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Kelly and Ted’s Palmetto Bluff wedding was full of soft and sweet details, from pastel flowers to the most charming chapel ceremony. Sentimental details, like the “starstruck” ceremony references (Ted proposed during a blue moon!) and bits of lace from Kelly’s grandmother’s gown wrapped around her bouquet, made this destination wedding feel right at home. Hugs to Kay English for sharing!

Kelly and Ted’s invitation suite, designed by Reverie, featured cafe lights in gold foil with gray letterpress on blush Arturo paper. Gray envelopes were calligraphed in blush-colored ink. The cafe lights served as a hint of the celebration to come, and cafe lights were overhead at both the welcome dinner and the cocktail hour on the wedding day.

Kelly’s bouquet featured cafe au lait dahlias, garden roses, anemones, ranunculus, chrysanthemums, silver brunia, gilded seeded eucalyptus, sword ferns, dusty miller, and lemon leaf. Her bouquet was wrapped in velvet ribbon and a swatch of lace from her grandmother’s wedding gown. A gold pin– treasured by her late grandfather– was pinned to the ribbon. The groom’s boutonniere featured white ranunculus, silver brunia, gilded seeded eucalyptus and a sprig of rosemary.

The ceremony was held in a little white chapel, and we surprised guests with a full gospel choir, singing and clapping their way down the aisle just when the doors opened and guests expected to see the bride! Kelly was then escorted by her dad down the aisle to the music of the choir, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the chapel.

As the sun set, guests enjoyed cocktails under cafe lights strung between big oak trees dripping in Spanish moss. Their semi-circle-shaped bar and vintage furniture lounge under a black and white striped tent were enjoyed by all (as were the ‘his’ and ‘hers’ southern signature drinks!). Big, blush cafe au lait dahlias in mercury glass vases graced the tables covered in mint Irish linens.

When guests were escorted inside for the reception, they were greeted with miniature bourbon bottles with hand-calligraphed escort tags. Rustic farm chairs and peach Irish linen runners were complemented by long wooden boxes filled with Kelly’s favorite blooms and accented with mercury glass. Instead of a cake topper, Kelly and Ted’s cake featured individually-cut sugar letters placed around each tier that read, “Once in a blue moon, something extraordinary happens.” Guests danced to a live band, as well as a DJ, and they bid farewell to Kelly and Ted via a sparkler send-off before enjoying s’mores around a bonfire.

Location: The Inn at Palmetto Bluff | Photographer: Kay English Photography | Cinematography: Cinema Weddings | Floral and Event Design: Reverie Events | Invitations: Reverie Events | Wedding Gown: Jenny Packham

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Palmetto Bluff Wedding Photographer Kay English reply

    Thank you again for the double feature!!! <3

  2. avatar Lisa reply

    Her gown is stunning–I love the shot of the two of them walking, with her veil blowing in the wind. And don’t even get me started on the cuteness of that chapel!

  3. avatar Kristin @ Reverie Events reply

    I am over-the-moon excited to have our work featured twice today on your lovely blog! This wedding was an absolute dream to design, from the flowers to the stationery, and the couple was just so sweet. Love reminiscing about this beautiful weekend.

  4. avatar Kristen D. reply

    Gorgeous!

  5. avatar Lara reply

    I LOVE the “can I get a witness” sign and the choir – so great!

  6. avatar Stephanie reply

    The “once in a blue moon” cake is perfection!! And I absolutely love the chapel where the couple was married + the gospel choir – such celebration and joy!

  7. avatar laura irion reply

    i could pin every picture from this wedding- amazing!!

  8. avatar Ann reply

    How did you create your his/hers drink signs? Is it vinyl lettering, or printed on a specific kind of paper? It looks lovely, very professional.

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    Would you mind sharing where the bride got her headband? I would love to try to find a similar one for my wedding. thank you very much!

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I’m so excited to share today’s double-feature with you, because I’ve had the good fortune of visiting its gorgeous venue! Kelly + Ted chose to hold their wedding weekend at the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, a magical venue in South Carolina. Think I’m exaggerating? Their rehearsal dinner spot boasts a multi-level tree house! Combined with an oyster roast, a live bluegrass band, and dinner under the stars, these two welcomed their guests in true Lowcountry style.

Be sure to check back soon for their Palmetto Bluff wedding, also photographed by Kay English!

We welcomed guests with a Lowcountry Boil Welcome Dinner on Saturday night, under the stars on the May River. The Lowcountry Boil featured string lights, white pennant banners, flowers in oyster cans, and a live bluegrass band. People danced, people sang, and the kids had fun climbing in the treehouse and coloring a mural for the bride and groom.

Photography: Kay English | Event, floral, and invitation design: Reverie Events | Location: Palmetto Bluff

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Catherine Grace reply

    I love the Southern hospitality showing through in these photos ! I also love the two kiddos dancing.

  2. avatar Destination Wedding Photographer Kay English reply

    Thank you so much for the amazing feature!!!! It’s such an honor being published on your blog!! And special thanks to Reverie Made for the incredible event styling for their wedding weekend. God bless, Kay

  3. avatar Morgan reply

    Beautiful rehearsal dinner! I love the bunting and floral arrangements. Lovely photographs!

  4. avatar Mary reply

    Kay English rocks!!! Wow what an amazing venue. I kinda want to go there right now…. Is that oysters I see being delivered on a shovel to each table??? SO COOL.

  5. avatar Mercedes reply

    What a lovely, warm and pretty celebration! Beautiful imagery.

  6. avatar Amber reply

    Great pictures Kaycee! :)

  7. avatar Vanessa Joy reply

    What a beautifully done affair! You can’t get getting than Kay English and Reverie Made!!

  8. avatar Lori Cooke reply

    I absolutely love this wedding and I love the setting! The low country is one of my favorite areas, and Kay English captured all of it’s beauty in these pictures! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

  9. avatar Meghan reply

    Destination wedding photographer, Kay English does an amazing job capturing every little detail from your big day. From the rings, to the dress, the invitations and the food, she makes sure to get it all. Her abilities and keen eye are amazing. We love her and will be using we for all of our photography needs.

  10. avatar Irina & Dustin Photography reply

    Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely smitten with all these gorgeous details and these photos! If I could do it all over again, I would do this, and have Kay do the photos. Beautiful work!

  11. avatar jacin reply

    what a perfect way to welcome guests to your wedding weekend! gorgeous job, wedding team!

  12. avatar Terrie Basko reply

    So enjoy the beautiful photography of Kay English. She transports you to wherever she is thru the lens of her camera and heart as she captures each moment to be remembered and cherished.

  13. avatar Kristin @ Reverie Events reply

    Thanks so much for featuring Kelly and Ted’s rehearsal dinner! We absolutely adored designing this event, from the flowers to the decor. The bluegrass band was so much fun and everyone had such a lovely time. A wonderful celebration for a wonderful bride and groom.

    • avatar Ashley reply

      This event is gorgeous!! Did you make these oyster cans? Bluffton is home for me, and I have never seen them produce a can. Love, love, love this event!

  14. avatar KARENA DIXON reply

    Beautiful! Makes me homesick for boiled peanuts and spanish moss.

  15. avatar Jessica Olivero reply

    so pretty + perfect!!

  16. avatar Terri Watson reply

    Awesome photos!

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