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A Cheery Estate Wedding in Hollywood, SC

Jessica and Ryan celebrated their nuptials at the Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, South Carolina. The couple held their ceremony along the ban

Jessica and Ryan celebrated their nuptials at the Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, South Carolina. The couple held their ceremony along the bank of the Stono River under a majestic old growth tree. An old antebellum home served as the backdrop, lending an air of Southern elegance. The couple chose a navy and pink color palette and put a personal stamp on the day with vintage family photographs and lots of diy projects.

Jessica and Ryan's white fondant cake was topped with a porcelain rabbit bride and groom cake topper and two bright pink peonies.
The tables were set with gold accented white plates and navy linens. The couple placed favors in small pale pink boxes at each place setting.
A cathedral-length train added an air of romance and drama to Jessica's bridal look. She accessorized with a finger-tip length veil with lace embellishments.
Strings of photos chronicled Jessica and Ryan's lives leading up to their wedding.
Jessica wore an elegant A-line gown with embroidered lace overlay. The dress featured a sweetheart neckline, draping at the bodice and beaded embellishments.
Jessica and Ryan incorporated vintage family photos of their parents and grandparents on their wedding day into the decor.
The couple chose a ring pillow made with a robin's egg blue and pale green fabric in a floral pattern. Organdy ribbon and a Victorian-style charm for an elegant touch.
Champagne was passed around to guests during the cocktail hour to toast the newlyweds.
Ryan adorned his lapel with a boutonniere made from a cotton blossom.
Jessica and Ryan hand packaged and labeled bundles of chocolate covered almonds from Jordan Almonds for each guest.
Ryan baked 600 Benne Wafers (sesame seed cookies) for guests to take home. Jessica and Ryan designed the labels and packaged the favors themselves.
Jessica carried a bright bouquet of coral, pink and orange flowers including peonies, roses and ranunculuses. Eucalyptus and flowering spurge accented the bouquet.
Jessica chose a half-up hair style with long flowing curls. She added a beaded headband for a bit of shimmer.
In lieu of table numbers, each table was named after a location that was special to the couple and labeled with a vintage postcard.