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Allison + Garrett, The Estate on Second

March 15, 2019

Allison and Garrett tied the knot at The Estate on Second in a sultry, vintage themed wedding. Allison was glowing in her beautiful lace gown as she walked down the candlelit aisle to her groom. Loving words were exchanged, and everyone cheered as the newlyweds said I do. From there, guests enjoyed refreshments including the bride and groom’s signature cocktails: The G Money – a cucumber gin and tonic and The Dr. Ponzio – a paloma, and hors d’oeuvres including Seasonal Fruit, Crudite, and a European and Domestic Cheese Wedge Tray. Life-sized Jenga and connect four were out on The Terrace where guests were challenging each other to friendly competition.

Bride standing in window light in a brick-walled room
Bride and groom posing beneath a painted arch
Ceremony aisle beneath white beams and chandeliers
Wedding invitation suite arranged on a wooden surface
Bouquet with deep red and pale pink flowers
Two cocktails on personalized bar napkins
Bride and groom standing beside tall windows
Stacked wooden lawn-game blocks on a table
Bridal shoes and jewelry arranged together
Server offering appetizers to a guest
Oversized red and blue lawn game
Ballroom prepared with rows of ceremony chairs

After cocktail hour, everyone was invited to enjoy a delicious dinner consisting of Jay's Catering Pear Salad, Spanish Caesar Salad, Al Pastor and Pollo Asado Street Tacos with Handmade Tortillas, Tri-tip Carvery with Argentinian Chimichurri, Charred Three Onion Sauce, Crunchy Onions and Cheese Rolls, Mashed Potato Station with Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes and toppings like applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, green onions, candied pecans, cheddar cheese and more. Everyone grabbed their plates and sat down for toasts. The sweetheart table was decorated in magnolia tree leaves, anemones and roses. A vintage tufted loveseat provided comfort for the newlyweds as they listened to their friends and family tell stories of their past and cheering to their future.

Framed wedding menu beside exposed brick
Reception table with flowers beneath an arched window
Glass bowl of salad at a catering station
Chef serving food from buffet trays
Food station with bowls and sauces
Guests raising glasses at a reception table
Cook preparing small tortillas on a hot griddle
Guest holding a plate at a buffet station
Chef carving meat on a wooden board
Open buffet trays ready for service
Sweetheart table beneath a draped floral arch
Glass bowl of green salad at a food station
Long reception table with white floral centerpieces

At the end of the evening, Allison and Garrett cut into their gorgeous wedding cake that was frosted in buttercream icing and decorated in gold and floral details. Guests indulged in Old Fashioned Carrot Cupcakes, Chocolate Raspberry Decadence, and Caramel Lemon Curd Dessert Shots.

Wedding cake and dessert display
Guest selecting a dessert from a display
Berry-topped chocolate desserts on a round tray
Tiered cake beside a glowing sign
Layered desserts in tall glasses
Chocolate-drizzled cupcakes on a silver platter

Venue: The Estateon Second // Catering and Bar: Jay’sCatering // Photographer: Jami Laree // Coordinator: K.Sage Events // Florist: Lovestruck Blooms // Beauty Planning: Elwynn and Cass // Rentals: Sundrop Vintage // Video: Emma Lynn Cinema // MUA: Golden Glow Beauty // DJ: VOX DJs // Gown: Made With Love Bridal // Grooms Suit: Hickey Freeman // Stationary: Crane and Co. // Signage and Invitations: Simply Suite

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