Chad and Kelly wanted an outdoor, elegant, colorful wedding at Clemson and that is just what they got. Last Saturday, the weather turned just about perfect, warm but not to warm with a gentle breeze. It was just enough breeze to make the water of Lake Hartwell lap peacefully against the shore line at the Owens Pavilion. Exactly the weather every wedding couple dreams of. 
Right from the beginning, Kelly wanted floral bridesmaids’ dresses, so she picked a beautiful white and pink floral fabric and had the dresses made. This fabric influenced the choice of linens, flowers and even the cake. For linens we chose a deep pink raspberry floor length linen that was set off by white garden chairs and white napkins. The head table was done in white linens with pink napkins. A draping of the floral fabric that matched the bridesmaid’s dresses graced the table. The flowers were gorgeous with both light and dark pink roses, snap dragons and green hydrangea. The cake table was done with white linens topped with deep raspberry fabric and a runner made from the same material as the dresses. The cake was done in white fondant with a quilted pattern of pearls, script initials and an amazing pink fondant bow on top. 
The ceremony was held by the lake next to the pavilion. Focal point of the ceremony, along with the beautiful views of the lake, was a white arch accented with florals. Shepherd hooks lined the aisle hung with silver pails of flowers. Guests were seated in white wooden garden chairs. 
Guests were met after the ceremony by servers offering mojiotos garnished with mint leaves and cosmo’s garnished with lime wedges, along with a full open bar. There was a fruit and cheese display along with butlered appetizers. Dinner was a seated affair with chicken Neptune, salad, and asparagus spears.Highlights of the evening included a visit by the Clemson Tiger Cub, a surprise birthday cake for the bride’s father and flip-flops for all the ladies to pamper their feet during all the dancing.
Here are a few pictures of the beautiful day that we took. I can’t wait to see the professional pictures.
Vendors:
Wedding Coordination – Willrich Bridal and Special Events
Florals and décor – Memories by McMillan
Cake – Kathy and Company
Photographer – Nill Silver
Video – Creative Video Services
Ceremony Music – String For Things
Dj – Jamie Blair, Life of the Party
Catering – Clemson Catering
Limousine – DL Limousine
Rentals – Upstate Wedding and Event Services
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