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Unique Additions: Southern Fried Paper crafted diamond-shaped escort cards, which hung on the family gazebo.
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Petite Petals: Peyton had two bouquets made for the day of the wedding so she could make a gametime decision—one, a larger arrangement, and the other, a small spray of lily of the valley. “I liked the simplicity of it with the veil and the overall look,” she says. “It has that classic air about it.”
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Baby You’re A Firework: The bride’s uncle provided the getaway pyrotechnics as a gift to the couple, while a family friend of Trey’s lent this vintage Cadillac to the couple for their grand getaway. “The leather interior was blue and the car was white, so it matched the wedding perfectly,” says Caroline.
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Unique Additions: A gospel choir led the way from the ceremony to the reception at Peyton’s grandmother’s house, located a block from the church. (below, from left)
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Hometown Affair: The couple wed in the church connected to their childhood school. Following the ceremony, guests walked a block to the reception site: the home of Peyton’s paternal grandmother and namesake. The home also inspired the design of the dance floor, which borrowed a pattern from the dining room’s ceiling. “We had lots of celebrations and family dinners under that ceiling growing up,” explains Peyton of the choice.
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Unique Additions: Peyton incorporated some of Trey’s favorite activities into the design of the groom’s cake.
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Scene Stealer: Peyton used her chosen wedding china—a blue-and-white Richard Ginori pattern—to inform many decorative aspects of the day, including the cake. The hexagonal shape was Lauren Kitchens of Fancy Cakes by Lauren’s brainchild. “I had never seen that before,” says Peyton.
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Proper Placement: “Peyton knew she loved blue and white,” says wedding designer Caroline Fair, who carried the colors through the event’s design. The bride’s full china place setting was displayed for photos, topped with a round menu card. Modern, gold-toned flatware struck a balance with the traditional choice.
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A Garden Escape: The head table was outfitted with a patterned white tablecloth, blue chargers, and cascading flowers that kept with the event’s overall blue-and-white color story. The stage backdrop chinoiserie panels are by Jackson Durham.
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