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Laura Lea + Tripp’s South Carolina wedding took place in Laura Lea’s family home complete with a wedding cake made by Laura Lea’s grandmother. Friends from church helped with the decor and all of the preparations.  This is what southern weddings are all about–family and community. The bride’s bouquet was created by {Plant Peddler Flower Shoppe}. Reception catering by {Melaine Rowe Catering}.  Thanks to {Blue Nalu Photography} for submitting these lovely photos. Check out more stunning shots on Blue Nalu’s {Blog}.

How did the two of you meet? Tripp and I both grew up in Rock Hill, SC.
Our parents and grandparents have known each other for a long time. Our
friendship began when we attended the same middle school, although, we
did not date seriously until our college years.

Describe your engagement:
Tripp proposed early one Sunday morning. He
said it was the only way he could catch me by surprise, and it worked!
We were near the lighthouse on Sullivan’s Island.  Afterward we met
some friends to go to church and brunch at the Old Post House in Mt.
Pleasant.

What attracted me to my husband was:
Tripp always has something
exciting or different to do, and he is very friendly. I love his
generous heart and I know he is always willing to listen to me. He
helps me slow down and put things in perspective when I take on more
than I can handle.

What attracted me to my wife was:
Laura Lea is very smart and
ambitious. She is the girl I have always dreamed of marrying, my best
friend. We can share everything, and we love doing things together,
like boating, fishing, tailgating, and cooking.

A date we went on that we’d always remember:
When Tripp was a freshman
at The Citadel, he invited me to attend the Corps Day Hop. We had a
fantastic dinner downtown at High Cotton, and then a beautiful walk
down The Battery. Then we met up with friends for a night of dancing on
the USS Yorktown. It was the quintessential Charleston date!
The weather was: Perfect! It was clear skies, about 80 degrees, with light winds. We didn’t have a backup plan for the outdoor reception, just a lot of people praying for good weather.
Did you have a theme for your wedding? No! But we wanted a celebration that truly reflected who we are and from where we came from. It was a very hometown affair.
What colors did you choose for your wedding? The bridesmaids’ dresses, which were a deep indigo, were the first major choice that we made. We loved the style of the dress and wanted something different. We tried to avoid pastels and go for bold colors instead. Most of the flowers in the ceremony were green and white, and the bridesmaids’ bouquets had a touch of lavender hydrangeas. The centerpieces at the reception were another focal point. We used pinks and reds in the pool area, blue and lavender under the tent, and oranges, yellows, and reds in the outer yard area.
Describe your wedding flowers: I wanted a bouquet that was very loose and airy. We chose cymbidium orchids as the focal point, with lots of smilax coming out from the edges. It also had lily of the valley, which I love! I didn’t want to have a round, definite edge to the bouquet. The vines and greenery allowed for a natural, flowing look.
Describe your wedding cake: Our cake was one of the most personal details of our wedding. It was a five layer, round-shaped pound cake with lemon curd. My grandmother made it. She has been making wedding cakes for many years and even made my mother and my aunts. Growing up, grandmother always made my families birthday cakes and we were thrilled when she agreed to do our wedding cake. Putting it together on Saturday was a family affair. We assembled it on our kitchen table.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: Our wedding was beautiful because it was a group effort. Our friends did all of the greenery in the church, the candelabras and the pew markers. Mrs. Lisa Matthews, another family friend, designed all of the reception details, including the table linens, containers for the arrangements, lighting, and layout. Our garage was converted to a florist shop for the entire week leading up to the wedding. It was so much fun putting it all together. So many special friends were coming and going, family was arriving into town, and everyone helped to put it together. One of the most unique details was the swan topiary and lily pads floating in the pool.
Where there any special family traditions you included in the wedding? I wore my mother’s veil, which was made by my grandmother for her wedding in 1981. It is a fingertip length veil, edged with scalloped lace and embroidered with pearls.
What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day? Seeing Laura Lea walk down the aisle with her father. The bagpipes were playing and it was a very emotional moment.
Scariest moment? One of the lanterns that was suspended in a tree came crashing down. Fortunately, no one was injured.
What were your something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue items? My old item was my veil. New was my dress and shoes. Borrowed was the crystal brooch on my sash. My mom bought it for each of her daughters to wear on their wedding day. Blue was the monogrammed handkerchief with my new initials.
Why do you love your husband? Tripp is a loyal friend and very dependable. I see qualities in him that I want for myself – patience and compassion. We are both fortunate that our parents have given us a wonderful example of how a Christian marriage works. Family is very important to Tripp. He is a great listener and also a very good cook!
The most unexpected event on our wedding day was: At about 4:00 pm we discovered that the electricity in the tent was not working. My dad had hired an electrician to put in the extra wiring we would need for the band, but somehow the wires were crossed. He can fix almost anything, so in about an hour it was working fine.
How was your wedding different than the way you’d always imagined it would be? It was exactly the way I pictured it. When I told my parents that I wanted to have our reception at the house, we talked about what we wanted. My mom was the genius in the details, taking care of all the little things that I didn’t think about. Having the reception at our house meant that we needed extra electricity, extra restrooms (we had to rent a trailer), and the huge tent.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Personal, joyful, emotional.
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? Have a long engagement! It takes away some of the stress of finding what you really want, because you have time to shop around. Plus you get to really enjoy being engaged to each other, which is a very special time in your relationship. Don’t let the planning consume you or you will lose focus of what it’s all about!

Congratulations to Laura Lea + Tripp!  We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

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  1. avatar Stephanie reply

    I love the look of this wedding! Similar to what I had in mind for my own! Any idea who the dress designer is??

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Welcome back to our seventh spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out Part I, II, III, IV, V and VI.  Enjoy~

Excited for my apple picking/pumpkin patch venturing/hay-riding weekend coming up in a couple days – I can’t help but put together a board that celebrates the beauty of Fall and why this gorgeous season is the perfect inspiration for a chic wedding.

Make your event inviting with warm hues of orange, red, yellow and earthy tones {take cue from this Autumn Sonata bouquet by Avi Adler Events {via Brides.com}. Serve a comfort menu of Fall specials like Butternut Squash soup; make it a chic display by serving them up in tiny jars {via Brides.com}. Treat your guests to seasonal treats like candied apples presented on a beautiful tray of crushed nuts and red dahlias {via Brides.com}.

Look for inspirations from Pottery Barn’s seasonal patterned {Baroque Plates} and use nature-inspired elements like berries for boutonnière designs {via Martha Stewart Weddings}, haystacks for a unique place card display {via Brides.com}, faux bois and woodgrain-infused invitations {via Martha Stewart Weddings}, and burlap sacks for favor packaging {via Brides.com}.  And celebrate Falls rich hues with a romantic dark chocolate four tier cake {via Martha Stewart Weddings}.

Happy Fall! xoxo – Wanwisa

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  1. avatar michelle{sweetmadyspaper} reply

    I love the placecards. So unique.

  2. avatar Julie Gandy reply

    Awsome, I can almost smell fall in this collection.

  3. avatar Pretty Bride reply

    Love the pumpkin votives!

  4. avatar holly hatam reply

    We were going to have candy apples at our wedding…very rustic!

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