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In this issue of Carolina Bride we focus on the numerous ways your wedding can be customized based on your taste and style. Phyllis James of The Mitchell House walks us through her beautiful one-stop-shop for the perfect wedding in Lexington. Cricket Newman, one of Columbia’s premier event designers, talks to us about the benefits that

custom draping can bring to your venue. The Moseley brothers teach us all about the hottest new trend in the jewelry industry: custom design engagement rings. We interview the owners of Stone River ; the new riverfront venue that will open in the next few weeks. Amanda Cato, Belk’s bridal registry specialist, demystifies the process of choosing and then using fine china. Geoffrey Sandifer, former chef of the governor, tells us about his catering business and his inclination towards custom wedding menus inspired by the bride and groom. Travel Leaders discusses the unique memories that are made when you choose a destination wedding. We get to display the amazing talent of a number of photographers in Columbia including Dave Gilbert, Katie Hart, Calico Photography, and many others. Customized details will be the elements that set your wedding apart from the rest. This issue of Carolina Bride will guide you suc-cessfully towards the stunning and perfectly personalized wedding day of your dreams.

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8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zuri Raushannah Wilson and Nathaniel Ryan Phillip Valdell Seymore Engagement

9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer & Eric Engagement

10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Once Upon a Time

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Love Grows: Caitlin Northcutt & Joshua Gomez

16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Mitchell House & Gardens

20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circus of Love: Debbie Kamowski & Matt Carroll

26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedding Weekend: Mary Waits & Justin Creech

30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belk’s Fine China: Find the Perfect Set

34 . . . . . Let Moseley’s Help You Design the Perfect Engagement Ring

36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tailor-Made Weddings at the New Stone River

38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events by Geoffrey

41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catering Considerations

42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art of Draping with Cricket Newman

44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Destination Weddings

47 . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Married? Important Organizations to Notify.

48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedding Album

51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obtaining a Marriage License in South Carolina

52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celebration Announcements

55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedding Day Checklist

56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reception Venues in the Columbia Area

58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stationery Checklist

59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertiser Index

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When I’m asked about how we met, I believe others may discount that ours wasn’t exactly love-at-first-sight. I’ve never been a big believer in that anyway as trust, respect, and love are things that are developed over time. I first met Lauren when she interviewed for a position at a company I owned. It was months before I was overwhelmed by my growing interest in her. I still can’t get enough and anxiously await the day we marry. Lauren accepted my job offer in 2009. An acquaintance of hers was leaving the position and was tasked with helping to locate her replacement. Lauren was recommended and, as she tells it, had put off the opportunity until the last minute considering the work wasn’t related to her field of study. As an employee she was off-limits; I would have never antici-pated a personal relationship with her. Lauren was a remarkable individual, however. She was oblivious to how exceptionally beautiful she was. She was hilarious, with a million stories of her antics ‘last weekend.’ She had a likable personality -- easy-going with no consideration for social stratification -- which explains why everyone’s her friend. Most importantly, she was dignified. Soon we became friends outside of work. It was so fun to be with Lauren. We shared an interest in people, their stories, and joking around together. Very little seemed to phase this happy-

go-lucky beauty queen. I can’t say the same for myself; the check-my-breath-a-thousand-times on the way, wipe my sweaty palms, and nervousness during our first kiss reminded me of just how significant this person was to me. Dates on numerous occasions were to other weddings. As you’d guess, she caught bouquets (lots of them) and I caught garters. Her happiness during these events only helped to answer the question of her interest. Little did she know that I’d married her so many times in my dreams. She was already my wife; I just needed to make it official. I was so confident in my desire when I took to one knee last New Year’s eve that nervousness didn’t have a chance. I had gone to great lengths to conceal the delivery and retrieval of the engagement ring and although I had a few close calls (such as odd “why are we going here?” moments), she was surprised in a crowd of masqueraded attendees celebrating the countdown while a photographer at the event captured her acceptance. I’m so grateful for every turn of events that brought us togeth-er. To this day I still feel like it’s all too good to be true. I’ve imagined us together at every stage in life -- her as a mother and grandmother, with us growing old together and the opportunity to be there for her every need. Now it’s time to create and share these moments together. ...if only October were already here!

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Zuri Raushannah Wilson and Nathaniel Ryan Phillip Valdell Seymore met in Spring Valley Apartments and quickly became friends. They shared poetry, often free styled rhymes, did martial arts and sang many songs in the breezeway. They always respected one another as friends and provided a shoulder for each other to lean on during challenging times of need. They attended numerous open mike events and especially enjoyed traveling to Charlotte every Sunday. When both had romantic relationships end at the same time, Nathaniel began to pursue

Zuri. She was reluctant because of a previous failed relationship with a friend. She made him promise that they would always remain friends regardless of the outcome of their romance. Prior to his departure to New York for college he presented her with a promise ring. Two and a half years into the relationship Nathaniel officially proposed at a party at The Coop. The eve-ning was perfect. While seated in the VIP section he pulled out a gorgeous butterfly ring with their birth stones and their names engraved. Zuri was in awe, she knew he was going to eventu-ally propose yet she had no idea when she rose that morning it would be on Friday August 4, 2012

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Zuri Raushannah Wilson and Nathaniel Ryan Phillip Valdell Seymore

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On Friday November 2, 2012, Eric made dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant, Terra. We try and treat ourselves there as often as possible so I really didn’t think anything of a fancy Friday night dinner. I was just excited for some amazing food! Before we left for dinner he said we needed to drop off his dog, Bear, at his brother’s house (very much out of the way but his 3 year old niece begged that we drop him off for a sleepover). When Eric passed his brothers house I started get-ting confused. I was worried we’d be late for our reservations. He pulled up to a strip of vacant lots that we had looked at in the past and asked me to get out of the car and walk with him. Usually, I’m the one that likes to walk lots and imagine how a house will sit on it with a yard and so on. The fact that he wanted me to walk with him was weird. I tried to keep up as he

was practically running around the lot! I asked if he had bought it and he said yes. I told him how proud and happy I was for him and that this will be a beautiful place to have a home (not think-ing it was for “us” yet). Then I reminded him that we needed to hurry because our reservations were in 15 minutes. I started walking back to the truck and he said, “There’s one more thing...” I turned around and he was on his knees, ring box in hand and as I walked toward him (hands over my mouth) he asked, “Will you marry me?” and of course I said “Yes!” To be honest, I can’t remember if he gave me the ring or if I took it directly from the box and put it on my finger. We hugged and kissed and then he was in a rush yet again...he said we needed to go to his parent’s house and tell them that I had said yes. We got to his parents house and both of our families and a few of my closest friends were there to greet us with hors d’oeuvres and champagne. It couldn’t have been more perfect!

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Catherine Hunsinger and Nathaniel Krueger were married on Saturday June 29, 2013 at 701 Whaley.The creative bride used newspapers as the primary decorative element for her wedding.

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When Caitlin Northcutt got engaged, she knew that the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens was where she would say “I do.” On the day of the engagement, Cait-lin, who goes by Cait, had just finished her shift at Doctors Care, a medical cen-ter in Columbia, and was headed home in a hurry. Her boyfriend of four years, Joshua Gomez, had been mysteriously busy all day – allegedly playing a new video game, but Cait wasn’t so sure. When she arrived home, she discov-ered she was right to be suspicious, as Joshua quickly covered her eyes and led her to the dining room. When she was allowed to see again, Cait saw on the table a home-cooked dinner, flicker-ing candles and a ring box. Joshua had spent the day cooking, cleaning and fashioning a makeshift tablecloth out of the couple’s new red bed sheets. Now, trembling and tearing up, he had one

question: “Marry me?” “I wasn’t worried about her saying no,” Joshua later said of his plan. “I was just hoping it was the right moment and that it was the right set up.” And of course, it was. The planning began immediately, with one decision already made: the venue. “Since I was old enough to even un-derstand about planning a wedding, I’ve always wanted to get married at the (Riverbanks) Botanical Gardens,” Cait

said. “That’s my secret happy place.” The couple prepared for over a year for their special day, scouring websites like Pinterest for Do It Yourself wed-ding crafts and hunting through antique stores for the perfect vintage decora-tions. When the sunny May day finally ar-rived, Cait seemed to have it all. The perfect guy, the perfect dress, and the perfect place. There was only one prob-lem. The fountains, an important high-light of the gardens, weren’t working. “I was in tears,” Cait said. “They told me there was a 95 percent chance the fountains were not going to work. Lit-erally 30 minutes before the wedding, they came running and said that they were on.” Cait cried again, but this time they were tears of relief. Now everything was ready. Accompanied down the aisle by her twin brother Austin, Cait looked like a beacon in white amid the colorful shrubs and greenery of the garden. The scenery

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complemented her delicate wildflower bouquet and the flower-shaped ruching at the bottom of her strapless, mermaid-style dress. Mason jars with pink and yellow flo-rets hung sweetly from the white fold-ing chairs lining the aisle, lending the ceremony a lightly embellished, natural look, just as Cait had requested. “I didn’t want a lot of decorations for the ceremony,” Cait said. “I wanted the zoo to be my decoration.” At the end of the aisle, Joshua awaited his bride, flanked by groomsmen sport-ing tan vests and royal blue bow ties on one side and bridesmaids in matching seersucker dresses on the other.

“It was a lot of emotion,” Joshua said of the moment he saw Cait in her dress. “I was excited. I was happy. She looked gorgeous and I was ready to say I do.” Instead of Wagner’s traditional “Bridal Chorus,” Cait walked to “Everything,” by Lifehouse. When she and Joshua sealed their vows with a kiss, the music swelled as their 100 guests clapped and cheered. Old perfume and medicine bottles dressed up simple burlap tablecloths. Tall perennial flowers sprouted from wooden picture frames to form unique centerpieces – a first of its kind for Scott Jones of American Floral. A chalk-board drink menu advertised signature

cocktails, all named after country songs. For Cait: Barefoot Blue Jean Night, a mango rum concoction. For Joshua: How Country Feels, a straightforward Jack and Coke. Hand-made crochet lace lanterns lit the dance floor, where guests twirled and whirled the night away. For their first dance as a married couple, Cait and Joshua danced to “God Gave Me You,” by country crooner Blake Shelton. As they slowly turned alone on the floor for all to see, the two spoke of just how far they’d come. “We made it,” Cait whispered. For the rest of the night, disc jockey Dave Gilbert played mostly country mu-

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sic, but there was room for contempo-rary tunes as well. Even a Harlem Shake. Based on popular videos that feature a short excerpt from the song “Harlem Shake” by electronic musician Baauer, usually one person (in this case Cait’s charismatic brother Austin) begins by dancing alone while others appear obliv-ious. When the bass drops, the video cuts to the entire crowd doing a crazy, gyrating dance for the rest of the video. In the Gomez-Northcutt Shake, dance moves ranged from subtle to ridiculous, with hoola hoops and alligator hats used as props. “Every time I watch it, I see some-one else doing something crazy,” Cait said with a laugh after playing it on her phone. Following a magical night of love and laughter, the newlyweds left the re-ception in a 1928 Ford Model A. Their honeymoon to the Dominican Republic, was a gift from Cait’s aunt and uncle.

On their trip they parasailed, swam with dolphins and went horseback riding. Now the two are back in Blythewood, ready to settle into their careers. Joshua is finishing his criminal justice degree at South University while Cait works at Moore Orthopedics. “We believe a lot in each other’s dreams,” said Cait. “We always tell each other that anything in the world is ours. That it’s possible.” In the future, Cait said she would like to run a pet resort, a dream that comple-ments her and Joshua’s love of animals. The pair already have three dogs and three cats - their “four-legged children,” as Cait likes to affectionately call them. And of course, there is always the com-pany of the animals at the Riverbanks Zoo. Or a walk in the Botanical Gar-dens, where Cait and Joshua’s married life first began to grow.

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The Mitchell House and Gardens, run by Phyllis James, opened in 1992 and quickly became a venue of choice for brides not only from Richland and Lex-ington counties, but from Sumter, Ker-shaw, Newberry and Augusta. Located in the center of Lexington, it offers the charm and grace of a historic home, the versatile capabilities of a country club, and packages designed to fit any bud-get. As you approach the historic house you immediately envision small inti-mate weddings. Once inside, the rooms have the quaint details, hardwood floors, molding and fireplaces that you expect, but walls have been removed to give it a more open and grand feel. The origi-nal kitchen has been transformed into a large, full service bar. As you walk into the expansive backyard you see how weddings as large as 300 guests are pos-sible. There is a huge covered pavilion, with a variety of lighting options, that can be used for a sit-down dinner or the

ceremony. A large lawn with an outdoor bar and a beautiful gazebo complete the grounds. Phyllis James laughs when she tells about a professor who used to insist upon the importance of five and seven year plans. She says that her success unfolded

more naturally. Using money given to her by her mother, and probably without re-alizing the enormity of the project she was undertaking, James, a single mother of two, dove headlong into the wedding industry when she bought the Mitch-

ell House. This endeavor turned out to be uniquely and perfectly suited to her skill set and background. James grew up in a colonial farmhouse, not unlike the one she runs now, surrounded by strong female figures. Her mother was the or-ganist and wedding director for their church and her grandmother was widely known as the hostess-with-the most-est. She had early experiences flipping homes which instilled fearlessness about getting her hands dirty. All of these in-fluences, plus the inherent drive that motivated her to earn her MBA, during a time when she had recently divorced and was taking care of two children, have contributed to her achievement. James along with her “indentured servants”, as she jokingly refers to her daughter and son, tore down wallpaper, painted, and re-plastered walls to get this home ready to be used as a venue. Nobody was more surprised by her quick success than James. After being open for only four weeks she ran a small advertisement and booked five events.

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She had never envisioned The Mitch-ell House becoming a site so specifically popular for weddings, but that is how it developed, almost immediately. Simul-taneously her innovation and keen busi-ness sense kicked in. James saw that brides were overwhelmed by the large volume of expensive details juxtaposed with their small budgets. She was eager to offer a solution and responded by cre-ating wedding packages which provided the majority of the key wedding ser-vices; catering, flowers, a wedding day

director, and even invitations, at a vari-ety of price points. This concept was, not surprisingly, embraced by brides who were more than happy to give up the stress associated with finding and booking these vendors individually. To-day these wedding packages include 28 different menus from which to choose and provide worksheets and strategi-cally timed meetings that form the structure for a bride’s entire wedding planning process. Brides may come to The Mitchell House because they are

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Circus of Love Knowing, even before he asked her out, he’d want his first date with Deb-bie Kamowski to be unforgettable, Matt Carroll invited the lithe, blonde nursing student to the circus. “I’d noticed billboards around town advertising that The Barnum and Bai-ley Circus was in town, and I wanted to take her somewhere fun, different,” Matt recalled. “As it turned out, the idea was more special than I could have anticipated. She’d never been to a cir-cus before. She’s a Jersey girl – I don’t know; maybe going to the circus is not something you do in New Jersey,” Matt speculated. “I first saw her at a mutual friend’s birthday party in a Japanese restaurant where they prepare the food right in front of you. I knew I had to figure out a way to be seated next to her, and ended up having to win a game of ‘rock, paper, scissors’ with a friend,” said the success-ful Prudential real estate agent www.

ColumbiaSCHouses.com. He didn’t wait long to ask her out. The two began seeing each other after the successful circus date – until Deb-bie completed her baccalaureate degree in nursing. “We dated over the summer before I had to relocate for the job,” Debbie said. They sustained the rela-tionship long-distance, only seeing each other some weekends and holidays un-

til, a year and a half later. Debbie came back to Columbia when she was hired at Palmetto Richland’s Children’s Hos-pital. By January 2013, Matt was certain she was The One, and although the cir-cus would be back in town in about a month, he didn’t want to wait even that much longer to pop the question. “We were going to be dressed in formal attire for the Carolina Sunshine Gala, an annual charity event,” said Matt. “I got my sister involved in the set up by hav-ing her call me just as we were getting close to the arena to say that my neph-ews were at a basketball tournament back home in Michigan and that they wanted to show their friends a picture of where the Gamecocks play. What I re-ally wanted was to get her back to where our first date had been.” Although Debbie kept saying they’d be late, “I kept assuring her we had time. And I knew she was all about hav-ing our pictures taken while we were dressed up, so I promised we would - I had already arranged for someone to be

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there with a camera when we arrived,” Matt said. “So this is where it all started, right?” Matt remarked, referring to their circus date. He was getting down on one knee, opening the velvet box he had hidden in his tuxedo jacket. By then Debbie’s hands were over her mouth. She figured out what was happening just as he add-ed, “Well, it’s just getting started...Will you marry me?” Preoccupied with the Yes that would make them man and wife, the two floated through the charity event, their mental wheels already whirring about the life they would spend together - and setting a date for the big day. “Debbie is Catholic, so we decided the wedding would be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,” Matt recalled. “And we wanted the reception to be in a fan-cy place, but in a down to earth kind of way,” Debbie said, “so we chose Colum-bia Museum of Art. We blocked rooms for our out of town guests at the Mar-riott, so everything could be very close. We had family, friends, and members of the wedding party coming into town – many on their first time to Columbia - from as far away as Michigan, Oregon, Florida, Massachusetts, California, and Nebraska.” For wedding activities beyond the city’s most strategic block, guests were trans-ported in Southern Valet’s 26 passenger bus or one of their shuttle vans. The re-hearsal dinner was at Al’s Upstairs, the enduring Columbia restaurant that had become the couple’s favorite date-night spot during their courtship and engage-ment. Debbie might have worn a New York designer gown for her wedding, but she found the perfect one right here in Co-lumbia. “My sisters and I had gone into the city and talked to a few designers, but then when I was back in Colum-bia, on the recommendation of another bride, we went to Bella Vista and I found my dress!” Bridesmaids’ dresses continued the wedding’s cosmopolitan black and white theme. Attendants were friends or rela-tives representing the various stages of life for both bride and groom.

Because during his college years at USC Matt had done some part-time work with Jack Brantley, the couple chose Aberdeen Catering of Camden. “We wanted a cocktail hour, then a sit-down dinner, traditional where we’re from – not done so often here in the South. The menu entrée was crab cakes and beef tenderloin,” Matt said. “Our cake, very much like one I’d seen at an-other wedding, was by Parkland Cakes in West Columbia,” Debbie added. Sounds for the museum atrium cock-tail hour were a continuation of the classical prelude, processional and re-cessional music heard across the street at St. Peter’s. “Our guests raved about Charleston violinist Seth Gilliard who plays both classical music and his own classical takes on pop remixes.” Table centerpieces were potted or-chids, and guests were encouraged to take one home. “The first flower Matt gave me was an orchid - for our first Valentine’s, only a few weeks after we met,” Debbie recalled. Also on the tables were stuffed animals –references to their first date when Matt got Debbie one as a souvenir. And like that first date, the toys were destined for a new history. “Because I work at the Children’s Hospital, we wanted to share the joy of our day with the young pa-tients there. Guests were asked to write a note to a child on the tag attached to each stuffed animal and, before the re-ception ended, a couple hundred toys were tossed into a little wagon and one of my co-workers took them back to the hospital for the patients to enjoy,” Deb-bie explained. The newlyweds broke with tradition by delaying departure for their St. Lucia honeymoon. “I needed to attend a work conference that conflicted with our honeymoon time,” Debbie said. “So we stayed at the Hilton the first few nights, went to brunch with our folks the morn-ing after the wedding, got our thank you notes all written, and now we can really enjoy getting away to the island,” Matt said. At press time, the blissful couple was packing for their first official trip as Mr. and Mrs. Carroll.

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Mary Waits wasn’t looking for a boy-friend when she caught the eye of Jus-tin Creech--a friend of her twin sister’s roommate. “I didn’t want a boyfriend at all, but he hounded my sister and told her that I had to talk to him and that he wasn’t going to give up, and he didn’t,” Mary recalls with a laugh. Justin’s per-sistence led, first, to a casual first date on a Sunday afternoon--“We went to K-Mart to buy floats to go swimming at the pool and then went to Arby’s,” Mary says—and, eventually, to a wedding proposal on New Year’s Eve in Orlando, Florida, where the couple had gone to see the Gamecocks play in the Capitol One Bowl. “Justin told me we were going to meet someone to sell them tickets to the game,” Mary says. But when Mary and Justin got to the park where they were supposed to meet the buyer, in-stead of whipping out bowl tickets, Justin whipped out a diamond-studded engagement ring. “He got down on his knee and said, ‘Marry me,” Mary says. Mary was thrilled, and she and Justin met up with friends in Orlando to cel-

ebrate both the New Year and their new engagement. Soon, Mary was planning a wedding, and she wanted it to be much like their engagement night—a celebration with friends and family. “I’m not a fairy tale girl. I’m very laid back,” says Mary. She wanted a wedding that would reflect that easy-going spirit—nothing too fan-cy or expensive. Mary’s mom and older sister, Erica, whose wedding Mary had been a brides-maid in as a Freshman in college, helped with the planning. At the Bridal Expo,

the ladies saw an exhibit for Buck Ridge Plantation. Mary at first ruled the ven-ue out because it was in Orangeburg, but she decided to check it out anyway and fell in love with the woodsy atmo-sphere—which was perfect for the kind of day she envisioned. “The venue was so beautiful that we saved money on decorations,” she says. And the fact that it was a 45-minute drive from Columbia turned out to be a plus, as many family and friends chose to stay the weekend there, giving the event the feel of a destination wed-ding. Friday night’s rehearsal dinner was followed by a gathering at a large fire pit, where guests shared drinks and conversation late into the night. Satur-day morning held golf for the guys and a bridal brunch for the girls, after which there was plenty of time to get ready for the wedding. Justin and Mary were joined in mar-riage in a very brief but sweet ceremony beside the Buck Ridge pond at 6:00. Though she had been feeling a little sick that afternoon and there had been rain all day, Mary says both the weather and her health transformed just in time for her to walk down the aisle. “I was

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feeling a little dizzy and had the wed-ding director take my heels off, so I walked down the aisle barefoot,” she says. “But when I got there and saw Jus-tin, I felt great from that moment on.” Mary was escorted by her father, Mike Waits, who jokingly asked, “Are you ready for this?” “I told him I’d never been so sure in my life,” Mary says. Standing beside the couple as wit-nesses were nearly 200 of their closest friends and relatives. Mary had chosen coral and khaki as the colors for the day, and each bridesmaid wore a unique coral dress they had chosen themselves. “I had girls of all shapes and sizes who had been my friends forever, and I couldn’t pick one dress that would fit them all,” she says. “So I told them to go and pick a dress in some shade of coral and I gave them robin’s egg-blue jewelry to wear.” The result was a mix of dresses ranging from David’s Bridal creations to a dress handmade by a bridesmaid’s grand-mother. “I didn’t want the girls to have to spend hundreds of dollars on a brides-maid’s dress they would never wear again, “ Mary says, noting that her twin sister wore a chiffon dress in Robin’s egg blue she had found on a mannequin at Wet Seal for $15. “She was my some-thing blue,” Mary says. Mary also kept it simple with the guys, who wore khaki linen pants and vests with white shirts with the sleeves rolled up to their elbows. They had boutonnieres of twigs and berries--in-cluding one with a Lego man on it for the ring bearer—and wore ties they had picked out through a sports-style draft. “They’re all big sports fans, so every-thing with them is a draft,” Mary laughs. “We had picked out a variety of ties from classic to hideous and they picked one draft style!” Mary had chosen her own dress while on a trip to Charleston with friends. “I loved it,” she says. “It had a little bit of everything—lace, sequins, beads, even feathers.” But in keeping with the laid-back tone of her big day, Mary changed out of the heavy gown for the reception and into a short summer dress so she could enjoy the night. And the night turned out exactly as

Mary and Justin had wanted it. “We didn’t want a long ceremony, so we didn’t say the traditional vows,” she says. Instead, the couple wrote vows to each other and had them delivered to each other the day of the ceremony. “They were personal and funny and meaning-ful,” she says, recalling how Justin, who hates tomatoes, vowed to always give her the tomatoes from his plate and also to ask for permission before playing vid-eo games. Instead of focusing on the vows that night, the couple focused on thanking family and friends for their love and sup-port with a fun evening of dinner and dancing. Buck Ridge catering did not disappoint—filling the party with plat-ters of shrimp and grits, bacon-wrapped scallops, crab-stuffed mushrooms, and other delectable dishes. Parkland Cakes, run by close friends of the happy couple, provided a three-tiered cake and scrumptious cupcakes in fun flavors like red velvet, amaretto, lemon, and straw-berry. Justin and Mary cut the cake to-gether using Mary’s father’s sword he had received when he retired from the United States Marine Corps. “I wanted to represent that part of my family his-tory in the celebration,” Mary says. DJ Lex, another friend of the couple, played music for both the ceremony and reception. “We went non-traditional with the music,” Mary says, noting that the bridesmaids came down the aisle to the theme from the retired sitcom The Golden Girls. Also unique and fun were the favors—brown lunch bags full of boiled peanuts from Justin’s family business, the Cayce Farmer’s Market. “I stamped them with our new address so everyone would have that,” Mary says. The finale of the night was a ten-min-ute fireworks show complete with a can-non firing as the couple left the party. They didn’t leave for long, though, com-ing back out to hang out with everyone once more at the Buck Ridge fire pit. “Everything was perfect,” Mary says. “It was the celebration we both really wanted.”

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Fine China is an important part of the bridal registry but searching for it can be tricky. Finding quality china at a great price and also knowing which occasions to use it for are just a few of the questions many brides-to-be have. It is important to understand the difference between porcelain and bone china so that you will know which would best suit your taste. Porcelain has an ivory color and con-sists of a mixture of kaolin, flint and feldspar. Bone china has a pure white color and at least 50% animal bone ash. Amanda Cato, Bridal Registry Specialist at Belk was nice enough to share her tips for buying fine china. Her first piece of advice, “Find the most durable pieces for your china collection. Most fine china today is dishwasher friendly, and china with-out a platinum band is microwave friendly as well!”

1. Appropriate occasions Having proper settings can be useful for business dinners when one wants to create a good impression. Fine china can be used for family occasions or formal affairs to make the dinner more special. China can be matched with flatware and glass stemware to create a formal setting for the holidays. Fine china can add a touch of class to a table and it can warm the hearts of your guests to know that they are special enough for the host to “break out the fine china.”

2. Choose a pattern Choose a timeless pattern or design that will not be considered dated in a few years time. Fine china can be passed down to each generation as an heirloom. Since not all families have had china passed down to them, one can create this legacy by buying a set to hand down with at least six to eight place settings. Fine china can be a valuable investment for a family to have in the home. Antique and vintage china can be valued by an appraiser or an antique dealer to get a good idea of the set’s value. When purchasing modern fine china sets it is important to do research on which brands and styles appreciate in value because not all brands are created equal.

3. Add variety Mix and match your fine china sets to create a nice variety of style or color. When purchasing fine china be sure to purchase timeless variety pieces that will complement each other. While many makers are push-ing for more casual styles, you may to have more than one fine china set to add visual appeal to many types of oc-casions. For example, a buyer can buy a set for the fall or spring with dif-ferent color schemes to complement the home’s decor at that time of year.

4. Display china Fine china can also be enjoyed for its mere aesthetic qualities. China comes in many different styles, shapes, and colors, so an individual

can choose one or more sets to match the décor in the dining room. Many people consider china to be an art form in itself, especially sets with in-tricate and elegant embellishments. Not only can china serve a functional purpose, one can also choose to dis-play a fine china set in a china cabinet or display case with glass panels. Visit Belk for a wide variety of fine china for any occasion. Ask about the interest free table top plan. All china and crystal put on this plan will be in-terest free for 1 year, which is a great savings, when a Belk card is opened! See store associate for more details.

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In 1977 Larry Moseley opened Moseley’s Diamond Showcase, a trusted jewelry store that has since expanded to two locations. Typically business owners have difficulty let-ting go and allowing the next genera-tion to come in and make changes. Clearly Larry Moseley is not typical because after years of running his suc-cessful stores he eventually turned over the reins to his two sons, John (36), and Jeremy (31). Since then he has eagerly entrusted them with the freedom to make large changes to the business in order to stay in front of the newest trends in the industry. Custom designed engagement rings were a trend that John and Jeremy Moseley immediately recognized to be important to their industry. Cus-tom design fits perfectly with their customer service centric business model, as it offers couples the chance to be involved in the design of one of the most important pieces of jewelry they will ever buy. Also it was at the forefront of technology trends which

the brothers could foresee would mean a quick adoption by younger generations. In order to jump in they would have to purchase the software and hire capable designers who could attend courses in the subject mat-ter. They presented the idea to their father, who only had two questions: “Have you researched it?” and most importantly “Do you believe in it?” When the brothers responded with whole-hearted affirmations he enthu-siastically agreed to the investment. They chose Kyle Peterson, a 23 year old whose patience is well beyond his years, to become their in-house expert. Kyle attended a number of classes and seminars that taught him how to use the computer animated design program. This newly acquired skill combined with Kyle’s ability to really listen to his clientele makes him a perfect jewelry designer. So perfect in fact that the Moseleys ended up hiring his twin brother as well. With the trained designers on staff, and the popularity of custom jewelry design quickly growing, the Moseleys are now the leaders on a

path that is shaping the future of the jewelry industry. The Moseleys were able to quickly eliminate misconceptions that cus-tom design is more expensive and that the turnaround time is too long. They have built their loyal customer base by being true partners. There is no hard-sell inside their stores. It is evident after talking to them for even a few minutes that the Moseleys want to work with their customers, within their pre-determined bud-gets, to find or design the perfect en-gagement ring. Not only is their na-ture more inclined in this direction, but the brothers also learned, from their father’s example, that the en-durance of their business was inextri-cably linked to the strength of their customer relationships. When men walk into their store, unsure of where to start the process of purchasing an engagement ring, the Moseleys see an opportunity to start a relationship with a lifelong customer. They spend hours with customers, agonizing over the stone(s), the setting, the metal, and the overall style. While educat-

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35ing their customers on the process, and listening as their customers describe what they want, a trust is formed that will bring those same men, and their wives and chil-dren back for every event that they want to commemorate with a beautiful piece of jewelry. Births, graduations, and anniver-sary celebrations will all start with a trip to Moseley’s. Along with their commitment to strong customer service, the brothers are also fu-eled by a true passion for jewelry design. Laughing to himself, Jeremy admits that the night before he stayed awake until 1:45 a.m. working on an engagement ring he is designing, “Thankfully my wife is still at the beach!” he says. There are few who would be up that late and at work the next day with his energy and enthusiasm. But it is understandable; the custom designed engagement ring has brought renewed ex-citement and sentimentality to a traditional piece of jewelry. It gives the prospective fi-ancé the chance to contribute to the design and to create the exact ring he knows she wants. The personalization of custom de-sign jewelry adds a special new dimension to a ring that will be worn everyday for the rest of her life.

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Tailor-Made Weddings at the New Stone River At the brand new Stone River in down-town Columbia, General Manager Jay Beneventano wants you to know that no two events are ever the same. That’s by design. In addition to hosting various signa-ture events throughout the week, Stone River is gearing up to host Columbia’s most personalized weddings. Claim-ing Columbia’s best view and a host of relationships with local vendors, Stone River will get you the wedding you’ve always imagined without breaking your budget. When a new bride comes through the door at Stone River, she sits down to meet with Jay and begins building her own wedding package. A wedding plan-ner is encouraged to attend, but a bride’s needs are always top priority with Jay and crew. “With us, there is never a ‘you

have the four walls and the roof and we are done with you,” Jay says. The mission at Stone River is to give each bride exactly what she wants: whether she chooses to tap into every-thing Stone River has to offer, or pre-fers to use her own outside vendors. “If someone comes to six weddings here, we want them to have a different expe-rience every time,” Jay explains. With the flexibility and connections to cater to every bride, it’s unlikely you’ll have an impossible request at Stone River. When asked about Stone River’s new location overlooking the Congaree, GM Jay was clear: “What brought us to this venue was the view.” It’s not hard to see why. Stone River is the only venue in town with a view of both the natu-ral beauty of the river and the modern downtown skyline. The back wall is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, and that isn’t all Stone River is doing to ac-

cent their backdrop. With a sweeping lawn already in place and renovations to the building still un-der way, Jay promises that a 1500 square foot outdoor pavilion will give brides even more options for where they will say “I do.” The exterior of the building will have creek stone brought in to high-light the River Walk. The river theme will continue into the huge event space inside where a creek stone fireplace will be the focal point. The look is rustic but upscale, complete with hardwood floors. All of this, Jay says, leaves the rest of the building as a blank slate for brides-to-be to design their own look. Continuing into the kitchen you will find fifteen hundred square feet fully furnished and accessible to any wedding caterer. This allows for food options that are cleaner and fresher. Of course, you may be looking for Stone River to help you out with your food. No problem!

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Tailor-Made Weddings at the New Stone RiverThe in-house catering partner, John Mi-litello, owns Let’s Cook in downtown Columbia, and has been in the business for over thirty years. Stone River’s array of events through-out the week provides brides with an-other advantage. Because of established in-house relationships with vendors all over town, Stone River is able to offer discounts on everything from linens to napkins, glassware to personalized swag. The options a bride can include in her package don’t stop there. No charge pre-marital counseling? You got it. A fully functioning AV system and audio engi-neer to showcase all of the bride’s most embarrassing pictures? No problem! If you’re worried about the bar, they’ve got that covered as well. Not only does Stone River offer a small bridal suite with bar for freshening up before the re-ception, but as Jay puts it, “We already have our liquor license and can offer our

beverage service for a discounted price so when crazy Aunt JoJo wants to get in the sauce deep, we can offer that.” The opportunity to build tailor-made events clearly thrills the staff at Stone River. According to Jay, “We are excited to create a custom event every time. No two weddings will be the same.” After some thought, however, he says, “Unless the same bride gets married twice. And we do discounts for the second wed-ding.” (Unfortunately, I think he was joking, ladies.) If you are interested in seeing Stone River for yourself, walkthroughs are available throughout July and Stone River officially opens its doors on Au-gust third with a launch festival. It is a community outreach festival showcasing local artists and the new event venue. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of event, with proceeds going to the Chris Connor foundation.

In addition, Stone River will offer pub-lic events throughout the week to give a full feel of all their offerings. Check out lunch served Mondays through Fridays and Signature Events Monday through Wednesday. Signature events include a buffet and live music on Monday (half off for first responders, teachers, and pastors), more live music on Tues-day with local artist exhibitions, and a Wednesday night out where they hope to bring in various chefs from your favor-ite Columbia restaurants. Look out for wine and beer tastings, with local mu-sicians and artists constantly filtering in and out. For more information about weddings, Jay is always around to talk to brides-to-be. Give him a call at (803) 727-8047 or an email at jay@stonerivercolumbia.com. Stone River can be found online at stonerivercolumbia.com or on Facebook.

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Geoffrey Sandifer is a native of Columbia, SC and always had an interest in food. He started in culinary arts when he was in high school and received a culinary de-gree in 2000 from Johnson & Wales University. Later, he attended the University of South Carolina to receive his Bachelor of Science de-gree in Hospitality Management and graduated in 2003. He later be-gan working as an Executive Chef for different restaurants in the Vista and worked as a consultant for aspiring restaurateurs. In 2008, he was hired by Jenny Sanford to be the chef at the Governor’s Man-sion. That’s where Geoffrey’s pas-sion for catering weddings began to grow. Many people were interested in having the Governor’s chef cater their wedding. His first wedding was at the Lace House, a premier wedding venue in Columbia, SC. Geoffrey began to build his clien-tele from hosting events and wed-dings at the Lace House for Jenny Sanford. As his interest in catering grew, he partnered with another catering

company while still at the Gover-nor’s Mansion. In 2012, Geoffrey made one of the most important decisions of his career, to become a full time event caterer due to the increasing demand for his busi-ness. Geoffrey’s passion for food and people is evident, “Food is the most important part of the wed-ding, aside from the venue. The bride’s main concern is finding the perfect venue and catering for the wedding and for the many events leading up to it.” Events by Geoffrey offer a person-alized menu tailored for the bride and groom. Chef Geoff ’s niche is being able to take a high end wed-ding or a casual wedding and still being able to create the best menu for the bride and groom’s budget while adding a unique twist to re-flect the tradition and values of the couple. He enjoys meeting with the family to incorporate the fam-ily traditions and favorite dishes to create a menu that reflects the bride and groom’s union. Chef Geoff is obviously passionate about food and creating a lasting memory for his clients.

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Who’s not a fan of food? It can be one of the most important aspects of your wedding, and finding a caterer should not be taken lightly. Don’t wait to be-gin your search; start early and keep in mind some of these factors once you’ve narrowed your choices:

• Do they specialize in a particular type of food? (especially important for theme weddings)

• Are there sample menus that you can view?

• Is it possible to do a tasting?

• What are average price ranges? And what do those prices include?

• Who specifically will be working at your wedding?

• What will they be wearing?

• How many hours will they be contracted for?

• What is the level of their involvement? Do they cue the cake cutting, etc.?

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• Is clean-up included in your price?

• Where is the food prepared?

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• Can you be given a list of references?

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Cricket Newman is an event designer in Columbia who can handle every cre-ative detail for your wedding. She will make sure that the tea lights surround-ing your cake are strategically positioned in order to optimize the glow and color. She will ensure that the place cards for your guests are written with a calligra-phy that perfectly accentuates the linen paper. In a nutshell she will handle all of the gorgeous details that you appreciate in magazines and at your friends’ wed-dings but that, if you are like me, leave you completely befuddled. When she agreed to speak with me Newman said that she wanted to focus on draping. I doubted that there would be enough on the subject matter to dis-cuss but within five minutes of talking to her I realized I was wrong. Designers tend to articulate the details of their tal-ent with an emotion and precision that can help someone, even someone as in-artistic as I am, imagine the beautiful scene that they are describing.

Newman explains that draping can bring a fresh look to venues by adding drama and by establishing a signature color for a wedding. Custom drapes the color of the bride’s bouquet, threaded through a huge chandelier, highlight a beautiful light fixture and improve the visual con-tinuity of the event. In one venue she even created a unique exit for the bride and groom by draping the back stairwell with strands of light. She describes the stark entrances and unattractive hallways that are com-mon to wedding venues and easily hid-den under beautiful drapery. Fireplaces or unsightly audio visual equipment should no longer dissuade brides-to-be from a particular venue. Any displeasing elements can be masked with draping. Draping can also create spaces that do not already exist. Newman frequently uses her gorgeous drapes in the popular 701 Whaley to separate a wedding re-ception’s cocktail hour from the dinner space. She has used the artistic tech-nique in other venues to create an en-trance when there is not one. Newman only works with custom

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draping and she is well educated about the safety guidelines surrounding the art-form. She cautions brides to “hire someone who knows what they are doing”, because the dangers surrounding the work of a non-pro-fessional are real and tightly regulated by the fire marshal. Photos provided by Gordon Humphries are from the wedding of Caroline and Trey Jones, June 2, 2012. Please visit cricketnewmande-signs.com to learn more about this talented, local designer.

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SPECIAL WEDDINGS A destination wedding is a wedding held at a location other than where you live. There are a lot of reasons why a couple might decide to have a destina-tion wedding. One of the most com-mon is to have this important event in one of the leading romantic places on earth. Why restrict yourself to venues close to home when there are countless other possibilities open to you? For example, you could exchange vows in the sand next to the ocean on a Caribbean island, on a cliff overlook-ing the sea at a Mexican resort, beside a waterfall in Hawaii, on a cruise ship at sea, in a centuries old church in a me-dieval European village, in a beautiful garden next to a rose arbor on an island resort, or standing beneath palm trees in a South Seas paradise. The possi-bilities are endless and whatever your dream might be, it can happen.

WHY HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING? A Unique and Memorable ExperienceA destination wedding provides a memorable out-of-the ordinary setting that is truly removed from the stresses

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Destination Weddings Cost Less than Traditional Weddings Surprisingly, a destination wedding can actually save money. Many resorts offer complimentary basic wedding packages so you pay only for your hon-eymoon. If you have guests who want to attend they usually pay their own way.

Less time to Stress and More Time to Savor the Moment A travel agent can help you with all the details, from planning your wed-ding to helping with local requirements such as blood tests or establishing resi-dency. They can explain all the options for caterers, florists, photographers and other suppliers so there is less for you to do in this busy time.

GETTING HELP A travel agent is your best resource for helping you select your wedding location and guiding you through all the decisions that must be made. An agent who specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons will have a wealth of information, advice and sup-port to help you every step of the way. Their fees are paid by the vendors so their help and expertise is free to you and sometimes they can get exclusive offers and amenities not ordinarily available. When your wedding day arrives, the local resort staff will take care of all the arrangements and insure that every-thing goes smoothly, letting you relax and enjoy your special day with no con-cerns for the details or the procedures.

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Premier PackageSample price for the Premier Package =$418.50

The price of your celebration announcement is determined by the measurement of the text plus the photo size you choose, not the number of words in the announcement. Color is an additional $40on any package.

Rates are:

• Text and/or photo totaling 3-5.75 column inches: $30/inch

• Text and/or photo totaling 6-9.75 column inches: $25/inch

• Text and/or photo totaling 10-17.75 column inches: $24/inch

• Text and/or photo totaling 18 column inches and up: $21/inch

All announcements are featured online at www.thestate.com/weddings: $30

Proofs and pricing will be e-mailed to you.

Special photo sizes are available upon request.

CelebrqtionAnnouncements

Deluxe PackageSample price for Deluxe Package = $242.50

Proofs anD quotes A proof of your announcement will be sent to the email address provided. We do our best to provide proofs and final pricing as quickly as possible upon receipt of your photo and text. All corrections must be made by noon on Wednesday before publication. If we receive no corrections from you by the deadline, we will consider your announcement approved. Please read your proofs carefully. We do not run corrections on approved announcements under any circumstances. The State reserves the right to edit announcements for grammar and style. Payment must be received by 10 a.m. Wednesday prior to publication. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. Releases must be received by 5 p.m. or the announcement will not run. Deadline for publication is 3 p.m. the Monday before the desired date of publication and online posting.

Press PLatesPlates must be ordered by Monday before the announcement runs. $20 each.

aDDItIonaL CoPIesAdditional copies of the newspaper - $5 for a set of 10. Pre-ordering is encouraged as some days can sell-out. Copies will be held for 3 weeks and can be picke dup in the lobby.

otHer CeLeBratIonsHave a friend or family member celebrating a birthday? Surprise your loved one with a unique birthday ad for as little as $64. Deadlines vary. Please call 803-771-8431 for details.

DeLuXe PackageSample price for Deluxe Package = $294

Basic PackageSample price for Basic Package = $180

Basic PackageSample price for Basic Package = $260

standard PackageSample price for Standard Package = $217.50

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54Guidelines for publication and postinG on www.thestate.com

1. Celebration announcements must be received at The State Media Company by 3 p.m. the Monday before the desired date of publication and online posting. (For information to be published the Sunday following a holiday, the announcement should be in our office no later than 10 days before publication.)2. Photographers who do not have a blanket release on file with The State should sign below. If a signature cannot be obtained, be sure to include the photographer’s name and telephone number. The State will return celebrations photos only if they are accompanied by a stamped (two first class stamps), self-addressed envelope when presented for publication. The State is not responsible for loss of or damage to photographs under any circumstances. Text (Microsoft Word document) and photos (.jpg) may be e-mailed to weddings@thestate.com.3. Announcements should be typed or clearly block-printed. The State cannot accept responsibility for, and will not run corrections on information that is illegible or incomplete. The State reserves the right to edit announcements for grammar and style.4. Announcements may be brought to the newspaper office, 1401 Shop Road, mailed to The State Media Company, ATTN: Celebrations Desk, PO Box 1333, Columbia, SC 29202, or e-mailed to weddings@thestate.com. Payment and the release must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. The following completed and signed form must be received prior to publication. 803.771.8431, fax 803.771.8611.

celebrationsI, (the person placing the announcement), certify that the information submitted for publicationand online posting is true, not defamatory, does not invade the privacy of any person and does not infringe any copyright. I agree to

indemnify and hold harmless The State Media Company, its employees and agents, from and against all claims and expenses (including attorney fees and expenses) arising out of the publication of material supplied by me for the publication.

Signature _______________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________

Printed Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail address where a proof may be sent ________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number __________________________ Cell Number ________________________________________________If we are not able to reach you at the above numbers, your announcement will not run.By submitting material for publication as a celebrations announcement, I, for myself and others identified in the material submitted for publication, consent to the republication of the announcement in promotional materials without compensation.

photoGrapher's releasePhotographer, , as the owner of the copyright in a photograph submitted for publication in The State Media Company, hereby grants to the The State Media Company, a limited license to publish the photograph in The State and post online at www.thestate.com without cost or photographer’s credit. If the photograph is republished in promotional material for bridal announcements, photographer grants to The State Media Company, a license to publish the photograph with credit given to the photographer in the promotional material.

Photographer’s Signature __________________________________________________ Date _____________________________

Photographer’s Phone Number _________________________________________________________________________________

Photographer’s Address _______________________________________________________________________________________

City/State of wedding ________________________________________________________________________________________

Bride /Bride-elect’s full name __________________________________________________ of ____________________ City/State

Bridegroom /Bridegroom-elect’s full name ________________________________________ of ____________________ City/State

Were married/Will be married ________________________________________________ at _____________________________ Date of wedding Place of wedding

The __________________________________________ceremony was/will be performed by ______________________________ Time of wedding Full Name and title of officiating clergy

please only include information you wish to be published.

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On your big day, leave as little as possible to memory and the last-minute scramble. Set aside your essentials the week before so that all you have to do is grab-and-go. Make a list of those things you will need to add at the last minute. Here are some essentials for any well-packed Carolina bride:

Ch ecklistWedding day

• Hair and makeup

• Makeup (foundation, blush, lip color, mascara, eye powder, lip and eye liners, powder)

• Makeup brushes

• Compact mirror

• Hairbrush

• Hairdryer

• Curlers, curling iron

• Hairspray, mousse, gel

• Hair pieces and hair pins

• Deodorant/antiperspirant

• Baby powder

• Eyedrops

• Cotton swabs

• Ibuprophen/pain reliever of choice

• Bottle of water

• Digital camera

• Clear nail polish

• Nail file

• Mouthwash

• Breath mints

• Tissues

• Panty hose (2 pairs)

• Wedding dress

• Shoes

• Veil/Headpieces

• Necklace, earrings, bracelet

• Bridal lingerie

• Groom’s ring

Rent Live Plants forYour Special Day

For reservations, ideas and suggestionscall Jim Pope 803.252.3999

www.plantexp.com

Large palms, Ferns, Peacelillies,Ficus Trees with tiny white lights, and Topiaries.

Greenery Packages starting at:Churches $195 • Receptions $295Delivery & Setup Included

Plant Express Rentals

Reception Venues in the Columbia Area 403 North Lake • 403 North Lake Drive, Lexington • Historic home with 1.5 acres of English gardensContact: Marcie and Rodney Huber • www.403northlake.com • 803-808-2992701 Whaley • 701 Whaley Street, Columbia • Flexible space available for large and small eventsContact: Tom Chinn • www.701whaley.com • 803-771-0101 Al's Upstairs • 300 Meeting Street, West Columbia • 4 rooms with adjacent courtyardContact: Clair Anders • www.alsupstairsitalian.com • 803-920-9406Ariel's Special Events • 1734 Mobile Ave., West Columbia • Banquet hallContact: Kelley Newman • www.arielsspecialevents.com • 803-936-0505 Buck Ridge Plantation • 231 Gundog Trail, Neeses • Banquet hall, covered veranda, gazeboContact: Event Manager • www.buckridge.com • 803-531-8408 Capital City Club• 1201 Main Street, 25th Floor, Capitol Center Columbia SC 29201 • BallroomContact: Pamela Richards • www.capitalcolumbia.com • (803) 256-2000 City Art • 1224 Lincoln Street, Columbia • Art GalleryContact: Wendy Wells • www.cityartonline.com • 803-252-3613Clarion Hotel Downtown • 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia • Ballroom and smaller banquet rooms availableContact: Janice Jamison-Blair • www.clarionhotelcolumbia.com • 803-771-8711 Columbia Conference Center • 169 Laurelhurst Ave., Columbia • Conference centerContact: Martha Reid • www.columbiameetings.com • 803-772-9811 Columbia Country Club • 135 Columbia Club Drive, Blythewood • Ballroom and patioContact: Sharon Everett • www.columbiacountryclub.com • 803-754-8100Columbia Museum of Art • 1515 Main Street, Columbia • Museum, lobby, atrium, conference room, terrace and exterior patioContact: Special Events Office • www.columbiamuseum.org • 803-343-2212 Corley Mill House and Garden • 221 Corley Mill Road, Lexington • Home with garden spaceContact: Sheila Hall • www.corleymillhouse.com • 803-957-1818Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC • 630 Assembly Street, Columbia • Banquet spaceContact: Event Manager • www.marriott.com • 803-726-1603Edventure Children's Museum • 211 Gervais Street, Columbia • museum, outdoor terrace, galleriesContact: tdozier@edventure.org • www.edventure.org • 803-779-3100Embassy Suites Hotel • 211 Gervais Street, Columbia • BallroomContact: Event Manager • columbiagreystone.embassysuites.com • 803-252-8700Gibson Commons • 140 Gibson Road, Suite C, Lexington • Ballroom & outdoor gazeboContact: Amanda Kamnmer • www.gibsoncommons.com • 803-358-7122Hanlee Hall (Kendall's Katering) • 6230 St. Andrews Road, Columbia • HouseContact: Event Manager • www.kendallskatering.com • 803-731-4445Hilton Garden Inn • 434 Columbiana Drive, Columbia • BallroomContact: Event Manager • www.hiltongardeninn.com • 803-407-6640 Historic Columbia Foundation-Hampton Preston • 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia • Mansion and gardens Contact: Amy Kinard • www.historiccolumbia.org • 803-252-7742, ext. 22Historic Columbia Foundation-Robert Mills • 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia • House and parkContact: Amy Kinard • www.historiccolumbia.org • 803-252-7742, ext. 22Historic Columbia Foundation-Seibels • 1601 Richland Street, Columbia • House and gardenContact: Amy Kinard • www.historiccolumbia.org • 803-252-7742, ext. 22Historic Columbia Foundation-The Big Apple • 1000 Hampton Street, Columbia • Banquet hallContact: Amy Kinard • www.historiccolumbia.org • 803-252-7742, ext. 22Historic Lace House at the Governor's Mansion • 800 Richland Street, Columbia • Historic home with garden area at the Governor's Mansion Complex Contact: Margaret Farish • www.lacehouse.sc.gov • 803-737-2235

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House of Frames and Painting Gallery • 2828 Devine Street, Columbia • Art GalleryContact: Tensia Cassinetti • www.hofpgallery.com • 803-799-7405Leaside • 100 East Exchange Pl, Columbia • Ballroom, Florida room and secluded patioContact: Kristy Polk • www.thesouthernway.com • 803-783-9136Inn at USC • 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia • Elegant boutique hotel located on historic USC campusContact: Ashley Foster • www.innatusc.com • 803-231-3606 Lynlee Hall • 1140 Bush River Road, Columbia • Banquet hallContact: info@lynleehall.com • www.lynleehall.com • 803-551-5842Magnolia House of Lexington • 220 West Main Street, Lexington • Historic home with garden areaContact: Event Manager • www.magnoliahouseoflexington.com • 803-359-5001Marriot, Downtown • 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia • Two ballrooms, tremendous 2 story atriumContact: Director of Sales • www.marriott.com • 803-771-7000Millstone at Adam's Pond • 5301 Bluff Road, Columbia • Home with tentable areas, covered back porches, dining roomsContact: Kristy Polk • www.thesouthernway.com • 803-783-1061Mitchell House and Gardens • 421 North Lake Drive, Lexington • Historic home; covered patio pavillion; holds up to 300 guests; full service facility Contact: Phyllis James • www.mitchellhouseandgardens.com • 803-359-5325Orangeburg Country Club • 2745 Griffith Drive, Orangeburg • Ballroom and space for outdoor ceremoniesContact: Event Manager • www.orangeburgcc.com • 803-534-5988 Ristorante Divino • 803 Gervais Street, Columbia • Loft/Dining RoomContact: info@ristorantedivino.com • www.ristorantedivino.com • 803-799-4550Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens • 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia • The Magnolia Room in the Botanical GardensContact: sjjackson@riverbanks.org • www.riverbanks.org • 803-779-8717 x1123 River Center at Saluda Shoals Park • 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia • Park area (River Center) or conference center (Environmental Education Center/picnic shelter) Contact: Jason White (River Center) • www.icrc.net • 803-731-5208River Road and Jasmine Houses and Gardens • 2204 & 2208 North Lake Drive, Columbia • Homes with garden spaceContact: Elizabeth Christmus • www.riverroadjasmine.net • 803-781-3315Seawell's • 1125 Rosewood Drive, Columbia • Banquet hallContact: Cal Seawell • www.seawellscateringsc.com • 803-771-7385 South Carolina State Museum • 301 Gervais Street, Columbia • Vista Room, Atrium, & Charleston CourtyardContact: facilityrental@scmuseum.org • www.museum.state.sc.us • 803-898-4922 Spring Valley Country Club • 300 Spring Valley Road, Columbia • BallroomContact: Rhonda Stone • www.springvalleycc.com • 803-788-3080 Springdale House and Gardens • 3150 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia • House and garden pavillionContact: Kathy • 803-794-5557Stone River • 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia • Event Venue, Wedding PlanningContact: General Manager, Jay Beneventano • facebook.com/StoneRiverColumbia • 803-727-8047The Club at Rawls Creek • 2121 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia • Banquet space and outdoor pavilionContact: Jessica Duncan • www.golfrawlscreek.com • 803-781-0114 Tronco's Catering & Special Events • The Medallion Center 7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia • Contemporary conference and banquet facility with grand ballroom, salons, board rooms & spacious entrance foyerContact: Katy Brennan or Page Crenshaw • www.troncos.com • 803-256-1222 Vista Events/The Congaree Promenade • 320 Senate Street, Columbia • Multiple indoor, outdoor, and garden venues in the Historic Vista Contact: Event Manager • www.vistaeventsonline.com • 803-748-4144Windermere Club • 1101 Longtown Road East, Blythewood • Ballroom and patio on golf courseContact: Bill Chandler • www.thewindermereclub.com • 803-786-6088 Wintergreen Woods • 1032 Corley Mill Road, Lexington • Reception Hall, covered veranda, 2 courtyardsContact: Casey Covell or Dixie Covell • www.wintergreenwoods.com • 803-957-8888Woodlands Country Club • 100 Norse Way, Columbia • Private dining rooms and banquet spaceContact: Sandra Wilson • www.woodlandscc.com • 803-788-7771

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This is just a sampling of diverse wedding and reception locations available in the Midlands.If you have a location that you would like to include in future publications, please contact CarolinaBride@thestate.com.

Save-The-Date Cards

Wedding Invitations

Announcement Cards

Reception Cards

R.S.V.P. Cards

Outer Envelopes

Inner Envelopes

Thank-You Notes

Ceremony Programs

Napkins

Seating Place Cards

Reception Favors

Personal Stationery

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WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - REHEARSAL DINNERSFull Services At Our Venue Or Yours.

catering and eventsSEAWELL’S

real. simple.

(803)-771-7385seawellscateringsc.com1125 Rosewood Drive

Catering professionals in the Columbia areafor over 60 years

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Catering

Transportation

Spirits

Photography

COLUMBIA CARRIAGE WORKS

Weddings • Parties • Formal & Special Events803-227-3833

www.ColumbiaCarriageWorks.com • ColumbiaCarriage@aol.com

Calico-Photography.com

803-272-8302

Flowers

Jewelry

Advertiser Index

Established 1946Full Services At Our Venue Or Yours.

catering and eventsSEAWELL’Sreal. simple.

Call Seawell(803)-771-7385

Visit us onlineseawellscateringsc.com

PLANT EXPRESS RENTALSBring your wedding to life withlive plants. Delivery andset-up included.

For reservations, ideas, andsuggestions call:Jim Pope803-252-3999www.plantEXP.com

3155 Forest Drive, Columbia,SC 29204 • Behind Zesto’s • (803)787-5651

Featuring a vast selection of liquor, spirits, wine,

and beer.Family Owned and OperatedServing Columbia Since 1973

Morganelli’SPARTY STORE

2818 Devine St - Columbia, SC 29205803-771-2700 - www.brittonsofcolumbia.com

Weekdays 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Other hours by appointment

YOUR GROOM’STUX IS FREE!

Stop by or call for details.

Wedding Attire

DAWN’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE1787 South Lake Dr., Lexington, SC 29073

(803) 315-3105

NOW OPEN!In the White Knoll area of

Lexington County

• New business.• Superior customer service.

• For all your bridal, bridesmaid, prom,tuxedo and invitation needs.

$40.00OFF

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Meagan WarrenCertified Wedding & Event PlannerPO Box 1791,Columbia, SC 29202, T 803.917.1761meaganwarren.comMember of The Association of Bridal Consultants

COLUMBIACONFERENCE CENTER

Need a place for yourspecial occasion?• Conferences • Meetings• Trainings • Socials • Receptions

803-772-9811Off Fernandina Rd. betweenSt. Andrews & Piney Grove Rds.at I-20 & I-26. Columbia, SCwww.columbiameetings.com

We specialize in bridal, prom,mother of the bride and cocktail gowns for sizes 14-36

THE GLASS SLIPPERPlus Size Bridal and Formal Wear

7201 Parklane Rd. Suite G, Columbia SC 29223803-361-8399 • www.theglassslipperplus.com

200 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210803.252.8700/ 800. EMBASSYwww.embassysuites.com

E M B A S S YS U I T E S

Wedding Planners

Wedding & Reception Sites

www.wedding101.net1537 Main Street, Suite B | Columbia, SC 29201

O: 803.254.4101 | F: 803.254.4103

Tues –Fri 10–4 | Sat 10–2 | Sun & Mon Closed

We’re not wedding planners,we’re your place

to plan!

www.cricketnewmandesigns.com

1-866-522-4399www.FrippIslandResort.com

An exceptional settingfor your dream wedding.

Fripp IslandGolf & Beach Resort

Wedding Attire

Full Service Bridal SalonAsk about our Wedding Package!

P: 803.419.4471 | F: 803.419.2404The Shops of O’Neil Court, 224 O’Neil Court, Columbia, SC

www.jordansmodernbrideandgroom.com

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803.359.5325421 North Lake Drive,

Lexington, SCthemitchellhouseandgardens.com

Mitchell House and GardensEvents with Southern Gracious Charm

Wedding & Reception Sites cont. Wedding & Reception Sites cont.

Be a part of Columbia's most distinct and affluent

bridal publication.To advertise in the next issue or if you would

like your wedding to be featured,

call (803) 771-8351or email carolinabride@thestate.com

For rates and information,visit us at 701whaley.com.Contact Tom Chinn at803.771.0101 or701whaley@gmail.com.Photo by Judy Kay Bryan

SPRING VALLEYCOUNTRY CLUBWe believe it’s the details that makethe difference.

803-788-3080 x103300 Spring Valley RoadColumbia, SC 29223www.springvalleycc.comContact: Rhonda StoneClubhouse Manager/Special Events Coordinator

316 Senate Street, Columbia(803) 748-4144 • duprecatering.com

Unique indoor,outdoor and gardenvenues for ceremonies,receptions andrehearsal dinners.

Happily Ever After

Jessica Woods and Clark Lacy exiting their reception at 701 Whaley.

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Photos provided by Calico Photography, Special to Carolina Bride

Event Venue • Wedding Planning • Corporate Events

121 Alexander Rd. West Columbia, SC(803) 727-8047 Like us on Facebook

Facebook.com/StoneRiverColumbia

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