Paul and Serena were married on December 12, 2008 at the Cotton Dock in Boone Hall Plantation. They embraced the holiday season and went with a Christmas theme and their ideas were boundless and creative. The Cotton Dock felt like a cozy winter lodge. Christmas trees, holly and mistletoe filled it with green. Homemade Christmas cookies were laid out in tiers along with their family recipes, which were given as gifts. (That was among my favorite touches!) Hot cider and coffee kept everyone warm as they sat by a roaring fireplace in the rocking chairs.
The also have a wonderful wedding website & blog that they created to keep their friends and family in the loop with all the wedding plans and to get them excited about the big day. Check it out! www.12-12-08.blogspot.com
It was a close collection of friends and family and a wonderful way to start of the holiday season. Jebb Graff, photographer extraordinaire and lighting guru, helped me shoot this wedding. Hopefully he’ll be putting a few pics up on his blog. Here are a few of my shots from their wedding day…
Serena’s dress was hanging on a beautiful lace hanger. I love how the sun is back lighting the dress so you can see the detail of the lace in the straps.
Serena and her bridesmaids toast after getting ready out at a house on Wild Dunes. Look at that blue sky!
Paul had a great group of groomsmen who were both funny and easy to photograph.
I love this classic shot of Serena as she waits in the limo before the ceremony.
The ceremony was held on the Cotton Dock in the late afternoon. The sun was beautiful streaming through.
Mr. & Mrs. Weisner
Following along the Christmas theme, the boutonnieres were made from Christmas tree branches and festooned with a bell.
I think Serena looks absolutely stunning in this shot.
This Christmas tree was decorated with old photos of Paul and Serena and their families. A second Christmas tree held ornaments which each guest signed and hung on the tree. Gifts from guests were placed under the trees.
This red velvet cake looked so beautiful and the red was perfect for the occasion!
At the end of the night, guests threw “snow” on Paul and Serena as they made their exit.
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