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Happy Thursday, y’all! It’s starting to get chilly here in North Carolina, but Elizabeth + Klas’ sunny beach wedding almost makes us forget that it’s no longer summer. We love South Carolina weddings, and can’t think of too many venues more perfect for an oceanfront ceremony that the famed Kiawah Resort. Heather Forsythe documented the happy couple’s big day, and OOH! Events planned + styled the nuptials to Southern perfection. I’m a total sucker for the bride’s traditional v-neck gown and cathedral-length veil (both from Modern Trousseau), and like that she opted for a clean, sophisticated chocolate brown for her maids. To complement the brown and aqua color palette, OOH! Events opted for all-white blooms and plenty of greenery. Boy, do I miss summer!

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. Klas and I met at a social function in uptown Charlotte sponsored by the Young Affiliates of the Mint (the Mint Museum in Charlotte). I will never forget driving home from work on that Friday evening in September of 2007. I was on the phone with my mom, lamenting the fact that I was supposed to meet some girlfriends at this Young Affiliates event that night but all I really wanted to do was go home, put on my PJs, and spend the evening on the couch! Her advice was invaluable, “Oh, just go!” So I went. Klas is actually very shy. I noticed him early on in the evening from a distance, but to be perfectly honest, since he was so handsome, I just assumed he was either taken or not very nice, so I dismissed it. However, later that evening, I was walking to say goodbye to a friend. As I was walking to chat with her before she left, I happened to be passing by Klas and one of his friends. As I passed, his friend Carlos grabbed my arm and said, “Hey, my friend would like to meet you!” Klas and I chatted briefly, got on the subject of tennis, joked that he should give me a lesson sometime (he is a phenomenal player), and then he asked me for my number. I did not think I would hear from him. Fast forward to the very next day and, lo and behold, I heard from him! It was a text, but I responded anyway. He then called, and we set up our first date…on the tennis courts!
Describe the proposal. Klas proposed at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. We realized that we were going to be late for our 8:30 dinner reservation so Klas made a call downstairs to let them know we might be late, and he suggested that we enjoy a drink on the balcony before we headed downstairs for dinner. We were out on the balcony with candlelight and a bottle of Dom Perignon. As we toasted, we got up to give each other a hug. Suddenly, Klas was on one knee, opening a little box, and asking if I wanted to marry him. I did, and I do! And here we are.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Intimate, Swedish and American
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: It was really important to both of us that our wedding weekend reflect who we were as a couple and the things we value. Part of that was to honor our heritages – his Swedish and mine American – and bring the two together just as we were coming together as a couple. We wove this theme throughout the weekend, incorporating Swedish and American traditions in to all of our events. We ended up inviting more guests than our goal but we were surrounded by those closest to us, and that’s what mattered.
What Southern details or traditions did you include in your celebration? What was Southern about your wedding? Our Oysters, BBQ and beach music rehearsal dinner started the weekend off in southern style! And I really tried to bring in the feel of the beautiful Southern island town of Kiawah, one of our favorite places! Kiawah was where 1) Klas first told me he loved me, 2) it’s where he proposed, and it just felt natural that Kiawah should also be the place we said, 3) “I do!” In fact, our tagline on the website was “I love you…Yes…I do!” symbolizing the three steps in our relationship. Our appetizers incorporated several of our Southern favorites: fried green tomatoes, grilled shrimp cocktail, lollipop lamb chops, and mushroom pastries.

Written with love by Katharine
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We’re still riding high from yesterday’s launch of V3 onto newsstands, but life must go on, musn’t it?  Or at least real weddings?  Lucky for us, we have an absolute stunner of a feature for you today with this beauty from Chase Kuhn.

I feel a special connection to Katie, and not just because we were both Amsale brides.  In addition to choosing the same classic brand, I opted for the full-skirted version of her stunning one-shoulder gown for my own September wedding.  Don’t you just love the asymmetric neckline and bow detail?  I, for one, love how the bride played on the fun bow theme in her bridesmaids J. Crew bow monde frocks.  In true Southern fashion, Katie + Crisp were married at  the groom’s family plantation in Georgia.  Chase Kuhn of 509 Photo documented their simple outdoor ceremony planned by the bride and Angie Moore of Moore Events and Design.   Simple Southern at its best, folks.

How did the two of you meet?  Tell us your story.  About two years ago, Crisp’s house was on the market and my mother and I (we work together for our family realty firm!) went to preview it for a client. I called to make an appointment and Crisp was actually ahome at the time.  Right when he opened the door, I saw something that took my breath away: his DOG! I bypassed Crisp and headed straight for Abby, a small black and white English Cocker, the exact color and breed I had been wanting for some time. I oohed and awed over her for several minutes before I finally looked up at him and realized her owner was just as cute as she was!  He later asked me to come to his 30th birthday party at his farm, but when I showed up he introduced me to his family and friends as his date! And that was our not-so-official first date!
Describe the proposal. Crisp was in Georgia one Saturday for a friend’s wedding, and I was in Albany for my cousin’s engagement party. He called and asked if I wanted to meet him up at the farm to take a jeep ride and let the dogs run.  So I met him around 5pm and we headed off.  He also had asked me to bring my camera because he said they had been seeing a lot of  wild turkeys recently! We drove around for about 30-45 minutes, and on the way back to the River House, he drove by the pavilion next to the pond. (This where he had his 30th Birthday party, which was our first date!) I saw something under the pavilion, but couldn’t tell what it was.  At that point, he stopped the jeep and asked me to get out… that’s when it hit me! We walked up and I saw all the flowers and just started crying.  Needless to say, I said “YES!”  Crisp said he had one more surprise for me: right then, our families burst out the front door and onto the porch, yelling, “Surprise!” We got to celebrate with everyone and enjoyed dinner, while I tried to catch my breath! 
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Classic, Southern and chic.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: I would say it was being able to have the wedding & reception at Crisp’s family plantation, Thronateeska Bluffs. The farm is such a beautiful place and was the ideal setting for a wedding! I have always wanted an outside wedding, and Crisp and I both love the outdoors, so this was a perfect fit. The location also holds a special place in our hearts, as it where we shared our first date, our first kiss and our first “I love you.”  (It’s also where Crisp proposed!)

Written with love by Katharine
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  1. avatar Amanda reply

    She was on the new Say Yes to the Dress!

  2. avatar Laura at Bridal Bubbly reply

    Love the classic Southern details. The flowers on the horse are perfect. Simply lovely and charming!

  3. avatar Georgia Bride reply

    I think she was on "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta"

  4. avatar Elaina reply

    I just saw her episode of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta! I loved how elegant her dress was! Such a pretty wedding!

  5. avatar belle on heels reply

    ooooh i saw her on say yes to the dress the other day and wanted to see more of the wedding. thanks for sharing!!

  6. avatar Sarah Kate Snyder reply

    This might be my favorite wedding SW has ever posted… it's pure Southern perfection!

  7. avatar Becks reply

    I, too, saw her on SYTTD:ATL, and I was so glad her dress issues got worked out. GORGEOUS wedding!!

  8. avatar Laurie Chapman reply

    I'm in love with that house, and the horse, and the trolley, and the flowers and of course her dress…. Beautiful!

  9. avatar Jeannine @ Small & Chic reply

    I had to click through on my reader to post about Say Yes to the Dress…I guess a lot of us saw the episode!

  10. avatar Jeannine @ Small & Chic reply

    I had to click through on my reader to post about Say Yes to the Dress…I guess a lot of us saw the episode!

  11. avatar Jeannine @ Small & Chic reply

    I had to click through on my reader to post about Say Yes to the Dress…I guess a lot of us saw the episode!

  12. avatar Katie Gatewood reply

    THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE SWEET COMMENTS!! LOVE TO ALL MY SOUTHERN GIRLS!

  13. avatar arre reply

    what a sweet recap (and those gorgeous pictures!) – i just love Katie and her wedding (classic, southern, chic) was so… HER!! xx

  14. avatar Reed S. reply

    I love my best friend KATIE!!! She was a beautiful bride!! xoxoxo, Love, REEDER

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Ashley and Zeke’s wedding was originally supposed to premiere during Classic Wedding Week, and though it was a little later in coming, doesn’t it look like a wedding Katharine would love?  An all-white bouquet by Mark’s Garden, Badgley Mischka shoes, and a delicately embellished gown by Christos: yes, this is a classic bride’s dream.  Today’s pair celebrated at Verandas, and were lucky enough to have Braedon Weddings photographing the whole shebang.  Check back soon for more from the reception!

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Ashley reply

    Where are the bridesmaids dresses from? That is the perfect neutral color and I love it.

  2. avatar Diana reply

    ADORE. And yeah I need those red shoes. LOVE love LOVE.

  3. avatar Shawn reply

    Lovely pictures. What a beautiful wedding in the perfect setting!

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