This Couple Serve Five Cakes During Their Meadows at Mossy Creek Wedding in Cleveland, Georgia
Gabrielle Greaves (29 and a kindergarten teacher) and Vance Smith’s (30 and a young adults pastor) wedding planning journey was a collaborative effort. “Ashley Charron of Boxwood Bridal Co. gifted us a fully funded wedding, so we didn’t have to worry too much,” Gabrielle says. “I sent Ashley all my ideas and she coordinated everything—though I did get thumb-heavy in Pinterest.” In the end, the team designed the day with rustic details, nods to the couple’s strong sense of faith and chic neutral touches. At the ceremony, the couple tied a cord of three strands. “It symbolizes our sacred union with God,” Gabrielle says. The newlyweds sat down to a dinner of roasted lemon-rosemary chicken at a marble table trimmed with gold, one of many modern touches juxtaposed with rustic designs throughout the day. Windows behind them looked out on a view of the mountains. Gabrielle, Vance and their guests chose from a selection of five different cakes, including strawberry, Earl Grey lavender and a vanilla bean flavor with 24-karat gold icing. Ashley capped off the night with a surprise: a boxing glove cake in honor of Vance’s fave sport.