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A Refined Outdoor Wedding At Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, SC

rn Megan Henson, 24 and works in patient access services first met Blair Wehtje, 24, a senior finance analyst, during college. Nine

rn Megan Henson, 24 and works in patient access services first met Blair Wehtje, 24, a senior finance analyst, during college. Nine months later, Blair surprised Megan with a backyard proposal and the couple swapped vows at Old Wide Awake Plantation in Hollywood, SC. A light pink and gray color scheme enhanced their traditional Southern wedding, while understated hydrangea arrangements created a timeless feel.

Megan and Blair held their reception at Old Wide Awake Plantation after an elegant outdoor ceremony on the plantation grounds.
Blair wanted an untraditional wedding ring and opted for a black tungsten band to match Megans Scott Kay ring.
Instead of traditional pumps, Megan went for comfort and opted for glitzy flat sandals.
Megan wore simple diamond earrings and bracelet gifted by her mother.
Megan stunned in a sweetheart ball gown with a tulle skirt, cathedral-length tulle veil and flat sandals.
Anemonesthe brides favorite flowerspopped amongst the blush peonies and roses in her soft bouquet.
Blair completed his polished look with a black bow tie and custom cufflinks designed by his bride.
Megans father wore a classic black tie with a sweet note stitched on the back Dad, I loved you first.
Each of Megans five bridesmaids each wore the same strapless black gown for a polished and sophisticated look.
Blair wore a Topman suit while his groomsmen rocked classic suits with black bow ties from Jos A. Banks.
Megan strolled down the outdoor aisle scattered with white rose and peony petals.
A chandelier hung over a black baby grand piano creating a formal vibe for the couples intimate outdoor wedding ceremony.
Boxes of spring flowers lined the rows of wooden chairs while a crystal chandelier hung over a baby grand piano.
The couples traditional ceremony began with a unique start: Megan opted to walk herself down the aisle.
Small bunches of pink and white spring roses were set on pale gray tablecloths, contrasting with the white napkins, while dark wooden chairs completed the refined look. Sometimes less is more and I wanted everything to look classy and Southern, Megan says.
Megan wanted a refined look for her plantation reception and topped gray linens with simple cylinder vases and floating candles.
An elegant black and white photo tied with gray ribbon completed the simple place settings.
I always wanted a low-country, Southern belle look for my wedding and my gown was just so easy to wear, says Megan.
A lush cascade of fresh roses decorated the three-tiered white buttercream cake.
Megan and Blair picked South Carolina for their destination wedding because of the brides love of Charleston and exchanged vows under the shade of a romantic oak tree.