Mojitos and smiles: Laura and Joe, May 30th, 2009

Laura and Joe were a dynamic couple who had a great eye for detail and a passion for fun. Here is Joe getting ready before the ceremony and then later with the groomsmen.

Here is Laura also getting ready and then posing with the bridesmaids before the ceremony.

Laura and the ladies enjoyed a celebratory toast and then it was time for the ceremony to begin in the garden patio.

After the ceremony, for a unique twist, Laura and Joe parted the curtains and departed from the garden for a quick spin around the neighborhood while the guests participated in some group photos.

While the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour, Joe and Laura finished up some photos in plenty of time to enjoy their signature cocktail - Mojitos! Yum! They even managed to get a Clemson group photo in!

The evening was completed with a color coordinated candy buffet and a sparkler send off.

Best wishes to Joe and Laura for a long and happy marriage!

Professional photos provided courtesy of Pereda Photography.

Wedding coordination provided by Ribbon Box Events.

Sun Kissed Autumn - Allison and Brad: October 4, 2008

Allison and Brad could not have asked for a more beautiful day for their wedding. The warm autumn sun provided a golden glow for their outdoor ceremony. As you can see, all of the garden flowers were at their peak. The florist added some blooms to the arbor in warm, fall shades of red, orange and yellow and the beautiful draping allowed sheer rays of sun to filter through.

The bouquets and boutineers were evenly matched with one couple in red, one couple in orange and one couple in yellow.

In addition to the ceremony backdrop, the bridal party posed for a few formal photographs in the upstairs garden as well while the guests went on to enjoy the cocktail hour.

The elegant reception was decorated in shades of ivory and chocolate brown with yellow, orange and red accents including alternating designer linens and centerpieces of large candy jars filled with fun fall candies surrounded by flowers.

And, taking the prize for the most unique centerpiece is this figurine that Brad and Allison had at their sweetheart table. Apparently, this lovely lady is a traveling trophy that Brad had won for being the best at engaging in leisure time activities.

Best wishes to Brad and Allison! May you keep the love, joy and sense of humor!

Professional photos provided by Kat Rader Photography

http://www.katraderphotography.com/

Flowers and garden draping provided by Occasional Flowers

http://www.occasionalflowers.com