad it was all you all dreamed.
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Wow! What an absolutely beautiful, beautiful wedding! Wishing them a wonderful life ahead.
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That wedding was unbelievable wasn’t it? Can’t wait to see all of the pics. They both look so happy. Yeah God!
Oh how Lovely! I’m really into the Pink! Her dress is amazing! All was just beautiful I know you are all happy!
Sorry tosee from twitter your sept. wedding is not going well!!! Yeeks! Good luck!
Hugs, Lisa
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Absolutely wonderful!!
WOW! First of all, your daughter is beautiful and her dress is gorgeous! And what a beautiful wedding, from the centerpieces to the name cards to the dessert table. Thanks for sharing!
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I want to get married again just so I can have an opportunity to decorate like this. I just LOVE IT! Kudos to you all!
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Beautiful and elegantly decorated tables… and a gorgeous bride and handsome groom. It looked like a very intimate and special occasion. Thanks for sharing the lovely photos of all the details! ~Katy
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Beautiful wedding – what wonderfel attention to all the details and it certainly shows – looks like many beautiful memories.
Everything about this wedding is gorgeous…from the bride to her gown to the tablescape to the food and candy buffet table. EVERYTHING! I love the window hanging from the oak…and the vintage sheet for pictures. This is what a wedding should look like…it seriously belongs in a magazine. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! 🙂
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Oh, I feel as if I’ve just attended the wedding! How lovely and so unique! I love all the little special touches – the name cards and sweet bird cages on each table! The food looks scrumptions and your daughter is gorgeous! Love her pretty dress, too!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
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What a lovely post – congratulations!!!!!!
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What a beautiful outdoor wedding! I got married last summer in June in the gardens at the Historic Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN. We were married under a 200 year old Osage Orange tree, had the big white tent for the reception, a candy bar, a southern supper, etc…this reminds me of my wedding! Your daughter’s dress was beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! Loved everything!
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OMG!!! Everything is fabulous! The only thing I like better than the event is her gown…BEAUTIFUL!!
Michelle
Simply stunning and breathtaking. Exquisite. I could go on and on…It’s almost as beautiful as the happy couple! 🙂
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Oh my… I’m speechless… almost. Stunning. Breathtaking. Beautiful. Inspiring. Truly Southern. I just love everything.
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Everything was SOOOO beautiful. Thankyou for sharing these photos.
Beautiful tablescape and beautiful couple. Everything looks grand.
Wonderfully done. Can’t resist rockcandy on a stick!
Lovely dress on the bride and soft pinks everywhere.
I second the blessings on a great life of adventure together.
Don’t forget to hold hands through the rough parts;-)
Cheers,
Candy
ps: got BUTLER’s in my lineage
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Everything looks beautiful. What a lovely time everyone seem to have. Thanks for sharing and have a great !
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I thoroughly enjoyed seeing photos of your daughters wedding. My daughter got married a couple of months ago and we had lots and lots of rain but everyone had a great time in spite of it. Her wedding was at Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, GA. She too wanted the southern plantation style wedding and outdoors of course. At the time of her wedding all the azaleas in the area she had chosen for the ceremony were in full bloom and a beautiful pink color. We couldn’t even get the tent in the area where she wanted to have the ceremony. Well, we managed everything but the outdoor part.
Your daughters gown is gorgeous and she is beautiful also. I wish them a Happy Lift together.
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What a great color scheme for this event. Love how you used bird cages, bird nests, and birds for name setting against the outdoor backdrop. Everything looks sensational! Brava! Head on over to my blog and if you aren’t following yet, please take a look around and if you like what you see, click on the “Follow” button. This way we can inspire each other often!
WOW what a BEAUTIFUL wedding, and bride and groom!
Simply Elegant! I LOVED it all!!
~TidyMom
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What a perfect day! I cannot imagine a better way to start a new life together. Thanks for sharing the happy.
Now that is my kind of wedding:)
Fabulous!
Joyce
I love it!!! I love every single detail! Her dress and the color of tux are so beautiful together!
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BEAUTIFUL wedding… VERY HIGH FASHION… looks like it should be in a magazine!!!
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Beautiful!!! I LOVE her dress!!!
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Everything is so darling and charming. Everything that southern wedding should be! I also am in love with her dress. Anyone have any idea where she got it?
So, so, so beautiful!
Now that’s a girl that loves pink! It was all so vintage-y and pretty. And her dress was gorgeous! All the best to Bethany, Darren and their new little one!
How fun to look at wedding pictures this morning. My daughter is getting married in 25 days! We’re counting down the days around here. 😉 I loved all the personal touches at your daughter’s wedding. So so pretty and she looked gorgeous! Her dress was to die for and I loved the groom’s tux color too. 🙂
What breathtaking pictures! I didn’t want them to end. 🙂 Your daughter’s wedding looked just beautiful–just the right balance between fancy and personal. There is just something pretty special about a Southern wedding… Thanks so much for sharing. This post started my day off with a smile.
Oh, Robin! What a beautiful, beautiful day! I just love how you did the tables! Your daughter is beautiful…and that dress!!! It looks like they got all the “Southern Charm” they could have wished for! Aaaahhhhh….now I want to have a party!
Have a Magnificent Monday dear!
<3 Kathleen
What a beautiful wedding. It looked like so much fun!! I love out door receptions!
Oh my!!!! Perfection!!!! Everything! Her DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous! Of course she would look good in a paper bag! What a handsome couple! Where did you find all the bird cages? Love that! The plates were genius, great idea there too! I am gushing but just love it all. XO, Pinky
What a beautiful wedding and a darling couple!
wow i absolutely love it.
What a GORGEOUS wedding! Everything about it is so incredibly beautiful!
How beautiful and her dress was gorgeous!
I remember when you published this. What a beautiful day.
I wasn’t around in 2009, so I’m so happy you reposted this. Bethany is a lovely bride and her dress is fabulous. I love the decor you used especially the bird cages and the little birds in nest.. LOVE. It was perfect with the outdoor setting. Oh and the bird with a top hat perfect! I guess what I’m trying to say is it is dreamy.
thank you Diana. xoxox
Can you tell me who the designer was for her wedding dress? It is beautiful!
Heidi, The info on the dress has been added to the blog post—> Southern Wedding. I hope this helps!
This wedding was absolutely beautiful! I came across this via pinterst and was hoping I could find out where your daughter got her dress from. I have been searching for a dress and this is exactly what I have been lookig for with the vintage style lace. Thank you in advance:)
Sam
Samantha, I put the info in the blog post! Sorry it wasn’t there before – Congratulations on your wedding xo