Southern Weddings

 Todd Pellowe really does such great work and, lucky for you, we have more images to share from Mallori + Tory’s Kentucky shindig, planned and produced by Lauren Chitwood of LC Events!  We think it is especially sweet that the couple used the very same caterer and wedding cake baker (All the Way Shoppe’s own Linda Aldrige) who catered Mallori’s parents’ big day!  And, folks, the undeniably great time the newlyweds and their guests had at the tented reception despite the evening rain proves the weather on your wedding day isn’t nearly as important as the people there to celebrate with you.  Happy weekend!

Our favorite detail of the wedding was:  Our favorite detail was, of course, the country-style horse and carriage that brought my bridesmaids and me from the house to the ceremony site. Standing behind the carriage, my father and I waited until all my bridesmaids were down the aisle. On cue, the carriage ran off and we were left standing there at the end of the aisle. It was perfect!

Were there any special family traditions you included in the wedding? Tory and I chose the same caterer who also had catered my parent’s wedding twenty-five years ago.

The most unexpected event on our wedding day was:  My father surprised us with fireworks during the reception. They were a beautiful and wonderful way to end the evening!

Three adjectives that describe the day are:  Carefree, rustic and elegant. 

Prepare yourself for what can only be described as the inspiration for Southern weddings everywhere!  Naturally, such an amazing wedding had to come from an equally amazing photographer.  (Thank you, Todd Pellowe!)  To be honest, I’m so overwhelmed by all the amazing Southern details in Mallori + Tory’s outdoor Kentucky wedding at the bride’s family home that I don’t know where to start.  But first things first: how adorable are the bridesmaids’ bright yellow heels and color-coordinated blue frocks?  While Emily can tell you how madly in love I am with Mallori’s form-fitting Monique Lhuillier lace gown (I’ve been raving about it all week!), I feel I must point out how the fresh wildflower bouquets and sweet yellow mum ring pillow from Pathelen Flowers and horse-drawn carriage make for a perfectly rustic (and ultra-Southern) affair. A nd yes, this wedding is so good we just had to treat you to another image board!  Check back soon for more fun and fabulous photos from the amazing Todd Pellowe! 

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story.   We met in December of 2001 at our high school Christmas dance. Although our first dance was to “You Had Me From Hello” by Kenny Chesney, our relationship didn’t truly begin until a year later during Tory’s senior year. Even then, I had to ask Tory out on a date two times (yes, I did the asking!) until he finally agreed to go. In the end, my efforts finally paid off and we quickly became high school sweethearts. Tory, however, soon left for college and we both realized that we each had a lot of growing up to do. FINALLY, after Tory’s return from living and studying in Australia in the Fall of 2005, we no longer had any doubts. Four years later, here we are!

Describe the proposal:   The proposal was a scavenger hunt like the T.V. show Amazing Race.  It lasted about 6 hours!  Each location of the scavenger hunt represented an important part of our relationship. Tory asked one of my best friends to drive me around while a video camera was recording every minute of the night. At each location, family members were there to direct me to my next clue and, consequently, my next location. Each clue led me to believe that Tory would be at the next location. Sixteen stops later, I had been sent all over Louisville & Shelbyville, Kentucky and still hadn’t reached my final destination. The final clue led me to my parent’s house where Tory was there waiting for me outside by the pool with a candlelit path showing me the way. Being high school sweethearts, my parent’s house represents many sweet memories and is an important part of our relationship. For Tory to have proposed anywhere else wouldn’t have seemed right!

What was the design inspiration for your wedding?  My parents’ rustic log home was our inspiration for the entire wedding design. We wanted simple elegance with a rustic twist. Our centerpieces consisted of watering cans and antique bottles overflowing with flowers.   

It’s official: I’m in love! While I can’t get enough of Jennie + Alec’s picture perfect Georgia wedding, I really can’t get over how the couple transformed ordinary bales of hay into perfectly vintage seating for their guests by adding coverings of different silks and satins. And for a truly family affair like Jennie and Alec’s, it’s only appropriate that the bride’s sister’s catering company, Colorful Palate, catered the entire event. Missed Parts I and II of this week’sover-the-top Southern Wedding of the Week? Make sure to see all of the breathtaking pictures from W. Scott Chester on our earlier posts.

Were there any special family traditions you included in the wedding? Alec’s mother gave us her mother’s wedding band, which meant so much to us and looks perfect with my engagement ring! We also used the same Nuerenberg wedding cup that my parents used at their own wedding. It was a double-ended cup so the bride and groom can drink a toast together simultaneously. Everyone thought it was pretty entertaining watching us try to figure out how it worked!

The most unexpected event on our wedding day was: I never noticed, but apparently we ran out of beer within minutes of the reception. Luckily, some folks volunteered to make a beer run and disaster was averted

What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? Getting our home in order and finding places for our wedding gifts. We both love to travel so we hope to continue checking off places on our “to visit” list before having some babies. And we’re also going to be celebrating some more…we each have a sister getting married in the next few months!

Congratulations, Jennie + Alec! Enjoy your travels and new home as newly-weds!