Hunter and Justin's Southern Charm Wedding

Saturday’s wedding of Hunter and Justin took place at the Greer, SC home of her grandparents.  This home is a very special place and a perfect setting for a wedding.  Hunter envisioned a June wedding with a soft elegant feel.  It was all about Southern charm and shabby chic elegance.   Colors were soft bridal pinks, antique lavender and a bold plum to add a pop of color.  Linens were soft ivory with an overlay in a tone on tone ivory leaf pattern.  Cocktail tables were covered in ivory and tied with dusty rose sashes that matched the blooming garden flowers.

The ceremony took place under a tent in the front yard with a back drop of huge shade trees, a fountain and blooming flowers.  The couple stood beneath an arch of beautiful flowers to say their vows.  The pathway to the arch was covered in petals.

This couple is all about family and it was reflected everywhere in the reception.  Family wedding photos were displayed throughout the reception and generations of wedding gowns were displayed on mannequins in the pre-reception area. Hunter’s antique toy car welcomed guests as they entered the party area.  Hunter’s collection of antique butter dishes were used on guest tables.  Bird cages of varying sizes were filled with flowers and placed on some guest tables.  Other tables held low silver bowls or tall glass arrangements of hydrangeas, roses, callas and snap dragons. Cocktail tables were decorated with candles and mint julep cups filled with flowers.

The pre-reception menu featured fresh fruit with chocolate mousse dip, imported cheese and crackers.  Guests were met by servers carrying silvers trays of wild salmon salad in a cucumber cup or smoked duck breast on toast with red onion jam.  There was also pink punch with edible purple orchids. 

Dinner was action stations of grilled medallions of beef or roasted pork loin crusted with Dijon and herb bread crumbs with cranberry and apple chutney.  Chicken Slovakia with cucumber and mint sauce and grilled vegetables were served.  There was also mussels’ sautéed in white wine and low country shrimp with a tasso and tomato gravy served over aged cheddar grits.  Accompanying this was jalapeno and cheddar corn bread and crusty French bread.  There was a mashed potato martini bar with bacon, chives, smoked Gouda, cheddar, sun dried tomatoes, sour cream and at least a dozen other toppings.   

Dessert was a wedding cake work of art.  On top of the cake were an antique bride and groom.  The flavors were raspberry, milk chocolate, lemon with blackberries and chocolate with strawberries.  Fancy coffee drinks were available at the coffee bar.

After dancing the night away, the tired couple left in Hunter’s grandfather’s antique car.  The perfect ending to a perfect wedding.